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Ask the Flight Attendant: Flight Attendant Salaries

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Q: I would like to make a career change, and I’ve always wanted to be a flight attendant. The problem is I’m a nurse and I make $60,000. a year. I’ve heard that flight attendant salaries aren’t that high. Is it unrealistic to expect to match my current income? A: Flight Attendant salaries vary from […]

Ask a Flight Attendant: Kindles and Nooks

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Q: I don’t understand why it’s okay to read a regular book during take off and landing, but I have to turn off my Nook? A: This is a great question because I get to express how much I hate asking passengers to turn off their Kindles and Nooks. But, here’s the deal Kindles and […]

Inflight Report: Medical Emergencies and Exit Rows

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In a previous post I shared twenty four hours in Chicago with you. What I didn’t tell you about was the flight to Chicago and how a day off to enjoy the city was well deserved by all. The flight started out like any normal flight. Well, except for the fact that it was less […]

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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!