I’m a flight attendant – the three common items you should never bring on the plane… you could even be fined
A FLIGHT attendant has revealed some of the things you should never take on the plane – and you could even be fined if caught with one of them.
Lisa Kulpa, who works for a major airline and runs a travel blog, warned holidaymakers that having these things in their luggage could get them into hot water.
First of all, she reminded passengers not to bring anything with a strong smell onto their flight.
Examples include nail polish and polish remover or “fragrant” food as it can cause other flyers discomfort.
She told : “Nail polish, nail polish remover — these products will make the whole plane smell, and some people get sick from it.
“Other smelly things that are not really wanted include any extremely fragrant food.
“Even fast food sometimes stinks up a plane.”
In addition to nail polish, she warned against bringing nail clippers with you in your carry-on.
Many airlines don’t even let customers bring clippers on, especially if they have an attached nail file with a sharp point.
Always check your airline’s website for a list of prohibited items, while signs displaying these can be found at check-in desks and security.
However, Lisa’s biggest warning concerned bringing alcohol to drink on board.
She urged: “Please, please, please do not bring personal alcohol and consume it during the flight.
“We need to know (for your safety and those around you) if you are intoxicated.
“By serving you alcohol in flight, we can monitor how much you are drinking.
“Alcohol affects you differently at higher altitudes, and if you are suddenly passed out or something goes wrong, we won’t know the reason.”
Not only that, but public intoxication is a crime in many countries and being drunk on a flight could see you landed with fines running into the thousands.
The maximum fine is £80,000, if the drunken behaviour results in the plane being diverted.
Asked what things people definitely should bring onto a plane, Lisa added: “When flying, always bring a carry-on with necessary items such as car keys, medicine, electronics and whatever else you can’t replace easily or wouldn’t want to lose.
“I also recommend a small blanket and/or a sweater.
“If you really hate wearing shoes on an aeroplane, bring flip-flops; please don’t go to the bathroom barefoot.”
She also highly recommended bringing headphones, especially for children with gadgets, so that you can entertain yourself without disturbing others.
Plane etiquette
IF you're planning on going away any time soon, you'll need to pay attention to the following unwritten plane etiquette rules...
RECLINING SEAT: Podcast host and etiquette expert Nick Leighton explained that you shouldn’t recline your seat if the passenger behind you is working on their laptop.
He said: “Nobody likes their laptop snapped in half.”
Before you recline your seat, it’s best to check to see what the passenger behind you is doing.
If they are on a laptop, ask before you move your seat back.
FEET: A flight attendant told The Sun: “Your boarding card tells you a number and a letter, this will be the reserved seat that you have paid for.
“Your feet, which are attached to your body, should do their best to reside within this space and stay far away from anyone else.
“If you do insist on stretching out, please make sure your feet are covered up.”
CHAT: TV travel expert Samantha Brown explained that conversations from strangers aren’t welcome, suggesting that others shouldn’t expect a chat.
She added: “I’m not a talker. Plane time is me time.”
It comes after another flight attendant revealed the £2 item that they would always travel with.
Meanwhile, a third explained what staff really think when they are asked for extra food.
