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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.