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 […]
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike
United Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike, the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) announced on Wednesday. The union said more than 90 percent of flight attendants participated and 99.99 percent of votes were in favor of authorizing the strike. The company added that this is the first time United Airlines flight attendants […]
Flight Attendants Blow Whistle on Low Wages, Dire Living Conditions Across Major Airlines
Dozens of flight attendants from several airlines have spoken out against low wages and dire living conditions as unions push for better pay. The Washington Post Revealed Monday. Beth, who works for Delta Airlines, relies on flight attendant “living quarters,” which she shares with other employees on a rotational basis, paying between $325 and $450 […]
Queen Elizabeth’s in-air requests revealed in flight attendant’s notes
Queen Elizabeth II would drink a martini before entertaining guests on a plane and request a specific brand of mint before takeoff, according to new notes left by a flight attendant who served her 35 years ago. Never-before-seen notes, instructions and memorabilia left by British Airways cabin crew reveal detailed insight into the royal’s preferences, […]