Not Many People Know, This is the Hidden Mission of Flight Attendants Welcoming Passengers at the Aircraft Door

Dream - When boarding the aircraft, passengers are usually welcomed by flight attendants near the door. Flight attendants will greet and greet the passengers.

However, it turns out that this activity is not just to welcome passengers. There is another reason why cabin crew stand near the door when passengers board the aircraft.

As reported by Independent, flight attendant named Kat Kamalani explained the reason why cabin crew stand near the door to welcome passengers.

Although the moment is not long, flight attendants pay close attention to the arriving passengers.

In addition to the aircraft entrance, flight attendants also often wander around the cabin aisle while observing passengers.

"Have you ever walked on a plane and seen a flight attendant standing at the aircraft door and greeting you? Or flight attendants walking up and down the aisle?" said Kat Kamalani.

What are flight attendants actually looking for by observing passengers? It turns out that flight attendants are looking for Able Bodied Passengers (ABP).

ABP is a passenger who travels alone or with other passengers, who are physically fit. ABPs are expected to help in case of emergencies.

For example, in the event of an emergency landing, ABP is responsible for replacing flight attendants in performing evacuations.

Flight attendants usually hope that ABPs are professionals such as police, military personnel, firefighters, doctors, pilots, or off-duty flight attendants.

When standing near the aircraft door, flight attendants will also watch for the possibility of passengers smuggling something.

"The number one priority for flight attendants is passenger safety, so we only look for something that seems off," she explained.

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