I’m a flight attendant and there is a common mistake passengers make which always delays the plane

A FLIGHT attendant has revealed a common mistake that passengers make – and it could mean you delay the flight.

Despite most travellers wanting the flight to leave on time, some people onboard don’t realise that they are causing the problem.

One frustrated flight attendant explained how holidaymakers can keep their planes sitting on the tarmac longer by not storing their luggage correctly.

In response to a thread about annoying passenger habits, the cabin crew member said that people taking up space in the overhead bins with bags that should actually be stored under the seat in front of them was a persistent problem.

They also said people storing small bags in the overhead compartments, only to return minutes later to retrieve items they want for the flight was even more irritating.

They said: “On my airline overhead bin space is limited so putting bags that could CLEARLY go under the seat in front of you in the bin is annoying.

“This causes delays when there’s no more room for those last passengers’ large bags to go and we have to take them to the front after everyone is settled.

“Even worse: after putting said small bag in the overhead bin then going back to the bag to get your earphones/chargers/etc. that you forgot and blocking either me or other passengers from getting through.

“Nothing has caused my eyes to roll more to the back of my head than this.”

The only time small bags can be put overhead is if sitting in the exit rows, as they have to remain clear.

Another flight attendant said that passengers wanting to keep bags on their laps for take off and landing was also an annoyance.

They wrote: “When I tell you that you can’t have your giant handbag on your lap and it needs to be stowed under the seat or in an overhead bin for taxi, take off and landing, I’m not just being a b****.

“These times are the most critical phases of flight and if we have to evacuate, your item could be a hinderance to egress, your laptop could become a projectile that breaks your nose during a hard landing, etc.

“Just wait until we get in the air and then you can keep it on your lap for however long we are cruising for all I care but when it comes to time to land, stow it when I ask nicely.”

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