Flight attendant reveals why your answer is very important when they say ‘hello’ as you get on plane

If you've ever wondered why flight attendants greet you with a 'hello' as you board the plane, there's a secret think they're looking out for.

If you're a frequent flyer, you'll know that when you get on a plane, you're immediately greeted at the door.

While this might seem as though it's nothing more than politeness, there's a more serious reason behind it.

When flight attendants greet you with a 'hello' as you get on and find your seat, it's because it can help to help indicate if a passenger is unwell or even drunk.

While it's not rare for flyers to guzzle booze before and during take off, too much alcohol can pose a safety risk to everyone on board.

There's also the issue that the drunk passenger could be kicked off the flight, or even have the plane redirected if something serious occurs.

There is a reason why flight attendants greet you with 'hello' (Getty Stock Photo)

To explain more about why flight attendants greet passengers, Wizz Air flight attendant Iona Iachim took to TikTok to discuss the matter, stating the welcome as you got onto the plane wasn't just about being polite but also 'to check whether or not you are too drunk or sick to fly'.

These claims were backed up by a fellow flight attendant who works for the Hungarian budget airline.

In a caption over footage of Rania making an in-flight announcement, the cabin crew member wrote: "Did you know that your flight attendant greets you not only out of politeness?"

After a few seconds of anticipation, Rania revealed that their greeting is 'to check whether you are too drunk or sick to fly'.

As industry standards go, flight attendants are looking for 'able-bodied passengers' (ABPs) who could help out with assistance when it comes to 'evacuating the aircraft'.

So no, the flight attendant does not think you're attractive and want to take you out on a date because they said 'hello' - something that has disappointed some people on TikTok.

"I always thought it was my devastingly good looks and awesome personality. Now I'm heart-broken," one person said.

While a second added: "I came home from Vegas drunk with my cousins and I was so shocked they even allowed us on the plane."

On top of this greeting, flight attendants look out for the opposite when it comes to putting certain passengers in an exit row.

The likes of children, the elderly, and those with physical and mental disabilities are unlikely to be placed here, as they could impede an evacuation.