The most disgusting passengers on board airliners are British. Such an observation was made by flight attendant Christina Galvidite, who worked for one of the world’s largest airlines for 6 years.
Speaking to The Telegraph, she shared her thoughts on British passengers and revealed the simple reason why she least liked meeting them on board the plane. “The British tend to start drinking or even start drinking at the airport, regardless of the time of day, so many boards the plane already drunk or at least tipsy – and continue their fun in the air. I am a person from Eastern Europe, and I have never seen such a culture anywhere else,” said the flight attendant.
Although there are strict alcohol rules regarding how much alcohol airlines can serve to each passenger, many UK citizens have found other ways to consume alcohol on board legally. As a rule, these are trips to duty-free shops. “The British are the worst passengers to deal with in terms of disruptive behavior,” she added.
The employee of the airline also spoke about the peculiarities of other passengers that annoyed her. These include tourists blocking the aisle, parents who let their kids run riot on board, and anyone who needs repeated reminders to fasten their seat belts.
A particular category of travelers is those who ask the most annoying questions to flight attendants. “No one seems to know how to open the toilet door, even though there is a sign in front of them explaining how to do it,” the interlocutor gave an example.
However, the stewardess also named those who, in her opinion, are practically ideal tourists. These are citizens of continental Europe, especially from Scandinavia. They behave the best, which is why they are her favorite passengers.