FlightAttendant

Saw a strong post from a flight attendant explaining why passengers grabbing their bags during an evacuation is such a serious problem. Airlines train crews to evacuate a full aircraft in about 90 seconds, even in conditions like smoke or fire. The issue is that many passengers...

Had a really strange interaction on an American flight from MSP to PHX and I’m trying to figure out if I did something wrong. About 90 minutes into the flight I spilled apple juice on my lap and tray. I saw a flight attendant standing near the front by the first class curtain,...

Flying ATL to TLH last week and there was an older couple trying to get home. They had first class originally, but on this leg only one of them ended up in FC. The husband was up front and clearly wanted his wife to have a drink back in Comfort+. He kept asking the FA if she...

Not complaining, just genuinely curious. I saw someone mention that AA keeps backup flight attendants at certain airports in case someone can’t make their assigned flight. That makes total sense operationally. But how does that work pay wise? I always thought FAs were only paid...

Honestly, I’m glad to see that too. Nothing worse than sitting up front and watching half the back of the plane stuff their bags in row 5, then you board and there’s zero space left near your seat. Even if the flight isn’t full, it sets the right tone. Use the bins near your...

This would’ve rubbed me the wrong way too. If you were just trying to connect to WiFi and not on a call, that’s pretty normal once you’re allowed to use devices. Unless it was during taxi or some specific moment they told everyone to put devices away, I don’t see the big issue....

Please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t clap when the crew shows up after a delay. We are almost never late for the reason you think we are, and clapping isn’t the friendly gesture people think it is. From our side, it’s usually the result of schedules, legalities,...

Last week on ORD to DEN, turbulence knocked my portable battery off the tray table and cracked the casing. After that, the battery started bulging. I hit the call button and was told over the intercom to turn it off unless it was an emergency. When the FA finally came, I showed...

Had a really uncomfortable experience on a Southwest flight recently. Pretty sure the FA was MDW based. Young guy, braces, terrible attitude. I was getting something out of my purse while boarding when he walked by and said “bags under the seat in front of you.” I told him I was...

My husband and I upgraded last minute to business class on a 12 hour overnight flight home from our honeymoon. We were so excited. Lay flat seats, good food, nice amenities. Probably a once in a lifetime thing for us. Unfortunately the crew made it really uncomfortable. After...

Still think about this one. International flight, business seat for work. I boarded late after wandering around duty free and when I finally got to my row, there’s a woman already in my seat, blanket open, settled in, looking right at me. I told her it was my seat and she gave...

Flying HNL to ORD in Premium Plus and I usually bring small gift bags for crews around the holidays. Nothing fancy… hi chews, lip balms, a couple Starbucks cards. Handed it over and heard the FA in the galley mutter “I don’t know why people do these gifts” and then kind of slam...

Had a UA regional flight last week and the FA was giving some pretty odd instructions. In first, she told anyone with a detachable tablet keyboard that it had to go in the overhead bin. Guy in front of me asked why, and she just said “that’s the rule.” He tried putting it in a...

On a recent United flight I was in the last row and heard the senior FA absolutely tear into a younger FA in the back galley. Like loud enough for half the cabin to hear, “you’re the worst flight attendant I’ve seen in 30 years!” I didn’t catch what kicked it off, but I did hear...

Usually fly United but took Frontier today since it was the only flight that fit my schedule. The FA on board was amazing super patient and helpful during boarding, especially with an older couple who didn’t speak much English. Honestly changed my perception of the airline right...

United’s flight attendants just voted down their tentative agreement, about 71% said no. Big gap now between them and the pilots, who already landed massive raises earlier this year. Feels like tension could start brewing if crews see that kind of pay difference. Wonder if this...

Apparently a Des Moines–Chicago flight (UA2138) was delayed over four hours because two flight attendants started arguing on the plane before takeoff. Passengers were deplaned, the whole crew got pulled, and United had to find replacements before it finally left. Wild. The...

Had a weird experience on my Southwest flight today. After boarding, I asked a flight attendant standing in an aisle seat, “Can I sit there?” She stared at me and said, “Can you?” When I repeated my question, she said again, “I’m asking you can you sit here?” Then she gave me a...

On a SkyWest Delta flight, the jazz boarding music was blasting that “Dance Monkey” instrumental on full volume. I asked the FA if she could turn it down, and she said, “Since someone’s complained, I can turn it off.” Then boom, silence. Apparently they can only switch it off if...

I fly a lot out of a small airport, mostly on 175s, and get upgraded to first about half the time. Snacks up front are usually just okay honestly, I’d rather have a snack box, but FAs rarely offer to grab one. Yesterday on my OKC–IAH flight, the FA (Ricole) came by with the...

On my Delta flight today the FA lost balance and spilled an entire coffee tray down my shoulder… then just kept walking. When she came back I asked for napkins and she told me to follow her to the galley. Ended with “let me make it up to you” and handed me the snack tray

Wild experience flying home with my teenage niece. She realized she left her headphones and asked an FA if she could do anything. Another FA actually told her to step off the plane and grab them. Next thing I know, she’s gone. Turns out she tried to exit, set off alarms,...

Back in July I had to fly out right after my grandmother’s funeral. I was already wrecked, and on my layover everything finally hit me. By the time I boarded, I was crying so hard I ended up locking myself in the bathroom for a full meltdown. A United flight attendant came to...