The reality behind Instagram snaps: cabin crew reveal the things they hate most about their jobs

The grim reality behind jet-set Instagram snaps: Flight attendants reveal the six things they hate most about their jobs (including not getting paid…until the cabin doors are closed) Jay Roberts is a former Emirates senior cabin crew based in Dubai. the things they hate about their job through his online networkREAD MORE: Travel expert names the most annoying types of plane passengersARE YOU a flight attendant with blame? Email ted.thornhill@travelmail.co.uk

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

Posted: 16:20 GMT , February 22, 2023 | Update: 22 Feb 2023 16:28 GMT .

Jay Roberts, who worked as a senior cabin crew member for Emirates, asked officers flight attendants from around the world via his popular network Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge to list the three things they hate about their jobs. Then he posted a list of the top six answers, along with his thoughts on why they were brought to his attention.

Here they are in order reverse…

6 – unruly passengers

Jay writes: "Passengers are the "one of the main reasons many of us sign up as flight attendants. We love meeting travelers and making sure they stay safe and comfortable during their time in the sky. However, don't Don't trust our friendly smiles. This love quickly turns to hate as passengers vent their frustrations and bad manners on us.