Seasoned flight attendant reveals things she wishes you would stop doing, majorly ticks of travelers

A flight attendant with 11 years of experience recently sparked a huge debate online after posting a video detailing the specific passenger behaviors that she and her colleagues really wish you would stop doing. The flight attendant, Charity Moore, who is also a popular TikToker and Survivor contestant, posted a since deleted clip claiming she was going to “tell you some things that make your flight attendant hate you.”

While the New Jersey-based attendant boasts 24,000 followers and has spent over a decade in the air, the video was quickly taken down, presumably because of the intense backlash it generated from frustrated travelers. Moore’s list covered everything from basic manners to misunderstandings about crew duties, but the number one issue that really seemed to strike a nerve with viewers was stretching, according to Bro Bible.

We all know how cramped those economy seats can be, and after long hours in the air, you need to move. Dignity Health even suggests stretching to prevent aches and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis, often called “economy class syndrome.” However, Moore insists that the galley is absolutely not the place for impromptu yoga.

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“We have very limited space,” she said, stressing that the front or back galley is an area where crew members are actively working. If you need to stretch, she advised, just ask first. “But don’t just go back there and start doing your yoga moves.” The original clip was deleted, and she uploaded a new one that focused on a positive angle instead that was more like tips.

Another major pet peeve revolves around the proper use of the flight attendant call bell. Moore noted that while trash quickly accumulates in your small seat area, you shouldn’t press the call button above your head just to hand off a random piece of garbage. “When we come over, we don’t come with a trash bag and gloves,” she explained.

Flight attendants usually come through the aisle every ten minutes with a bag ready for collection, so you should just hold onto your wrappers until then. However, this is a claim that frequent flyers didn’t let slide. Several top-tier status travelers immediately argued that they rarely see crew members coming through the aisle nearly that often. One traveler commented, “I am top status on 2 airlines…no one comes by every 10 minutes.”

This sounds like an airline policy issue, not necessarily a passenger problem, but the takeaway is clear: don’t use the call bell for trash. Moore also addressed issues that are simply out of the flight attendant’s control. If you’re worried about making your connection, the flight attendant likely doesn’t know the answer. “Honestly, I have no idea,” she said. “Sometimes, I’ve never even been to this airport.” These workers have to deal with many issues, maybe ask someone who is in charge of that.

The attendant also expressed frustration about being blamed for systemic issues. Because flight attendants are customer-facing, they unfortunately often become the “punching bag” for passenger frustrations. She stressed that she doesn’t set the prices for items sold onboard, and she certainly isn’t responsible for the delay. “I promise you, wasn’t my fault. I’m here on time,” she stated.

Finally, Moore addressed basic manners, especially during those early morning flights. If you’re boarding at 4:00 AM and a flight attendant says, “Good morning. Welcome aboard,” you shouldn’t just ignore them. “That is so rude, and it hurts our feelings,” Moore admitted. “Be nice. Match our energy.”