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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…
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Improve your travel with Bruce Lee
The following quotes are from the book Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee’s Wisdom for Daily Living by John Little. 1. Something for nothing – “There is only something for something, never something for nothing.” Think about that next time you feel nickel and dimed by an airline. Ticket prices are less than they were twenty…
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Lufthansa Airline Commercial
I love this commercial! Doesn’t matter if I have no idea what they’re saying. Now how do I get cool music like that playing in the background whenever I walk through the terminal?
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What is a laviator?
My interview with Benet J Wilson…. Aunt Benet: How did you coin the term “laviator?” Heather Poole: I didn’t; the great Annie “Danger” Scott Riley did. I knew I had found something great, and it deserved a great name, so I asked my fellow Gadling writers if they could come…
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