Nervous flyers are known by a secret code by cabin crew, according to one flight attendant spilling the beans.
For those who break into a sweat even thinking about flying and white knuckle armrests to get through the journey, getting from A to B is a major hurdle. Conquering the fear of flying is no small thing, which is why airline staff can go out of their way to help.
Virgin Atlantic flight attendant Sheridan Melrose took to Facebook to share how staff have a code name for nervous flyers to ensure they get an "extra slice of love".
The Mirror reports how Sheridan wrote in a Facebook forum: "At check in, our staff add in a code called LOVE when a guest is scared or nervous. This alerts the gate staff and cabin crew that we have a nervous guest with us, as it’s then in your reservation and passenger notes.
"As we’re now aware, we’ll give you an extra slice of love and support throughout the flight.
"So make sure you mention it when you check in at the airport - I’d say approximately 30% of every flight we have has nervous guests onboard, so don’t feel embarrassed - airline staff are there to help you and make your experience amazing."
The information was great news for people afflicted with a fear of flying, with some Virgin flyers commending the airline.
"I found just flying with my son and friends our dream holiday to New York before Christmas, flying with Virgin," one woman wrote.
"In itself has cut my fear of flying in half! What a wonderful experience and our hotel was the one they stayed in and all so friendly.
"So much so that when I came home I googled how to be a Virgin air hostess! So that was a massive leap!"
Another person added: "I did this and a member of cabin crew on a Virgin flight helped me throughout the flight, explaining noises, reassuring me.
"She was wonderful and thanks to her I came off that flight and booked again with virgin to go to Florida."
A third wrote: "Virgin staff are the best. I’ve not mentioned my fear at check- in but have on the plane and they’ve treated me and my family so extra wonderfully.
"We only fly Virgin when we go to visit my in-laws in England."
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