A former flight attendant revealed the most “traumatic” routes to work and why. Skye Taylor, 48, worked as a flight attendant at Virgin Atlantic Airlines for 17 years before the erratic schedules caused insomnia and the drunk, drugged and unruly passengers pushed her to her limit. “There are a lot of crew who campaign to have … Read more
This wing-woman isn’t just serving coffee — she’s spilling tea. There’s almost nothing worse than getting shot down at 30,000 feet in the air. And so, to avoid any further awkward encounters, one flight attendant is forewarning frisky frequent flyers against making this fatal mistake when attempting to woo a hot member of the cabin crew. … Read more
An air hostess left unable to do her dream job after breaking her leg in seven places during severe turbulence has won a six-figure payout. Eden Garrity, 31, was pushing a trolley as the Thomas Cook flight from Cuba to Manchester entered a violent Atlantic hail storm. The impact of the turbulence thrust the flight … Read more
A flight attendant shared a clever hotel safety hack that only requires one thing — a water bottle. Esther Sturrus, who works for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, recommends throwing a water bottle under the bed to see if it will come out the other side to be sure an intruder isn’t hiding underneath. The tip … Read more
They thought she fumbled the bag on this one. A Colombian OnlyFans star and fitness model has been excoriated online after humiliating a “weakling” male flight attendant who allegedly wasn’t able to lift her suitcase into the overhead. “There are limp noodles around here,” scoffed Tatiana Girardi in the caption to an Instagram story of … Read more
An American flight attendant has shared the “most heinous, evil, diabolical” things passengers do on planes – including the gross reason other travelers on a flight once had to miss out on food. Cher from Dallas, Texas, has been a flight attendant for five years and uses her TikTok @cherdallas to give people a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Luckily for flyers, it’s gonna be May very soon. “May and September are great months to travel, as they’re before and after peak summer here in the US,” flight attendant Bernice Padilla, 29, confided to SWNS. “You have less crowds and more affordable prices, but the weather is still nice,” she continued. “Every country has … Read more
It’s worth a shot. Dallas-based flight attendant Cher Killough is sharing the “king” and “queen” behavior she loves to see on a flight, including one move that might score you a free drink. She enjoys it when passengers properly store their luggage, when they check the lavatory signs before trying to enter the bathroom, and … Read more
A devious flight attendant revealed the unique way she gets passengers to swap seats if a family with young children requested to sit together. Mitra Amirzadeh, a Florida-based flight attendant, claims she gets seat change requests on 8 of the 10 flights she works each month. She claims she is good at “reading the room” … Read more
She’s hoping these good behaviors take off. An American Airlines flight attendant is sharing six passenger “green flags,” which are positive actions that can help make a plane ride smooth. “I feel like I say a lot about, like, the negative experiences that I have with passengers, but some of y’all are really cool,” Destanie … Read more
There’s no rest in this heated controversy. A United Airlines flight attendant is leaning in to the debate over one of air travel’s most ambiguous conundrums: Who, in rows with three seats, is properly entitled to the two middle armrests from takeoff to touchdown? A flight attendant “made an announcement right after boarding to clarify … Read more
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant revealed the unique way she could tell if a flier is “sweet,” “chugged two to three beers”, or if they showered before a flight — just by seeing what shoes they wear. “Here’s what I’m assuming about you based on the shoes that you’re wearing on the plane coming from … Read more
She wasn’t a fan of them treating the plane like a subway in the sky. Another day, another game of musical chairs at 30,000 feet. This time, a fed-up Delta Airlines flight attendant grew exasperated after unruly passengers allegedly started switching seats before flyers had finished boarding. “Why do people make this job so hard?” irritated … Read more
Have you ever boarded a plane and noticed the 13th row is missing? Well, a flight attendant has spilled the industry secrets and revealed row 13 is often missing because of “bad luck.” Flight attendant Henny Lim shared an explainer video to TikTok and told her followers: “In many cultures, number 13 is associated with … Read more
Would you fly AI? Qatar Airways is adding virtual flight attendants as “digital human cabin crew” to assist customers at airports and onboard planes. Named Sama 2.0, the female faux staffer was rolled out at this week’s massive ITB Berlin trade show. The airline demonstrated that a customer can speak into one’s phone with Sama … Read more
Timing is everything, especially if you want a good seat. Flight attendants revealed that passengers who want to upgrade their seats should submit their request at the boarding door as soon as possible. “You should ask prior to door closure, but don’t be surprised if they don’t move you until after you’re in the air … Read more
They’re not pointless. A flight attendant for Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific is sharing the “secret” meaning behind black triangle stickers in airplane cabins. “1. Passengers sitting next to the triangles get the best view of the wings,” Henny Joyce Lim explained in a 2022 TikTok that resurfaced this week. “2. If flight crew need to … Read more
She’s had many a bad air day. It’s no secret that certain passengers behave like barbarians in the sky. Now, a fed-up North Carolina flight attendant is raising a stink about revolting traveler habits, which include nose-picking, blowing one’s nose — and even farting inflight. “If I tell y’all the stuff I see grown adults … Read more
A Jetstar passenger was left stunned after he claimed a flight attendant wouldn’t let him borrow her pen — and then told him he had to buy one for $5. Douglas Lazickirk, who was on a flight from Sydney to Seoul, South Korea on Sunday, said he was two hours from landing when he asked … Read more
Brace yourself for the turbulent truth. Although they’re called the friendly skies, jet-setting off into the clouds can sometimes result in a bumpy ride. But when trouble is afoot, assuming this position comes in handy for flight attendants. “Ever wonder why [the] cabin crew sits [on their hands] during takeoff and landing?,” asked Henny Lim, an airline … Read more