When a revenue passenger grabbed the last seat on an American Airlines flight via standby, it sent one of the flight attendants into a fit or rage. She claims the flight attendant badgered her onboard, but why? Turns out...
Passengers (Sometimes) Need To Take Photos Of Flight Attendants!
Creepers taking photos up the skirts of flight attendants should be arrested – I doubt anyone would disagree with that. Even so, reserving the right to take photos of flight attendants in our mobile phone world is an important...
International Flight Attendant Day – Thank You
It’s International Flight Attendant Day and I want to take a moment to thank the many flight attendants I have encountered over the last year for their kindness and professionalism. From labor contracts to onboard shenanigans, we discuss flight...
SkyWest Will Pay Non-Unionized Flight Attendants During Boarding
In a move that mimics what Delta Air Lines offered its flight attendants last year, regional feeder SkyWest will now pay its flight attendants for boarding time. On May Day, this marks another victory for non-unionized workers. Non-Unionized Flight...
Tasers For Flight Attendants? No Thank You.
Sara Nelson, often called the world’s most powerful flight attendant, has floated the idea of flight attendants being armed with tasers in case of violence onboard flights. My answer is no thank you; there are better ways to handle...
What Annoys Flight Attendants Most…
As the face of the airline, flight attendants can make or break a flight and can greatly influence the way an airline is viewed. One bad apple can lead a passenger to discard the entire airline. But while so...
Union Reminds Flight Attendants That They Must Check Out Of Layover Hotels, Settle Incidental Charges
A short memo caught my eye to United Airlines flight attendants from its union. Apparently, some flight attendants are not checking out of layover hotels and some may even be running up charges for incidental purchases and not settling...
Is “The Flight Attendant” On HBO Worth Watching?
I watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant, a new(ish) series on HBO, and do not plan on watching any more. I don’t like blood and I don’t like murder mysteries… The Flight Attendant On HBO: To Watch...
Racy Flight Attendant Receives The Ire Of Her Jealous Colleagues
I love flight attendants, I really do, but they tend to be a jealous bunch. The way they turned one popular flight attendant who was making a name for herself on TikTok strikes me as nothing but jealousy. Pure...
As United Airlines Goes On Hiring Spree, Should It Recall International Flight Attendants?
While taxpayer bailouts protected all U.S. airline jobs during the pandemic, United eliminated its international crew bases and many of those flight attendants are still without a job, even as United is now hiring new flight attendants. Should United...
World’s Most Powerful Flight Attendant Condemns Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, is often called the world’s most powerful flight attendant. Her reaction to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion is...
Elon Musk Sexual Assault Accuser Is Flight Attendant
Elon Musk, one of the world’s richest men, allegedly sexually assaulted a flight attendant aboard his private jet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
Boston Garage Turned “Crash Pad” Condemned
A garage near Boston Logan has been condemned due to unsafe conditions but according to the owner it totally wasn’t a 20-person “crash pad.” If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Will Smith Should Frighten Flight Attendants
Look, I know we all have bad days and Will Smith has apologized for his outburst at the Oscars last night that included slapping Chris Rock in the face…but his behavior (and the audience’s reaction) should be a concern...
Passenger Upset That Flight Attendant Tucked Him In…
When I hear airline passengers complain about good service, I really do think that no good deed goes unpunished. To the United Airlines flight attendant at the heart of this: please continue to place blankets over passengers. It represents...
Flight Attendants Make $150,000 Per Year?!
A flight attendant for American Airlines shares with Business Insider that some of her colleagues earn up to $150,000/year thanks to picking up overtime. How much money do flight attendants make? Flight Attendant Pay – Up To $150,000/Year In...
President Biden Praises United Airlines, Urges Respect For Flight Attendants
In a speech to the nation last night that focused on new vaccine mandates for federal workers and large companies, President Joe Biden praised United Airlines and demanded respect for airline workers, singling out flight attendants. He also announced...
Flight Attendant Wants Food And Drinks Eliminated On “Shorter” Flights
A prominent flight attendant wants food and drink eliminated (again) on shorter flights, which has left me scratching my head. That’s not a viable solution. Flight Attendant Wants Food And Drinks Eliminated, But Should Focus On Masks Instead Flight...
Flight Attendants Trade High Heels And Skirts For Sneakers And Pants
In a move that may become increasingly common in the years ahead, female flight attendants at one Ukrainian airline are trading their high heels and skirts for pants and Nike sneakers. SkyUp Champions, New Uniforms For A New Era...
Flight Attendants Learn How To Punch And Eye-Poke Unruly Passengers
As the skies remain unfriendly, flight attendants are taking self-defense courses with specific emphasis on how to deal with unruly passengers. That includes training on how to punch and eye-poke passengers should the need arise. Flight Attendants Learn Self-Defense...
