Did you know that pre-flight greetings are not just a courtesy?

Wizz Air cabin crew member Ioana Iachim shared the truth behind these greetings in a viral video. The cabin crew performs this greeting to check if passengers are fit to board the plane.

The cabin crew pays attention to passengers' reactions during greetings to determine if they are drunk or ill. If a passenger does not respond appropriately, they may be deemed unfit for the flight.

Ioana emphasized that another purpose of this greeting is to identify physically fit passengers who can assist in emergencies. Passengers sitting in exit rows must be capable of helping the cabin crew.

According to Ryanair's guidelines, passengers wishing to sit in exit rows must meet certain criteria. This is crucial for flight safety.