“Have you seen what I have to wear?” a first officer said when she overheard me talking about American Airlines‘ new … More
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Flying the less-friendly skies
My first Op-Ed. Los Angeles Times, A25. They changed the title from “flying the less-friendly skies” to “Turn off your … More
10 ways to handle a tight connection
1. Book wisely. If you need to be somewhere really important, it’s probably not a good idea to book your flights … More
Disturb
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2013 New Year’s Travel Resolution
This originally appeared on Conde Nast Traveler’s website: New Year’s Resolutions from Travel Bloggers, Chefs, and Other VIPsTHE FLIGHT ATTENDANT … More
The 10 best travel apps for flight attendants (and frequent fliers)
1. FAAWait – During a creeping weather delay a flight attendant who also works part time as an air traffic controller told … More
Real Simple: How to pack like a pro (Just a few quotes!)
There’s a great article about packing featured in this month’s issue of Real Simple magazine (July 2012). And I’m not … More
Travel questions answered
Stephanie Elizondo Griest, author of of Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana, and Mexican Enough: My Life Between … More
10 Gifts for flight attendants (and frequent fliers)
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is job security, being able to hold my first bid, two weeks vacation, … More
Just a few flight attendant gift ideas
Hi Heather, I have a question for you. My sister is a flight attendant and I was wondering what you would recommend … More
Miss Oklahoma, a ripped skirt, Pop Rocks, and other strange things on planes
Obviously the best thing about being a flight attendant is being able to travel at a moments notice, as long … More
How to get through airport security quickly!
With Thanksgiving fast approaching and Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s following right behind it, more people than ever will be … More