What really goes on behind the cockpit doors? Former flight attendant Barbie Bacilieri is here to spill the beans.
At a Glance
- Barbara Bacilieri shares hidden wardrobe rules for air travel.
- Skimpy and metal-laden outfits pose flight safety risks.
- Pilots eat different meals to avoid simultaneous poisoning.
- Bacilieri reveals pilots’ surprising techniques for managing cabin pressure.
- The myth of airborne nuptials during emergencies explored.
Hidden Dress Code Secrets
Barbara Bacilieri, well-known as Barbie Bac, discusses a hidden dress code that airlines prefer you don’t know. According to Barbara, “Airlines won’t always tell you this, but there’s a hidden dress code.” Choosing the wrong outfit, such as high heels or metal accessories, could have you shown the exit door.
Bacilieri explains that outfits like high heels and thick boots can cause serious hazards such as puncturing evacuation slides. Even skimpy clothing and leggings carry dangers, especially during evacuations where skin exposure can lead to severe injuries. Plain and simple, if you want to avoid potential drama in the sky, avoid flashy or minimal attire.
Cockpit Conundrums: Meals and Myths
The aviation world lives by its own rulebook where pilots observe a peculiar tradition: eating separate meals. Bacilieri enlightened us with, “Did you know pilots eat different foods?” to ensure if one meal is bad, the other pilot’s meal isn’t.
While some airmen question this practice due to high standards in catering hygiene, tradition and practicality often overrule such skepticism. Additionally, fascinating myths circulate about pilots not holding back gas at high altitudes and their supposed ability to conduct marriages mid-flight. A funny thought indeed, but marrying passengers mid-air is legally nonexistent.
Galley and Regular Celebrity Sightings
Bacilieri further delves into the day-to-day life of a flight attendant, brushing aside romanticized views of how meals are cooked in-flight. “Airplanes don’t have proper kitchens as you may think,” Bacilieri confirms, revealing the galley is only for basic preparation. Meals are pre-cooked at nearby facilities and loaded onboard.
Interactions with celebrities? They’re more common than you’d assume. Yet, Bacilieri assures us that irrespective of fame, all passengers receive equal treatment under her watchful wings. While photos with celebs spark interest, they must be taken discreetly and without compromising professional standards. The galley curtain remains the crew’s personal solace amidst chaos—a small payment for the whirlwind of human interactions just a few steps away.
