Flight attendant’s question sparks passenger rants — and you’ll likely relate
Curious flight attendants took them to Reddit and asked their fellow users to provide general feedback on inconvenience that could encounter them during the flight. In the “R/Delta” subreddit, nearly 1,000 reactions were accumulated in the title “What is a flight attendant?” “I want to know from the viewpoint of passengers, but what do the […]
Best day to book Christmas travel, where to sit on the plane: Flight attendants weigh in
If you want to have a peaceful vacation filled with smooth transfers and relaxing air travel, here is a list of 'to do's' to follow before heading to the airport. Former flight attendants from major airlines share their top tips and tricks, including how to secure that coveted upgrade and avoid stress this season. The […]
Flight attendant’s viral video shows pilots landing in heavy rainstorm
A video taken from the plane's cockpit appeared on social media on a dark and stormy night, showing the conditions faced by pilots when landing in heavy rain. “That's the day I learned that airplanes have wiper blades,” said the man, seated in the front row behind the pilot in the cockpit as wipers were […]
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank gave younger lover a cushy job on his private jet — while forcing other flight attendants to work overtime: suit
The billionaire owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons hired a woman half his age to work on his private jet while the two were “in a romantic relationship,” but she didn't have the talent for the job. Two other stewardesses who were unqualified were also forced to work unpaid overtime to make up for it, […]
Flight attendant’s smart ‘condom’ hack saved my luggage
Diapers and “condoms” are pretty essential. These two drugstore staples are touted as top essentials for air travelers who want to avoid nasty surprises and spilled luggage. Content creator couple Lauren praises “Professional packing tips'' @JeffandLaurenShowwith trending TikTok tutorials. “I learned this from a flight attendant.” Content creator Lauren went viral after sharing some quirky […]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants hospitalized, flight diverted due to strange odor
A flight attendant attempts to clean up a flooded bathroom that let water into the cabin on an Alaska Airlines flight from Hawaii to Alaska (Photo by Dustin Parker/Facebook) Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants were taken to hospital after feeling ill, and the flight was diverted. Alaska Airlines Flight 810 was en route from Lihue, […]
American Airlines flight attendants approve new 5-year contract, avoiding strike
Fitzgerald Group President Keith Fitzgerald talks about the machinists union striking against Boeing, the market outlook and the expected Federal Reserve policy meeting. American Airlines and its flight attendants have agreed to a new five-year contract. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said 95 percent of flight attendants eligible to vote voted, and 87 percent […]
Man charged with assaulting Frontier flight attendants
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that a California man could face federal charges for choking and assaulting a flight attendant while on board a flight to San Francisco this week, forcing the airport to divert the flight to another airport. Charles Angel Salva, 30, of Fremont, was charged with interfering with flight crew and […]
United flight attendants may strike
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United Airlines flight attendants approve strike authorization
(News Nation) — The vast majority of United Airlines flight attendants Authorize the strike if contract negotiations between the union and the airline fail; More than 99 percent of the members of the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) who voted supported the certification. Picketing after the vote on Wednesday to air their demands. “We deserve […]