A flight attendant has warned travelers never to wear shorts or a skirt on a plane, and the reason might surprise you. While you might think that wearing these comfy clothes is the way to go, doing this is actually not a great idea. TikToker and cabin crew member Tommy Cimato explains… “You never know how clean the … Read more
Make sure these tips don’t fly under the radar. A New York-based flight attendant has revealed the five things she would never do before or on a flight, including scuba diving prior to takeoff or booking tickets through a third-party site. “When I’m flying anywhere international or anywhere that’s far, I’m not gonna use their … Read more
Long-haul flights can be a challenge for even the most seasoned travelers, particularly when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. We do everything in our power to get some shut-eye, from popping sleeping tablets to going full hibernation mode and covering ourselves in blankets. But the question remains: Is there a way to guarantee you’ll get … Read more
A flight attendant — manipulated into believing she was in a devoted and loving online relationship with a TV star she met while working — spent years being duped by an imposter in what’s being described as the worst case of catfishing authorities in Australia have ever seen. In 2011, Jess, who did not reveal … Read more
Now we all know that glitter is the stuff of parents’ nightmares. The sparkly stuff somehow manages to get EVERYWHERE and is the absolute worst to clean. So imagine the frustration you might feel when a child (who isn’t your own) creates a glittery hellscape and unleashes the stuff all over you and your things midflight, … Read more
Being stuck in a rocking metal tube may not be ideal travel conditions, but one former flight attendant has revealed why they love turbulence. Jay Roberts, who worked for Emirates and who runs Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge network, divulged why you shouldn’t be afraid during turbulence. “I’m not scared of it because I know the … Read more
This flight attendant is just going to wing it. Barbara Bacilieri is an airline worker who often shares her experiences in the sky on TikTok. The Argentinian travel influencer recently shared a post that has left viewers shocked, revealing one of the most disgusting things she has seen on an airplane. “I’ve witnessed something horrible,” … Read more
You can’t land first-class seating with cattle-class couture. If flyers want to be invited up front, then they’d apparently better dress the part. An ex-flight attendant made waves after naming clothing items people should “avoid” wearing if they want a complimentary first-class upgrade — with flip flops and leggings topping the list of no-nos. Former … Read more
A 59-year-old grandmother has finally got her Qantas wings after dreaming of being a flight attendant for about 40 years. Jackie Cookson is one of the airline’s newest recruits having graduated on Monday and will be on her first flight to Los Angeles on Saturday. The grandmother has been a travel agent, a receptionist on … Read more
A former airline staffer revealed one of her top tips to never do when flying is to pick the shortest layover. While inexperienced travelers may think the smartest option is to make their journey as short as possible, Megan Homme warned she will pick the longer option every time. “If you have the option between … Read more
A flight attendant has revealed an annoying thing passengers do before the aircraft has even taken off. If you’re one to not properly stow your bag in the overhead locker — or worse yet, you have an oversized bag that doesn’t even fit — it’s bound to frustrate cabin crew. In a viral TikTok titled ‘Things that … Read more
Love is in the air. Two Spirit Airlines flight attendants revealed Friday how a five-minute conversation resulted in a lifetime of happiness. Hunter Smith-Lihas said that he was at his gate agent job in the Pittsburgh International Airport when his coworker asked him to deliver some paperwork to a Florida-bound pilot, reports CNN Travel. According … Read more
A flight … and a show! TikTok user Joey MacNeer captured a JetBlue Airways flight attendant’s animated safety demonstration that has the internet thinking he should swap the runway for Broadway. In a 20-second clip that’s already landed 1.2 million views since it was posted Thursday, the flight attendant performs a can’t-miss dance routine, using … Read more
Alexandra Cosoff hasn’t paid for accommodation for the past 10 years after joining Emirates as a flight attendant and living in Dubai. The 33-year-old from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland is currently a cabin supervisor after climbing her way to the top where she gets to enjoy the perks of her “generous benefit package”. “Our … Read more
You may want to think twice before making coffee in a hotel room. A Queens-based flight attendant claims she’s heard the coffee makers in hotels are used to wash underwear. “I ponder the eternal question: to brew or not to brew the hotel room coffee,” the unidentified flight attendant wrote last week for Bon Appétit’s … Read more
Strip — or standby. Two women about to board an American Airlines flight were left outraged after they were allegedly forced to change their clothes in public at the gate. The women were leaving Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, one of the female passengers tweeted Monday as reported by the Independent. “Omfg an @AmericanAir … Read more
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has a bone to pick with United Airlines. Expressing his frustrations on Twitter, the 35-year-old Bass alleged that a flight attendant on a United Airlines flight made his pregnant wife get on the floor and pick up the mess made by his 2-year-old daughter. “The flight attendant @united just made … Read more
A private flight attendant has pulled back the curtain on the luxury travel industry, sharing the “cheeky” perks and inside secrets of her family’s business. Melbourne, Australia flight attendant Olivia Falls has begun sharing behind-the-scenes videos of her day-to-day work at her family’s private travel company, Shortstop Jet Charter, on TikTok. One of her latest … Read more
A former flight attendant has revealed how she turned her “hobby” into a hugely successful fashion label that has been worn by some of Australia’s most well-known celebrities. Ashleigh Vallis initially launched a children’s clothing line as a way to keep busy after welcoming her first daughter. But when friends kept asking for adult versions … Read more
Transgender flight attendant Kayleigh Scott — who gained fame after appearing in a United Airlines commercial — was found dead Monday in her Colorado home. She was 25. Scott, who shared her transition story for a 2020 Trans Day of Visibility video produced by United, declared in a 2:30 a.m. Instagram post that she was … Read more