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The flyers most likely to be a member of the Mile High Club and lie about being single are

Men are more likely to flirt with flight attendants than women while traveling, according to a new survey

The results of a new travel survey released ahead of Valentine’s Day reveals a few golden nuggets on American behavior, including the fact that 11 percent of travelers have pretended to be single while on the road, and that the highest percentage of members in the Mile High Club can be found in the 65-plus set.

The results of the survey conducted by online booking site Cheapflights.com show that overall, Americans are more inclined to crank up their flirting game while traveling and open up to amorous possibilities, including meeting new people and seeking out unconventional milieus in which to christen their love.

For example, 33 percent of the 1,000 online respondents said they’ve had sex in an unconventional setting while traveling. That figure spikes to 38 percent for men compared to 29 percent of women.

Overall, 45 percent said their libidos spike and that they’re more in the mood to make nookie when traveling, with men also leading slightly over women (47 percent vs 42 percent).

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In fact, the survey revealed interesting gender divisions which suggest that overall, men are flirtier, randier, and, dare we say it, less scrupulous while on the road.

Not only do men flirt more than women (33 percent vs 23 percent), they also admitted to flirting more with fellow travelers and putting on their A-game with flight crew and hotel staff.

Interestingly, men are also twice as likely to pretend to be single while on a trip (14 percent vs 7 percent).

When it comes to hooking up with a stranger while on vacation, more than a quarter (26 percent) of men said they’ve gone and done so, compared to 15 percent of women.

-- Mile High Club --

As for the exclusive Mile High Club, nine percent of men report to being a full-fledged member, versus just two percent of women.

The fantasy of getting their rocks off at 35,000 feet is also stronger among men, with 43 percent of male respondents expressing interest, compared to half that percentage of women.

And finally, in a nod to the Baby Boomer set, the highest percentage (7 percent) of members who’ve been sworn into the club belongs to the 65 and older crowd.