Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Jordan

Toronto, ON

Female, 28

Space Waitress, Trolley Dolly, Stewardess...everyone has their own term for us. We are the baby-sitters, life-savers, servers, cleaners and all-around problem solvers for any and every in-flight issue. Sometimes we get a bad rep for being apathetic and miserable despite having what looks like a glamorous job, so here's a peek into the gritty details beneath the shiny surface to explain why the job - though incredible in lots of ways - is more than just snappy uniforms and matching luggage.

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Last Answer on August 26, 2013

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have you found that as technology advances your job has become more easier and how??

Asked by travelfreak101 over 10 years ago

 

Do you find out your base when the offer is made before training? Or do you have to wait until after training?

Asked by Sawyer about 11 years ago

 

Do flight attendants get free room service on layovers at the hotel? What are those perks like? Are the rooms as glorious & fabulous as I think they are?

Asked by Teena over 10 years ago

 

Do you fly a lot of first class flights or does that come with seniority? Is it common for a first year FA to fly on a really fancy plane?

Asked by Teena over 10 years ago

 

My boyfriend lives in the same city my FA training will be taking place am I able to stay at his home and commute to training or is every trainee required to stay in a certain location to assure attendance?

Asked by FashionDiva about 11 years ago

 

what should i do if i dropped a juice accidentally on a passenger ??

Asked by laith almost 11 years ago

 

Must I straighten and put a bun on the back of my head or is a neat and well groomed hairstyle be acceptable. Will "no bun" adversely affect my chances? I have heard so many stories.

Asked by hopefulFA about 11 years ago