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Every month Flight Attendants bid for their next months schedule. Our bid packets come out around the 15th of the month and our bids “close” on the 21st. In between that time we go through our bid packet and select in order of preference what we would like to have as a schedule, also known […]

When I first heard about this I thought it was a crazy idea but after checking out their website Petairways.com I am sold! I am lucky enough that my four legged babies (pictured above) are small enough to travel with us…..under the seat in front of us. Now those of you with medium or larger […]

Dear FP, In regards to your article, Flying with Dummies: I think all crying babies should be sedated and fly in cargo hold. This would allow the parents to save on airfare and enjoy a few cocktails. Then, if turbulence occurred they would be relaxed and not frightened by this event. P.S. Babies should be […]

Albert asked: My question today… “How did you feel the call to be a FA?” “Have you ever thought about changing jobs?” “Will you still love to be a FA in the future?” Yikes! That’s three questions: ) How did you feel the call to be a FA? The “glamour” called of course: ) No, […]

“Is that all you have in your Flight Attendant carry on?” This is the question I received in not one but several e-mails after my post, What’s in your carry on? The answer is no….not even close! My crew (tote) bag (not to be confused with my suitcase) has a lot more stuff, here’s what’s […]

When I hand the passenger count to the Captain, he might ask me, “any specials?” “Yes,” I might say,”two wheel chairs, one Spanish language assist and 5 U.M.s.” “What?” you ask is a U.M.? U.M. is the short for unaccompanied minor, and ’tis the season. It is spring break at the airlines through March and […]

Contents of mine: passport cash (for tips) ear plugs eye mask lots and lots of pens notebook book (right now it’s Pro-blogger by Darren Rowse) magazines gum Excedrin sweater i-pod camera lap top cell phone tissues baby wipes (un-scented) snacks (usually almonds, dried fruit or some sort of granola mix) my revenge-is coffee mug my […]

Is anyone curious? I actually extended this contest a week not only because nobody guessed the right answer but I only got two guesses, on my second “give-away.” I know your out there, don’t be shy! You could have had a t-shirt with free advertising….for me: ) So, where did I come up with The […]

I’m a published writer!! For a great magazine!! If you haven’t already, go to Escapes Magazine, for your free subscription. I waited with anticipation all day, and it was worth the wait. Michelle Strashoon did a fantastic job! What a great travel publication. Michelle gathered an amazing group of contributors, all relating to different aspects […]

Albert asks: ) “What are your preferences? Domestic or International?“ I absolutely love International! I had my transfer in for international from the day I started as a FA. I sat three years domestic reserve and then stayed three years domestic after becoming a line holder. ( I wasn’t about to give up a “line” […]