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People make assumptions all the time. Most of the time they are wrong. I got the sense that this is especially true when it comes to the assumptions people have about flight attendants. We have a mysterious job that is often depicted in movies, books, and on television. It makes sense people would develop some

I used to be a flight attendant for American Airlines and even though I sometimes miss the jet-set lifestyle I used to have, there are some things I don’t miss about flying. Now, when I miss flying, I just look at this list of 10 things I’ll never miss about being a flight attendant and

Flight attendants have long been viewed as glamorous and fashionable and many of our uniforms have been absolutely iconic! Of course it helps that many of them were designed by top fashion designers. In this uniform appreciation post I wanted to highlight the 10 most iconic flight attendant uniforms of all time. (At least in

There are some cities flight attendants hate working flights to and they’re probably not the destinations you’re picturing because the some of the most beloved vacation destinations are on this list. Here is a list of the top 10 destinations flight attendants try to avoid and why. Some of these may surprise you! #10: Minneapolis

It sounds like it should be illegal, but it’s true, flight attendants are often required to spend hours working without receiving their regular hourly pay. In the US, most flight attendants are only paid while the aircraft door is closed. This means they are not paid for any of the time they are required to

Did you know that some airlines have some pretty absurd and unfair requirements for the flight attendants they hire? The industry has a long history of hiring a very particular type of person, but to what extent has this tradition continued into the twenty-first century? We were pretty shocked and enraged to learn about a

There are so many benefits that come with being a flight attendant, it was hard to boil this list down to just 20! Flying is such a rewarding career. If you are looking for a pros-only list of reasons to become a flight attendant, just keep reading! Even if you end up leaving the industry,

Flying is a dream job for so many people who become flight attendants, but some of us eventually move on to other careers. There are many valid reasons for ex-flight attendants to opt for a “land job.” Whatever your reason to leave aviation is, you will have plenty of options to pursue as an ex-flight

Looking for gift ideas for a special flight attendant in your life? Not to worry, flight attendants are actually really easy to buy for. I have put together 31 ideas to help you snag the perfect present for any occasion. From aviation-themed goodies, to travel experiences and useful gadgets, this list curated by flight attendants

One of the things that blew my mind when I worked for American Airlines was the pay. As a junior flight attendant, I made more money than my mom, who had worked as a college professor for over 25 years! Airlines pay surprisingly well, but not all flight attendants are paid equally. If you are

If you are new to the airline industry, you may have overheard crew members talking about “crash pads,” and probably wondered what on earth they were talking about. Isn’t it taboo to say “crash” on an airplane? Not to worry, a crash pad is where flight crew “crash,” (as in sleep), before, after, or between

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to become a flight attendant, but only work part time. Perhaps, like me, you are trying to do a PhD, or maybe you already have a job that you love, and you want flying to be your side-hustle. Whatever the reason may be, it is possible

If you are currently sitting in front of your closet wondering to yourself, “what in the world should I wear to my flight attendant interview?” Then this article is for you! The key to dressing for a flight attendant interview is to strike the balance between professional and memorable. You want the recruiters to be

What are the differences between regional and mainline airlines, and how do these differences manifest when it comes to working as a flight attendant? As a former flight attendant for American Airlines with numerous friends at its regional subsidiary, American Eagle, I am well-equipped to guide you through these distinctions. 💡 Key Takeways Aircraft &

When I first went through the process of becoming a flight attendant, I was shocked by how long it took. It is not a dream that can be achieved overnight. The time it takes to become a flight attendant varies from company to company and country to country. To spare you the shock and to