The real reason flight attendants greet passengers one by one as they board the plane: it's not out of courtesy

When we board a plane , the first person we see is one of the flight attendants or stewardesses , who greets us politely and warmly before we head to our seats.

But this attitude isn't just about politeness, courtesy, and good manners; it has something behind it . This is revealed by a flight attendant and TikToker named MrsMiva.

In a video uploaded to the Chinese short-form social media platform, MrsMiva explains that the real reason behind the friendly greeting is to conduct a top-to-bottom visual assessment of the passengers before takeoff.

According to the flight attendant, flight attendants use the boarding process to check whether passengers are fit to fly. According to the content creator, flight attendants check whether passengers are "too drunk or sick to fly."

In addition, MrsMiva also clarifies that the greeting helps attendees identify who might be of assistance in case of an emergency.

In the video comments, other flight attendants explain that physical fitness is essential for passengers seated near emergency exits, which is why attendants check it at the door.