American Airlines has opened applications for its 2027 flight attendant trainee classes, with new hires expected to begin training in the first half of 2027
Thailand has intensified customs inspections at international airports, targeting high-risk flights to combat drug smuggling attempts
The FAA alleges United Airlines allowed a flight attendant to work dozens of flights without meeting federal return-to-duty drug testing requirements
In 1946, Air France hired its first 11 flight attendants, a move that transformed the modern flying experience into what it is today. Today, 13,000 represent the company worldwide
Japan Airlines apologizes over a cabin attendant who failed a pre-flight alcohol test before a domestic flight to Tokyo, causing delays and renewed scrutiny over alcohol related incidents
After years of struggle, the new agreement for the company's flight attendants has been signed. It includes: a 31% pay increase, a $741 million retroactive payment, and a first-of-its-kind payment for boarding time. The agreement, which will apply to about 30,000 flight attendants, will go into effect this summer
Flight crew and flight attendant planners have approved a new agreement with Unifor, a critical move that ensures the operation of thousands of flights, including Air Canada Rouge operations
Emirates' project, which will be built in Dubai Investment Park, will include a dedicated residential complex for approximately 12,000 flight attendants and will be launched in the second quarter of 2026. Plans include spacious rooms, gyms, restaurants, and clinics, with a clear emphasis on a healthy lifestyle
Emirates' new luxury training center in Dubai will teach the 'Art of Service' to 25,000 flight attendants, from four-course gourmet meals in a mock airplane kitchen to communication skills
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board declared Air Canada's flight attendants strike 'illegal' and ordered the union leaders to stop it immediately, demanding the return to work. The airline reports astronomical numbers of affected passengers
