Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Four Jetstar cabin crew members were taken to hospital after falling ill from aircraft fumes on a domestic flight. Passengers had disembarked the A320 aircraft when crew members noticed an unusual smell and began to feel nauseous. Queensland Ambulance Service attended to crew members, who were given oxygen at the scene.

Cabin Crew 262

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 262

Aerotime

AUGUST 7, 2024

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines cabin crew will reportedly swap duties once the United States approves a merger between the two airlines. The flag carrier of South Korea is currently seeking approval from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to merge with Asiana Airlines. Korean Air has filed for the merger in 2021.

Cabin Crew 284

Cabin Crew Cargo Airline Airlines 284

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.

Cabin Crew 249

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 249

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.

Cabin Crew 250

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 250

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.

Cabin Crew 312

Cabin Crew Flight Deck Jet Airline 312

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!

Cabin Crew 269

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 269

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.

Cabin Crew 283

Cabin Crew Air Traffic Control Airline Airlines 283

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.

Cabin Crew 117

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 117

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.

Cabin Crew 252

Cabin Crew Pilot Airline Airlines 252

Simple Flying

JANUARY 5, 2025

Airlines in general, take good care of their crew when away from base, but the unexpected can happen and cabin crew can become targets when it comes to crime. Let's take a look at how airlines keep their crew safe down route on layovers and what crew members can do to take care of themselves.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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”.

Cabin Crew 141

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 141

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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.

Cockpit 286

Cockpit Pilot Cabin Crew Airline 286

Aerotime

JANUARY 14, 2025

Brussels Airlines has launched a new publicity campaign to highlight to customers the keystones of its Belgian DNA. According to a statement issued by Brussels Airlines , through the campaign, the airline wants to let passengers know that the company speaks their language, both literally and figuratively.

Airline 286

Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Cockpit 286

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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.

Cabin Crew 294

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines Pilot 294

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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.

Airline 267

Airline Airlines Cabin Crew 267

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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.

Cabin Crew 261

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 261

Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has become the first UK airline to offer British Sign Language (BSL)-trained cabin crew on its flights, a major step towards making travel inclusive for all. The flight experience was captured in footage since published by the airline on social media.

Cabin Crew 285

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 285

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

Spanish carriers Iberia and Iberia Express have been named the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2024, taking the two highest rankings in an industrywide survey published for the year. Iberia has been among the most punctual airlines in Europe and in the top 10 worldwide for the last nine years.

Airline 272

Airline Airlines Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 272

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.

Airlines 275

Airlines Airline Cabin Crew 275

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.

Turbulence 258

Turbulence Approach Cabin Crew Airline 258

Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

Alaska Airlines has relaunched a nonstop service between Anchorage and New York in the United States (US) for the summer season. Alaskans love travel options and love them even more when they include nonstop flights,” Marilyn Romano, regional vice president of Alaska for Alaska Airlines, said.

Cabin Crew 258

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines Pilot 258

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2024

A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft suffered damages to its door when a jet bridge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) collapsed. The incident was first reported by A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge, a social media page with over 1 million followers, composed mostly of aviation professionals.

Jet 231

Jet Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 231

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104

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.

Cabin Crew 113

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 113

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.

Cabin Crew 92

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 92

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.

Cabin Crew 84

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 84

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Pilot Airline Airlines 104

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.

Cabin Crew 82

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 82

Aerotime

MAY 2, 2024

Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay the equivalent of $2,400 to a couple who claimed they suffered “mental agony” after having to deal with business class seats that failed to recline. Cabin crew offered to manually recline the seats, checking in on them every now and then throughout the flight.

Cabin Crew 242

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 242

Aerotime

DECEMBER 2, 2024

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has developed a fire-resistant storage bag that can prevent fires in aircraft cabins caused by overheated batteries in electronic devices. The Japanese airline jointly developed the special bag along with Kikuchi Sheet Industries (Kikuchi Sheet), and TOPPAN Corporation.

Cabin Crew 278

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 278

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.

Cabin Crew 109

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 109

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.

Cabin Crew 104

Cabin Crew Airline Airlines 104