American Airlines flight attendants move closer to strike, fail to reach deal on new contract with airline
The union representing American Airlines Group Inc.’s flight attendants said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the airline this week did not result in an agreement. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents about 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants, said it was approaching a strike because the airline had not offered […]
Flight attendant’s hotel safety hack requires one simple thing
A flight attendant shared a clever way to stay safe in a hotel using just a water bottle. To check for intruders under your bed, Esther Staras, who works for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, suggests throwing a bottle of water under the bed to see if it comes out the other side. This tip will […]
Four Flight Attendants Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Millions In Drug Money To Dominican Republic
Federal authorities announced Wednesday that they have arrested four flight attendants on charges of smuggling millions of dollars of drug money from New York City to the Dominican Republic. The accused, identified as Charlie Hernandez, 42, Sarah Valerio Pujols, 24 Emmanuel Torres, 34 and Jarol Fabio, 35, all residing in New York City, allegedly exploited […]
JetBlue customer’s booking cancelled over flight attendant’s ‘free Palestine’ pin
JetBlue Airways has been accused of anti-Semitism by a Jewish passenger who claims the airline canceled her ticket after she protested a flight attendant holding a “Free Palestine” pin. The airline reportedly contacted police about 54-year-old Paul Faust just before the plane took off from South Florida to Las Vegas on April 28. In a […]
People Just Trying To Enjoy Baseball Game Duped By Fake Parking Attendants Near Cardinals Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals fans were bamboozled by a fake parking attendant during the Cardinals’ opening day game Thursday, according to a KSDK report. Fans reportedly pulled into a grassy lot near the Cardinals‘ downtown Busch Stadium and paid an attendant in a vest $40 to park in the lot, one fan told KSDK. But when […]
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative contract agreement with flight attendants union
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City received a very special “MVP” treatment on board. Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason, was introduced by the crew as “the most beloved parent.” Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the flight attendants union […]
Alaska Air flight attendants authorize strike after door blowout disaster
Alaska Airlines flight attendants have authorized their first strike in more than 30 years following a horrific mid-air door explosion that temporarily grounded some of the airline’s planes. Tuesday’s near-unanimous vote to strike by thousands of Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Flight Attendants Association-CWA, came after a year of negotiations that failed to […]
Alaska Air flight attendants authorize strike for first time in three decades
Travel expert Mark Murphy joins Kabuto: Coast to Coast to break down the timeline of the Boeing 737 Max crisis and its impact on the travel industry. Union member flight attendants Alaska Airlines voted Tuesday to authorize potential strike for the first time in 30 years as thousands of flight attendants from three unions picket […]
United to flight attendants: Put away your phone or you are fired
united airlines has strengthened its in-flight protocols and clearly instructed flight attendants to avoid personal electronic devices while on duty. The directive strengthens United Airlines’ commitment to safety and customer service, and aims to ensure that flight attendants remain alert and available to respond to any situation, over personal screen time. The aim is to […]
Southwest Airlines flight attendants’ union OKs strike
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants voted Tuesday to authorize a strike after its members rejected a contract agreement the union proposed in December. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556 announced For the first time in history, 98 percent of members voted to authorize a strike.union represents Southwest Airlines has more than 15,000 flight […]