I'm a flight attendant. Here's how to be the perfect passenger and why you should avoid being an excessive complainer

A flight attendant has revealed her favorite type of passenger to meet on board a plane – and how to avoid becoming a nightmare for cabin crew.

Esther Sturrus, 22, who has been a flight attendant since 2019, said the best type of passengers are “polite and friendly” – and those who are “polite and have a friendly conversation.”

On the other hand, Esther said that cabin crew are afraid of people who are not aware of cabin etiquette, such as keeping personal items in their own space.

The flight attendant shares travel tips and stories from the sky on her TikTok, where she has more than 223,800 followers.

She previously warned tourists to beware of hidden cameras in hotel rooms, explaining how people can keep their clothes smelling fresh when traveling for long periods of time.

But this time Esther has given her opinion on different types of airline passengers she would most like to meet on board one of her flights.

She said Must know: 'My favorites are polite and friendly travelers.

'I appreciate passengers who are courteous and have friendly conversations, which create a positive atmosphere during the flight. I also appreciate attentive parents.

'Families that are well prepared and considerate of other passengers make the journey smoother for everyone. Adaptable individuals are also great.”

Esther from the Netherlands added that those who “remain calm and can adapt in unexpected situations” also “contribute to a more pleasant experience for the entire cabin.”

On the other hand, Esther said that cabin crew are afraid of people who are not aware of cabin etiquette, such as keeping personal items in their own space.

The flight attendant shares travel tips and stories from the air on her TikTok, where she has more than 223,800 followers

She previously warned tourists to beware of hidden cameras in hotel rooms and explained how people can keep their clothes smelling fresh when traveling for long periods of time

But the flight attendants did admit that there are types of passengers they would rather not meet on board a plane.

“Individuals who engage in disruptive or unruly behavior can create challenges for crew and fellow passengers,” she said.

'I'm also not a fan of exaggerated complainers. Feedback is valuable, but passengers who consistently complain without coming up with solutions can make the atmosphere tense.'

Esther added that a lack of knowledge of 'basic cabin etiquette' can also cause problems during a flight. 'LiYou can keep personal items in your own space,” she said.

However, Esther did admit that the good on flights outweighs the bad.

Esther has given her opinion on different types of airline passengers she would most like to meet on board one of her flights