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FORMER BRITISH AIRWAYS EMPLOYEE JANE HAWKES SHARED HER DO'S AND DON'TS FOR YOUR NEXT FLIGHT 05:28, 06 Apr 2025 A British Airways insider has issued a warning against behaviour that

could ruin your flight because it is the "biggest cause of on-board aggro". Former British Airways employee Jane Hawkes shared her do's and don'ts for your next flight

Having previously spent 10 years as a British Airways flight attendant, Jane knows all about enjoying a "stress-free" flight. "I know you are encouraged to do it, and you

might have seen it 1000 times," she said, referring to the safety video "But aircraft types vary - as do locations of emergency exits - so it's worth watching properly. Also,

even if you don’t want to watch it, other passengers do, so talking through it is not helpful. It can cause stress and anxiety for those who are nervous flyers. READ MORE HMRC URGES ANY

PARENT EARNING UNDER £200,000 TO CLAIM FREE £2,000 PERK "I've seen lots of bickering - which links back to people not bothering to listen - and these can quickly turn into very,

very heated rows." She said: "On shorter flights in particular, time is of the essence with the service, so any unnecessary questions or requests during the service waste valuable

time. "On longer flights, pressing the call button every two minutes for another drink or snack can be really irritating - for staff and passengers." She added: "It really can

speed up the service as it's one less thing for the crew to do. It's also helpful if you can collect and organise your tray after you've eaten and have any rubbish ready for

collection. "Take your headphones out when you are being served so you can hear what you are being offered. The amount of time wasted with passengers I am trying to lip read would amaze

you." She said: "Try to avoid going to the loo when the catering trolleys are making their way through the cabin unless there are free aisle seats you can pop in and out of. If

you've got to go, you've got to go. But just be mindful that it could hold up service for everyone else." Article continues below She also warned holidaymakers to never

"r ecline without asking" because this is "one of the biggest causes of on-board aggro."