From Cakes To Chimpanzees: Most Outrageous Requests Flight Attendants Have Faced
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ST. PAUL, MN – Flight attendants have seen it all during their time in the skies. From minor annoyances to majorly outlandish appeals, passengers sometimes make requests that leave even the most seasoned cabin crew scratching their heads. We’ve compiled some of the strangest solicitations that real flight attendants have encountered.
🎂 Birthday Cake Baked at 30,000 Feet
Jessica Mills, a flight attendant with over a decade of experience, recalls a passenger asking if the galley ovens could be used to bake a birthday cake for their spouse mid-flight. Despite Jessica’s best efforts to explain the limitations of aircraft kitchens, the passenger remained adamant that a freshly-baked cake was necessary for the celebration.
“I tried to explain that our ovens are really only meant for reheating food, not baking from scratch,” Jessica said, “but the passenger just wouldn’t take no for an answer!”
🪜 Stepladder for Reaching the Overhead Bin
Marcus Thompson, a rookie flight attendant, encountered a rather peculiar request from a passenger who claimed to be afraid of heights. The passenger asked Marcus if he could provide a stepladder to help them access their carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment, as they were afraid of heights and too nervous to stand on the seat.
“I was a bit taken aback,” Marcus recalled, “I mean, we’re flying at 35,000 feet, and they’re worried about standing on a seat?”
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🧘♀️ In-Flight Yoga Studio
Veteran flight attendant Samantha Rodriguez was approached by a passenger requesting that a section of the plane be cordoned off for an impromptu yoga session. The passenger insisted that they needed to practice their poses to combat the effects of sitting for long periods during the flight.
“I’ve had some odd requests in my time,” Samantha said, “but this one definitely took the cake. I had to politely explain that we couldn’t just turn the plane into a yoga studio!”
🎭 Shakespearean Monologue Performance
During a particularly long and uneventful flight, flight attendant David Kim was asked by a passenger if they could borrow the intercom system to perform a Shakespearean monologue for the entire cabin. The passenger claimed it would help alleviate boredom and provide cultural enrichment for their fellow travelers.
“I was stunned,” David remembered, “I had to explain that the intercom system is for important announcements only, not impromptu performances!”
🐕 Emotional Support Goldfish
Alexandra Novak, a flight attendant with a major US airline, was bewildered when a passenger asked if they could keep their goldfish in a bowl on their tray table, claiming it was an emotional support animal. The passenger was adamant that the fish helped alleviate their anxiety during air travel.
“In all my years of flying, I’ve never had someone try to claim a goldfish as an emotional support animal,” Alexandra said, “I had to break it to them gently that it just wasn’t allowed.”
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🎨 In-Flight Face Painting
On a flight to Orlando, known for its theme parks, flight attendant Ethan Lee was approached by a family who asked if he could provide face painting services for their children. They had forgotten to pack their own face paints and felt it would help get the kids into the spirit of their vacation.
“I was a bit surprised,” Ethan said, “I mean, I’m a flight attendant, not a face painter! I had to let them down gently and suggest they wait until they arrived at the theme park.”
👔 Entitled Passenger Demands In-Flight Dry Cleaning Service
During a long-haul flight, an entitled first-class passenger demanded that flight attendant Isabella Martinez take care of her dry cleaning so she could look her best for an important business meeting upon arrival. The passenger insisted that it was the flight attendant’s job to ensure she looked presentable and wouldn’t take no for an answer.
“I was shocked,” Isabella recounted, “I’ve had some demanding passengers before, but never one who expected me to be their personal dry cleaner! I had to firmly but politely explain that dry cleaning services are not part of my job description, no matter how important their meeting was.”
🍿 Movie Theater Popcorn
Michael Chen, a flight attendant on international routes, was taken aback when a passenger requested that he prepare movie theater-style popcorn for them to enjoy during the in-flight entertainment. The passenger even offered to pay extra for the service.
“I was a bit flabbergasted,” Michael said, “I had to explain that we don’t have the facilities to make movie theater popcorn on the plane, no matter how much they were willing to pay!”
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🎤 Karaoke Night at 35,000 Feet
On a red-eye flight, passenger Daniel Nakamura asked flight attendant Sophia Torres if she could set up a karaoke system for passengers who were having trouble sleeping. Daniel thought it would be a fun way to pass the time and help everyone relax.
“I couldn’t believe my ears,” Sophia said, “I had to politely decline and suggest that karaoke might not be the best idea on a red-eye flight when people are trying to sleep!”
🍕 Pizza Delivery Mid-Flight
Flight attendant Olivia Johnson was left speechless when a passenger asked if she could arrange for a pizza to be delivered to the plane during a layover. The passenger claimed they were craving their favorite pizza from a specific restaurant and couldn’t wait until they landed.
“I’ve had some odd requests,” Olivia said, “but this one really threw me for a loop. I had to explain that we can’t just have pizza delivered to the plane during a layover!”
🎩 In-Flight Magic Show
Magician and passenger, Alexander the Great, asked flight attendant Liam Wright if he could borrow the galley to perform a magic show for his fellow passengers. Alexander claimed it would help ease the tension of flying and provide entertainment during the long journey.
“I was a bit skeptical,” Liam admitted, “but I had to give him points for creativity. I explained that the galley is for flight attendants only and that we couldn’t accommodate a magic show.”
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🐒 Emotional Support Chimpanzee
Flight attendant Noah Brown was shocked when a passenger requested to bring their emotional support chimpanzee on board. The passenger claimed that the chimpanzee helped them cope with the stress of flying and insisted that the animal was well-behaved and wouldn’t cause any disruptions.
“In all my years of flying, I’ve never had someone try to bring a chimpanzee on board,” Noah said, “I had to break it to them gently that primates are not allowed on commercial flights, no matter how well-behaved they claim to be.”
💅 In-Flight Mani-Pedi Session
On a long-haul flight, passenger Chloe Davis asked flight attendant Zoe Wilson if she could set up a makeshift nail salon in the galley for an impromptu mani-pedi session. Chloe claimed that she needed to look her best for an important meeting upon landing and couldn’t wait until she reached her destination.
“I was a bit taken aback,” Zoe said, “I mean, I understand wanting to look your best, but trying to turn the galley into a nail salon mid-flight is a bit much. I had to politely decline and suggest she wait until she landed to get her nails done.”
✈️ Conclusion
Flight attendants are trained to handle a wide range of situations and requests, but sometimes, passengers come up with ideas that are simply too outlandish or impractical to accommodate. Despite the occasional bizarre request, flight attendants always strive to provide the best possible service and ensure a safe, comfortable journey for all passengers.
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