The gate house is place where you wait to board your flight. If you plan your trip smartly you should have some time hanging out in the gate area. Here are somethings you should keep in mind up until that time you board your flight. Wait until your zone is called - If you are … Continue reading Gate House Etiquette
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3 Easiest Ways To Piss Off Your Flight Attendant
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
7 Things To Know Before Dating A 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
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming 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
7 Questions To NOT Ask Your Flight Attendant
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
LAX Airport Survival Guide
Los Angeles International Airport is the 5th busiest airport in the world and the 2nd busiest airport in the United States. Here are my top 3 tips in helping you navigate LAX: Leave early - If you are driving to LAX be sure to leave time to sit in the traffic that is almost always … Continue reading LAX Airport Survival Guide
Do’s & Don’ts Of Being a Perfect Passenger
Here are some tips to be a perfect passenger on this flight attendant's flight: DO use your words - I am not a mind reader. Please use your words if you need something from your flight attendant. DO use the bathroom before boarding the plane - The airplane lavatories are not the biggest or cleanest … Continue reading Do’s & Don’ts Of Being a Perfect Passenger
This Flight Attendant’s Top 5 Passenger Pet Peeves
Everyone has their pet peeves. These are my top 5 passenger pet peeves do on my flights. Not using your words - I cannot read your mind. If you need something from your flight attendant please use your words. Verbally telling me what you want will highly increase your chances of me being able to … Continue reading This Flight Attendant’s Top 5 Passenger Pet Peeves
ATL Airport Survival Guide
The Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport is the busiest airport in the world and here are 3 tips to help you travel through Atlanta with hopefully least amount of stress. 2 Hour Connection Time - I would recommend at least 2 hours between flights if you are just passing through Atlanta. This is a very big … Continue reading ATL Airport Survival Guide
Do’s & Don’ts Of The Airplane Lavatory
There are many Do's and Don'ts of traveling. Here are some of my specifics when it comes to using the airplane lavatory aka bathroom. DO wear footwear - It is very important that you wear footwear when using the lav (and socks don't count). If you step in any sort of liquid on the floor … Continue reading Do’s & Don’ts Of The Airplane Lavatory