# flight attendant (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover flight attendant. Page: Feed: --- ## [Exclusive: First Video Inside American’s Retrofitted 777-300ER—70 Business Suites With Doors But No First Class](https://viewfromthewing.com/exclusive-first-video-inside-americans-retrofitted-777-300er-70-business-suites-with-doors-but-no-first-class/) _2026-08-22 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ View From The Wing has obtained the first video inside American Airlines’ completed Boeing 777-300ER retrofit, showing its enormous 70-seat business-class cabin installed. The first aircraft, N718AN, is back in Dallas ahead of an expected early-September commercial debut. [Listen](https://viewfromthewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cleaned_cabin_16x9.mp4) ## [Husband And Wife Upgrade To Delta Business Class, But The Mother-In-Law Demanded: ‘Who’s Going To Help With The Baby?’](https://viewfromthewing.com/husband-and-wife-upgrade-to-delta-business-class-but-the-mother-in-law-demanded-whos-going-to-help-with-the-baby/) _2026-08-22 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A woman used her own miles and money to move herself and her husband from Delta Comfort+ to lie-flat Delta One on a 10-hour family flight. Her mother-in-law said first class wasn’t for “kids”—and wanted to know who would help with the baby left in back. ## [FAA Tells Airlines To Take Away First Class Drinks Before Pushback — But You Can Keep Your Own Starbucks](https://viewfromthewing.com/faa-tells-airlines-to-take-away-first-class-drinks-before-pushback-but-you-can-keep-your-own-starbucks/) _2026-08-22 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Starting September 1, Delta says FAA enforcement will require carrier-provided cups and glasses to be collected before pushback, while passengers may keep identical drinks they brought aboard if properly stowed. The 34-year-old rule is about evacuation safety and could make already-inconsistent predeparture beverages even less reliable. ## [Doctors Warn Of This Health Issue That Could Affect Elderly Travelers On Airplanes](https://www.explore.com/2239417/deep-vein-thrombosis-doctors-warn-health-issue-could-affect-elderly-travelers-airplanes/) _2026-08-22 · staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ For most, general discomfort is the worst part of air travel. But doctors warn that elderly passengers should be aware of this potentially deadly health issue. ## [Thrifty Traveler Premium Is 30% Off—Flight Deal Alerts Drop To $90.99, Extended Through Sunday](https://viewfromthewing.com/thrifty-traveler-premium-is-30-off-flight-deal-alerts-drop-to-90-99-but-only-until-tonight/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Thrifty Traveler Premium’s biggest percentage discount of the year brings flight deal alerts down to $90.99 for the first year, with flight-and-hotel alerts available for $132.99 through Sunday. ## [United Polaris Passenger Opens Freshly Packed Blanket, Finds “Feces” Inside — Then Spends 9 Hours In The Seat](https://viewfromthewing.com/united-polaris-passenger-opens-freshly-packed-blanket-finds-feces-inside-then-spends-9-hours-in-the-seat/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A United Polaris passenger says he opened freshly packed bedding on a San Francisco–Tokyo flight and touched dried feces—then spent nine more hours in the same seat because the cabin was full. ## [Southwest Passengers Were Flying To Vegas To Elope—A Pilot Married Them At 35,000 Feet In A Toilet-Paper Dress](https://viewfromthewing.com/southwest-passengers-were-flying-to-vegas-to-elope-a-pilot-married-them-at-35000-feet-in-a-toilet-paper-dress/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A couple flying to Las Vegas to elope wound up married at 35,000 feet by an ordained Southwest pilot, with 178 strangers watching and a toilet-paper dress and coffee-stirrer bouquet supplied by the crew. ## [Boeing And United Paid For Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Family Reality Show—Trump Starred, Nobody Watched](https://viewfromthewing.com/dot-secretary-sean-duffys-family-reality-show-was-paid-for-by-companies-he-regulates-then-the-agency-aired-it/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Sean Duffy’s long-delayed family road-trip series is finally online, complete with Trump cameos and sponsor placement paid for by companies his department regulates. It looks less like tourism promotion than a corporate-funded vehicle for the Duffy family brand—and for the Transportation Secretary’s extraordinary public flattery of the President. ## [Friday Morning: Canada and the U.S. Are Closing In on a Trade