While those who work on board should always be on the lookout for any funny business that will put passengers and crew members’ safety at risk — an airline steward might have taken their job a little too seriously. A flight attendant took to the r/flightattendants subreddit on Reddit (the post has now been deleted, … Read more
Agreeing to swap seats at 30,000 feet might seem like the generous thing to do — but there’s an excellent reason you should always say no, according to airline insiders. A lot of folks refuse the request for various reasons — which can frequently lead to dramatic, unscheduled in-flight entertainment. But a flight attendant is now warning … Read more
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant moved people to tears after giving an elderly man a heartfelt note on his last trip before he passed. The touching sendoff was detailed in a Reddit post that the deceased’s granddaughter penned to the carrier. “Just wanted to say thank you — and to let you know how much … Read more
Don’t leave home without them. A long-time flight attendant has revealed a secret packing list for all cabin crew — with three items they’re required by international aviation law to carry on board for safety reasons. Skye Taylor, 50, spent 16 years in the air with Virgin Atlantic — and now she’s spilling key details on … Read more
They got guidelines for remaining on cloud nine. While jet-setting off to their destination “I Do’s” on an Alaska Airlines flight, lovebirds Kristen and Sam were showered with warm words of wisdom from fellow passengers, wishing them well ahead of their wedding. “The sweet flight attendant helped us ask people for marriage advice,” gushed Kirsten, … Read more
An American Airlines flight attendant has revealed the sweet note Meghan Markle had sent to the crew during her recent commercial flight. Taking to TikTok, flight attendant Nina Vida read aloud the Duchess of Sussex’s hand-written thank-you note after she and her co-workers expressed their delight at getting to serve the “Suits” alum. “You guys will … Read more
Shoe gotta be kidding, mom. Parents traveling with small children, especially at 30,000 feet in the air, may often find themselves in sticky situations. But this mother’s adhesive hack for keeping track of her baby’s footwear has frequent flyers flying off the handle. Mom Tsagana’s flight attendant-suggested hack for keeping tabs on kids’ shoes during flights … Read more
Fashion faux pas or flight risk? According to former flight attendant and YouTube sensation Barbara Bacilieri — aka Barbie Bac — some wardrobe choices can get you booted off a plane faster than you can say, “Buckle up.” “Airlines won’t always tell you this, but there’s a hidden dress code,” Bacilieri told What’s The Jam. … Read more
She’s a mile-high roller. A Southwest Airlines flight attendant had viewers vowing to switch careers after she claimed she earned nearly $10,000 pre-deductions in a month while working the friendly skies. She detailed her enviable paycheck in a video with more than 10 million views on TikTok. “This was my gross pay,” gushed crew member … Read more
It was a view to a nil. A flight attendant felt royally duped after booking what she thought was a hotel with a “gorgeous” city view — only to realize she’d been vacational-ly catfished. The incident occurred while air hostess Angela Ruth Strong was on vacation with colleagues in Mexico, as Jam Press reported and … Read more
She’s flying the skies — and footing a runway-worthy bill to do it. For a flight attendant named Hannah with over seven years in the air, looking like she stepped off a catwalk at 35,000 feet isn’t just part of the job — it is the job. And keeping that flawless face in formation costs … Read more
The skies were extra unfriendly that day. A United Airlines flight attendant has been shamed online after allegedly refusing to help an elderly disabled passenger with her cane — and then attempting to have her removed when she complained. A fly-witness detailed the “upsetting incident” in a Reddit post that’s currently taking off online. “I … Read more
You don’t want to be a victim of flyway robbery. Airports might seem like safe havens due to the abundance of security personnel. However, Argentine flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent themselves from becoming a target. The crew … Read more
Plane passengers who demand this hot brew make the cabin crew say “eww.” A tall order of judgment is on the menu for jet-setters thirsty for decaffeinated coffee at 30,000 feet, warns flight attendant Leanna Coy. “I think we all know by now that ordering coffee on a plane is a little bit sketchy,” said … Read more
She thought the crewmember was a real knit-wit. An airline passenger named Brittany was flabbergasted after a crewmember told her to stop knitting even though it didn’t violate any aviation rules. A video detailing the flight attendant’s alleged fabric-ated regulation currently boasts over 500,000 views on TikTok. “Was hoping to finish knitting my sock on … Read more
Anything to avoid some rumble in your stomach. Getting sick on an airplane is high on the list of annoying things one can experience when traveling. For those prone to motion sickness, especially due to turbulence, a flight attendant revealed where to sit — and where not to on a plane to avoid that dreaded, … Read more
This controversy is taking off. A mean girl Emirates flight attendant aroused the internet’s ire — after allegedly ‘mocking’ a travel influencer who committed the sin of having too much fun on her recent first class flight. Excited to post from the posh airline’s top tier cabin, Thai content creator Bifern boasted to TikTok about the … Read more
She believes it’s the most fly-gienic option. An Argentine flight attendant “freaked out” travelers after revealing some shocking advice to anyone staying in a hotel — including the importance of keeping one’s toothbrush in the safe. “We don’t take any chances with anything that goes in our mouth,” Barbiebac La Azafata, 32, declared in a … Read more
There’s a dark side to working 30,000 feet in the air. Medical emergencies, sleep deprivation and 20-minute lunch breaks are all in a day’s work for Australia’s battler cabin crew. And then there’s the blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. “It’s quite an interesting moment when someone calls you a f**kwit because you don’t have any toasties … Read more
An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more