Tag: crew
NEWS Jul 08, 2026 Excessive Drinking During Luxury Layover: British Airways Cancels Another Flight After Cabin Crew Were Drunk British Airways cancels a long-haul flight after cabin crew members were suspended for heavy drinking during a layover at a luxury resort. Read More →
NEWS Jul 02, 2026 United Passenger Calls 911 During Takeoff, Attempts to Reach Flight Deck on Indianapolis Flight A United Airlines passenger called 911 and rushed toward the cockpit during takeoff from Indianapolis, forcing the flight to return to the gate. Read More →
NEWS Jun 30, 2026 American Airlines to Pay $2.64 Million Yearly So Crews Can Skip Standard TSA Screening American Airlines will spend $2.64 million annually on a TSA fee that lets pilots and flight attendants bypass regular passenger security checks. Read More →
NEWS Jun 29, 2026 No Bunks, No Problem: British Airways Lets Crew Rest in First Class British Airways has revised its policy to allow cabin crew to rest in empty First Class seats during long-haul flights, replacing older protocols. Read More →
NEWS Jun 25, 2026 United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Dumps $50,000 in Fuel to Remove Passenger After Dispute With Crew A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Osaka after a passenger argued with a flight attendant, dumping fuel before landing. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 United Airlines Considers Letting Off-Duty Flight Attendants Use Crew Rest Bunks on Long-Haul Routes United Airlines may soon permit non-revenue flight attendants to use crew rest bunks on long-haul flights, easing commuting challenges for staff. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2026 NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty Limits NetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades. Read More →
NEWS Jun 17, 2026 Indian Airline Forces Flight Attendant to Wear Surgical Mask and Gloves Over Lipstick and Nail Paint Shade Color An Indian flight attendant's Reddit post has gone viral after she revealed she was made to wear a surgical mask and latex gloves on duty, not for health reasons, but because a compliance officer disapproved of her lipstick color. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During Flights Endeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know. Read More →
NEWS Jun 11, 2026 American Airlines Flight Attendants Push Back on Marathon Training Modules American Airlines flight attendants want shorter computer-based training modules, arguing the current format eats into personal time without fair compensation. Read More →