Deal](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/friday-morning-canada-and-the-us) _2026-08-21 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ It’s Friday morning, and here’s a rundown of some things I think you should know about. ## [Pilot Secretly Posted Flight Attendant’s Intimate Photos For 7 Years — United Airlines May Be Liable](https://viewfromthewing.com/pilot-secretly-posted-flight-attendants-intimate-photos-for-7-years-united-airlines-may-be-liable/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A United pilot allegedly recorded a flight attendant during layovers, posted her intimate images online for seven years and stalked her after their relationship ended. A federal judge dismissed most of her claims against United Airlines, but ruled that the carrier may be liable for allegedly doing nothing for months after police warned its corporate security department. ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r7OwCcwrJKMT) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Bilt Cash Now Covers Up To $150 In Blacklane Chauffeur Rides](https://viewfromthewing.com/bilt-cash-now-covers-up-to-150-in-blacklane-chauffeur-rides/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Members can now redeem Bilt Cash 1:1 for Blacklane ride credits—up to $150 annually for Platinum, $100 for Gold and $50 for Blue or Silver—while earning points on remaining spend. Pay with Citi Strata Elite and its $100 semiannual Blacklane credit stacks. ## [Delta Just Saved Its Aeromexico Joint Venture—Court Ruled DOT Employed A Double Standard](https://viewfromthewing.com/delta-just-saved-its-aeromexico-joint-venture-court-ruled-dot-employed-a-double-standard/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ The Eleventh Circuit vacated DOT’s order breaking up Delta and Aeromexico, finding the agency narrowed its competition analysis and applied an Open Skies rule it ignored at Tokyo Haneda. The partnership survives, but DOT can still try again. ## [Google AI Will Reroute Hundreds Of Transatlantic Flights This Winter To Avoid Climate-Warming Contrails](https://viewfromthewing.com/google-ai-will-reroute-hundreds-of-transatlantic-flights-this-winter-to-avoid-climate-warming-contrails/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Britain will use Google’s artificial intelligence to reroute hundreds of transatlantic flights around warming contrails—a £5 million test that may accomplish far more for both aviation and the environment than subsidized sustainable aviation fuel. ## [United Will Reveal New International Routes Tuesday—Denver, Newark And Los Angeles Look To Add Flights](https://viewfromthewing.com/united-will-reveal-new-international-routes-tuesday-denver-newark-and-los-angeles-look-to-add-flights/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ United is expected to unveil 2027 routes at a Newark hangar event Tuesday, where Scott Kirby will also show off the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR. Denver and Los Angeles have both been tipped for new international service. ## [Elon Musk Warned Delta—After It Passed On Starlink Wi-Fi, Customers Are Choosing Other Airlines Instead \[Roundup\]](https://viewfromthewing.com/elon-musk-warned-delta-after-it-passed-on-starlink-wi-fi-customers-are-choosing-other-airlines-instead-roundup/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Elon Musk warned Delta that passing on Starlink would cost it customers, and travelers now say they’re booking other airlines for better inflight Wi-Fi. Plus: United welcomes a new million-miler, a plane drives down a Florida road, Citi-linked Admirals Club passes beat no-day-pass signs, and a Southwest passenger puts a bare foot atop the seat ahead. ## [One Of North America's Largest Floating Water Parks Offers Outdoor Fun In The Midwest](https://www.explore.com/2238833/land-of-natura-one-north-america-largest-floating-water-parks-outdoor-fun-midwest/) _2026-08-21 · staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ This Midwest location is known as the Water Park Capital of the World, so no wonder it's home to one of North America's largest floating outdoor water parks. ## [Delta Will Use AI To Cut Jobs And Set A Different Ticket Price For Every Passenger—CEO Says Profits Could Rise 50%](https://viewfromthewing.com/delta-will-use-ai-to-cut-jobs-and-set-a-different-ticket-price-for-every-passenger-ceo-says-profits-could-rise-50/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Delta CEO Ed Bastian says artificial intelligence could increase profits 50%. The airline’s plans point toward fewer office jobs, automated decisions and different fares for individual passengers. ## [Delta CEO Says His Airline Belongs With Emirates And Singapore. That’s Silly, Because The Carrier Is Getting