Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

The Terrifying Tale Of ‘The Yellow One’

Sterling Airlines was founded in 1962, offering charter flights from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. But by the late 90’s the carrier was struggling financially due to fierce competition from the new ‘no-frills’ airlines and so .....
So You Want To Be A Trolley Dolly – Part Three – Surviving Training And Those First Few Weeks In The Air

CONGRATULATIONS you’ve made it through the initial application process, survived the assessment day and been successful in getting a job as cabin crew. Now there’s just one final but big hurdle to overcome – surviving your initial .....
So You Want To Be A Trolley Dolly – Part Two – Assessment Day

CONGRATULATIONS you’ve made it through all the initial stages and now it’s time for the dreaded Assessment Day. You’ll be nervous but just remember you’re one step closer to getting your dream job in the skies. You can do .....
So You Want To Be A Trolley Dolly? Part One – Applying

So you’ve decided you want to join the weird and wonderful world of being a Trolley Dolly. Where do you start? Well here at Confessions of a Trolley Dolly we’ve come up with some useful guides to help you with the whole process – from .....
50 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Cabin Crew

Some people think that being cabin crew is easy. Well they’re wrong. It’s hard. It’s hard work getting an interview to get the job. It’s hard work actually getting the job. It’s hard work training for the job and .....
Things That Go Bump In The Galley………..

There are hundreds of spooky tales of things that go bump in the galley, ghostly figures and ghoulish apparitions, spotted on board aircraft by crew, ground staff and passengers. In the run up to Halloween you will often find crew huddled together .....
Angels Of The Sky Memorial Day – A Tribute To Us Trolley Dollies

Today is our annual Angels of the Sky Memorial Day. I hope as many of you as possible will have popped a small ribbon on to your uniform, or lanyard, or civvies, or crew bag, basically wherever you can, to show your support. So what is Angels of the .....
The History Of The Homosexual Flight Attendant

‘My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant. As we prepared for landing, he came swishing down the aisle and said “The Captain has asked me to announce that he’ll be landing the big plane shortly, so lovely people, if you .....
Angels Of The Sky – Ruth Carol Taylor

When boarding an aircraft today, passengers are greeted by cabin crew from all races, nationalities and back grounds. But in 1950s America, the flying world was very different. Racial prejudices and a mountain of strict regulations meant there were .....
The Ghosts Of Flight 401…..

Have you ever been onboard an aircraft alone in the galley in the middle of the night and felt like you’re being watched? Like someone is there with you? Usually it’s a passenger wanting another drink, something else to eat or doing their .....
How To Get The Best Seats On The Plane

Your bags are packed, you’re ready to go. You’ve got your passports, boarding cards and tickets and the specially purchased multi-purpose items you’ll never use again. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream holiday. But .....
Alaska Airlines and Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang unveil new uniform collection

Alaska Airlines and fashion designer Luly Yang have debuted a modern, West Coast-inspired, custom-designed uniform collection. At a fashion show inside Alaska’s Sea-Tac hangar, employee models walked the runway, showcasing over 90 garments .....
Cabin Crew Skin Care – ‘Thyme Zone’ Home Made Skin Care Range

As cabin crew it is imperative that we always look our glamorous best. However, it is a well know fact that flying is incredibly bad for your skin. With recycled air in aircraft cabins constantly drying out your complexion, long hours, the dreaded .....
A Day In The Life Of Cabin Crew – Thomson Airways

The primary role of Cabin Crew onboard any aircraft around the world is safety. Forget your life jackets, safety cards, oxygen masks and seatbelts; should the proverbial hit the fan, we are the only piece of safety equipment passengers will need to .....
Angels Of The Sky – Asiana Airlines Flight 214

We’ve heard it all before, “You’re just a glorified waiter/waitress in the sky”. ‘Cart-tarts’, ‘Flight-deck floozies’, my own blog even brands us ‘Trolley Dollies’. True, we serve meals, pour tea and coffee, sell .....

Angels Of The Sky – Uli Derickson TWA Flight 847

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The terrorist atrocities of September 11, 2001 changed the aviation industry forever. It also .....
Angels Of The Sky – Wilbert van Haneghem, How Aviation Training Became a Vital Lifeline

16/08/2017 // 0 Comments

Wilbert van Haneghem, purser for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, proved three years ago that flight .....
Angels Of The Sky – Dorothy Kelly The Tenerife Disaster.

