I’m a flight attendant – here are some key items you should NEVER bring on a plane & one could lead to huge fine
A FLIGHT attendant has revealed the key items you should never bring on a plane, including one that could lead to a huge fine.
Lisa Kulpa, who works for a major airline and runs a travel blog, warned holidaymakers that having these things in their luggage could get them into hot water.
First of all, she reminded passengers not to bring anything with a strong smell onto their flight.
Examples include nail polish and polish remover or “fragrant” food as it can cause other flyers discomfort.
She told The Points Guy: “Nail polish, nail polish remover — these products will make the whole plane smell, and some people get sick from it.
“Other smelly things that are not really wanted include any extremely fragrant food.
“Even fast food sometimes stinks up a plane.”
In addition to nail polish, she warned against bringing nail clippers with you in your carry-on.
Many airlines don’t even let customers bring clippers on, especially if they have an attached nail file with a sharp point.
Always check your airline’s website for a list of prohibited items, while signs displaying these can be found at check-in desks and security.
However, Lisa’s biggest warning concerned bringing alcohol to drink on board.
She urged: “Please, please, please do not bring personal alcohol and consume it during the flight.
“We need to know (for your safety and those around you) if you are intoxicated.
“By serving you alcohol in flight, we can monitor how much you are drinking.
“Alcohol affects you differently at higher altitudes, and if you are suddenly passed out or something goes wrong, we won’t know the reason.”
Not only that, but public intoxication is a crime in many countries and being drunk on a flight could see you landed with fines running into the thousands.
Asked what things people definitely should bring onto a plane, Lisa added: “When flying, always bring a carry-on with necessary items such as car keys, medicine, electronics and whatever else you can’t replace easily or wouldn’t want to lose.
“I also recommend a small blanket and/or a sweater.
“If you really hate wearing shoes on an aeroplane, bring flip-flops; please don’t go to the bathroom barefoot.”
She also highly recommended bringing headphones, especially for children with gadgets, so that you can entertain yourself without disturbing others.
It comes after another flight attendant revealed the £2 item that they would always travel with.
Meanwhile, a third explained what staff really think when they are asked for extra food.