Influencers fuel turmoil at 35,000 feet: Ex‑flight attendant spills secrets

Skye Taylor, a former flight attendant with 16 years of experience in the aviation industry, has revealed the challenges the cabin crew must face. She also shared which passengers she thinks are the worst.

49-year-old Skye Taylor admitted in an interview with Daily Mail Travel that problematic passengers are becoming more common on aeroplanes. According to her, the worst passengers nowadays are not major celebrities or Hollywood stars but influencers. They cause the most trouble for flight crews, especially on routes to big cities known for their party atmosphere and nightlife. Taylor emphasises that the problem particularly intensifies when alcohol is involved.

The biggest problems occur on routes to cities like Dubai or Las Vegas, where you get an influencer who most likely did not pay the full ticket price. The experiences can be quite challenging. In an interview with Daily Mail Travel, Taylor admitted that major stars and people who can afford the tickets are generally nice and respectful to others.

The flight attendant points out that she has often seen changes in passenger behaviour. "It's very common for people in LA to take sleeping tablets, things like Valium, and then they would get on board and drink. And that changes people's characters. I think you just have to be vigilant with watching how things are going to change people's behaviour," she added.

Skye Taylor admits that it's not only influencers who pose a challenge to the cabin crew. The crew must also be prepared to provide assistance in emergencies, such as the need to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Taylor emphasises that the key is to stay calm and control the situation, which is quite a challenge.