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
Customer disservice just won’t fly with this outraged airman. On a wing and a prayer, a United Airlines pilot did his best to appease peeved passengers who were forced to take a four-hour flight sans drinks or snacks. “We have not done you right,” confessed the captain in a viral vid, shared by content creator, Nancy Kaatz. … Read more
Frustrated frequent flyers didn’t quite get a fairy-tale ending. Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft’s intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence. “This would send me over the edge,” spat a cynic beneath a trending clip … 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
Frequent flyers aren’t the only ones who’ve had it with crappy airport facilities. An aviation whistleblower has flagged the revolting conditions at American Airlines’ crew lounges at airports, citing broken furniture, decrepit lavatories and even bed bugs. The watchdog, who goes by @JonNYC, aired these crewmember grievances in a series of viral X posts. These … 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
They turned water into wine. A business class passenger flying Cathay Pacific was horrified upon discovering flight attendants had served her three-year-old son a decidedly adult beverage — and the protective parent isn’t letting the airline get away with a standard “sorry.” Shelling out the extra cash for the exclusive seats proved to be inadequate … 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
Plane and simple, you shouldn’t be using airplane blankets. Flight attendants are warning that the complimentary blankets given out on planes are full of gross things like hair, food, mold and bodily fluids. Natalie Magee, a flight attendant of 20 years, admitted to Travel + Leisure that not even flight attendants want to touch these … 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
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
That outfit is a no-no. Athleisure wear has become the go-to flight uniform for many travelers — since most people don’t want to be stuck wearing an uncomfortable outfit on a long flight. However, flyers might want to reconsider their next airport fit because experts are saying that leggings are probably the worst piece of … Read more
A disabled UK passenger had his “self-respect” shattered after he was reportedly booted from an easyJet flight before takeoff because he couldn’t walk to the lavatory. “I’ve always been a happy-go-lucky chap but this has knocked me back a bit,” Barry Dobner, 79 told the Liverpool Echo. The Brit, who has been wheelchair-bound since suffering … 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