9 Things to Know About Being a Flight Attendant as a Mom
Thinking of becoming a flight attendant as a mom? Real advice from working flight attendants on childcare, finances, training, and schedules.
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View All Airplane News →She Earned Her Wings at 17, Her Final Flight Was at 20
Nathalia Filgueiras earned her pilot’s license at 17 and pursued her dream of flying. Her story, family, and final moments aboard the Learjet 60.
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11 Things Nervous Flyers Should Know About Turbulence (From Flight Attendants and Pilots)
Turbulence feels scary, but pilots and flight attendants feel it too. Here are 11 things they want nervous flyers to know.
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“Don’t Let This Scare You”: Student Pilot Receives Letter of Support After Learjet Tragedy
After the Learjet Crash, a Young Pilot Gets a Message: “The Aviation Industry Needs Women Like You. Aviation Community Rallies Around Young Women Pilots After Learjet Crash Sparks Debate.
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Co-Pilot Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, Among 9 Killed in Florida Learjet Crash
GREENACRES, Fla. Nathalia Filgueiras was 20 years old and, her family says, in the right seat of the Learjet 60 that fell from the sky onto a Palm Beach County roadway on Sunday
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7 Wildest Unruly Passenger Outbursts (And What Triggered Them)
From macadamia nut rage to a duct-taped passenger, here are 7 wild unruly passenger outbursts, what triggered each and what happened next.
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5 Remarkable Stories of Heroic Flight Attendants Who Put the Lives of Passengers Before Their Own
That isn’t a movie plot. It has happened. Fine remarkable stories of heroic flight attendants who put the lives of passengers before their own. And why you should treat flight attendants with respect
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There’s No Fixed Weight and Height Requirement for Flight Attendants (at Most Airlines)
Most major airlines never ask for your height or your weight. They ask two other questions. Can you reach the safety equipment? Can you fit the seat and the exits?
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7 Things You Should Know Before Dating a Flight Attendant
Thinking of dating a flight attendant? Here are 7 things to know first, from shifting schedules to real advice from crew who live it.
Detectives Were Waiting at the Gate: Florida Mom Arrested as She Stepped Off Flight From Las Vegas
Irene Miller landed at Orlando International Airport on Friday and walked straight into detectives. Deputies say her four children had been home alone.
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12 Qualities For Aspiring Flight Attendants
What does it take to be a flight attendant? 12 qualities, from composure under pressure to swimming, and how to build the ones you’re missing.”
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Passenger Criticizes Delta Air Lines After a Gate Agent Allegedly Refused To Let Her Bring a Breast Pump on Board
Delta Air Lines faces backlash after a gate agent allegedly challenged a passenger’s breast pump carry-on. Here’s what the airline’s policy says and how Delta responded.
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American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested at Miami Airport for Allegedly Scamming a 75-Year-Old Woman
An American Airlines flight attendant was arrested over an alleged $25,310 sweepstakes scam targeting a 75-year-old Florida woman. Here’s what investigators say happened.
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You Don't Have to Be Skinny or Slim to Be a Flight Attendant
Do you have to be skinny or slim to become a flight attendant? Learn what airlines require, from physical duties and reach tests to weight and uniform standards.
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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.
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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.