Delta boots flight attendant for talking erratically about an on-time departure

By ANDREW MALCOLM Fallon: A Delta flight attendant was removed from a plane for talking erratically about an on-time departure. The good news: He was immediately hired as a JetBlue pilot. Conan: Allegiant Airlines is now charging $35 extra for carry-on … Read more at Investor’s Business Daily.

Do flight crews get medical, mental exams?

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Do flight crews get medical, mental examsBy John Cox, special for USA TODAY Question: Dear Captain Cox, are airline pilots and flight attendants required to have an annual physical exam to certify that they are capable of carrying out the duties of their jobs, especially in an emergency … Read more at USA TODAY (blog).

Ryanair Requires Flight Attendants to Lose Weight to Cut Fuel Costs

Flight attendants for Ryanair may find their jobs in jeopardy if they don't keep their weight in check. Airline spokesman Stephen McNamara told The Telegraph: We encourage staff to watch their weight with the motivation of appearing in the annual … Read more at Diets In Review (blog).

Artist of month collection reflects Fayette flight attendant’s travels

Artist of month collection reflects Fayette flight attendant's travelsA flight attendant from Merritstown and her collection of coffee mugs from around the world is the subject of the Fayette County Artist of the Month display. Chome Horwat of Masontown has been a flight attendant for 25 years, and her travels have taken … Read more [...]

Flight attendants for foreign travel

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Southwest Airlines flight attendants union president Thom McDaniel has announced his support for his employer's proposal to start international flights out of Hobby Airport. McDaniel, who lives in Houston and represents more than 10000 Southwest flight … Read more at Houston Chronicle (blog).

Southwest B737 near Laverne on Mar 20th 2012, moderate turbulence injures …

Southwest B737 near Laverne on Mar 20th 2012, moderate turbulence injures … Read more at The Aviation Herald.

Travel Woes: The Airline Edition

For approximately four minutes, my neurotic thoughts are interrupted by a flight attendant whose incoherent ramblings dominate the PA system. This is a woman who likes the sound of her voice: she addresses every irrelevant detail about our flight but … Read more at Huffington Post.

JetBlue’s crazy capt. just before freak-out

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JetBlue's crazy capt. just before freak-outOsbon can be seen chatting with flight attendants, one of whom is even smiling. The other flight attendant goes on about her business, as Osbon talks and sips water. Moments later, he went berserk, prompting passengers to hold him down while the plane … Read more at New York Post.

Beauty in the East: What it takes to be a female

It is Jessica's dream to become a flight attendant, but she understands the competitive nature of the industry and is realistic about her chances. It is not easy to become a female flight attendant in Asia. In South Korea, for example, new flight … Read more at The Korea Herald.

JetBlue still upbeat, but not darling it once was

Flight attendants pass out food during a delay; some even offer massages. Into its second decade, however, JetBlue is not the darling it once was, with passengers or with Wall Street. Previously known for being inventive, contrarian and taking customer … Read more at Reuters.