Worse](https://viewfromthewing.com/delta-ceo-says-his-airline-belongs-with-singapore-airlines-thats-silly-because-the-carrier-is-getting-worse/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Ed Bastian wants Delta mentioned with Singapore Airlines and the best Asian and Middle Eastern carriers. Delta has a brand, but product consistency and service still fall short and once-vaunted reliabiltiy has faltered. ## [Frontier Flight Attendant’s Viral “$187 Pay For A 16-Hour Day” Claim Is Wrong — But Still Brutal](https://viewfromthewing.com/frontier-flight-attendants-viral-187-pay-for-a-16-hour-day-claim-is-wrong-but-still-brutal/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A Frontier flight attendant’s viral claim that a 16-hour duty day paid just $187 appears to get the math wrong, since her contract adds premium pay that likely brings the total closer to $235. A similar disrupted day would pay roughly $403 at American and $425 at United, showing just how far Frontier’s pre-pandemic flight attendant contract has fallen behind. ## [Thrifty Traveler Premium Is 30% Off—Flight Deal Alerts Drop To $90.99, But Only Until Tonight](https://viewfromthewing.com/thrifty-traveler-premium-is-30-off-flight-deal-alerts-drop-to-90-99-but-only-until-tonight/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Thrifty Traveler Premium’s biggest percentage discount of the year brings flight deal alerts down to $90.99 for the first year, with flight-and-hotel alerts available for $132.99 through tonight. ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WMxAlH46xBSU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Try American’s New A321XLR Business Class Suites On A Short Flight For Just $248](https://viewfromthewing.com/try-americans-new-a321xlr-business-class-suites-on-a-short-flight-for-just-248/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ American’s new Airbus A321XLR is scheduled to fly a daily Boston–Philadelphia roundtrip this winter, creating a cheap way to try the airline’s new lie-flat business class suites on a 280-mile hop. Business class fares are showing from about $248 on some dates, while premium economy seats may be selectable as Main Cabin Extra from just $118 for eligible passengers. ## [United Airlines Pilot Leaves Mic Open For 7 Minutes—250 Passengers Hear Him Berate Flight Attendants In Profane Rant](https://viewfromthewing.com/united-airlines-pilot-leaves-mic-open-for-7-minutes-250-passengers-hear-him-berate-flight-attendants-in-profane-rant/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ A United Airlines pilot on the 15-hour Cape Town–Washington flight left the PA open, broadcasting a profanity-laced attack on cabin crew. The technical mistake was embarrassing; the cockpit–cabin culture it exposed matters more. ## [Dress Nice, Travel Solo, and The Drink Flight Attendants Say Will Get You An Upgrade \[Roundup\]](https://viewfromthewing.com/dress-nice-travel-solo-and-the-drink-flight-attendants-say-will-get-you-an-upgrade-roundup/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Lying that it's your birthday won't help (your real birthday is in the reservation) and ordering a specific drink won't get you updated. But these articles keep getting churned out. Surely the person writing them knows they're stupid? And much more in the roundup. ## [The Frustrating Flight Attendant Behavior Airplane Passengers Can't Stand](https://www.explore.com/2238791/waking-sleeping-passengers-cant-stand-frustrating-flight-attendant-behavior/) _2026-08-20 · staff@explore.com (Felix Gott) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ Flight attendants may have plenty of complaints about passengers, but many passengers can't stand it when flight attendants do this disruptive behavior. ## [Poilievre Wants Canada To Fuel U.S. Wars In Exchange For Tariff Relief](https://www.readthemaple.com/poilievre-wants-canada-to-fuel-u-s-war-machine-for-tariff-relief/) _2026-08-20 · Alex Cosh · The Maple_ “We should present the Americans with the prospect of a Canadian strategic mineral and oil reserve available and tailor made for our tariff-free allies.” ## [Southwest Paid A Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million — Now It Has To Tell Cabin Crew Why](https://viewfromthewing.com/southwest-paid-a-flight-attendant-nearly-1-million-now-it-has-to-tell-cabin-crew-why/) _2026-08-19 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Southwest Airlines reinstated flight attendant Charlene Carter and helped pay a $946,102.87 judgment after a jury found it liable for religious discrimination case - it fired her at the behest of the union as a result of her speaking out with anti-abortion and anti-union messages. But the airline triggered a contempt