Im an ex-flight attendant these are the uncomfortable truths airlines dont tell you

The “friendly skies” are a playground for bad guys, so says a mile high know-it-all. Keeping your eyes on your prized possessions is a worthwhile effort while at 30,000 feet, according to a former flight attendant.She warns that pick-pocketing passengers are often onboard and on the lookout for loot.  “Flying is often seen as a safe and organized experience, but the reality is that there are many things passengers don’t know,” Barbara Bacilleri, 31, a travel influencer from Argentina, told JamPress.

“Things that can turn a flight into an uncomfortable or even dangerous situation.”As if flying hasn’t become scary enough in recent months. “While you’re sleeping or distracted, someone could be rummaging through the overhead bins, stealing from suitcases without anyone noticing,” continued Bacilleri.“Others take advantage of bags placed under the seat, quickly slipping out valuables without drawing attention.”“Some thieves even purchase tickets just to board a plane and steal,” said the blond. And she’s not just blowing hot air. Unfortunately, passenger-on-passenger pilfering is becoming an all too common crime.  Zhang Xiuqiang, a 52-year-old Chinese national, was recently accused of swiping $23,000 in cash from carry-on luggage that belonged to his fellow travelers during a short flight from Vietnam to Singapore.A Delta Airlines worker was even apprehended for nabbing a traveler’s bag which contained over $285,000. However, in skyway robbery, there’s typically no recourse. Bacilleri, who previously blasted “disgusting” moms for changing their babies’ dirty diapers atop airline tray tables, said cabin crew members cannot prevent in-flight thievery. “If you get robbed mid-flight, there are no security cameras or police officers to turn to until you land,” she noted.

“Many airlines take no responsibility if something goes missing, and even if you report the theft upon landing, recovering your belongings is nea...