SNL does SWA

We all know about the Southwest Airlines flight enroute from Phoenix to Sacramento which made an emergency landing last week after fatigued metal tore away from the aircraft causing a hole in the roof of the fuselage. Well, now we’re getting to see the first interview with a flight attendant on board that flight, Saturday...

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Flying Fact-checker on Today

Jul 09, 10 Flying Fact-checker on Today

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Those of you that might have purchased my blog book “Planely Speaking” know that I had a dream of working in the communication field before I landed (no pun intended) in the job that I’m in now, as a Flight Attendant. Before I gave up my job search in the communication field I applied for everything from production...

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13 Days of Travel

The end of June was busy. That is an understatement. In order to attend the Travel Blog Exchange in New York City I had to move my work schedule around a bit. On paper, it looked fine. Actually doing it, not so much. Follow along with the maps. June 17: On the night of June 17th, I commuted to Los Angeles to be in position to work...

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The Replacements

In recent news, American Airlines has come out publicly to say that in the event of a flight attendant strike (over contract negotiations) the airline is committed to their operation and would consider training their managers and support staff as flight attendants. Putting aside the ramifications and reasons over a strike, this is a...

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When Complacency goes Up, Up, and Away.

Dec 30, 09 When Complacency goes Up, Up, and Away.

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The last week has been anything but quiet in the airline industry. On December 25, 2009 Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, otherwise known as the Underwear Bomber tried to take down Northwest Airlines flight 253. Thankfully, the passengers and crew were able to apprehend the terrorist when his explosives failed to ignite. Following this...

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