Make business flying more comfortable

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

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When you enter the cabin, you can give your seat card to the flight attendant and ask him to lead you to your seat. Generally speaking, the seats in the front of the flight, close to the entrance and exit of the cabin, are less crowded and quieter, and when the weather is bad, the shaking will not be too severe; but the view will be blocked by the wings and engines, and the food supply will be slower ( Except for U.S. aircraft). The pros and cons of the rear seats are the opposite of those of the front seats. For international flights, the seats are fixed. When booking a seat with the airline, you can delineate the front and back seats according to your personal preference. Most domestic flights do not have designated seats, and choose your own seats according to the order of boarding. After arriving at the seat, you can put light items such as coats and hats on the shelf above the seat, and heavier carry-on luggage should be placed under the seat; coats or rain gear can be handed over to the flight attendant for safekeeping, on the plane along the way. If you have any need, you can also ask the flight attendant to help you, you are welcome.

As the plane ascends, the ear can become uncomfortable due to high altitude pressure. Chewing gum or eating, and maintaining daily activities can reduce the discomfort. Milk can be fed at this time if an infant is travelling. Shortly after takeoff, the captain will broadcast a welcome speech, and then the flight attendant will report the scheduled arrival time and precautions. It is usually broadcast in two or three languages, including the airline's national language and English.

The seat on the plane is very comfortable. There is an ashtray at the front of the armrest, and a circular button below it. When you want to lie on your back, press it hard, and the backrest will automatically fall back. However, when the plane takes off and land, the backrest must be straightened and restored to its original state.

There is a small table behind the front seat, which can be pulled out for use when eating and writing, and is very convenient to put away after use. There are usually two or three large bags under it, with flight schedules, route maps, postcards, paper slippers, and special plastic bags for vomiting on the front. The overhead shelf is equipped with pillows and blankets for passengers to use. If they are not enough, they can also be obtained from the flight attendant. Inside the shelf or in the middle of the window, there are air-conditioning holes and light buttons that can be activated by themselves when needed.

Once seated, the program on the plane begins.

1. Read and write letters: Today's jet airliners fly at high altitudes and have relatively stable fuselage. Except for sunrise, sunset and clouds, they cannot see the scenery of the earth. The chances of reading books and newspapers and writing letters are relatively increased. Usually, there will be newspapers and magazines on the plane, and you can also carry 2 or 3 of your favorite books with you.

2. Entertainment: Most of the Jumbo planes have movie and audio equipment. Music and headphones for watching movies on the Pacific route cost about US$2.50. The routes in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia are free.

3. Catering: In order to avoid vicious competition, international aviation conventions impose strict restrictions on airlines, and in-flight catering has become the highlight of airlines entertaining passengers. Tableware and dishes are very particular. When eating, pull out the small table behind the front seat so that the waiter can set the dishes. For passengers who have special requirements for food, such as Buddhists who eat vegetarian food and Muslims who do not eat pork, please inform the booking team or the airport counter in advance to check in, and the airline will specially prepare it for you. In order to accommodate international passengers, Western food is always served on the plane. During meals, beverages such as tea, coffee, cola, and soft drinks are also available, which can be obtained from the flight attendant at any time. First class passengers can drink alcohol free of charge, economy class passengers have to pay, the US dollar is the common currency.

4. Drinking: According to the regulations of the International Air Transport Association, alcohol is not served in economy class, but there are also some airlines that serve geese in economy class. Just specify the name of the drink and the waiter will bring it up. The whole bottle of wine is also sold on the plane, and the price is similar to that of the duty-free shop, and it is also very cheap. Passengers can use the bar on the plane, but be careful not to get drunk to avoid embarrassment.

5. Sleeping: When sleeping, you can put the seat down, put on slippers, put the pillows in place, cover with blankets, and preferably fasten seat belts, so as not to encounter unstable airflow, flight attendants will wake up passengers, please be safe Bring it, but disturb people's dreams.

6. Going to the toilet: The toilet is different according to the model, some are in the front and some are in the back. Men and women are different. Before entering, you should read the signs outside the door to avoid entering by mistake. The signal "OCCUPIED" on the door means "in use" and don't knock on the door, and "VACANT" means that there is no one and it can be used. After entering, be sure to lock the "OCCUPIED" signal to tell others that you are already in use. "FLASH" means flushing with water. Smoking is also absolutely prohibited in the restrooms.

7. During the flight, the flight attendant will issue an entry registration form or customs declaration form, which should be completed earlier. The items to be filled in are all on the passport, but they must be filled in in English. If you cannot fill in, you can ask the accompanying tour guide or flight attendant to fill it out.

If the flight direction is the same as the Earth's rotation, the night is shortened to the east, and the night is longer to the west. This kind of incompatibility with jet lag is very common in plane travel, and you have to start learning from boarding. If you are airsick, you can ask the waiter for a tranquilizer, or open the air-conditioning hole to blow cold air. In the event of an unbalanced oxygen density in the cabin, breathing difficulties, headache, coughing, heart discomfort, etc., just pull down the oxygen mask on the head and put it on, and it will return to normal soon. How to use it. When the plane just takes off, pay attention to the demonstration of the lifesaving equipment in the plane by the waiter. After a long flight, you might as well chat with unacquainted passengers next to each other and exchange knowledge with each other, which can not only relieve loneliness, but also make more friends, and enjoy the fun of "brothers in the world".

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