One of the reasons why I love this job is that every day is different. I not only visit different places all the time but work with different crew members for each trip, meet all sorts of passengers from nice to downright crazy, and experience a variety of situations that cannot be made up. That …
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Corporate flight attendants – cabin crews with glamour, right? Perhaps. The corporate flight attendant job offers many benefits but also, as with any career, many drawbacks. That’s why, before thinking about diving into the field, it’s very important to weigh both the pros and cons of what being a corporate flight attendant actually entails. So …
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For those who are working in the Western culture, this is a no-brainer question. How can a company put restrictions on my basic medical needs? Unfortunately, this is not the case around the world. Depending on the airline and their culture, there may be some restrictions on whether you can wear or what type of …
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So you have decided to take the next step into your aviation career and you are thinking into transitioning into corporate flying? Great decision! Today my friend Maya M., a VIP flight attendant with 7 years experience in corporate aviation in Dubai, is going to give you her best tips on how to achieve your …
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Have you ever wondered what flight attendants do after landing? Do they stay at the airport or in the plane? Do they nap at the airport hotel? Today I’m going to take you through what a flight attendant does after a typical day at work. So let’s get right into it and look at the …
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Many people think the work of a flight attendant is only serving beverages and food. Well, while we do serve food and beverages, we do much more than that. Some of the duties of a flight attendant include enforcing regulations, explaining safety procedures, handling emergencies, and giving first aid. The job of a flight attendant …
A lot of people dream of becoming a flight attendant for an elite international airline such as Emirates. Based in Dubai, this airline is known to be one of the hardest to gain a position with. Emirates receives an average of 15,000 applications for Cabin Crew every month and only a very small percentage (rumors …
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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 …
Tattoo Policy for Flight Attendants in 2023: What’s Changing? Read More »
The Etihad Airways uniform represents the glamour, sophistication and that finesse that makes many of us miss the Golden Age of flying, when travel was an upper-middle-class experience. As Aubrey Tiedt, Vice President Guest Services at Etihad Airways said: “This is not just a uniform. This is a pret-a-porter concept. It is about bringing back …
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From my first day of training until now, after four years with Etihad, I have learnt a lot, and I continue to do so each and every day that I work in this wonderfully multicultural, cosmopolitan and ever changing environment. Today we’ll take a look at the ab initio (in the beginning) training for new …
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Exactly 4 years ago today, I arrived in Abu Dhabi to start my new life as cabin crew with Etihad Airways. I wasn’t nervous about living in a Middle East country, but still, there were many things that would have been handy for me to know before I started living and working in Abu Dhabi. …
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Being a cabin crew for Etihad Airways is a dream job for a lot of people around the world. Etihad Airways is one of the largest Middle Eastern airlines, and it has one of the best pay and benefits packages in the airline industry. To work as a cabin crew member for Etihad Airways you …
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Have you ever wondered what a Qatar cabin crew schedule looks like? For instance, do cabin crew always fly the same routes and how long do they stay in each destination? Today, I’m going to answer the questions you may have about Qatar Airways rosters. I’ve been a Qatar flight attendant for 4 years so …
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In the world of aviation, not only do we as employees get to utilize flight benefits for ourselves, but we also get the opportunity to let our family and friends utilize these benefits as well. There are differences in non-revenue travel (staff travel tickets), but today we are going to focus on the pros and …
Safety is the number one value when it comes to the airline industry. That’s why as a cabin crew, one of the most important aspects of the job is to complete a pre-flight briefing. A pre-flight briefing is a very important element of flight preparation and is always carried out before every flight to allow the …
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If you are a male flight attendant or you plan to be one, in this article I’m going to give you the best tips on how to always look well turned out and perfectly groomed. In this, I’m going to be aided by Frank, who is a flight attendant for one of the biggest Dutch …
Male Cabin Crew Grooming – Look Good for the Interview and the Job Read More »
Qatar Airways Cabin Crew have always been known for their outstanding grooming. They are always perfectly uniformed with chic hairstyles and makeup (for the ladies), and carrying themselves with great posture and demeanor. Heads turn their way as they get ready to board an aircraft, admiring these gorgeous ladies and gents. So just how do …
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In the world of aviation, Flight Attendants have a wide range of flights they could potentially be working. Two of these are known as: Short-haul and Long-haul. The question is, which one is better: long-haul, or short-haul? To answer this question, we will look at different aspects, and lifestyles to compare the two. What Are …
After successfully passing an Open Day at Qatar Airways, now comes the Assessment Day. This is the opportunity where you either make it or break it in your quest to become a flight attendant. I have personally gone through the entire process, so there’s no need to worry, as I will explain everything in detail. …
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One of the prerequisites for being a flight attendant is that you must be able to swim and be confident in the water. But is this really necessary? I know the swimming requirement can be a real problem for many people so this post covers all you need to know and what you can expect …
Is Swimming a Deal Breaker for Becoming a Flight Attendant? Read More »
Working for Qatar Airways is a dream airline for many future cabin crew. If that is the case for you, let’s discover if you are eligible and you meet all the requirements in order to achieve your goal. In a word; Do you have what Qatar Airways is looking for? In this article, we will …
Qatar Airways Cabin Crew Requirements: Things to Know Read More »
Flight Attendants are often viewed with this kind of wonder. What is their life really like? Well, I can tell you, it’s definitely not normal! We lead a very nomadic life, that takes us away from home, for days at a time. A very real life on the road, so to speak. In this article, …
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Beginning in 1930, females have dominated the airline industry as flight attendants. However, in the 1980s, more men began their careers as flight attendants. While 78% of flight attendants are female, currently, more and more men vie for the highly sought-after position as a flight attendant for several reasons. 1) Free flights Most airlines offer …
A flight attendant’s primary job is to ensure the safety of passengers and the crew. JetBlue flight attendants are fully trained to respond to various emergencies that may occur under the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration. While most passengers may only see the flight attendants providing beverage and snack service, the training that a …
Qatar Airways is ranked as one of the best airlines in the world and has received numerous awards for its onboard service. While expectations on their cabin crew are very high, so are the rewards and to this end, Qatar Airways offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Qatar Airways flight attendants start out at …
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Hundreds of thousands of candidates will submit their applications to Delta every year in order to become flight attendant. Those very few candidates who pass every stage of the assessment process will then be asked to attend a six-week training at Delta’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The assessment process to become a flight attendant with …
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Thousands of hopeful applicants with different work experiences apply to become a flight attendant every year but only a small percentage are selected. Many airlines, including JetBlue, follow a traditional hiring process. Airlines have enhanced their hiring process to include several stages such as a basic application, an assessment, a video interview, and a face …
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A departing flight can be exciting for everyone on board including the flight attendants (also known as Inflight Crew Members at JetBlue). Since flight attendants are paid per flight hour, a take-off marks the beginning of our paid hours. Aside from flight hours, there are several factors that affect the salary of a flight attendant …
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Whether you like it or not, English is the language of aviation. That’s a simple fact that you can’t ignore if you want to work in our industry. Which means that before you are hired by any major airline, you must be able to speak fluent English or to pass an English test to prove …
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