(MartinRottler) A JetBlue flight from JFK Airport to the Dominican Republic was grounded for three hours over the weekend after a flight attendant discovered three boxcutters in the carry-on bag of a passenger — three boxcutters that no one at the security checkpoint seemed to notice. The passenger, who uses the boxcutters at his job […]
Read More...They hand out drinks, demonstrate those emergency evacuation procedures and do their best to make a 14-hour flight comfortable for the 250-odd passengers cooped up in a metal tube . But here’s what your flight attendant is probably thinking behind that broad smile… the 11 things your flight attendant would never tell you: “When you […]
Read More...WASHINGTON, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook today was seated on the Executive Council of the largest federation of unions in the United States, the AFL-CIO. As a member of the Council, President Shook will play an influential role, ensuring a strong voice for Flight Attendants […]
Read More...Alamy “This airline sucks!” exclaimed a passenger after he spun from the ticket counter and looked directly at me. As if it were my fault he didn’t get an upgrade! My faint smile – a nervous reaction – caused him to go from angry to irate in a matter of seconds. He quickly called my […]
Read More...As a Flight Attendant for a major U.S. Airline with over twenty years experience in the travel industry, I am here to offer advice on making your travels through the friendly skies..... well, more friendly! I will share my experiences with you and offer you a glimpse behind the galley curtain. I also created and co-host a popular podcast, The Crew Lounge Check out my media page too, I've been lucky enough to appear on several morning shows to get the message out. Questions? Join the conversation on twitter @theflyingpinto and on Facebook.com/theflyingpinto Cheers and Happy Travels!
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