A flight attendant’s explanation of why flight attendants greet customers upon boarding has gone viral.
Greetings from friendly flight attendants are a common sight as you board an aircraft.Although it may seem to be a mere politeness, there is more to this kind reception than meets the eye.
To make sure you’re secure and comfortable on the journey, the welcome really has many functions.
Now that one TikToker has elucidated the significance, viewers have responded.

The way people think these days… “Flying has changed so much!” we used to remark politely before we took off.
Someone else wonders: “What else would you say to a flight attendant besides “hello,” “good morning,” or “how are you doing?” when you’re on a plane?”
Another person adds, “I am an ex-flight attendant and this is true.”
A fourth individual inquires, “Isn’t this the foundation of customer service?”
You make your way to the gate after an hour or two of pre-flight mingling at the terminal bar.
The next thing you know, you’ll have to wait—often for a longer amount of time than anticipated—to board the plane. A helpful member of the cabin crew will welcome you as soon as you board the plane.
The real motive behind this apparently ordinary act has now been revealed by one flight attendant.

In a TikTok video, flight attendant Rania explains that while politeness is part of the job, there’s more to the warm welcome.
It allows flight attendants to assess whether passengers are intoxicated or ill, ensuring everyone is fit to fly.
“Your flight attendant greets you, not only out of politeness but also to check whether you are too drunk or sick to fly,” Rania explains.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Flight attendants also scan the crowd to identify passengers who could assist in an emergency. This includes physically able individuals – an ABP (or able-bodied person) – likely to cooperate during unforeseen circumstances.

People are jumping in with their own stories and opinions on social media.
“I pretended to be healthy when I boarded the plane in Corfu because I was afraid they wouldn’t let me on if I revealed that I was suffering from pancreatitis,” one chuckles.
Ignoring the flight attendants while strolling on an aeroplane is the punchline of another joke: “Me with headphones…”
“Ah, OK, I see now. That’s why I always get that expression when flying.”
Remember that the kind greeting you get from flight attendants isn’t only an act of politeness; it’s a calculated move to make sure everyone has a safe and comfortable flight.
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