What Flight Attendants Wish Passengers Knew About "The Rules"

Ever feel like your flight attendants are just out to nag you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the galley curtain to explain why those “annoying” reminders—seat belts, tray tables, and stowing your bag—are actually life-saving safety protocols. From clear-air turbulence to last-minute emergencies, we walk through the real reasons why the little things we ask of passengers matter in a big way. Trust us, it’s not about being on a power trip—we genuinely care. We’re also sharing a wild in-flight story, including an unforgettable moment that had us questioning everything we thought we knew about carry-ons (spoiler: it involves a baby in an overhead bin). 

Episode Highlights:

[0:21] Why passengers think flight attendants are “nagging”
 [2:13] The 90-second evacuation rule—and why it drives everything we do
 [3:58] Why seat belts matter beyond turbulence
 [5:32] Seat belt signs during cruise—yes, still important!
 [7:31] Turbulence is getting worse—and pilots don’t always get it right
 [8:12] Overhead bins, under-seat storage, and the chaos of loose bags
 [10:27] Yes, even pilots sometimes break the rules (and we call them out)
 [11:48] If you ask whether you can get up—then don’t listen—why did you ask?
 [13:09] Why you should actually pay attention to the safety demo
[16:29] We’re not nagging. We just want you safe.
[17:18] What Would Two Guys Do? — Drew’s wildest inflight story: Baby on an overhead bin. 

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