You Can Be Suddenly Downgraded on a Flight, Here's Why

[Music] you arrive at the airport anticipating a pleasant flight after all you've paid more for that extra leg room or a comfy window seat or a business class that's when you find out you've been downgraded how come and if you can get downgraded is the opposite possible too then what other secrets do airlines hide experts claim downgrades do happen and rather frequently at that the reasons vary the airplane can get unexpectedly swapped for a smaller one because of some technical issues or a passenger can miss their connection because of a flight delay the next flight can be a different airplane model or the seats in the needed class might be already booked the flight can be overbooked in this case if you arrive at the check-in later than other passengers the place you've booked can already be given away there have also been cases where people bought first-class tickets only to find out later there was no first class on the plane whatsoever oops [Applause] but then how about getting a better seat your chances to have an upgrade are higher if you travel at quiet times for example during bank holidays when business travelers don't fly that often join an airline's loyalty program and try to book your flights only with this carrier come early for your flight if there are spare seats in a higher class you may get them for free first come first serve but the rules of downgrading and upgrading aren't the only secrets airlines flight attendants and airport staff don't want you to know if your flight is canceled get in line at the airline's ticket counter as soon as possible but while you're waiting call their customer service it's usually faster than talking to a gate agent and in your case seconds matter airport lounges can be available for regular travelers in most of them you can pay a certain amount of money and rest in a quiet place with free food and drinks you can't stay trapped on a plane without going anywhere for more than three hours any longer than that and you can ask for compensation [Music] crew members have a special name for passengers who turn up late and without an assigned seat it's spinners such passengers keep flapping around trying to find an unoccupied place or figure out which overhead bin has a bit of space for their bag if you need to find a bathroom the cheapest cafe or your gate at the airport don't ask pilots they're usually just as clueless as you are unless it's their base airport [Applause] planes must be at least 85 percent full to bring profit that's why many flights are overbooked in case some passengers don't show or miss their connection if you get bumped unwillingly and are delayed for two or more hours you're entitled to compensation if you have a choice pick cash or a check vouchers tend to have expiration and blackout dates [Music] flight attendants dislike delays as much as you do they're only paid for flight hours not for the time spent on the ground air companies offer cabin crews a small expense allowance for every hour they spend at the airport but that's pretty much it buying group tickets is likely to cost you more than getting several single ones let's say you need five tickets but there are only three discounted ones left instead of snatching three cheaper ones and buying two at full price you'd have to pay for five regular price tickets for domestic flights the cheapest days to fly are tuesdays wednesdays and saturdays if it's an international flight opt for weekdays plus wait for tuesday wednesday or thursday to buy tickets at the lowest prize despite what you might have seen in action movies an ordinary person will never manage to land a commercial airplane contrary to popular belief there's no cargo compartment underneath the plane no extra layers filled with suitcases bags and pet carriers even if there are some accessible alcoves under the cockpit or cabin they're too tiny for a person to move without having to crouch airplanes only get cleaned once a month or every six weeks but when this time comes an aircraft is usually taken to the hangar and the whole cleaning process lasts for more than eight hours each of those dings you hear during the flight has its own meaning for example a high low sound informs flight attendants their colleagues need them in another part of the cabin three loadings mean serious turbulence ahead duty-free stores aren't always cheaper than retail ones what's more goods are sometimes delivered to duty-free from regular city stores so do not alarm passengers pilots and cabin crew often replace the word turbulence with a more neutral air pocket flight attendants assess you when you're boarding the plane if you look strong enough and are wearing comfortable clothes they'll remember it to ask you for help in case of an emergency don't worry if you notice airplane wings flex they're designed to be flexible if they were stiff they would break as soon as the airplane came across the slightest turbulence you may have an opportunity to check your carry-on bag at the gate and totally for free listen for messages offering complimentary checked bags it happens when the airline expects a full flight and there's a shortage of overhead bin space be careful with what you buy in duty-free if you have a connecting flight some airports won't allow you to carry liquids over 3.4 ounces through your layover destination even if they're from a duty-free store and in a sealed bag [Music] you can ask for an extra portion if you still feel hungry after the meal on the plane if you're nice and polite and the food is available you'll get it most airlines get rid of the leftovers after the flight anyway planes never fly in straight lines all routes have to pass not far from airports so that pilots have enough time to reach one if there's a forced landing weather conditions can also affect the trajectory airport taxis can charge you twice the actual price of the ride it's always better to use an online taxi app or rent a car if you don't have these options make sure to find out the rate in advance airplane headphones are reusable even though the bag you get is sealed foam covers get changed and earphones are handed out to the next plane load of passengers what surprises flight attendants most is passengers getting off the plane and leaving some or all of their stuff behind [Music] you'll feel safer and happier in an airplane with a wider entrance and brighter lighting you might even believe your food tastes better and your seat is wider [Music] when a security agent is having a pleasant conversation with you they might be checking your behavior right at that moment they know how to make sure you aren't planning anything suspicious when pilots fly as passengers they ignore turbulence but pay attention to unusual smells they know which scents can indicate problems with the engine or fuel storage systems [Music] you can find free water at most airports just remember to bring along an empty plastic bottle the chances are you'll see either a water refill station or at least a water fountain the dirtiest places on any plane are the seat belts headrests tray tables and seat pockets if your captain announces they're finishing some paperwork it means they're busy revising the flight itinerary or waiting for the ground staff to prepare the flight log book that's a journal that contains the official record of a journey you'll be the first to grab your suitcase at the baggage carousel if you check it later than other passengers bags that are loaded the last are typically the first to get to the baggage claim area some planes especially those flying long distances have secret bedrooms for crew members who need to catch some shut eye these bedrooms called crew rest compartments are located either at the back of the plane or behind the cockpit such a compartment can have up to 10 beds where flight attendants can have rest

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Length: 9min 13sec (553 seconds)

Published: Tue Nov 24 2020