So back to a more lighthearted look at “Oh no you didn’t…” Folks often wonder if flight attendants ever thought of sort of “getting back” at particularly difficult passengers. Well, c’mon, we are human. Thank goodness for filters. If the running dialog in my head as I worked a beverage service in a packed cabinContinue reading “Classless in First Class”
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Nonstop to Hell
I’d be lying if I said those experiences didn’t shape me and form my tolerance level for tomfoolery and such. As I gained experience, I got a much better feel for where that fine line was between “blowing off steam” and personally abusive. I wasn’t a big fan of the latter but always triedContinue reading “Nonstop to Hell”
Earth, Wind and Fire
Those thunderstorms eventually got the upper hand and our confidence in our machines and our skills was shattered in an instant. Lessons always seem to come when we really think we’ve got it all dialed in. That’s when we have to be reminded that when we fly we are guests in another element and weContinue reading “Earth, Wind and Fire”
Bump in the Night
When we all begin flying the reasons are remarkably similar and include a desire to travel the world and work with people. Flight attendants are a diverse group, though, and once the crazy days of no schedule and just flying, sleeping and partying (sort of an extension of college) settled down so did most ofContinue reading “Bump in the Night”
Oh, You Sleep???
Another door that always interests folks is the unmarked door to the crew rest quarters on the 777. Where does that go???? It may be located in different places on different configurations, but ours was across from a lav in the main cabin with no markings whatsoever. I never looked behind me to see theContinue reading “Oh, You Sleep???”
Coffee, Tea or?
Another one that will make us want to snap you on the head after about 20 rows of this routine over and over and ask: “Why do you DO that?” has to do with basic (?) courtesy. Back to a breakfast flight. The breakfast lights are on, for those of you following in chronological orderContinue reading “Coffee, Tea or?”
You Are Not At Home
OK, You are NOT at home So clearly the flying public has gotten very comfortable with air transportation and when some folks board a flight they tend to feel like this IS their home for the next few hours. We love that. We want people to feel welcome and relaxed. It is a public formContinue reading “You Are Not At Home”
Things You Don’t Always See…
This past weekend as I paused to think about all of the sacrifices made to make our country what it is, I was reminded of my days flying for the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. I actually got my first taste of international flying when I wasContinue reading “Things You Don’t Always See…”
New Day, New Flight Plan
After an amazing 24 hours in Rome where I fell in love with Italy, Italians, and international travel it was time to get down to business. Let me put this in perspective for you, in case you wonder if your cool crew that looks like they have been there and done that forever, everContinue reading “New Day, New Flight Plan”
Boots On The Ground
After we delivered our precious human cargo at the destination in the Middle East, we pretty much hung around for the next four hours while the troops unloaded all of their gear from the cargo hold. As expected it was a well-organized military operation performed with precision. Our job was primarily to stay out ofContinue reading “Boots On The Ground”
Whitefish Dog and Home 