At the airport, the runways are strictly for planes, not for fashion. When it comes to mile-high style, it’s best to store your stilettos in your suitcase and opt for comfort according to American Airlines flight attendant Andrea Fischbach. But the cabin crew couture connoisseur assures travelers that “it is possible to dress comfortably and … Read more
Always follow your toes. Flight attendants stay in so many hotels it can be hard to remember which accommodation is which. Fortunately, one air hostess has discovered an inn-genious way to reorient themselves no matter where they are — and all it takes is a pair of shoes. “[This hack] high key makes sense for … Read more
A flight attendant has gone viral after sharing her advice for people who may be nervous flyers. Rhia Kerr, 23, has been working for Ryanair, an Irish carrier group, for five months. She recently posted a TikTok video, which has garnered more than 2.5 million views, with tips on how to calm yourself if you … Read more
If you’ve ever been frustrated that the cabin crew of a plane won’t help you stow your carry-on luggage, you’re not alone — but there’s a good reason. A flight attendant, who frequently shares the secrets of the job on TikTok, has let people in on why they won’t help with your bags. A flight … Read more
If you’re not planning on “raw dogging” your next flight, you might choose to take a nap to pass the time. People who snooze on planes often opt for a window seat so they can rest their head — but a flight attendant is warning against it. A flight attendant named Tommy, who goes by … Read more
It seems the recent spate of bad airplane passenger etiquette hasn’t deterred flight attendant hopefuls from attempting to enter their ranks. Delta Airline’s website epically crashed after becoming overloaded with a deluge of applications for its 2025 flight attendant positions. The glitch occurred Wednesday after the carrier, which is one of the “Big Three” US … Read more
She’s putting these passengers on the no-fly list. Picking the most irritating passengers might seem daunting given the number of air barbarians lately. However, one UK flight attendant has taken on this Herculean task and listed the passengers who cause her the most pain in the air. (Hint: it’s not celebrities.) “I think if you’re … Read more
Who’s to blame when your luggage gets lost? Well, tags, you’re it! Globetrotting through the friendly skies with your favorite, most sturdy suitcase might seem sensible to many seasoned frequent flyers. But a former flight attendant is now warning that making this common mistake is a sure-fire way for your goodies to go missing. The airway … Read more
Flight attendants don’t mean to be fussy when enforcing those annoying in-flight rules — they just don’t want to fined themselves cutting a massive check. “Did you know that flight attendants can get fined $10,000 out of their own money by the FAA?,” claimed American Airlines cabin crew member Keana, 31, in a viral TikTok reveal. “When … Read more
Here’s a tip that’s taking off. A flight attendant admitted that there is a “seating strategy” behind meal service on a plane — and that some rows hold an advantage over others. “Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back,” Joyce Chan of Cathay Pacific airline recently … Read more
There’s no winging it at 30,000 feet. Tending to the countless needs of air travelers is no light lift, so flight attendants must be especially skilled. According to one attendant, the post requires tenderness and patience — and the ability to swim if the plane unexpectedly nosedives into water. Rania revealed the top 10 qualifications flight attendants … Read more
This ice age is over. Experts are urging air travelers to avoid adding ice cubes to their drinks while on a plane, saying that you could be contracting germs by doing so. “Don’t get ice in your drink,” warned a flight attendant in a Reddit thread, detailing unsavory industry secrets. “The ice is put in … Read more
What a soar-head. The friendly skies have just become hilariously rude, owing to a funky flight attendant and his shady penchant for picking on passengers. “The only job that you can call someone ‘Trash,’ and they thank you for it,” Josh Prinkey, an American Airlines employee, wrote in the closed captions of his trending clip. Prinkey … Read more
Even in the dead of summer, you’ll probably find that you’re freezing on the flight to your sunny destination. Why is the plane so cold, no matter the season? And why don’t flight attendants have control over the thermostat? Vanessa Settimi, a flight attendant for Swoop Airlines, told Reader’s Digest that there’s a good reason … Read more
Urine luck…or are you? Tired of having to use the bathroom every five seconds while on an airplane? Flight experts say people can curb nature’s call by — wait for it — drinking alkaline water, per a TikTok video with over 6.7 million views. “A flight attendant told me to always buy Fiji or some … Read more
The fail of the tape. The recent rash of airline mishaps has passengers noticeably on edge — but are these fears justified? One Delta Airlines flyer freaked out after seeing that her airplane window was seemingly taped together, only for a flight attendant to accuse her of blowing things out of proportion. The passenger, named … Read more
Passengers on a recent United Airlines flight were left crammed and disappointed. On a May 24 flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX), there were plenty of empty seats still available after everyone was boarded and the cabin doors were closed. Passengers hoped to spread out and move to the empty seats, but after … Read more
These reasons might fly under the radar for many. While it’s well known that fights, bomb threats and other overt antics can get flyers forcibly deplaned, there are less obvious jettison-worthy offenses. One flight attendant has shared some seemingly innocuous behaviors and situations that’ll apparently get you booted off the aircraft, which she detailed in … Read more
Being a barfly can land you on the “no-fly”. Knocking back a few brews, shots or bubbles before takeoff may sound like a sweet way to take the edge off. But one flight attendant warns that overly plastered passengers will be forced to make an early exit. “This is a PSA to everyone who likes … Read more
There are specific things you put into a hotel safe upon arrival, such as passports, wallets, jewelry and other valuables. But there’s one thing that everyone should store there that wouldn’t naturally cross your mind: a shoe. A flight attendant named Esther shares travel hacks on her TikTok account, which is where she revealed this … Read more