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5 Things Flight Attendants Instantly Notice About You When Boarding a Plane

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Flight attendants are the underrated security forces of the skies. Some things they do are obvious, like making sure seatbelts are fastened, but others are surprisingly subtle. Ever wonder what flight attendants secretly keep tabs on? This list will make you never look at air travel the same way again.

Signs of Intoxication

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A little preflight celebration isn’t unusual, but flight attendants have a sixth sense for spotting when someone has had one too many. Slurred speech, glassy eyes, or wobbly steps are red flags. Alcohol hits harder at altitude, and an already tipsy passenger can turn disruptive fast.

Passengers Wearing Too Many Layers

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Flight attendants notice when someone is bundled up like they’re heading to Antarctica. Excessive layering can be a sign of someone hiding contraband, trying to evade luggage fees, or even attempting to smuggle something. Too many layers of clothes lead to overheating, dehydration, and fainting at high altitudes—something nobody wants mid-flight.

People With No Luggage on a Long Flight

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Traveling light is one thing, but no luggage at all on a long-haul flight raises eyebrows. They notice passengers who board with nothing but a phone and a passport. It’s not an automatic red flag, but it can signal illegal business or someone attempting to enter a country under pretenses.

Overly Friendly Passengers

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Being polite is great, but being too friendly? That’s when flight attendants get suspicious. Some passengers try to sweet-talk their way into special treatment, such as extra snacks, free upgrades, and maybe a little extra legroom. Others have less innocent intentions, like trying to get close to the cockpit, manipulating the crew, or distracting them from noticing something else.