WHENEVER you get on a flight, you'll be greeted by members of the cabin crew. We'll be stood at the door of the plane, saying hello to you and each and every person boarding, telling you all where your seats are and waving and smiling like we're delighted to see you. 4 This week I'll reveal the very legitimate reason why we keep an eye out for fit people 4 We'll make a note of where the strongest looking passengers are sitting Credit: Getty 4 Anyone carrying heavy looking bags will be taken into consideration Credit: Alamy However, as happy as we are to have you on our flight, we're also checking out how fit you are.
We're on the look out for strong, healthy-looking people , seeing who's carrying the heavy bags, and considering who we think are the fittest people on board. We're not pervs, though, this is actually a pretty important part of our job. In this week's blog for Sun Online Travel , I'll explain why we need to assess who we think might be the strongest on the plane, just in case we need you to help us.
The reality of being a flight attendant is that there are way more passengers than there are cabin crew members . And if something bad happens and we need to make an emergency landing , we'll need some people to help us out. That could mean lifting heavy objects, if for example the cabin is in disarray, or opening the emergency doors , which are also pretty hefty.
So, while passengers are getting board, I'll be sure to ask the fittest and strongest ones to see their b.
