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The many journeys of YouTuber Noel Philips during the pandemic

YouTuber Noel Philips shares his story about travel, work, family, and personal growth during the pandemic....

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100 lives, 100 stories. How we worked through the pandemic together

100 people, 100 stories. How we worked together through the pandemic

After 100 stories from 30 different countries and 6 continents, AeroTime CEO Richard Stephenson shares the final My Covi ...

14 exams in 53 days: pilot and aviation influencer, Pilot Amireh

Aviation influencer Pilot Amireh shares his roller coaster experience during the COVID-19& ...

Rachel Philips: Travelling with disabilities during the pandemic

Rachel Philips shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed travel for people with disabilities. ...

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The Covid crisis wreaked havoc on aviation, changing the lives of hundreds of thousands people in the industry. As the vaccine rollout begins and we can start to see the end of the tunnel in sight, it is important to document the memories of recent months. My Covid Story will share memories and experiences from the time of the pandemic and will highlight a wide variety of stories from across the industry, ranging from ordinary life to some inspirational and unexpected tales. The challenges, the heartache, the life changing experiences, the good, the bad and everything in between.

You never know who you will help by sharing your experience.

2020 was one for the books. Share your experience, whatever it is, with the aviation community as we support each other through these extraordinary times.

Over 200 COVID tests: the life of YouTuber Josh Cahill during the pandemic

Aviation YouTuber and airline reviewer Josh Cahill shares how the pandemic looks through the eyes of a frequent fly ...

This Argentine flight crew instructor helped to make your Covid pass possible

This Argentine pilot and flight crew instructor participated in a Pfizer COVID vaccine clinical trial during his country ...

Captain Richard returns to the skies after successful cancer treatment

Captain Richard spent years working in aviation. But, after accidentally discovering a serious health issue, his life wa ...

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Entrepreneur turns aircraft fuselage into collectible pieces

Anthony’s story: How a piece of a Boeing 747 tailfin inspired a business idea

Anthony Friedl creates an aircraft fuselage skin recycling company and captured the attention of thousands of collectors ...

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Captain Farah’s story: “I don't want the new generation to suffer”

Captain Farah Khan Pethe reveals how she has used the experience, skills and knowledge gained during her extensive aviat ...

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The pandemic rollercoaster: from cabin crew to COVID-19 nurse to pilot

A cabin crew member and a pilot, Silke Anckaert shares her challenging experiences during the pandemic. ...

Student pilot Joanne launches sustainable soap business during pandemic

Student pilot Joanne Milne was forced to discontinue her training during Covid, but managed to use lockdown time wisely ...

American Airlines Captain publishes poetry book to help pilots during Covid

Captain Linda Pauwels has released a haiku poetry collection dedicated to supporting pilots made redundant during the CO ...

Pilot Elaine sets up candle business: aviation messages hidden on labels

The candle-making business has rescued US-based private pilot Elaine Standohar from an emotional rollercoaster amid the ...

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Emirates cabin crew Kristina on how COVID affected inflight duties

Emirates Business Class flight attendant, Kristina shares her experience of being an active cabin crew member during a g ...

Husband and wife aircraft mechanics create successful aviation brand

Mark and Lisa Krzywinski, lost their jobs as aircraft mechanics during COVID-19. But the spouses went on to establish a ...

Chris’s story: from pilot to cookie company entrepreneur

After being placed on furlough by an airline, Chris’s pilot career was paused. However, he has since gone on to es ...

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Pilot Joanne Jordan shares hidden opportunities in an “indefinite delay”

Pilot Joanne Jordan compares the pandemic to an “indefinite delay” but also a time to pursue new opportuniti ...

Pilot Greta: what is it like to be a freshly licensed aviator amid pandemic?

The pilot Greta Adlyte shares her bumpy COVID-19 experience in brief. ...

Cristina’s story: from commercial to freelance flight attendant

Although Cristina Tung’s aviation career spans an impressive two decades, flying was not part of her original ...

Maria’s story: from dentist to flight attendant and back again

Certified dentist and flight attendant Maria Pandolfi, 27, shares how she manages to combine both professions as she nav ...

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Recruitment Specialist Dace: “When everything stopped, I wasn’t panicking.”

From cabin crew to coaching and recruitment. For Dace Straupmane, the path to aviation was quite accidental. ...

Flight attendant Romina in maternity leave limbo: “The virus had a huge impact”

Stewardess Romina had been flying for a decade. But during the pandemic, her employer closed its base in Rome, leaving h ...

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Precious’s Story: From cabin crew to pilot and COVID-19 philanthropist

From waitress, to cabin crew, to pilot, Precious Sibalo’s inspiring journey to the cockpit began with turbulence b ...

Rochelle’s story: from Emirates cabin crew to soap business in Philippines

Emirates stewardess Rochelle shares how she managed to open her zero-waste soap refill business in the Philippines durin ...

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Corporate Pilot Kristupas: “It’s time to take advantage of new opportunities”

While commercial aviation struggles to overcome pandemic restrictions, pilot Kristupas Sulija believes that new prospect ...

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Paul’s story: pilot secrets help NHS staff during COVID-19

Pilot Paul Green lost his dream job in aviation, but took the unique skills and knowledge gained while flying and applie ...

Captain Ali’s story: from Airbus joystick to laundry business

Ali Andoko, the Captain of Airbus A330 at Asiana Airlines, lost the job in the airline but opened his own laundry servic ...

Alessandro’s story: from ground staff to ambulift truck driver

Alessandro Moratti devoted 16 years of life working for a single airline. After losing the job, he found employment assi ...

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Rachel’s Story: Grounded flight attendant wins Project Wingman award

Flight attendant Rachel Thorn might have had her wings clipped, but her outstanding service to the NHS granted her a Pro ...

Quo Vadis Aviation Training?

Anca Gosling has spent almost 11 years in aviation. She calls the past year a wake-up call for learning and development ...

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From Boeing 737 to tactical freighter: commercial pilot turns military aviator

Mindaugas Zidonis was a commercial aviation pilot who made a sharp turn in his career and became a military aviator. &nb ...

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It’s a different view from the cockpit, says Sebastian Roca

A story of resolve and tenacity, Captain Sebastian Roca describes how an open-minded approach to being a pilot leads to ...

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How a “unique experiment” led to private jet flying in a Covid world

Life could have turned out very differently for pilot Janek Sarapu, who is a private jet captain in Estonia. ...

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Sleeping in a tent and piloting a Caravan: Hunter’s Covid journey back home

From a dream job in the States to sleeping in a tent, it’s truly been a rollercoaster year for Australian pilot Hu ...

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