Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A senior United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit in the state of New Jersey against the airline for harassment. On June 1, 2023, Raganova said she discovered a “mass social media posting” about her was sent to more than 25,000 airline employees, labeling her a “snitch”.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 144

Simple Flying

JULY 21, 2024

Asiana Airlines flight 162 set off from Incheon International Airpor t in South Korea bound for Hiroshima Airport in Japan. The Airbus 320-200 had 73 passengers on board, two flight crew, a boarding mechanic and 6 cabin crew. It was April 14, 2015.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

MAY 9, 2024

Low-cost carrier Air India Express has canceled flights for the second day running after around 300 cabin crew staff members called in sick. According to Reuters , the airline informed the news agency that it was “taking appropriate steps” against some staff members who reported being sick at the last minute.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 261

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

Virgin Atlantic is facing a lawsuit filed by over 200 cabin crew members who are claiming that the airline used COVID-19 redundancies to target older employees. Former crew members will argue that the airline unfairly made them redundant while retaining cheaper new hires.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 261

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Malaysia Airlines is showcasing its heritage ‘Sarong Kebaya’ uniforms, the airline’s signature look since its debut in 1963, in conjunction with its 50th year of service from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR). Our journey through time is complete!

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 284

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When you step into the world of cabin crew training, its like hitting the pause button on your everyday life. The airline becomes your whole focus, immersing you in its specific rules, safety protocols , and service standards.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

American Airlines flight 1612, a Boeing 767 , was flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with 225 passengers onboard. There were seven crew onboard the 767. It was Monday June 14, 2010. The flight was running late.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 rolled backward and away from its parking stand at Delhi Airport in India after its crew reportedly failed to set the parking brakes correctly. However, one cabin crew member suffered a minor injury because of the incident, which is now being investigated.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Air Traffic Control 284

Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

A retired flight attendant is pushing an airline drink cart more than 200 miles from Boston to New York to honor colleagues who died during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. I wanted their families to understand: they died as heroes,” Veneto told Travel + Leisure.

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Cabin Crew Flight Deck Jet Airlines 318

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

One day in 2011, flight attendant Shelia Federick was working on an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Francisco. She had been flying with the airline for ten years. On this day, she noticed something unusual in the cabin and acted on her instincts.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered why cabin crew seats on passenger aircraft face rearwards? While passenger seats on almost all airlines face forward, why do cabin crew members sit on their jump seats facing rearwards? This article explores the reasons for this and the safety measures associated with this configuration.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Alaska Airlines flight 1282 was preparing to take off from Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon and was bound for Ontario International Airport, Ontario, California. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 had 171 passengers and 6 crew onboard. It was January 5, 2024.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771, a scheduled flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, took off at 15:31, but the four-engined jet would never make its destination. It was December 7, 1987.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Jet 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

American Airlines flight 102 departed from Honolulu International Airport at 17:53 local time. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and had 189 passengers, three flight crew and ten flight attendants onboard. It was April 14, 1993.

Cabin Crew 105

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 25, 2024

ValuJet Airlines flight 592 was preparing for take-off. The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 had 105 passengers and 5 crew onboard. It was May 11, 1996. The inbound flight had arrived into Miami International Airport , Florida, late. They were bound for Atlanta International Airport, Georgia.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 116

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Every cabin crew member will remember their first period of training with the airline. New recruits usually undergo a rigorous six weeks of hard work and stress before finally gaining their wings. Not all of your batch mates will make it through to the end.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Airline Geeks

MAY 21, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has been taken to court by a group of cabin crew members who were issued redundancy notices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 102

Simple Flying

JUNE 22, 2024

Cabin crew members greet passengers upon boarding onto the aircraft. Boarding is an important time for the cabin crew to assess passengers, but what are they looking for? This may include a formal greeting, checking boarding cards to assist with seat information, or help with passenger luggage.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

OCTOBER 15, 2024

An investigation is underway after a Sri Lankan Airlines pilot locked his co-pilot out of the cockpit mid-flight. A report from media outlet Gulf News said the captain was not happy that the female co-pilot stepped out of the cockpit without arranging another crew member to accompany him, in line with standard operating procedures.

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Cockpit Pilot Cabin Crew Airlines 293

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Flight and cabin crew members are known to work long hours and spend many nights far from home. Where the flight attendants stay between shifts and while on duty depends heavily on the airline they work for, the route in question, and the amount of time on the ground.

