It seems like we know absolutely everything when it comes to flying on a plane. There are clear rules and tips from different blogs and warnings that tell you not to do something, so you feel like there’s nothing else to learn. However, there are still some things that no one tells you, which can improve the quality of your flight significantly.

Bright Side is sharing tips from flight attendants to make your flight as comfortable as possible.

1. Don’t open the window shades when the lights are dimmed during takeoff and landing.

When a plane is landing in the dark, the lights are dimmed to help passengers prepare for a possible emergency. Your eyes will get used to the lighting and you’ll be able to see better outside the plane. So don’t get irritated when you can’t read in such low light.

2. Steer clear of tray tables.

Water on a plane is not as clean as you’d like to think it is, as it comes out of tanks that are tricky to sterilize. Even flight attendants don’t drink it. And, believe it or not, ice is made out of the same water from the tanks. A study tested the waters on the planes in the USA and it showed that 1 out of every 10 planes tested positive for a bacteria called coliform. Many airlines make tea and coffee with the drinking water on airplanes, so avoiding these while flying can keep you healthier.

7. Don’t touch the flush button.

Unfortunately, there is no balance between tasty eggs and safe ones. Commercial pilot Laura Einsetler says they’re often undercooked or cooked to the point of being tasteless. She also confessed that she felt terribly sick after eating eggs on a plane.

9. Don’t flush the toilet while you’re sitting on it.

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The created suction might suck you in. The thing is, when you press the flush button, you expose the contents to a pneumatic vacuum. They are later stored in a tank which is located on the plane. Of course, you can’t completely go down the hole, but it’s still an unpleasant experience.

10. Refrain from taking pictures or videos on a plane.

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Some airlines prohibit taking pictures or videos on board. It can get you in trouble, so check whether the airline policies allow that. Sometimes passengers are thrown off flights or fined. Capturing personal events, however, is allowed. So make sure you don’t have strangers in your photos.

Do you know any other tips? Have you ever screwed up on a plane?

Please note: This article was updated in August 2021 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.