Michelle

If you’ve flown a bit, you’ve likely stepped onto a smaller plane and thought, “This is much tinier than I expected!” Chances are, you were on a regional airline like SkyWest. These airlines contract out their smaller airplanes to major airlines (United, Delta, American, and Alaska) to cover the lower volume routes to smaller destinations […]

Have you ever looked around on a flight and wondered if there’s more to the friendly banter between flight attendants and pilots than meets the eye? 👀  As a flight attendant myself, I’ve observed the supposedly glamorous crew life which has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. One persistent rumor is the idea

When I was deciding whether or not I wanted to seek out a career as a flight attendant, a role I now fulfill at Southwest Airlines, I was offered some advice from someone who spent the entirety of their long career working the friendly skies. She said, being a flight attendant is not a job,

Traveling for a living might sound like a dream career, and making the decision to become a flight attendant may feel like an easy one! However, with how many airlines there are out there, choosing which company to apply to is a little trickier. Spoiler Alert 🚨: There is no one correct answer when choosing.

When most people say, ‘good morning’, they usually mean that in reference to the hours of about 5am and 11am. But for a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, that could really be any time of the day. As someone who has a continuously changing schedule, the morning is pretty much whenever I wake up aka the

I became a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines about 6 years ago and never looked back. It’s a great career with very few drawbacks, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t vibe with a normal 9-5 schedule and are looking for something a little less structured-y and a little more flight-y! People ask me all the

Southwest flight attendant uniforms sure have come a long way since the ‘70s. From the iconic bright orange “hot pants” to the  ‘80s-tastic polo and khaki shorts combo, there has been quite an evolution of Southwest uniform styles throughout the decades. Today, the company offers a variety of options to conform to as many shapes,

I realized pretty early on in my search for a sustainable career that I would never be about that 9am-5pm work life. I couldn’t stand the monotony of a repetitive (or if you’re normal, we’ll call it ‘stable’) schedule. When a Southwest flight attendant friend casually suggested seeking out a flight attendant position, the more

There was no excitement like receiving the email informing me that I had been hired for a flight attendant position at Southwest! Especially in my case, where I applied nearly TWO YEARS before my actual hire date. Whew! They really know how to build the anticipation! 😪 Needless to say, as excited as I was,

Thinking about working as a flight attendant for Southwest? I’m sure one of the first questions that comes to mind is, how much will I get paid? Understanding the compensation structure is an important aspect of any career decision, and the aviation industry is no exception. I’m a Southwest flight attendant and in this article,

In the world of aviation, English is the universal language. It’s not just a preference; it’s a must for any airline. As a US-based flight attendant and part-time English teacher, I’ve got some tips to help you improve your language skills and prepare for a cabin crew interview. Let’s ace that interview and land your

Once upon a time, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. I knew I liked to travel, but it took years before the lightbulb came on for me to apply to my first airline. During those years, I dipped my toes into a lot of different fields and worked

In this article, I’m going to cover the very basic requirements needed to become a flight attendant. I’ve put all this together based on my experience as an international flight attendant and from discussions from my many friends and colleagues in the airline industry. I’ve included the official and the not-so-official requirements of airlines and