Everyone thinks being a flight attendant is a glamorous life full of travel and adventure but there’s a darker side that a lot of people are unaware of. A dark side that has driven too many fellow flight attendants to earn their permanent wings. Mental health is a big issue facing our society today. Every … Continue reading The Darker Side of the Fly Life
Traveling can be stressful at times. Here are 8 tips to help you and your fellow travelers be a little more comfortable during your flight: Feet! - Don't put your feet on the bulk head, arm rest, tray table, etc. Pretty much don't put your feet anywhere but on the floor where they should be. … Continue reading Airplane Etiquette
When I became a flight attendant I was told by multiple people, "Do NOT date a pilot!" So I told myself I would never date a pilot. There is a stereotype about pilots being unfaithful, non-committal, and promiscuous. Like any stereotype there is some truth to it and some pilots will fit into that description. … Continue reading Love In Aviation
There are many ways you can piss off your flight crew. Here are the top 3 to piss this flight attendant off: Poke them - Does anyone actually like being poked? Your flight is not a petting zoo so please keep your hands yo yourself. Using your words is more efficient in communicating with your … Continue reading 3 Easiest Ways To Piss Off Your Flight Attendant
Dating a flight attendant is a privilege because as the saying goes... Marry Me, Fly For Free (well, practically free). Dating an airline angel comes with it's ups and downs so it's good to be a little prepared. Here are a few things you should know if you decide take your love life to a … Continue reading 7 Things To Know Before Dating A Flight Attendant
I love my job (most days) but there are five things I wish I knew before becoming a flight attendant. Knowing these things would have made the transition into this life style so much easier. How mentally and emotionally taxing this job is - It’s frighteningly scary how easy it is to let this job … Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Flight Attendant
Navigating the dating world is hard enough but as a flight attendant it’s even harder. Guys have this idea in their head that dating a flight attendant is this sexy fantasy like an episode straight out of Pan Am. Now I do admit that there are times where I think to myself "how is this … Continue reading Marry Me, Fly For Free
There are a few questions that just get on our nerves because we hear it all the time. So to be kind to your flight crew, please try not to ask these questions: "Is this your normal route?" - Our schedules are based off of seniority so some of us can't hold specific "routes", we … Continue reading 7 Questions To NOT Ask Your Flight Attendant
I just celebrated my 4th work anniversary. In just 4 short years I have learned SO much. Jumpseat therapy comes with the job. Sometimes it is nice to have a non-bias opinion on something going on in your life. It is also nice to be able to lend an ear to someone new who might … Continue reading 4 Years And Counting…
Dear Passenger in 5A, Yesterday when I wouldn't let you come to the front of the airplane because the pilots were going in and out of the cockpit you informed me I was "just a flight attendant". I've had some time to reflect on that and decided to educate you on a few facts regarding … Continue reading Dear Pax: Just a FA
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