Whether you love your job or are actively and eagerly looking for a new position, it’s safe to say that every profession has its set of annoyances: Small, seemingly innocuous things that don’t ruin your day, but don’t exactly make your job easier, either. That said, the stakes and frustration are taken to a new level——when you’re cruising at 35,000 feet in the sky. A flight is exciting for many passengers—one that is sweetened with the excitement of going somewhere new and robust in-flight entertainment—but for the cabin crew on each vessel? It’s Work. Though it is a flight attendant’s job to enforce safety rules while ensuring everyone’s time spent in the sky is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible, there are things passengers do (and don’t do) that make their jobs a lot more challenging. These manner mistakes are also annoying.
To add some insight into a flight attendant’s job—and help you be the best passenger you can be—we chatted with three crew members about the biggest annoyance in their day-to-day routine. They have opinions on everything, from boarding to snacking. But the one thing that they all ask for most is patience.
