Secrets Your Pilots Know -- But You Don't

Flight delays affect not only passengers but flight attendants as well.

The fact is that flight attendants are paid only for flight hours. The time spent on the ground is not counted. The only thing that air companies offer is a small expense allowance for every hour spent at the airport. Hence, there is no need to show your irritation to a stewardess if your plane is still on the ground for some reason.