Flight Attendants

Condor has begun operating daily flights between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and the capital of the United Arab Emirates in cooperation with Etihad

A nationwide strike by easyJet cabin crew is expected to take place in Italy on Friday, October 16, from midnight to midnight, causing potential delays and flight cancellations

Lufthansa plans to introduce its new A350-1000 on the Tokyo route before adding Shanghai and Singapore to its long-haul network

A new IATA and WSHA partnership will guide airline hotel tenders and contracts, with potential future work on waste, human rights and climate resilience

The Greek Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning for Saudi Arabia in light of developments in the Middle East and restrictions on the country's airspace

The Federal Aviation Association is bringing back its Flight Deck Training program, which was suspended at the start of the pandemic

A nationwide strike by easyJet cabin crew is expected to take place in Italy on Friday, October 16, from midnight to midnight, and causing possible delays and cancellations

ITA Airways will launch nonstop Rome Fiumicino–Caracas flights on March 30, 2027, operating Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Emirates opens new Travel Store in Tokyo ahead of a planned increase in Narita flights from October 26, expanding its customer services and connectivity in Japan

Sydney Airport has opened a six-month Zeekr EV showcase in T3 Domestic, featuring the 7GT shooting brake and 7X luxury SUV

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

British Airways is investigating crew members after alleged heavy drinking forced the cancellation of a Barbados to London flight, stranding passengers

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

According to social media reports, British Airways crew members unknowingly consumed gummies containing THC. Company comment: "A number of crew members felt unwell after arriving at the hotel, received medical assistance, and recovered"

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

On the eve of the official start date for the Air Canada strike, the company reports hundreds of absent attendants: "Will lead to more cancellations"

International Flight Attendants Day is dedicated to the dedicated crews who uplift our travel experiences. Passportnews recognizes these professionals who keep us safe and provide unwavering service with a smile. They are the true ambassadors of air travel. Watch SkyTeam's tribute video

New United deal offers raises and quality-of-life improvements for 28,000 flight attendants—pending vote