Father on flight with daughter wrongly suspected of human trafficking by crew
A father who was traveling on a domestic flight with his daughter was mistakenly suspected of human trafficking…
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United Airlines plans to hire 50,000 workers by the end of 2025: report
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) plans to hire 50,000 workers from 2022 through 2025 as the carrier expands internationally,…
US flight attendants demand ban on unsecured infants on laps during flights
The United States Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) is demanding a ban on unsecured infants traveling on the…
Four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants arrested for smuggling drugs from Paris
Four flight attendants working for Vietnam Airlines were arrested in Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport…
Flight attendants ‘walk out’ of flight after heated argument, delaying flight
We’ve all heard of unruly passengers on flights, but what about disruptive flight attendants?This is what happened on…
Delta Air Lines flight attendants arrested in Miami; facing felony charges
Two Delta Air Lines flight attendants were arrested in Miami on November 15, 2022 on suspicion of drug…
Vietnam Airlines releases statement about flight attendants held in Melbourne
Vietnam Airlines has released a statement, which has been seen by local media, regarding its flight attendants held…
Sexism in the air: Are airlines doing enough to tackle outdated uniform policy?
Ever since the early days of commercial aviation, the job of a flight attendant has been synonymous with…
Frontier, Spirit cabin crew reach deal to protect jobs, conditions
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) announced an agreement with Frontier Airlines that ensures job, seniority and conctract…
Canadian flight attendants demand ground pay as workload levels increase
Staff shortages and “archaic” airline policies are causing hundreds of Canadian flight attendants to work for free, and…
Southwest, American Airlines flight attendants push to be paid during boarding
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines (LUV) and American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) are pushing to be paid during boarding,…
Qantas seeks to terminate existing contract terms with long-haul cabin crew
Qantas Airways has announced that it would seek to terminate its existing contract terms with its long-haul cabin…
Woman faces up to 20 years in prison for assaulting a United Airlines cabin crew
A 50-year old woman from Texas has been charged by the San Francisco federal court with interference with…
American Airlines to increase cabin crew holiday pay to avoid flight disruptions
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is giving flight attendants who work during the holiday period a one-time holiday pay…
Delta Air Lines to hire 3,000 cabin crew by 2022
Delta Air Lines plans to hire 3,000 new cabin crew members for the upcoming summer season of 2022.…
Hiring spree: Wizz Air wants 800 flight attendants in 2021
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air says it wants to hire 800 flight attendants by the end of 2021,…
Susan C. Friedenberg: Business aviation is all about safety and people
Today’s business aviation industry is known for its luxurious flight perks and benefits which are usually associated with…
Cabin crew roles have changed, but do stereotypes remain?
There are many misconceptions about flight attendants. Some can be explained, others are downright ridiculous at times. Common…