WestJet flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly, with 90.2% in favor, to ratify a new three-year collective agreement that includes an over 18 percent wage hike and new compensation for ground work.

A Harvard study indicates that flight attendants and pilots are exposed to higher levels of cosmic radiation compared to nuclear technicians, highlighting potential health concerns for aviation personnel.

Flight attendants are accusing Google of a 'creepy deal' to access confidential data for AI purposes as part of the Spirit Airlines transaction, raising concerns about data privacy.

A US bankruptcy court has postponed Google's proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines' digital archives due to privacy concerns raised by a flight attendants' union, which fears the agreement does not adequately protect employee records.

A study by Harvard University scientists suggests that pilots and flight attendants are exposed to levels of ionizing radiation that significantly increase their risk of developing cancer. The exposure is reportedly higher than that of individuals working in a nuclear power plant.

Approximately 100 Easyjet flights have been canceled in France as about half of the 900 France-based flight attendants participate in a strike, primarily demanding more stable work schedules.

Changing seats on an airplane, even if it's half-empty, is often not permitted due to various reasons, including weight distribution, passenger manifest accuracy, and safety regulations.

Flight attendants offer advice on what to bring and how to pack efficiently for air travel, including the use of packing organizers.

WestJet flight attendants have initiated a strike, leading to the grounding of more than 300 flights over a long weekend, causing significant travel disruptions.

The union representing WestJet flight attendants has served a 72-hour strike notice, indicating potential labor action. This development signals escalating tensions in ongoing negotiations between the union and the airline.

Swiss flight attendants are engaging in a silent protest by omitting mention of their affiliation with the Lufthansa Group, a directive that has been in place since February.

WestJet flight attendants have voted to strike as early as the August long weekend if a new deal is not reached. The strike action is contingent on the outcome of ongoing negotiations.

Many passengers believe cabin crew greet them solely out of courtesy upon boarding, but behind the brief smile and greeting lies an important flight safety element.

Cabin crew perform a mental assessment of passengers during boarding to determine if they are capable of assisting in emergency situations.

Experts suggest that eyes play a crucial role in non-verbal communication and interpreting emotions, a skill not limited to profilers and psychiatrists but also utilized by flight attendants.

Flight attendants are pleading with passengers to stop touching them to get their attention, instead advising them to use call buttons, make eye contact, or politely speak up.

A general warning has been issued to airline passengers, emphasizing that touching flight attendants, even for seemingly innocent requests, constitutes a serious violation of professional boundaries.

An article highlights the "dirtiest" spot on an airplane and explains why flight attendants often avoid it, shedding light on overlooked hygiene details during air travel.

Swiss International Air Lines is tightening its sick leave rules, requiring a doctor's certificate from the third day of illness starting in June, a change some flight attendants deem dangerous.

Flight attendants share insights into identifying potential issues during a flight and the non-verbal communication methods they use, aiming to alleviate passenger anxiety about air travel.

Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason expressed hope that the company will not need to cancel flights due to ongoing labor negotiations with pilots, aircraft mechanics, and flight attendants. The airline is working to resolve contract disputes with its employees.

WestJet flight attendants have served a formal notice of dispute, raising concerns about 'unpaid work' and claiming they work 35 hours monthly without compensation, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

An article poses the question and seeks to explain the common practice of flight attendants sitting on their hands.

A Lithuanian article reveals that flight attendants greet passengers not just for politeness, but also to quickly assess their condition and potential risks during boarding.

Lufthansa flight attendants have commenced their scheduled strike, leading to numerous flight cancellations and disruptions across Germany, while subsidiary carriers deploy larger aircraft and additional frequencies to mitigate the impact.

A drug trafficking network, which generated 16.5 million euros in 'turnover' and operated multiple dealing points in Marseille and around Nice, has been dismantled, leading to several arrests and nine individuals placed in provisional detention.

Three flight attendants were hospitalized after a Delta Airbus A350 experienced severe turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport, injuring several people onboard.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways plans to hire 3,000 employees globally this year, including pilots and flight attendants, to support its growth plan, with the airline expressing strong confidence in its future expansion potential. The carrier launched its global recruitment drive in Beijing on Saturday as part of efforts to attract more talent from mainland China to support its future development plans, including promoting inbound tourism. Currently, the company has more than...

Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have voiced strong criticism against the company, calling recent changes 'out of touch'.

An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.

A laptop's lithium battery caught fire on an American Airlines flight, leading to flight attendants using a fireproof bag to contain it and at least one passenger receiving treatment for injuries.

