As part of their training, flight attendants are prepared for certain medical emergencies. With that, they’re trained in advanced first aid, know CPR and proper use of AEDs (Automated External …
flight attendants
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We all know the drill…before the plane takes off, the flight attendants have to tell us what we need to do regarding cabin safety in the event of an emergency. …
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Airlines
Did An American Airlines Flight Wait For Man to Exit 1st to Get to Daddy-Daughter Dance?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about Americans, it’s that some of us are not particularly nice nowadays. Self-centeredness – someone’s needs and wants, even at the expense of …
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Hotels
Do Flight Attendants Earn Points For Staying In Hotels Between Flights?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve followed Your Mileage May Vary for any period of time, you know that in between our bona fide informative posts about credit cards, hotels, airports, airlines, our travels, …
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No matter what industry you work in, it has its secrets. Supermarkets know how to make it so consumers might not notice a price increase. Retail stores know how to …
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Regardless of your job, there are undoubtedly little white lies you tell here and there. When I worked in retail in high school, I may or may not have told …
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Funny Stuff
10 Of The Craziest Things Passengers Have Heard Flight Attendants Say
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlight attendants’ most important job is to keep us safe in the event of an emergency. Fortunately, those types of situations don’t happen very often. So during a “typical” flight, …
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Airlines
5 Things Passengers Expect Flight Attendants to Do That Aren’t in Their Job Descriptions
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe job of a flight attendant is complicated. They’re employed to perform a variety of tasks, including greeting passengers, demonstrating safety procedures, serving meals and drinks, and responding to passenger …
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Airlines
Why Airlines Warn Passengers Not to Retrieve Cell Phones That Fall Between Seats
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, the safety announcements that flight attendants tell you before your plane takes off have undergone small changes. When smoking became verboten on planes, that was, of course, …
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Weekly Recap
Do Boarding Groups Even Matter Anymore?, 10 of the Funniest FA Safety Spiels Ever, IHG’s Gone from Key West: Now What?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Do boarding …