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I’m a Uniform Diva because…“even though I am required to wear a uniform I still manage to do a little something to make myself stand out from the crowd, whether it’s mixing it up with hair accessories, learning a new way to tie my scarf or a wearing a rockin’ piece of jewelry.” “How do […]

When you think of a career in aviation you probably think of flight attendants and pilots, but there is much more. A lot of jobs at the airlines are behind the scenes, like aircraft mechanics. Redstone College has several programs in Avionics. “Airframe and Powerplant Technicians are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration and work […]

Listen up Uniform Divas! This is a service I can get excited about! “Just because you wear a uniform, doesn’t mean you don’t know how to rock it! You race through nylons like nobody’s business, because your job demands them. And after a grueling day, the choice between pounding the pavement for new nylons and […]

Who knew the dollar stores were such a treasure trove for travelers?! Whether you’re a frequent flier or vacationing with the family, there is something for everyone. I found all kinds of great activities for kids, from activity and coloring books to puzzles and stamp kits. Kids, as we know tend to get bored with […]

Hi! I’m having a one-on-one with Southwest in a couple of weeks.  I am super excited and want to make sure I can make the most of this opportunity. Any suggestions re: what to wear, how to prepare etc. would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Alice Wow Alice!! Congratulations! You are one of the lucky few!! […]

I dead headed to my thirty hour layover in Edmonton Canada this week. What is dead heading? Deadheading is the transport of a flight attendant for the purpose of covering a trip. In other words, I flew as a passenger because I was needed to work the flight back. I love being a deadheading flight […]

A woman who didn’t like the meal she was served decided to throw the meal at the flight attendant serving her. If you haven’t yet heard the story you can find the full account here: “Vegetarian Throws Airline Meal at Flight Attendant” This story doesn’t shock me, I’ve had similar experiences. You’d be amazed at […]

Hi, My name is Teresa. I am an Industrial Design Student at Rhode Island School of Design. I am working on a design project to help improve a flight attendant’s flight experience. But, in order to do that, I need to find out what your needs and challenges are. Do you think you would be […]

First-class economy All praise to Singapore Airlines who looked after my 80-year-old-brother on his return flight to Heathrow from Melbourne. His sight is very poor and he carries a white stick. On entering the plane he asked if there was a step up. When the flight attendant realised he was travelling alone he summoned a […]

Although we’ve talked about flight attendant training before, in this week’s flight attendant podcast we’ll take a look from the other side of the fence and speak with Rich, a flight attendant instructor. We discuss: A blog post on the hottest flight attendant crews Thai airways insisting on body mass index control for their crew […]