Articles tagged “flight attendants”

Americans are hungry for decent jobs and the recent flurry of employment applications at US Airways and Delta shows shows that positions at airlines are considered very attractive options.

The coffee filters apparently weren't built to be used at high altitudes, but rather than fix the problem permanently, the FAA leaves it up to attendant’s common sense to not get burned.

Flight attendants prepare for unruly passengers in a variety of ways, from knowing where the tape is stored to where a big passenger who can help you is sitting, but that doesn't make their job any easier.

Who says there is no glamor anymore in air travel? Tell that to the legions of people who would love to get a job as a flight attendant.

The airline says the hiring doesn’t mean it’s increasing flights, but the language requirement reflects the carrier's interest in investing in overseas routes and services.

Airlines and airports have worked quickly to resolve labor discussion with employees prior to their proposed strikes during the holiday season, Cathay Pacific included.

Although the FAA approved employee training, passengers may feel frightened to find out that their usual flight attendants have been replaced with check-in staff and baggage carriers.

The massive amount of applicants likely points more to the state of the economy than the allure of working for a still-bankrupt airline.

The surveyed crews have basically identified frequent, corporate flyers who are in the air enough to understand what behavior is best to make flights better.

US Airways has its eye on an American Airlines merger, but has yet to tie up loose ends from its 2005 merger with America West and has left flight attendants without a contract for seven years.