Wicked Weather in the East

Dec 27, 10 Wicked Weather in the East

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While you are looking for cheap holidays on the internet, you may enjoy the description of New York winter weather on Bobby Laurie’s blog. Unles you enjoy snow and cold, rather find a warmer destination. The first of the holidays are over and mother nature decided that if you live on the East coast of the United States, you...

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Live from the Line: Delay Update

Oct 26, 10 Live from the Line: Delay Update

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So how was my delayed flight to San Francisco? Really delayed. We finally headed to the airport at 11:30am, 50 minutes after our scheduled departure time. When we arrived at the gate we found out that our delay was scheduled until 12:56pm. With that in mind my flight attendants and I headed down the jetbridge to start prepping the...

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Live from the Line: Delays

Oct 23, 10 Live from the Line: Delays

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As a flight attendant delays come with the territory. Mechanical, weather, traffic, no matter what the delay it can throw a wrench in your trip and your sleep. So, here comes a true “live from the line” update: We landed here in New York on time from Las Vegas last night. Though our taxi out of Vegas took about 30-45...

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When Ice Melts

Sep 16, 10 When Ice Melts

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For the last few weeks I’ve been lucky. Most of my flights have been uneventful, or have had little to no demanding passengers or negative interactions. Flights in general have been pleasant if not fun getting to know and conversing with my passengers. That changed today. Meet, Mister Personality. Mr. P, for short, is a first...

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Live from the Line: 1+1=11?

Sep 12, 10 Live from the Line: 1+1=11?

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Funny passengers are what help make a 4 day trip fly by faster. Funny questions from funny passengers… well, they just amuse you for days. :::Passenger rings the call button 2.5 hours into flight::: Me: Hi there, can I get you something? Passenger: Yes, I was wondering if you had a calculator I could borrow? Me: No, I’m...

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Trip Report: Seattle to Los Angeles

Aug 27, 10 Trip Report: Seattle to Los Angeles

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it once again: one reason why I love this job is because no two days are ever the same. The passengers on board any given flight make or break a flight attendants day. Luckily, on board this particular flight from Seattle to Los Angeles, it made my day. I was standing at the boarding door...

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