Showing posts with label Flight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flight. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

What are/were unusual uniforms for flight crew?

 My number one is this one, by Twa, 1971.

I don't find her feminine, but rather like a superwoman.

The women look beautiful and strong.

Air France came in second place with this uniform designed by Christian Lacroix.

Cool and not silly.

Hainan Airlines. How beautiful and elegant. Third place.

How about Alitalia? They do the fashion capital proud.

These uniforms were designed for the Olympic Games. I don't know the airline, but I would guess the year is 1972.

1967, American Airlines. I think the women had a hard time working there and were subjected to severe harassment. I find it beautiful, but too extreme.

The uniforms for Delta Flight, Atlanta. Pretty cool, hence fifth place.

The gloves are a dream.

Etihad Airlines, it's just right.

Qantas Airways, oh, I revel in colors. They are cheerful, but not silly.

Korean Air, but you could think you were on the Enterprise.

Air India, simply magical.

Lufthansa's special edition Oktoberfest uniforms are in a class of their own.

But why do they all look so different in real life?

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

What are the darker aspects of being a flight attendant?

  • Flight attendants bear the greatest physical strain. For example, if a flight departs Delhi at 6:00 AM and arrives in London 5.5 hours behind schedule, it will be morning. In other words, it's a daytime flight. Arriving at night creates a long gap in sleep, which disrupts the body's internal clock.
  • Many flight attendants frequently encounter passengers who view them as hired servants, making selfish demands, and behaving arrogantly, wanting to spend time with them. However, flight attendants must behave politely.
  • In many cases, passengers stare or try to harass flight attendants because of their attire. However, flight attendants strive to provide the best possible service by minimizing any distractions to passengers and focusing on courteous service. If the behavior goes too far, flight attendants can file a complaint afterward, and appropriate action will be taken.
  • One major challenge is the drastic change in diet. Becoming a flight attendant means your body has to adapt to the water and food of the cities you land in. As a result, flight attendants often face many problems and frequently get sick.
  • If a passenger dies, only the cabin crew and their testimonies are required to provide a full explanation and testimony, but they may also become involved in legal issues.
  • Often, people try to take advantage of flight attendants, sometimes fighting with them, and sometimes even abusing them. Even if the airline is at fault or the food isn't good, flight attendants must listen, because in a sense, the airline acts as a spokesperson and leader.
  • Flirting with flight attendants has become a common practice, and most people think they can make a move, but you need to understand that they are trained flight attendants, not your maids, and they are there to provide you with the best airline experience, not to put up with your flirting and insults.
  • Whenever you fly with an airline, make sure to receive excellent service from the cabin crew. It will make both you and the cabin crew happy.