Natalie Rader
- Natalie Rader, a former Delta flight attendant, shares her unwritten rules of flying.
- She says be mindful of smells on the plane — don't paint your toenails, for example.
- Wear shoes in the bathroom — sometimes people miss and they pee on the floor.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalie Rader, a flight attendant. It has been edited for length and clarity.
As a flight attendant who used to work for Delta and now works in private aviation, there are some unwritten rules I wish passengers knew.
When getting on a plane, it's important to consider the other passengers and crew members on board. Flying can be stressful, but if you can treat others with kindness and respect, you'll have a much better flight.