Going on your big summer holiday is something you’re probably counting down the hours to at this point. It’s a chance to finally have some time off work to kick back and relax or party in the sun.
Either way, the whole point is that you have a good time without the usual stresses. And yet it still comes with its own stressful moments from remembering to pack everything to checking every minute that you’ve got your passport for the plane.
Among all of that is the stress of making sure you get to the airport on time. Of course, this is when the ‘dad’ of the travel group comes out.
You know, the mate that makes sure you get there hours and hours before and runs it like a military operation.
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However, 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.
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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.
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While 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."
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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.
Jess Battison