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How to attract a flight attendant on a cheap flight

The travel scene is mushrooming with budget flight deals at the moment. The amount of cheap flights on offer means that you can regularly treat yourself to unforgettable breaks. It’s never been easier to learn about different cultures and lifestyles, and you can sample authentic cuisines from all around the globe without breaking the bank. But there is another very important benefit to taking more flights – exposure to a greater number of air hosts and hostesses. Tut all you want, you can’t pretend that it has never crossed your mind. Some might say these uniformed airline staff are just glorified waiters and waitresses, but this is not the case thanks to one very important difference – air hostesses are much more exotic, and if you succeed in pulling, you’ll have earnt bragging rights for life. With hours to kill on a flight, there is no better way to do so than a touch of flirting – but how exactly should you go about it?

Lay off the cheesy one liners

The next time you think about pulling a naff one liner out of your limited repertoire of chat up lines, play it in your ahead and attempt to make a rational assessment of just how much of an idiot you would look, not only in front of the object of your affections, but also in front of a whole plane full of people who aren’t quite as brave/stupid. Besides air stewards have no doubt heard them all before. “Let’s make like fabric softener and snuggle.” Erm, no thanks.

Limit your booze intake

Those miniature bottles of wine aboard a flight are quite the temptation, particularly when they are free, but there is a time and a place for having one too many drinks. That place is not aboard your flight. One - If your flight is in the middle of the day and you order a double whisky (no ice) you might give the impression that you are a total lush. Two – you might start feeling a little too relaxed and be more inclined to reach for the aforementioned cheesy chat up lines. Three – if you do resort to a one liner, you will invariably end up slurring your words. “Let’s make life a brick softener and… I love you.” Charming.

Be genuinely helpful

So far we’ve covered what you absolutely shouldn’t do, but what actionable practices can you put in place to get lucky on your flight? How about being genuinely polite and helpful? It might not sound ground breaking but put yourself in their place, being a flight attendant is no holiday. Remember that air hosts and hostesses are working when they are on a plane and can often be stressed out. A few kind words to ease the stress could go a long way to win the affections you crave.

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