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Book Review: Miss New York Has Everything!
Only a flight attendant knows an international layover doesn’t equate to happiness. And only an ex flight attendant who is now an author can make “flying international” sound truly miserable. Published in 2006, Miss New York Has Everything proves not a lot has changed over the years as far as flying…
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Travel Gear Review: Scottevest (women’s trench coat and Chloe hoodie)
I’d like to start by telling you how I swore I’d never – EVER – wear Scottevest. And how I made fun of those who were wearing what was being marketed as a third piece of wearable luggage in order to get more crap on the plane. But then you…
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CRUISING ATTITUDE: Chapter 13 – Turbulence (and difficult passengers)
An excerpt from my book, Cruising Attitude… 13. Turbulence What most nervous fliers don’t realize is, turbulence is normal and it can occur even when the sky appears clear. If you are a nervous flier, don’t be embarrassed to let the crew know during boarding. Flight attendants are trained professionals.…
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CRUISING ATTITUDE: Chapter 2 – I never wanted to be a flight attendant (an excerpt)
In order to be a flight attendant in the 1950s, women were required to be attractive—“just below Hollywood standards.” No wonder many a hopeful starlet became a flight attendant part of a backup plan. Rumor has it Tom Berenger and Richard Gere once worked as flight attendants. I don’t believe it,…
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: With airlines and hotels discontinuing amenities to save money, frequent fliers are encouraged to use the ‘fresh remote’ pouch to polish their shoes and then take it with them to use as an air sickness bag on their trips home.
Photo courtesy of @The_Husband Caption courtesy of Paul Haney AND Jim McDonough
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Why flight attendants might NOT open an emergency exit during an evacuation
The first thing a flight attendant does before opening an emergency exit during an evacuation is assess the conditions outside. This is one reason why some airlines require passengers seated in the exit rows to keep their window shades up during takeoff and landing. The last thing you want to do is escape…
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CRUISING ATTITUDE: Chapter 10 – Flying Freak Show (an excerpt)
In four weeks my book will be released! Until then I’m going to post an excerpt from CRUISING ATTITUDE right here each week… 10. Flying Freak Show Dreams really DO come true, I thought to myself after a male flight attendant walked on board and announced that the agent had told…
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20 travel tips from a travel expert – AKA a flight attendant (That’s me!)
Traveling soon? Here are a few tips… 1. Always bring a sweater / hoodie on the plane. Airplanes are like movie theaters. They’re freezing! 2. Airplane mode is not off! Bring a magazine to read during takeoff and landing! I’m talking to you Kindle people! 3. Wear running shoes in case you have to…
Heather Poole 