Monday 2030 EST: It’s check-in. I’m working “a turn” to OSL. A turn is a two-day trip at my company. It’s somewhat of a joke between
Continue readingThis blog is dedicated to Grace & Keri. You once stood at the boarding door, greeting passengers with this genuine smile, communicating a presence and energy
Continue readingPeople constantly ask me, “What’s the craziest thing that has ever happened on the plane?” I always shrug and say, “I dunno.”
Continue readingA few days ago, TheFlightAttendant.com received a comment that pretty much broke our collective flight attendant heart. Read on, from “John Doe:” This one sorta got
Continue reading“The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley…” “To A Mouse” by Robert Burns Everything happens for a reason. This week went a little differently
Continue readingDear New Flight Attendant, Congratulations and welcome to the best and worst thing of your life. This job is filled with many highs and many lows, and with all of my baking background, I’m not
Continue readingWhen I got my job as a flight attendant, I had nothing to lose. I needed work. I needed a radical change. I needed a paycheck, a journey, an eyeopening experience. I didn’t know at the time
Continue readingMy best friend Dorie has many roles. She’s a flight attendant, friend, wife, creative designer, writer, traveler, and the list goes on. She also happens to be a Mom. A couple of days ago,
Continue readingLayovers- people outside of the airline industry have a curiosity, questioning what happens on these overnight trips. Just as many seem to believe that being a flight attendant is glamorous, they’ve
Continue readingCrashpads are shared housing for airline crew (usually operated by private companies or private individuals, separate from the airline).
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