fight by refusing to send flight attendants the message about their rights that… ## [Bilt Adds Equinox Partnership — Could Amex Platinum Unlock Bilt Cash Without Paying For The Gym?](https://viewfromthewing.com/bilt-adds-equinox-spa-credits-could-amex-platinum-unlock-bilt-cash-without-paying-for-the-gym/) _2026-08-19 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ Bilt members can now redeem Bilt Cash for Equinox spa, personal training and Pilates, but only with an active membership. Would an Amex Platinum-funded Equinox+ account get you through that hurdle? ## [American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Already Complaining About Seatback TVs — But The Screens Will Make Their Jobs Easier](https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-flight-attendants-are-already-complaining-about-seatback-tvs-but-the-screens-will-make-their-jobs-easier/) _2026-08-19 · Gary Leff · View from the Wing_ American Airlines flight attendants are already warning that new seatback screens will break, generate complaints and delay flights. But that's not going to ground aircraft, and the screens should make cabins easier to manage, bring back video safety briefings and give employees a stake in a more profitable airline. ## [Rick Steves' Simple Clothing Tip If You're Worried About Looking Like A Tourist In Europe](https://www.explore.com/2239234/simple-comfortable-unoffensive-rick-steves-clothing-tip-worried-looking-like-tourist-europe/) _2026-08-19 · staff@explore.com (Anna Robinson) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ Your European vacation is likely to go smoother if you adapt to the local style. Thankfully, Rick Steves has advice on what to pack to avoid standing out. ## [Trump Tariffs OFF (TACO), Elections Alberta, Quebec Separatism](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/trump-tariffs-off-taco-elections) _2026-08-19 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ The Irony of Alberta’s Separatist Referendum ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZTBBwD4l18Fh) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [One Of America's Best Mountain Towns Is A Charming Destination In North Carolina](https://www.explore.com/2238606/banner-elk-north-carolina-one-americas-best-mountain-towns-charming-destination/) _2026-08-19 · staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ Whether you're looking for a base for outdoor adventures or just a charming town with great eats, this mountain gem in North Carolina is worth a visit. ## [One Of North America's Least Visited National Parks Has Remote Wilderness & Scenic Hiking](https://www.explore.com/2235796/quttinirpaaq-national-park-canada-one-north-america-least-visited-remote-wilderness-scenic-hiking/) _2026-08-18 · staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ This rarely visted national park is so far north that the bears are a different color, and you're more likely to stumble across a polar bear than a grizzly. ## [The Menacing In-Flight Mistake That Could Get You In Serious Trouble](https://www.explore.com/2236806/bluetooth-device-name-menacing-flight-mistake-serious-trouble/) _2026-08-18 · staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ People often make little careless or even annoying mistakes when flying on airplanes, but this menacing in-flight error could get you in serious trouble. ## [4 French Restaurant Rules American Tourists Break Within The First 10 Minutes](https://www.explore.com/2236492/french-restaurant-rules-american-tourists-break-within-first-ten-minutes/) _2026-08-18 · staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ Dining out in France is an experience every traveler should have. But to ensure you enjoy your meal, avoid making these common tourist mistakes. ## [Travel Experts Recommend This Toiletry Swap To Avoid Confiscation By The TSA](https://www.explore.com/2235793/solid-fragrance-travel-experts-recommend-toiletry-swap-avoid-confiscations-tsa/) _2026-08-17 · staff@explore.com (Anna Robinson) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ TSA checkpoints can mean confiscated toiletries if your items don't abide by the rules. However, there are flight-friendly swaps to avoid losing your perfumes. ## [WestJet Flight Attendants Have Won A Major Settlement](https://www.readthemaple.com/westjet-flight-attendants-have-won-a-major-settlement/) _2026-08-17 · Adam D.K. King · The Maple_ The workers made substantial progress toward their goals, and will now vote on a potential deal ## [This Midwestern National Park Is One Of The Best Places In The Contiguous US To See The Northern Lights](https://www.explore.com/2235713/voyageurs-national-park-midwest-one-best-places-northern-lights-contiguous-us/) _2026-08-17 · staff@explore.com (Jen Ottolino) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ Alaska may be the best place to see the northern lights in North America, but you can stay in the contiguous U.S. by visiting this Midwest national park. ## [B.C.’s Next Premier Could Make Danielle Smith Look Moderate](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/bcs-next-premier-could-make-danielle) _2026-08-17 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Yikes!!! ## [This Upscale Neighborhood Proves There's More To Jacksonville Than Its Boring Reputation](https://www.explore.com/2235933/riverside-avondale-historic-district-upscale-neighborhood-jacksonville-florida-boring-reputation/) _2026-08-17 · staff@explore.com (Joshua Meyer) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ With gorgeous architecture, a stunning art museum, and lots of shops and cafes, this upscale neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, is anything but boring. ## [Flight Attendants Can't Stand This Annoying Way Passengers Get Their Attention](https://www.explore.com/2235680/poking-flight-attendants-cant-stand-annoying-way-passengers-get-attention/) _2026-08-16 · staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan) · Explore - Travel Made Easy, Vacations, Planning Advice_ You probably wouldn't do this with a complete stranger to get their attention, and yet for some reason it happens all the time to flight attendants. ## [Trade Talks, Russia Sanctions, Pierre, Moneris](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/trade-talks-russia-sanctions-pierre) _2026-08-14 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Canadian Digital Sovereignty at risk? Will Trump TACO? ## [Police Didn’t Notify Public Of G7 Bomb Scare At Calgary Airport](https://www.readthemaple.com/police-didnt-notify-public-of-g7-bomb-scare-at-calgary-airport/) _2026-08-14 · Emma Paling · The Maple_ Local bomb squad was called to investigate a “threat” that turned out to be a false alarm. ## [Media Featured 2 Times More Passengers Than Workers In WestJet Stories](https://www.readthemaple.com/media-featured-2-times-more-passengers-than-workers-in-westjet-stories/) _2026-08-13 · Emma Paling · The Maple_ TV broadcasts and articles cited passengers’ grievances a total of 44 times, while flight attendants’ grievances were cited only 20 times ## [BREAKING: FOUR 2018 WORLD JUNIOR PLAYERS REMAIN SUSPENDED BY HOCKEY CANADA](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/breaking-four-2018-world-junior-players) _2026-08-12 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Four players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team will remain suspended from Hockey Canada activities after an independent appeal board ruled that five players breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct. ## [David McGuinty Met With Secret List Of War Industry Leaders](https://www.readthemaple.com/david-mcguinty-met-with-secret-list-of-war-industry-leaders/) _2026-08-11 · Alex Cosh · The Maple_ A spokesperson said the meeting was held under Chatham House Rules. ## [POILIEVRE BAD POLLS, ALBERTA ECONOMY, CANADIAN COMPANY SANCTIONED](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/poilievre-bad-polls-alberta-economy) _2026-08-11 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ ALBERTA’S ECONOMY: ARE WE ACTUALLY DOING OKAY? ## [B.C. Workers Just Defeated Amazon In Court Again](https://www.readthemaple.com/b-c-workers-just-defeated-amazon-in-court-again/) _2026-08-10 · Adam D.K. King · The Maple_ The Labour Board ruled the company, not the union, was responsible for the breakdown in contract negotiations. ## [BREAKING: British Columbia Declares Province-Wide State of Emergency as Wildfire Crisis Escalates](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/breaking-british-columbia-declares) _2026-08-09 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ British Columbia has declared a province-wide state of emergency as rapidly growing wildfires continue to devastate communities across the province. ## [Mark Carney’s Canadian Economy Is Burning Red Hot](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/mark-carneys-canadian-economy-is) _2026-08-08 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Canada gains 75k jobs US loses 23k ## [Why Aren’t Albertans Being Asked About AI Data Centres?](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/why-arent-albertans-being-asked-about) _2026-08-07 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ When residents of Olds learned that a proposed AI data centre could be built across the street from their homes, many say they didn’t hear about it from their municipality or through a public consultation.