Can flight attendants make their own labels for the galley?
Can flight attendants make their own labels for use when working, and is there a regulation that prohibits them from sticking one onto a bin or cart?
Entries by Donald Wecklein
Cups in the cabin for takeoff
Are plastic cups allowed in the cabin for takeoff or landing when the airline provides the cups?
Medication in carryon baggage gate-checked
Flight attendants must always ask prior to taking a passenger’s bag, “do you have any medication, valuables, electronics, spare batteries, or power banks in the bag? It can mean the difference between life and death of that passenger.
Exit seat armrests
Must armrests in exit seats must be fixed, or is it up to the operator to decide whether the armrests can be of the movable type? In all my travels on airlines around the world, I’ve yet to see an exit seat with movable armrests. I’m not 100% sure if there is a regulation that […]
Cabin lighting for takeoff
Most airlines have cabin lights turned off or on the lowest setting before takeoff and landing at night. Is this a regulation or a best practice?
Armrests down for takeoff
Are armrests required by regulation to be down and locked during takeoff & landing?
Passenger safety briefing
The passenger safety briefing is provided for passengers to watch and listen as it contains important safety information. So, why don’t passengers pay attention anymore?
Lesson plan and its importance
Lesson plans and their importance
How to fail an inspection
How to fail an inspection with the FAA/CAA.
Secure yourself when the seatbelt sign is on
Do flight attendants ever get injured by turbulence? Some crewmembers seem to think they’re immune to injury.