Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

Sichuan Airlines Unveils Stylish New Uniform

Sichuan Airlines based in Chengdu has launched a bold new uniform, designed to embrace both ‘enthusiasm and calmness’. The 7th incarnation of the uniform comes just in time for the arrival of their first state-of-the-art Airbus A350, signalling .....
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 .....
Style In The Aisles – Alitalia’s Designer Uniforms Through The Years

On May 5, 1947 the first Alitalia flight took off from Turin bound for Rome. Since then the airline has grown to become one of the worlds most iconic airlines. But for many years, Alitalia has also been one of the worlds most troubled airlines and .....
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 .....
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 .....
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 followers on social media to answer the following statement, ‘You know .....
Angels Of The Sky – Dorothy Kelly The Tenerife Disaster.

March 27, 1977 is a date permanently etched in aviation history. 583 lives were lost when a KLM 747 collided with a Pan Am 747 at Tenerife’s Los Rodeos Airport (TFN). It remains the worlds deadliest air disaster. Just 61 people survived, all from .....
An Open Letter From A Flight Attendant: We’re there to save your arse, not kiss it!

You need a very thick skin to be a flight attendant. Verbal and on very rare occasions physical abuse, has always been one of the perils of our career, even during the glory days of the glamorous jet-set. Sometimes however, even the most hardened .....
Style In The Aisles – Etihad’s Ettore Bilotta Uniform

2014 was a momentous year for Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways. The airline welcomed two new state-of-the-art aircraft into its fleet in the shape of the Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner’; serving as the backbone of its global network and the .....

A Tribute To Malaysia Airlines

24/07/2014 // 13 Comments

On March 8, 2014 Malasyia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 disappeared without a trace. Although there .....
Angels Of The Sky – September 11th 2001

11/09/2012 // 0 Comments

The terrorist attacks in America on September 11th, 2001 changed the world forever. As the tragic .....
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 – Asiana Airlines Flight 214

13/07/2013 // 28 Comments

We’ve heard it all before, “You’re just a glorified waiter/waitress in the sky”. .....
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 .....

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 .....
American Airlines Unveils Subtle Changes to its New Lands’ End Uniform Redesign.

03/03/2018 // 1 Comment

American Airlines new uniform – its first redesign in almost 30 years – was launched to .....
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, .....

Angels Of The Sky Memorial Day – A Tribute To Us Trolley Dollies

24/07/2017 // 1 Comment

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 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 .....
An Open Letter From A Flight Attendant: We’re there to save your arse, not kiss it!

14/10/2014 // 9 Comments

You need a very thick skin to be a flight attendant. Verbal and on very rare occasions physical abuse, has always been one of the perils of our career, even during the glory days of the glamorous jet-set. Sometimes however, even the most hardened .....
50+ Useless Aviation Facts

31/05/2013 // 36 Comments

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 expensive really is the most expensive plane ticket in the world? Want to know how .....

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 .....