Why is Niner nine?
Pilots and air traffic controllers say niner instead of nine to distinguish it from other numbers. Radio transmissions may not be crystal clear, and with any disturbances on the frequency, nine could be easily confused with five, given they are one-syllable and rhyme.
Why are passengers called souls?
Aircraft (and previously, ships or trains) are frequently used to transport casketed remains en route to funeral. “Souls” was devised to remove any ambiguity about which “passengers” were among the living.
Why do ATC ask souls?
The reason for the question about souls on board is actually fairly simple in that people often don’t show up for their flight. This count allows ATC to inform emergency services of the potential requirements of medical services such as ambulances, hospital beds or morgue places if everything goes horribly wrong.
Do most pilots cheat?
The fact is that yes pilots are constantly being placed in situations that could welcome cheating, but the reality is people are disloyal in their relationships regardless of their profession, and not all pilots fall under this general stereotype. Dating or marrying a pilot does however take a certain type of person.
Do pilots have their own bathroom?
We usually use the same bathroom as passengers. Normally the closest one to the flight deck, unless this one is not operative, which may happen sometimes. Currently there is a regulation, that a flight attendant have to occupy the cockpit together with the other pilot remaining on the controls.
Do air hostess have to be pretty?
Yes, it’s important to note that an air hostess must always be presentable. As a cabin crew, you’d be interacting with high-level clients and crew from around the world. You are expected to have a clean appearance according to the standards set by your employers.
What are the disadvantages of air hostess?
Disadvantages of being an air hostess include:
- The job of an air hostess is very hard to get. Very few air hostesses work in the airlines.
- A lot of physical and emotional stress is involved in this job.
- An air hostess has to work for very long and odd hours.
- You always need to look fresh and pleasant.