Yes, a Chubby or Plus-Size Person Can Be a Flight Attendant
Can you be a flight attendant if you are chubby or plus-size? Yes! Discover the real physical requirements, aircraft dimensions, and hiring rules.
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View All Airplane News →Yes, You Can Be a Flight Attendant if You are Short
Yes, you can be a flight attendant if you're short. See which airlines fly Airbus jets with lower overhead bins, and which ones to avoid
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My Take on the 67-Year-Old Man Duct-Taped to His First-Class Seat
My take on the 67-year-old Layne Lundeen being duct-taped and restrained on an American Airlines flight, and what the incident says about unruly passengers.
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No, You Can't Hug a Flight Attendant: Here is Why
A passenger may want to hug a flight attendant, but that does not mean the gesture is welcome. Here’s what to do instead—and how to show appreciation without crossing a boundary.
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Woman Says United Flight Crew Made Her Sit Beside Man She Claims Was Masturbating
A woman says United Airlines crew forced her back beside a man she reported for allegedly masturbating while looking at her during a flight to Newark.
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The Safest Seats on a Plane to Survive a Crash
Safest seats on a plane to survive a crash: see which seats have historically had better survival outcomes and what real crash survivors reveal.
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Ashot Melikjanyan: The Actor Killed in American Airlines Flight 587
Ashot Melikjanyan was among the 251 passengers of American Airlines Flight 587. He was a Soviet Armenian actor whose career had taken him from the theaters and film studios of the Soviet Union to a new life in the United States.
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39 Thoughtful Gifts To Give Flight Attendants in the United States
Finding a thoughtful gift for a flight attendant in the US doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune or find something elaborate.
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You Don't Have to Look Pretty to be a Flight Attendant
Wondering if you have to be pretty to become a flight attendant? Learn what airlines actually look for, including appearance, grooming, tattoos, piercings, and qualifications.
Top 4 Carry-on Luggage For Alaska Airlines Flights
Choosing a carry-on bag or luggage for Alaska Airlines flight really comes down to one thing first: staying within the 22 x 14 x 9-inch limit, then you can start thinking about what matters most to you.
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What Happens If You Miss Your Piedmont Airlines Flight?
Missed your Piedmont Airlines flight? This is what happens next, how rebooking works, what happens to connecting flights, and what to do immediately.
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Missed Your Flight Due To TSA Lines? Here's What Happens Next
Missed your flight because of a TSA delay? Here's what airlines actually owe you, what to do next, and how to protect your itinerary.
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How to Volunteer to Relinquish Your Seat and Maximize Your Airline Payout
How to get bumped from a flight and maximize your payout: insider strategies on timing, tax loopholes and negotiating with gate agents.
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ICE Detains Venezuelan Woman at South Florida Airport
Venezuelan woman detained by ICE at Florida airport while boarding a domestic flight despite her pending asylum case, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers.
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Frontier Airlines Passenger Catches Wallet Thief Hiding on the Same Flight
When Lauren Eaton lost her wallet before boarding a Frontier Airlines flight, a fellow passenger's description led her straight to the thief sitting on the same plane. Read how a surveillance footage bluff forced a full confession.
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'The most ridiculous City Airport in the World': Traveler Slams Overnight Curfew Rule at Aussie Airport After Being Locked Out for Hours
A traveler slams Sydney Airport's overnight curfew after being locked outside in the cold for hours, calling it the "most ridiculous city airport in the world."