When Flight Attendants aren’t sleeping in a hotel where do they go? Well home… Where is home? That answer differs from flight attendant to flight attendant and from airline to airline. This article briefly explains where flight attendants live, and the various logistics that go into choosing a place to live when you happen to …
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The interview process involved with becoming an American Airlines flight attendant can be a long, multi-step process. So don’t be surprised if it takes four to five months to receive an invitation to the in-person interview in Dallas, Texas. Once you do have that invitation, this article will help you prepare for the types of …
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When I was going through the process of applying for airline jobs, I ended up in a position where I had an offer from both Delta and American Airlines, and I must admit a part of me chose American Airlines because I liked their uniforms better (something about my red hair clashing with Delta’s striking …
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In my personal opinion, American Airlines has a very fair reserve system because it gives flight attendants some control over their schedules while on reserve, and because it evolves with your career; the more seniority you have at American, the less you have to “sit” on reserve. The only downside to the AA system is …
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Why do we put up with annoying passengers? For the flight benefits of course! We all know the real reason people become flight attendants, but thankfully American Airlines offers its flight crews more than just standby rights. Perks of working for American Airlines include access to some of the best health insurance options in the …
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One of the most stressful and most exciting things about becoming a new hire flight attendant is getting assigned to your first base. At American Airlines the instructors hold a base assignment ceremony to make the moment extra special. There are actually quite a few logistical factors that go into assigning flight attendants to their …
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Have you ever dreamed of working for the world’s largest airline? Then you’re in luck because American Airlines is in the process of hiring thousands of new flight attendants! But do you have what it takes to become an AA Stew? Let’s find out! In this article, I will cover everything you need to know …
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Showing off tattoos at work is becoming pretty common as Millennials take over the professional world and push to have outdated standards of professionality updated. Unfortunately, not all industries are tattoo tolerant, and the airline industry has notoriously been anti-tattoo. But this might be starting to change too. In the United States, a few airlines …
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Have you been thinking about ditching your current career to become a flight attendant? But you’re worried it’s too late? Well, stop worrying because it is never too late to become a flight attendant, at least not if you are willing to work for airlines based in the US, UK, or Canada. Due to laws …
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Selecting an airline to work at as a flight attendant is an important choice. Once you are hired, switching airlines can be a hard thing to do because you will have to attend training and start off back at the bottom of the seniority list all over again! Of course, this means you want to …
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If you are like me, you probably like to study for any big, upcoming interviews. When I was preparing for my flight attendant interviews, I had to scour the internet looking for websites that listed off some of the most common interview questions asked by airline recruiters. To save you from having to do that …
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Finding comfortable shoes is especially important for us flight attendants. We are constantly on our feet at high altitudes, standing for over 10 hours on some days. So, it’s no wonder we can develop foot problems, sore and tired legs, and even back pain. This article is intended to help you avoid those nasty side …
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Flying with your dog is not easy, for you or your pet. Naturally, we want to keep them close during our travels, which is why some people opt to travel with their dogs in the passenger cabin. Known within the industry as “cabin pets.” Unfortunately, flying with your dog is not as easy as showing …
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In October 2021, I packed up my dog Obi and moved to Germany from North Carolina. Because he is a large dog, he had to travel in cargo while I slummed it in Premium Economy. Sometimes it feels like I studied almost as much for this one flight as I did to earn my wings. …
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Did you know flight attendants have a secret language? We speak in coded terms and use lots of acronyms. Whether you are a new hire feeling a bit lost in the conversations going on around you, or someone who just wants to be nosy and decipher what your flight attendants are gossiping about in the …
