Flight attendant surprisingly explains why you should arrive late to the airport

In what would likely be nightmare fuel for all the 'airport dads' out there, a flight attendant has explained why you might want to consider turning up tot the airport later, rather than sooner.

We've had a couple of false springs already this month, but let's be honest, many of us are still eyeing up a summer getaway overseas.

Sun, good food, drinks flowing, and nothing to do except relax or let yourself go a bit - it's all within touching distance.

But before all that, you'll have to book travel and accommodation and, you know, make the flight.

It can all be a bit of a stressful ordeal, but what if it didn't need to be?

Getting to the airport on time is always a big worry and while odd social media trends such as the 'airport theory' glorify showing up as late as possible, most people try to give themselves ample time just in case.

Obviously, getting there four or five hours ahead of time might be overkill, but a couple of hours is usually standard.

But apparently, you might not even need to do that, as a flight attendant has explained why you should apparently always turn up late.

Before your inner ‘dad’ gets into a panic as ‘dad mode’ is broken, give them a chance.

Previously speaking to The Sun, Kamila Jakubjakova, a former Emirates cabin crew member, revealed you may be better off risking queues and getting to the airport slightly closer to your departure time as there is a chance you may be offered a free upgrade.

Should you get to the airport earlier or later? (Getty Stock Photo)

She explained: "Sometimes, airlines oversell tickets and don’t expect everybody to show up.

"So if the flight is overbooked, and everyone shows up, they’ll have to move economy passengers into business class, and maybe the last passengers who come to check in for the flight will be chosen, as they’re the extra ones."

And that wasn’t her only advice as she recommended how passengers can make their flying experience even better.

One way of doing that is by ‘bribing’ the cabin crew, according to Jakubjakova - but not how you may expect.

Getting to the check-in desk earlier could work in your favour, according to the ex-flight attendant (Getty Stock Photo)

When you hear the word ‘bribe’ you often think money is involved, but that’s not the case here where manners are currency.

"It always pays being nice to flight attendants," Jakubjakova explained.

She continued: "If you bring some treats with you to the flight, for example, some candies or some chocolate, and offer them to us, then we will probably try to make your flight a little better or pay you back in some way.

"We are nice to everybody, but, of course, if you go the extra mile, we'll probably also go the extra mile in return."

So, there you have it, make sure to keep these tips in mind next time you are on your travels. Although, it’s pretty important to point out that a lot of airlines advise a ‘two-hour rule’ when you’re flying.