Air travel during the pandemic: finding a compromise between crew members and passengers onboard.

Air travel is conducted multiple times a day for comfortable travel, with everything necessary being provided onboard. The crew members are always ready to help passengers in various situations. However, the human factor plays a role, and sometimes passengers behave rudely toward airline staff.

A flight attendant from a Russian airline shared her observations with us. For example, passengers often ask airline employees to place their carry-on luggage on the shelf, which is unacceptable because it is not the stewardess's duty. Moreover, the carry-on luggage can be heavy and difficult for women to lift. Such attitudes are disrespectful to flight attendants.

Due to today's situation in the world due to the spread of Covid-19, many phrases, complaints, or jokes from passengers are often inappropriate and cause irritation among those onboard. At the same time, some refuse to comply with precautionary measures and use personal protective equipment, thereby putting not only their health but also the health of flight attendants and passengers at risk. All of this is also disrespectful to those around them.

Very often, some economy class passengers ask to be moved to almost empty business class without paying anything extra. There are also complaints about the absence of meals onboard. Many passengers refuse to understand that measures such as the lack of food service have been introduced due to the pandemic. Therefore, passengers should take care of eating before the flight or bring their own snacks onboard.

Also, let us not forget about safety measures. A protective mask, gloves, and social distancing are mandatory. Tourists and passengers on business trips within or outside the country should remember that their safety and health are in their hands. We all remember how air travel was completely canceled during the peak of the pandemic. It was a harsh measure since air travel is always considered the most comfortable and fastest mode of transportation for many. Today, air travel has resumed, but with restrictive conditions. For people's safety, airlines have created travel conditions with the lowest possible social contact between passengers.

Therefore, when going on a trip, prepare beforehand for air travel and trips. Acquire necessary protective equipment and take care of eating. Remember that all measures taken at train stations, airports, and onboard are designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection, and primarily exist to safeguard your health.