8 things you should ask for on your next flight
They say there's no such thing as a stupid question, and this rings especially true on flights, which feature a variety of free items passengers can snag, as long as they know to ask.
A Reddit thread recently asked flight attendants about secret perks passengers should be taking advantage of on flights. We consulted that thread and did some of our own research to create the following list.
From free alcoholic drinks to ibuprofen, here are 8 things you should ask for on your next flight.
1. The whole can of soda
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2. Basic medication and bandages
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3. Hot chocolate
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4. Free alcohol
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Alaska Airlines for example serves free beers on some of its routes; US Airways gives out free wine with dinner on international flights; Delta offers complimentary wine, beer, and spirits on international flights; and Lufthansa has a whole menu of complimentary alcoholic beverages on all of its flights. Typically, this tends to be the case with long-haul and international flights.
5. Grooming kits
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6. Extra snacks
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7. A tour of the cockpit
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Security measures regulating tours of the cockpit have become stricter, but many airlines will still do it. The best time to ask is usually after a flight has landed, since that's when pilots aren't in a rush.
8. Sanitizing wipes
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