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As copied from the Wall Street Journals blog, The Middle Seat Terminal: By Matt Phillips Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg Will the “paperclip” armrest end the war of the elbows? Could a new design for aircraft armrests finally end the misery of in-flight elbow hockey? James Lee, a 25-year-old management trainee for Cathay Pacific, came up […]

Another great question from Albert: “Now… the question for this Wednesday. Can you, as a FA, fly in any type of aircraft from your company, or do you have to have specific training for different aircraft?” Yes and Yes: ) We can work on board any of the airline’s aircraft as long as we are […]

This might make you feel better…..about flying anyway. as copied from wikianswers.com Q: DO DONKEYS KILL MORE PEOPLE ANNUALLY THAN PLANE CRASHES? A: Yes, more people are killed from donkey attacks on average than die in plane crashes annually. There is a greater population in the world that deal with donkeys than they who ride […]

…….and you thought all we did was serve coke;-) This checklist encompasses primarily FAA-required duties. Flight Attendants are responsible for accomplishing all FAA required duties. PRIOR TO CUSTOMER BOARDING:-Ensure required duty items readily available:-Current Inflight Manual-Current ID badge-Cabin key (on person during flight)– Working flashlight– Confirm with agent whether or not an aircraft security search […]

We are traveling on Monday and this is big news because Lucy is two and this means she can no longer be a “lap” child. It is also big news because it means, new travel gear! Specifically, theCARES child aviation restraint system, it is a safety harness for kids. As you can see in the […]

Really? No comments on yesterday’s video? Did you watch it? I know it is a tiny bit long. I know it probably wasn’t quite as funny to any of you as it is to me…I laughed until I cried, and couldn’t stop laughing and crying. Did any one else think it was funny? I would […]

It was one year ago today I started my blog, this blog…Theflyingpinto.com. My blog started out as a hobby, a way for me to “talk” without my husband having to listen to everything I had to say about work….I’m kind of like a five year old who comes home from school and doesn’t leave out […]

Last week Albert asked: “What has been the scariest situation as a FA having to use your emergency procedures?” Great question by the way, and of course I have not one but four stories for you! The scariest situation I ever found myself in was when we hit a flock of sea gulls on take […]