A laptop caught fire during a flight, leading to five passengers sustaining burn injuries. Flight attendants quickly extinguished the flames and moved the device to a safer section of the plane.

A planned sale of internal data from the insolvent Spirit Airlines to Google has been postponed by a court following protests from flight attendants and their union, who oppose the transfer.

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City has opened the first-instance trial for 227 defendants in Vietnam's largest drug trafficking case, which expanded from a March 2023 incident involving female flight attendants transporting drugs in toothpaste tubes.

Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay C$4.5 million to settle a decade-long sexual harassment class action lawsuit filed by female flight attendants who alleged the company failed to maintain a safe workplace.

WestJet flight attendants have achieved a new deal that includes an 18% wage hike and compensation for preboarding work, as confirmed by their union.

Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet have gone on strike due to an ongoing dispute over pay, impacting the airline's operations.

Flight attendants at WestJet have initiated a strike after negotiations between their union and the airline broke down without reaching an agreement.

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind down operations in anticipation of a potential strike or lockout by its flight attendants, though a labor dispute is not yet certain.

WestJet is allowing passengers with bookings from July 30 to August 4 to change or cancel their flights for free due to an ongoing labor dispute with its flight attendants and the threat of a strike.

Mukbang creator Yuno issued an apology after facing backlash for a video filmed on a long-haul flight, where he ordered food over twenty times, drawing criticism for inconveniencing flight attendants.

A report highlights common passenger behaviors, such as opening overhead bins or bringing trash to the galley, that often disrupt the workflow of flight crews despite appearing helpful.

'Our goal remains the same as it has been from the beginning: to reach a fair, negotiated, collective agreement,' Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125 says

Drug gangs are increasingly using social media platforms like TikTok to recruit Thai flight attendants as couriers for illicit substances, as evidenced by a recent incident on June 18.

Former and current flight attendants have shared shocking and explicit details about their experiences within the airline industry, including incidents of hotel orgies and cockpit activities.

A man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for assaulting several flight attendants and attempting to enter the cockpit during a Swiss flight from New York to Zurich two years ago.

Flight attendants have revealed the worst things passengers do on planes and are pleading with them to stop, highlighting common difficult situations they encounter.

Flight attendants quickly assess each passenger during boarding, not only to direct them to their seats but also to identify potential safety and health risks in a timely manner.

United Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new five-year contract, which includes a 31% pay hike and boarding pay.

Swiss International Air Lines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, has offered a 15,000-franc severance package to flight attendants, with many accepting. The airline is also introducing financial incentives for ground staff to save.

Flight attendants use various code words for passengers, such as 'Mermaid,' 'Bob,' or 'Tom Cruise,' which often have different meanings than their literal interpretations.

Flight attendants have shared their insights on which flight upgrades they believe are not worth the money for travelers.

Lufthansa and the Verdi union have agreed on an initial collective bargaining agreement for flight attendants and pilots at City Airlines, valid for three years until March 2029.

Lufthansa cabin crew began a strike at midnight, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across its network, including connections to Prague. Approximately 20,000 flight attendants were called to stop work until Friday evening by the UFO union, severely impacting operations at major international airports like Frankfurt and Munich.

Flight attendants are issuing a warning to passengers, advising them never to retrieve a dropped mobile phone from between airplane seats themselves due to potential safety hazards.

Flight attendants for low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan have reached a settlement in their lawsuit alleging they were not provided legally mandated rest breaks. The agreement includes outsourcing cabin cleaning, previously handled by flight attendants, to ensure break times.

A Delta flight en route to Taiwan was diverted to Anchorage, Alaska, after a passenger allegedly made racial slurs towards flight attendants, leading to an emergency landing.

Southwest Airlines flight attendants are reportedly 'up in arms' over a controversial new policy introduced by the airline, sparking internal dissent.

Wizz Air is actively recruiting new flight attendants in Moldova, promoting the profession as a symbol of freedom and dynamic international work.

