The Crew Flight Anxiety Q&A
- What if the pilot gets sick?
The Co-Pilot takes over immediately.
- What if a pilot tries to crash the plane?
Strict protocols prevent a pilot from being alone.
- Why are the flight attendants walking around?
If they are calm, you should be too.
- What does 'Crosscheck' mean?
They are arming the emergency slides.
- Why do they show the safety demo?
It is a regulation, not a warning.
- Are the pilots tired?
No, computers track our sleep to ensure we are alert.
- What if the pilots get food poisoning?
They never eat the same meal.
- What if I have a panic attack?
The crew is trained to look after you.
- What happens if a passenger becomes seriously ill before takeoff?
They are assessed on the ground and won't fly if it's unsafe.
- What if a passenger becomes seriously ill after takeoff?
The crew treats the situation immediately and the plane can divert.
- Why does the plane keep 'dinging'?
It is the crew's secure internal telephone system.
- Why do the flight attendants sit down right after takeoff?
Aviation law requires a 'Sterile Cockpit'.
- How do I know my pilots are fully qualified?
Pilots undergo rigorous, continuous training and testing.