26/03/2017 // 2 Comments

March 27, 1977 is a date permanently etched in aviation history. 583 lives were lost when a KLM 747 .....
Angels Of The Sky – Iris Peterson

17/12/2012 // 5 Comments

For many of us trolley dollies, the thought of serving tea and coffee, beef or chicken and dealing .....
Angels Of The Sky – British Airtours Flight 28M ‘Manchester Ringway Disaster’

22/08/2015 // 4 Comments

Manchester Airport, early morning of August 22, 1985. It was the peak of the British summer holiday .....

Sichuan Airlines Unveils Stylish New Uniform

10/08/2018 // 0 Comments

Sichuan Airlines based in Chengdu has launched a bold new uniform, designed to embrace both .....
Alberta Ferretti unveils the new Alitalia uniforms

16/06/2018 // 0 Comments

Despite an uncertain cloud over its future, Alitalia is decking out its cabin crew in sleek new .....
Style In The Aisles – Alitalia’s Designer Uniforms Through The Years

29/03/2018 // 0 Comments

On May 5, 1947 the first Alitalia flight took off from Turin bound for Rome. Since then the .....
Alaska Airlines and Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang unveil new uniform collection

19/01/2018 // 0 Comments

Alaska Airlines and fashion designer Luly Yang have debuted a modern, West Coast-inspired, .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms 2017

20/09/2017 // 2 Comments

Each year since 2014, here at the fashion pages of Confessions of a Trolley Dolly, we have been .....

The Most Weird and Wonderful Passenger Requests and Questions

24/04/2017 // 16 Comments

When I began my cabin crew training many years ago, my fellow budding Trolley Dollies and I were told that when travelling, our beloved passengers ALWAYS leave their brains at home and to ALWAYS expect the unexpected. Well those crew trainers were .....
What Made You Want To Be Cabin Crew?

18/02/2015 // 18 Comments

What made you want to be cabin crew? Was it the thought of travelling the world, visiting exotic and far-flung destinations and getting to stay in the best five-star hotels? Was it your desire to wear a fabulous designer uniform and strut your stuff .....
The Top Ten Cabin Crew Lies

09/01/2013 // 113 Comments

To be a good flight attendant, you also have to be a very good liar. It’s one of the unwritten requirements of the job. We lie to passengers from the moment they step onto the aircraft. “Good Morning” – What’s good .....
How To Be The Perfect Airline Passenger

05/07/2012 // 34 Comments

Ladies and Gentleman a very warm welcome onboard. Do you ever wonder why cabin crew always give you dirty looks? Why the trolley always seems to bang into your elbows or knees as it passes? Why every time the crew get to your seat there’s only .....
Aviation and Cabin Crew Jargon Explained

25/02/2017 // 0 Comments

Have you ever heard cabin crew talking about ‘Crop dusting in cattle class?’ And who is this mysterious ‘Bob’ they keep referring to? Surely a ‘Stroke and grope’ can’t mean what it sounds like and what the .....

The Top Ten Cabin Crew Lies

To be a good flight attendant, you also have to be a very good liar. It’s one of the unwritten requirements of the job. We lie to passengers from the moment they step .....
The A-Z Of Aeroplane Jetiquette

The Oxford English dictionary defines the word ‘Etiquette’ as “the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession .....
You Know You’re Cabin Crew When…..

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls a very warm welcome onboard. Please now stow your hand luggage, take your seats, shut up and belt up. Recently I asked my lovely .....
The Ghosts Of Flight 401…..

Have you ever been onboard an aircraft alone in the galley in the middle of the night and felt like you’re being watched? Like someone is there with you? Usually it’s .....
50+ Useless Aviation Facts

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard. Ever wondered why the cabin lights get dimmed for take off and landing when it’s dark? Perhaps you’ve pondered how .....
How To Be The Perfect Airline Passenger

Ladies and Gentleman a very warm welcome onboard. Do you ever wonder why cabin crew always give you dirty looks? Why the trolley always seems to bang into your elbows or .....
The A-Z Of Airline Passengers

Everyday, crew around the world come into contact with hundreds of different people from all walks of life. I’m sure most of us will agree that the passengers can make .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms 2014

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the fashion pages of Confessions Of A Trolley Dolly. Forget Vogue, forget GQ, our Style In The Aisles section is THE place to get all the .....
Now More Than Ever, We Trolley Dollies Must Stick Together!

It’s a challenging time to be cabin crew. Being verbally abused, shouted and screamed at has always been one of the perils of our career. We literally come in to contact .....
Angels Of The Sky – Asiana Airlines Flight 214

We’ve heard it all before, “You’re just a glorified waiter/waitress in the sky”. ‘Cart-tarts’, ‘Flight-deck floozies’, my own blog even brands us .....