What Flight Attendants Don’t Tell You: 47 Secrets About Flying, Some Will Shock You

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From the outside looking in, it might appear that flight attendants have an easy ride and while there are, of course, a lot of benefits to the job, such as free travel and the opportunity to see every corner of the world, it can also be a very challenging job. Flight attendants must undergo difficult training and, at times, they have to deal with some seriously horrible passengers.

Behind that charming smile and charisma, your flight attendant is hiding plenty of secrets. Read on to discover what really goes on behind the scenes while you are kicking back with a gin and tonic and an in-flight movie.