Sir/Maam, Coffee, Tea or Wine?

Few days ago, I was talking to a friend who is in the airline industry. After a conversation with him, I was able to relate to a few pleasant occassions in my previous flight.

OK for all of you - the kiasus - who drinks wine, listen up! Next time when you see the air steward(ess), be nice to them. Smile to them and call them by their name (look at the tag!). One time, the air stewardess in US told me, never in her industry life, anyone call by her name! Look at your watch and probably 45mins or 30mins prior to landing usually that's when the air steward(ess) start packing up their pantry areas.

This is what you need to do. Press the flight attendant button, (smile), and asked the air steward(ess) especially the one you know by name, ask them if they have any opened bottle of red or white wine. You see in case you do not know ya! My friend told me once the bottle is opened even just for a glass, they are not allowed to re-use the same bottle in the next flight. 80% of the time, if they have leftover, they will usually wrap them in a plastic or paper bag and will hand them to you nicely. If you are nice enough, you can even put down in the feedback form that you had a fantastic experience during the flight and remember to name the attendant.

Ta Dah! Who says must get things from the Duty Free, when you can actually drop the word DUTY literally when you are travelling!