Many flight attendants don’t like working in the premium economy section.
Flight attendants hate working in a certain section of the plane – and it’s not as obvious as many might think: it’s not a crowded economy class or a major first class.
In her blog for Sun Online Travel, an experienced flight attendant explained that the worst passengers are actually most often found in the premium economy section.
“I think it’s because the people sitting there expect more, and usually that’s something we just can’t provide. They think that since they paid a little more, they will get cocktails and a rich menu of food to choose from, but in reality, they only get a quick boarding and a little more legroom,” the flight attendant explained.
According to her, it was in this compartment that she had to deal with the largest number of tantrums.
“Economy class passengers know what to expect, just like those traveling in business class or first class. They understand that there are limits to what can and cannot be provided. But premium economy definitely has the highest concentration of idiots,” the flight attendant continued.
She believes that the problem is that such passengers “pay too much attention to the ‘premium’ part and not enough to the ‘economy’ part.
According to her, there have been cases when passengers in premium economy class have asked her if she can mix them a Mojito or bring them a menu.
“This is an airplane, not a cocktail bar or restaurant, and we are not chefs, waiters or mixologists. We care about your safety first and foremost, and people don’t seem to realize that all the time,” she added.
