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

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 223

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 225

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cabin crew members often lead exciting and dynamic lives, regularly flying to different cities and countries. However, their schedules can be quite challenging sometimes, requiring them to spend time away from their home base.

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Cabin Crew 116

Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

FAA rules secondary barriers must be fitted on flight deck to deter hijacking Aircraft Aviation Safety by Ian Molyneaux June 15, 2023 The post Ex-cabin crew to push drink trolley 200 miles in honor of 9/11 fallen colleagues appeared first on AeroTime.

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Cabin Crew Flight Deck Jet Airlines 310

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Cabin crew are generally seen by passengers as just someone who greets them onboard and maybe serves them a drink and a meal, but there is much more to it than that. There is a whole side of the cabin crew life that the public doesn't see, and that's the real reason we are there - safety is the number one priority.

Cabin Crew 105

Cabin Crew 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

But for the cabin crew working onboard, was the Concorde a complete dream or more of a nightmare? Concorde was synonymous with luxury and a symbol of the jet age. It was one of the most iconic aircraft in the world and instantly recognizable.

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Cabin Crew Jet 116

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Cabin crew are well-used to following rules and procedures; it is essential to make every flight safe and efficient. The role of cabin crew has expanded since the early days of aviation, with the job now demanding a far greater focus on passenger safety.

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Cabin Crew 81

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 Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

JULY 21, 2024

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

Cabin Crew 119

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 119

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had 215 passengers onboard and 14 crew. The cabin crew performed the safety demonstration during the taxi and secured the cabin ready for take-off, just as they always did. Swissair flight 111, was preparing to take off from John F.

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Cabin Crew 111

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 Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 4, 2024

Have you ever wondered how cabin crew members communicate with each other on large airplanes during flight? Large airplanes, particularly widebodies with multiple aisles, operate in separate cabins, allowing more service diversity. Cabin crew communication can be a challenge in large aircraft.

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Cabin Crew Airplanes 105

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. The highest pay rise will be for Loganair cabin crew trainers who are set for a substantial increase of around £8,300 or 29.3

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

While it is common for passengers to hear an announcement or two from pilots during the course of a flight, particularly at the beginning of the flight, passengers mostly interact with the cabin crew for their needs. During unusual circumstances, cabin crew members may contact pilots for assistance.

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Cabin Crew Pilot 119

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 105

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2024

The new Boeing 767 registered C-GAUN had 61 passengers on board and 8 crew. There were six cabin crew that day including Susan. Air Canada flight 143 was getting ready to depart Montreal before traveling on to Ottawa and Edmonton. The captain was Robert Pearson and the first officer was Maurice Quintal.

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Cabin Crew 111

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

RELATED Fury among United flight attendants after carrier announces huge aircraft order The post Cabin crew labeled ‘snitch’ by colleagues files lawsuit against United Airlines appeared first on AeroTime. Raganova, who is based at the carrier’s main hub in Newark, has worked for the airline for more than 27 years.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 141

Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

The cabin crew job is one of the most challenging yet much-desired. The cabin crew profession has its origins way back in the maritime world when air stewards were responsible for managing the safety and security of everyone onboard.

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Cabin Crew 105

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 Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 11, 2024

Cabin crew training is an extensive process designed to equip aspiring flight attendants with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights. This training encompasses many topics, including safety and emergency procedures, first aid, customer service, and in-flight operations.

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Cabin Crew 116

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

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 Airlines Airline 119

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.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

The responsibilities of a cabin crew are much more than helping with seating and serving meals and beverages during the flight. Cabin crew members follow specific procedures during all phases of flight. They are trained in a variety of areas to ensure the safety and security of all occupants and the aircraft.

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Cabin Crew 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2024

The cabin crew job is one of the most challenging careers. Depending on how much you like the job, it can last as short as six months or as long as multiple decades. On the one hand, it can be very rewarding to provide service to people, build communication and interpersonal skills, and travel the world.

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Cabin Crew 105

Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

Middle Eastern full-service carrier Emirates will be in town on Tuesday and holding a recruitment drive as part of its quest to find 5,000 new cabin crew this year.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 122

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

There were seven crew onboard the 767. It was Monday June 14, 2010. 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. The flight was running late. It was two hours into the flight and just over two hours to landing.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 104

Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

Have you ever faced a situation where a cabin crew asked you to change your seat and move forward or aft of the aircraft? While not too common, cabin crew may ask some passenger(s) to move their seats to maintain the required stability. Have you heard of such a situation from someone?

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Cabin Crew Stability 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 107

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 Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It was December 7, 1987. 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.

Cabin Crew 105

Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Jet 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The dry cabin air and lower pressure dull our taste buds, making food seem less flavorful. Food and drink take on a whole new flavor at cruising altitude , a phenomenon that has intrigued researchers for years.

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Cabin Crew Airplanes Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The Boeing 737-300 had 83 passengers and 6 crew onboard. There was a crew change in Washington DC, then they flew on to Columbus, Ohio. It was February 1st, 1991. USAir flight 1493 was on its final approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The flight had been smooth and uneventful and now the sun was setting.

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Cabin Crew Final Approach Approach 111

World Airline News

AUGUST 23, 2024

SAS announced: After two days of mediation by the National Mediator’s office, SAS has unfortunately not reached an agreement with the two Cabin Crew Associations in Norway, NKF and SNK, and they have chosen to strike as of this morning, August 23. The negotiations are part of a planned Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) renewal.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 26, 2024

It was October 6, 1955, and United Air Lines Flight 409 was running one hour and eleven minutes late. It had departed Idlewild Airport in New York and stopped at Chicago and Denver. The Douglas DC-4 propliner was now bound for Salt Lake City and then San Francisco.

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Cabin Crew 105