A US startup wants to lure customers with lucrative cargo space unavailable on today's narrowbodies. Natlius US startup Natlius unveiled plans for a dual-deck blended-wing jet with a level for passengers and another for cargo. It's a familiar setup, but the ultra-wide jet would hold more freight than existing narrowbodies. The smaller, cargo-heavy plane could be built as a designated freighter and replace the Boeing 757. Airbus' CEO recently said the future of flying is a B2-bomber-shaped "blended-wing body" plane with passengers housed inside the plane's one giant wing for maximum efficiency. Aleksey Matyushev, the CEO of the US aerospace startup Natilus, told Business Insider that his company has taken that vision one step further by redesigning its proposed blended-wing plane, Horizon, with plans to offer more lucrative cargo space while still delivering the 50% lower operating costs and up to 250 seats previously promised. Instead of the single-deck seating layout originally planned, the newly unveiled Horizon Evo — which the company expects to enter service as soon as the early 2030s — reimagines what cargo-heavy passenger jets can look like by adding a "dual-deck" layout. So far, Natilus' blended-wing vision is just a sketch on paper, and a mini-sized prototype it's been flying; actually developing and certifying the new plane type and getting it into the air is a much longer road. The dual deck design would have cargo sitting below the passengers, as is the case with traditional airplanes. Natilus Still, the dual-deck idea should be familiar to regulators and airlines, as it is the configuration of traditional tube-and-wing jets where passengers sit in a single level above the cargo hold. When installed on an ultra-wide blended-body, it results in a very cargo-heavy plane. Evo is expected to boast 2,600 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space on the lower level. For context, most Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s, which are at least 10 feet longer but have a cabin roughly half as wide despite similar wingspans, offer between roughly 1,300 and 1,800 cubic feet of belly cargo space. This cargo focus comes at a time when belly freight has become one of the most reliable money-makers in aviation (e-commerce helped keep airlines afloat during the pandemic). The lure could help break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly while also addressing a projected shortfall of roughly 15,000 narrow-body aircraft over the next two decades. "The market has gravitated toward a single-deck [blended-wing] layout because it's simpler to design and build in many ways, but I just don't see it as operationally better," Matyushev said. Natilus said its futuristic Evo jet will fit into existing airport infrastructure. Natilus California-based competitor JetZero, for example, is developing a single-deck version. Company leaders have previously said there is a lower deck for the landing gear and some cargo containers, but it could move that floor up to create more space. Making a dual-deck layout in a blended-wing aircraft is challenging. Unlike conventional jets, the design spreads volume horizontally rather than vertically, and stacking passengers above a cargo deck in this uniquely triangular-shaped airframe requires careful structural and engineering solutions. Evo's cargo economics could shake up the market for freight-reliant carriers. With roughly 11,000 cubic feet of cargo space across its two levels, Matyushev said Evo could serve as a dedicated freighter — potentially replacing planes like the Boeing 757. "There's a huge product gap left behind by the 757; companies like UPS and FedEx heavily rely on that configuration," Matyushev said. "Evo has the same volumetric capacity as a 757 but in a smaller airframe." Beyond cargo, Matyushev said the plane's unique geometry would similarly enhance the customer experience: airlines could fit the wide upper level with unique living spaces, such as a playroom or mini-offices. Natlius envisions a 12-abreast economy cabin with the potential to also install unique spaces that are not practical on traditional jetliners. Natilus He added that the economy cabin would feature more overhead bins and three aisles for better comfort, door access, and safety during evacuations: "It'd have four sets of three seats across, which is close to the A380," Matyushev said, referring to the superjumbo's possible 11-abreast seats." We're thinking about it like a widebody layout in a narrow-body type of footprint." Matyushev also said that Evo would have windows — something Airbus' top executive warned could be absent from some blended-wing designs. A windowless passenger jet could create a claustrophobic environment, and flight attendants may struggle to see outside as easily during an emergency. Natilus doesn't have a prototype of Evo, but a subscale model of its blended-wing cargo plane, called Kona, has been test-flying since 2023. Kona has secured orders from companies like US-based Ameriflight and Canada-based Norlinor, while Indian carrier SpiceJet has signed a conditional deal for 100 Evos. The above rendering shows Natilus' proposed "privacy pods" onboard the wide BWB jetliner. Natilus Natilus has raised $28 million in Series A financing to support its first full-scale Kona prototype and further development of Evo. It typically costs billions of dollars to develop passenger-ready commercial jetliners, and Natilus has a long way to go. The 737 Max cost around $2 billion to develop (before safety issues and the subsequent global grounding forced Boeing to redesign the plane). It was built on an older airframe that cost around $1.1 billion, in inflation-adjusted dollars, to develop. Meanwhile, the Airbus A320neo cost just over $1 billion to develop; it was also built on an older airframe, that originally cost around $3 billion to develop. Natilus isn't the only company betting on a Jetsons-like blended-wing aircraft. United Airlines has tentatively committed to buying up to 200 of JetZero's "Z4," which it previously described to Business Insider as a "living room in the sky." Airbus has also been developing a commercial flying wing since 2017 as part of its ZEROe program, which aims to build zero-emission airlines powered by hydrogen rather than traditional jet fuel. That project flew a demonstrator in 2019 but has since been delayed at least a decade from its initial 2035 timeline. Read the original article on Business Insider

North Korean flight attendants have been captured in a rare moment, providing a glimpse into an otherwise tightly controlled aspect of the country. The images offer an unusual look at their activities.

