Flight Secrets That Are Never Told To Passengers

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24 min, 39 sec

The video covers a wide variety of interesting and lesser-known facts about air travel, including insights into airline operations, tips for passengers, and the technical aspects of aircraft.

Summary

  • The video explains why there is often no benefit in boarding an airplane early, as seats are pre-assigned, and introduces the Passenger Name Record on boarding passes which contains personal information.
  • It details the importance of a tiny hole in airplane windows, known as the bleed hole, which balances air pressure and prevents fogging.
  • The video reveals the existence of 'do not pair' lists used by pilots to avoid flying with certain co-workers and discusses the significance of certain sounds and signals used by the flight crew during flights.
  • It discusses the reasons behind the lackluster taste of airplane food, due to low cabin humidity affecting the senses, and offers a solution to improve the experience.
  • Secret compartments for flight crew rest on long-haul flights are revealed, as are procedures for handling an in-flight death.

Chapter 1

Boarding Insights and Boarding Pass Secrets

0:28 - 1 min, 12 sec

The video begins with insights into airline boarding procedures and secrets hidden within boarding passes.

The video begins with insights into airline boarding procedures and secrets hidden within boarding passes.

  • Boarding early doesn't offer much advantage as seats are pre-assigned and standing in line is unnecessary.
  • Boarding passes contain a Passenger Name Record with personal information, which is why disposing of them publicly is discouraged.
  • The 'SSSS' code on a boarding pass indicates a passenger may undergo additional security checks.

Chapter 2

Aircraft Encounters with Nature

3:13 - 3 min, 16 sec

The video discusses how birds and weather can affect aircraft and the creative solutions airports use to mitigate these issues.

The video discusses how birds and weather can affect aircraft and the creative solutions airports use to mitigate these issues.

  • Airports use various methods to prevent bird strikes, such as firing blanks from cannons or using pigs to control the bird population.
  • Aircraft are built to withstand lightning strikes and conduct electricity safely around the exterior.
  • Bird strikes and hailstorms can cause significant damage to aircraft.

Chapter 3

Airplane Bathroom Secrets and In-Flight Meals

6:35 - 4 min, 23 sec

The video uncovers secrets about airplane bathrooms and explores why in-flight meals often taste bad.

The video uncovers secrets about airplane bathrooms and explores why in-flight meals often taste bad.

  • Airplane toilets have an external lock mechanism hidden behind a metal sign for emergencies.
  • Waste from airplane toilets is collected in holding tanks and not dumped mid-flight.
  • Low humidity and pressure in the cabin diminish the taste and smell senses, affecting the flavor of in-flight meals.

Chapter 4

Flight Crew Protocols and Pilot Dining Rules

11:49 - 1 min, 8 sec

The video covers the protocols for flight crew interactions and the dining rules for pilots.

The video covers the protocols for flight crew interactions and the dining rules for pilots.

  • Pilots and co-pilots eat different meals to avoid simultaneous food poisoning and have a 'do not pair' list to prevent conflicts.
  • Flight attendants can unlock airplane bathrooms from the outside for emergencies.

Chapter 5

Seat Safety Odds and Window Design

13:04 - 1 min, 47 sec

The video evaluates the odds of survival based on airplane seating and explains the design of airplane windows.

The video evaluates the odds of survival based on airplane seating and explains the design of airplane windows.

  • The rear seats of an airplane have a higher survival rate in crashes compared to the front and middle sections.
  • Tiny holes in airplane windows, known as bleed holes, balance air pressure and prevent window fogging.

Chapter 6

Airplane Signage and Auditory Signals

14:36 - 2 min, 21 sec

The video explains the purpose of various signs and auditory signals found within the airplane cabin.

The video explains the purpose of various signs and auditory signals found within the airplane cabin.

  • Triangular signs indicate the best window to check the aircraft's wings for issues.
  • Different chime patterns are used by the flight crew to communicate a variety of messages and alerts.

Chapter 7

First Class vs. Business Class

17:34 - 2 min, 4 sec

The video compares the services offered in first class and business class, questioning the value difference.

The video compares the services offered in first class and business class, questioning the value difference.

  • Many services believed to be exclusive to first class are also available in business class.
  • The cost difference between first class and business class is significant compared to the minimal service differences.

Chapter 8

Flight Attendant Rest Compartments

19:48 - 2 min, 26 sec

The video reveals the existence of secret rest compartments for flight attendants on long-haul flights.

The video reveals the existence of secret rest compartments for flight attendants on long-haul flights.

  • Flight attendants have access to rest compartments with beds and safety belts to take controlled rests during flights.
  • Some airlines provide private cabins with luxury amenities for their crew to rest.

Chapter 9

Handling In-Flight Deaths

22:41 - 1 min, 38 sec

The video discusses the procedures that cabin crew follow in case of an in-flight death.

The video discusses the procedures that cabin crew follow in case of an in-flight death.

  • Crews may move the deceased to a quieter first-class cabin or cover the body if it must remain in place.
  • Singapore Airlines introduced 'corpse cupboards' on some airbus models to store a body in the event of in-flight death.