Who would have thought that in 2020 and 2021 flight attendants would add “mask enforcer” to their job description? An Updated Job Description For Flight Attendants You’ve read a lot of stories lately about poor behavior onboard, mostly from selfish...
Flight Attendants In Diapers? Disgusting…

China’s civil aeronautics agency is suggesting flight attendants wear diapers when traveling to high-risk destinations. I cannot think of anything more disgusting… China Tells Flight Attendants To Consider Diapers On Risky Flights First, whatever the actual numbers are, I...
The Story Of Anna, A Furloughed Flight Attendant

Americans across the nation face unprecedented economic challenges due to the pandemic and its management. One group which has been hit particularly hard is flight attendants. I share the story of Anna, a furloughed American Airlines flight attendant, to...
Mask For Thee, But Not For Me? (Flight Attendant Without Mask)

A picture has gone viral on reddit showing a United Airlines flight attendant serving the cabin without a mask on. Because its authenticity has been called into dispute, I’ve chosen to blur her face. But that won’t stop us...
Dear Flight Attendants, Thank You.

This post will not be snarky. There is no subliminal messaging. I simply want to take a moment to offer a sincere thank you to flight attendants for their hard work and sacrifice during this difficult time. Thank You...
Hey Flight Attendants, Be Careful What You Wish For…

Buried in a note to key figures in the Trump Administration and Congress asking that all airline passengers be coerced to wear face masks was another, more curious demand: ban leisure travel. Flight attendants should be very careful what...
The First Female Flight Attendant Was A Nurse. Are We Headed Full Circle?

The first female flight attendant was a nurse. With COVID-19 ushering in new realities, might we be heading full circle? In 1930, 25-year-old Ellen Church became the first female flight attendant, then called stewardess, in the world. She was...
Are Flight Attendants Onboard ONLY For Safety And Security?

In the new world of COVID-19, are flight attendants onboard only for safety and security? A comment in a story I wrote earlier today, has left me scratching my head. Lisa, who presumably is a flight attendant, commented on...
Flight Attendants Feeling the Pressure

Flying is tough right now in the US with current restrictions due to Coronavirus. Flight Attendants are feeling the pressure with all the hallmarks of previous tragedies. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
United Widens Pre-Flight Alcohol Ban To Flight Attendants

United Airlines has quietly widened its pre-flight alochol ban to include flight attendants, not just pilots. Earlier this week, I noted that United Airlines is tightening the rules concerning alcohol consumption for its pilots. Up until this week, pilots...
The Dotard Who Wanted It All On My United Flight

It has been a LONG time since I’ve had a bad seatmate, but this one really took the cake… Since I am quick to point out flight attendants who provide poor service, it is only fair that I single...
American Airlines Employee Unions Failing Membership

After an outpouring of messages, comments, and material evidence it is clear that American Airlines employee unions are failing their membership and it’s everyone that pays the price. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...