Spirit Airlines flight attendants are reportedly fighting Google's attempt to acquire their data for artificial intelligence purposes.

Flight attendants from Spirit Airlines are challenging Google's attempt to acquire the digital records of the defunct airline, seeking assurances that their confidential information will be removed from the sale.

A new study indicates that flight crews, including flight attendants and pilots, face a higher risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers due to exposure to cosmic radiation from space. The research suggests certain occupations have an elevated cancer risk.

According to experienced flight attendants, a passenger's choice of airplane seat—aisle, window, middle, or exit row—can reveal aspects of their personality and preferences.

Flight attendants share insights into beverages they would not choose to drink during a flight, explaining how the body reacts differently in the air. This advice aims to help passengers make informed choices for their in-flight drinks.

WestJet announced it is in a 'recovery phase' one day after reaching a tentative deal with its flight attendants, averting a potential strike.

WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to a flight attendant strike that had led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

Canada's WestJet has canceled trips as labor talks broke down between the airline and the union representing 4,400 flight attendants. The flight attendants are seeking improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.

WestJet has begun grounding planes in anticipation of a potential strike by its flight attendants, who are legally able to strike soon. This action aims to mitigate disruptions should the strike proceed.

An electronic window shade on a Boeing 787-9 flight from New York to Rome malfunctioned, prompting flight attendants to use tape and paper to block the light from the rising sun.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to prohibit phone calls on flights, with former flight attendants supporting the measure, citing potential distractions for passengers and crew.

Cabin crew members reveal the challenges of their profession, including lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, and grubby behavior from passengers and colleagues at altitude.

Two professional flight attendants reveal insights into their experiences flying on private jets worldwide, offering a glimpse into their encounters with famous personalities.

Drug gangs are reportedly using social media platforms like TikTok to recruit Thai flight attendants as couriers, with messages soliciting their services for carrying items on international flights.

A Ninth Circuit appeals court has revived a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by two former Alaska Airlines flight attendants who were fired after opposing a Pride message, finding sufficient evidence to proceed.

An airline reduced its CEO's salary by 30% following an incident where flight attendants were found to have consumed alcohol before a flight.

As thousands prepare for air travel, flight attendants are issuing a warning about one specific action passengers should immediately stop doing.

A German article explores the significant role eyes play in non-verbal communication and understanding emotions, highlighting experts like profilers, psychiatrists, researchers, and flight attendants.

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United Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new labor deal that includes a 31% raise, marking their first pay increase in nearly six years. The agreement is set to take effect this summer.

Delta Air Lines is removing food and beverage service from approximately 450 daily flights starting May 19, prompting flight attendants to clarify the new policy.

British Airways has implemented a new policy prohibiting passengers from filming flight attendants without their explicit consent, threatening criminal charges and a 'blacklist' for violators.

Passengers often wonder why flight attendants adopt a peculiar, rigid posture with their hands under their thighs during takeoff and landing, and the answer is revealed.

Experienced flight attendants are revealing how cabin crew handles passengers caught engaging in sexual activity during flights.

A drug kingpin operating a vast trafficking network was apprehended after using four unwitting Vietnam Airlines flight attendants to smuggle narcotics from France, concealed within toothpaste tubes.

Around 20,000 Lufthansa flight attendants are called to participate in a strike, which is expected to lead to the cancellation of 520 flights by the German airline on Friday, impacting tens of thousands of passengers.

Flight attendants disclose information they often withhold from passengers, primarily concerning hygiene and behavioral challenges, for the passengers' perceived well-being.

Southwest Airlines has implemented new restrictions on the number of portable lithium battery chargers passengers can carry, requiring them to be accessible to flight attendants in case of fire.

Lufthansa flight attendants have voted in favor of strike action, signaling potential disruptions for the airline.

Swiss International Air Lines is offering financial incentives to flight attendants to reduce its workforce, a move some employees are accepting while unions warn against simple solutions to economic challenges.

Swiss International Air Lines is offering financial incentives, up to 16,000 Euros, to flight attendants who voluntarily resign or take a temporary break from work.

Flight attendants reportedly use secret coded words like 'bob' or 'cheerio' to discreetly discuss passengers while in the air, maintaining a facade of politeness.

Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary, has instructed its flight attendants not to misuse free travel benefits while out sick, following a reported increase in such incidents.