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It sounds like it should be illegal, but it’s true, flight attendants are often required to spend hours working without receiving their regular hourly pay. In the US, most flight attendants are only paid while the aircraft door is closed. This means they are not paid for any of the time they are required to

Did you know that some airlines have some pretty absurd and unfair requirements for the flight attendants they hire? The industry has a long history of hiring a very particular type of person, but to what extent has this tradition continued into the twenty-first century? We were pretty shocked and enraged to learn about a

There are so many benefits that come with being a flight attendant, it was hard to boil this list down to just 20! Flying is such a rewarding career. If you are looking for a pros-only list of reasons to become a flight attendant, just keep reading! Even if you end up leaving the industry,

Flying is a dream job for so many people who become flight attendants, but some of us eventually move on to other careers. There are many valid reasons for ex-flight attendants to opt for a “land job.” Whatever your reason to leave aviation is, you will have plenty of options to pursue as an ex-flight

Looking for gift ideas for a special flight attendant in your life? Not to worry, flight attendants are actually really easy to buy for. I have put together 31 ideas to help you snag the perfect present for any occasion. From aviation-themed goodies, to travel experiences and useful gadgets, this list curated by flight attendants

One of the things that blew my mind when I worked for American Airlines was the pay. As a junior flight attendant, I made more money than my mom, who had worked as a college professor for over 25 years! Airlines pay surprisingly well, but not all flight attendants are paid equally. If you are

If you are new to the airline industry, you may have overheard crew members talking about “crash pads,” and probably wondered what on earth they were talking about. Isn’t it taboo to say “crash” on an airplane? Not to worry, a crash pad is where flight crew “crash,” (as in sleep), before, after, or between

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to become a flight attendant, but only work part time. Perhaps, like me, you are trying to do a PhD, or maybe you already have a job that you love, and you want flying to be your side-hustle. Whatever the reason may be, it is possible

If you are currently sitting in front of your closet wondering to yourself, “what in the world should I wear to my flight attendant interview?” Then this article is for you! The key to dressing for a flight attendant interview is to strike the balance between professional and memorable. You want the recruiters to be

What are the differences between regional and mainline airlines, and how do these differences manifest when it comes to working as a flight attendant? As a former flight attendant for American Airlines with numerous friends at its regional subsidiary, American Eagle, I am well-equipped to guide you through these distinctions. 💡 Key Takeways Aircraft &

When I first went through the process of becoming a flight attendant, I was shocked by how long it took. It is not a dream that can be achieved overnight. The time it takes to become a flight attendant varies from company to company and country to country. To spare you the shock and to

I don’t know about you, but I have baby fever, and so do many of my friends who work in the airline industry. It doesn’t help that we often meet the cutest babies during our flights. But what does that mean for our careers as flight attendants? Can we keep flying when we decide to

One of the main parts of any flight attendant interview are the scenario questions. These questions are designed to give recruiters an understanding of how you would choose to handle tricky situations at 30,000 feet. To help you prepare for these kinds of questions we have prepared some examples of the most common scenario questions,

Looking for a job as a flight attendant in the United States? To help make the job hunt as easy as possible we have compiled a list of all the US airlines. Each airline listed here links directly to their recruiting webpage. The airlines next to this emoji 🔥 are the ones currently hiring. Last

Working in the aviation industry comes with its perk and non-rev travel is a big one. Flying for free or very cheap is possible for flight attendants like me. How ? That’s what I’ll explain in this article. What Is Non-Rev Travel? Non-rev or “non-revenue” travel is one of the main perks that comes with

Yes, I know, we all hate this interview question. But you will inevitably have to answer it someday, whether you are applying for a cabin crew position, or not. So, buckle up, we’re going to tackle the best way to answer this question in a flight attendant interview. 🚨 Key Takeaways: Understand Purpose: Employers ask

In 2017 I was standing in the terminal of Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) having just received my conditional job offer (CJO) from American Airlines when I got a call from Delta. I had interviewed with them a week earlier in Atlanta. They were reaching out to offer me a CJO too and were willing to

American Airlines is the largest airline in the world in terms of fleet size, in terms of employees, but is it a good company to work for as a flight attendant? I certainly think so, but I might be a little biased. Having worked for American, I can say with confidence that it is a

No matter what airline you work for, the work schedules of flight attendants tend to be complex, irregular, and kind of hard to understand if you don’t happen to jet set for a living. It can be hard to keep up with our schedules to know when we might have time to spend with friends