Tag: flight attendants
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Hawaiian Airlines Flight to Honolulu Seven flight attendants fell ill after a mysterious odor filled the cabin of a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 21, 2026 Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason Explained Why do airlines dim the cabin lights and ask passengers to raise their window shades during takeoff and landing? These routine procedures are designed to help passengers and crew respond more effectively in an emergency. Here’s how eye adaptation, emergency lighting, open window shades, and the 90-second evacuation requirement all connect to aircraft safety. Read More →
NEWS Jul 30, 2026 WestJet Flight Attendants File 72-Hour Strike Notice Over Unpaid Work Dispute WestJet cabin crew have issued a 72-hour strike notice, escalating a contract fight centered on unpaid ground work and wages. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jul 16, 2026 United Airlines Fires Flight Attendants for Missing Reserve Assignments, Sparking Union Backlash United Airlines is terminating flight attendants who fail to report for reserve duty, prompting sharp criticism from the AFA-CWA union. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 United Airlines Considers Letting Off-Duty Flight Attendants Use Crew Rest Bunks on Long-Haul Routes United Airlines may soon permit non-revenue flight attendants to use crew rest bunks on long-haul flights, easing commuting challenges for staff. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During Flights Endeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know. Read More →
NEWS Jun 11, 2026 American Airlines Flight Attendants Push Back on Marathon Training Modules American Airlines flight attendants want shorter computer-based training modules, arguing the current format eats into personal time without fair compensation. Read More →
NEWS Jun 10, 2026 Southwest Airlines Reopens Cockpit Jumpseat to Non-Crew Employees, Sparking Backlash From Flight Attendants Southwest Airlines reverses its flight attendant-only cockpit jumpseat policy, opening seats to all non-rev employees and angering cabin crew. Read More →
NEWS Jun 05, 2026 United Flight Attendant's Lawsuit Raises Hard Questions About Workplace Safety in Aviation A veteran United Airlines flight attendant's lawsuit alleging sexual assault and stalking by a colleague spotlights gaps in how airlines handle misconduct claims. Read More →
STORIES Feb 05, 2026 "Shame On You" American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand CEO Ouster Through Strategic Shareholder Campaign American Airlines is facing an unprecedented internal insurrection as the union representing its 28,000 flight attendants pivots from the picket line to the boardroom. Read More →