Champagne taste on a beer budget.
People who say airplane food is terrible A former flight attendant reveals she’s probably never flown up front, where it’s generally not half bad – and a way to enjoy the good life without having to commit to an expensive ticket. Is.
Former Emirates crew member Kamila Jakubjakova reveals Sun Describing all the time he spent in the air recently woke up again —and one of her most surprising secrets was how easy it can be to upgrade your menu options on a long-haul flight.
Were they out of beef tenderloin when it was your turn to serve? Not happy with rubbery pasta and stale bread? (polite) Make a stink.
“Sometimes, if someone doesn’t get the food of their choice and they complain and make a big fuss about it, we will bring food for them from business class to ease their troubles,” he said.
“We will always try our best to provide passengers with their favorite meals, but sometimes this is not possible.”
And while the pro was quick to add that complaining won’t always work, as it really depends on who you’re dealing with, some lucky passengers don’t have to fuss at all – especially if They are celebrating a special occasion.
In that case, Jakubjakova said, feel free to broadcast your good news to the crew — good things could lead to it.
“If I see honeymooners, I’ll bring them some extra treats from business class,” she said.
“For example, a dessert or a glass of champagne, and try to make their flight more special, even if they’re flying economy.”
And if your celebratory mood fails Soften the most weary veteran air hostsAccording to Jakubjakova, there is always open bribery.
“If you bring some gifts with you on the flight, for example, some candy or some chocolate, and give them to us, we’ll probably try to make your flight a little better or somehow pay you back,” Sweets. The lover accepted.
“We treat everyone well, but, of course, if you go the extra mile, we’ll probably go the extra mile in return.”
Other tips shared by Jakubjakova include always traveling with an extra pillow — and filling it with clothes if your bag is full, or over weight limit,
Pillows don’t count as luggage, she explained, adding, “No one can refuse you.”
“It’s a little extra space…plus it’s comfortable to sleep in during the flight,” he said.