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Cabin Crew Pilot Airlines Airline 105

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

UK regional airline Loganair has agreed a pay deal with its flight attendants. Over 120 Loganair cabin crew will now benefit from the 18 month deal which was negotiated by the Unite union. The deal covers cabin crew servicing flights from airports across the UK and Ireland. per cent on basic hourly rates.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

JULY 14, 2024

A career as a cabin crew member is not always as easy as it sounds, as it's not like any other job. But how long can a cabin crew career last? It is quite a difficult job to get, and there are many restrictions and rules. It's certainly not the average 9 to 5 job, requiring tough training and job routine.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Singapore Airlines has announced plans for its entire Airbus A350-900 fleet to undergo a S$1.1 The Singapore flag carrier said on November 4, 2024, that new long-haul cabin products would be installed across its 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft. billion ($835 million) First and Business Class retrofit.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew 284

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2024

Pakistan International Airlines flight 326 took off from Karachi bound for Peshawar. Little did the passengers and crew know that things would take a drastic turn. It was March 2, 1981. There were 135 passengers onboard the Boeing 720-030B, and what seemed to be a day was the same as any other.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 23, 2024

Have you ever overheard a cabin crew conversation and thought to yourself, what are they talking about? Most native English-speaking cabin crew members use words you may not know or understand. Some even change depending on the airline itself. Some even change depending on the airline itself.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Malaysia Airlines and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo have entered a codeshare agreement in order to boost connectivity for its customers traveling between Malaysia and India. Under the codeshare deal, Malaysia Airlines customers will gain wider access to destinations within India.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew 284

Simple Flying

JUNE 16, 2024

ValuJet Airlines Flight 597 was getting ready to leave from William B. There were 57 passengers onboard and five crew members onboard. It was Thursday, June 8th, 1995. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, Georgia just like any other day. The Douglas DC-9 was bound for Miami International Airport, Florida.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

In a bid to relax its uniform and contribute to employee well-being the Dutch airline KLM has given the go-ahead for pilots and cabin crew to wear sneakers. Wearing sneakers under a uniform is becoming more common among airlines and is in line with current times,” a spokesperson for the airline said.

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Cabin Crew Pilot Airlines Airline 261

Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Anyone who dreams of becoming a flight attendant and can get to Singapore next week needs to read this article, as it could be the start of a great career with one of the world's leading airlines.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 122

Simple Flying

AUGUST 29, 2024

While the job description of cabin crew has developed considerably over the decades, one of the core responsibilities of the role remains preparing and serving food during flights.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Spirit Airlines will downgrade around 100 captains and furlough approximately 240 pilots as the carrier looks to deliver on cost saving initiatives. The announcement came as part of Spirit Airlines second quarter results published on August 1, 2024, just days after releasing details on the introduction of a premium class product.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Pilot 301

Aerotime

AUGUST 21, 2024

A Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to divert to Alice Springs after encountering a technical issue en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Malaysia Airlines confirms that flight MH128 on August 19, 2024, from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, diverted to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) due to a technical issue.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 274

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Among the recent changes that Air India has made to several of its employee-related policies was regarding rooms for cabin crew members during layovers.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 119

Airline Economics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Following SAS’s Norwegian cabin crew going on strike on August 23, 2024, the airline has reached an agreement with the unions representing them on August 27, 2024. “During the four-day strike a limited number of flights were affected primarily in Norway,” the company read in a statement.

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Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 59

Simple Flying

JUNE 22, 2024

After a series of negotiations, Alaska Airlines has reportedly reached a tentative deal with its flight attendant union regarding the crew contract. The details of the deal require further ratification before it can be confirmed.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 96

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The dry cabin air and lower pressure dull our taste buds, making food seem less flavorful. To combat this, airline meals are carefully crafted to taste better in the sky, often with added salt, oils, and umami flavors to compensate for what we lose in taste sensitivity.

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Cabin Crew Airplanes Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

Singapore Airlines is adding new measures to its in-flight service in order to manage turbulence more effectively. “In addition to the suspension of hot beverage service when the seatbelt sign is on, the meal service will also be suspended,” the airline said.

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Turbulence Approach Cabin Crew Airlines 261