Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates Disruptive Passenger Incidents – Your Help Needed!

As you know, disruptive passenger incidents onboard aircraft in the UK and around the world is on the increase. Week after week we read horrifying stories of passengers, often fuelled by drink or drugs, verbally and physically attacking crew and .....
Real Pilots Discuss – The World’s Most Challenging Airports

Pilots,captains, commanders, first officers, second officers, god–call them what you like but the boys and girls who sit at the pointy end of any aircraft are a very talented bunch of people. On a normal day for our flight deck friends, .....
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 .....
Confessions of a Trolley Dolly Facebook Update

Hi Dollies, I just wanted to give you a further update on the Confessions of a Trolley Dolly Facebook situation. It’s been a few months now since the original CoaTD Facebook page was removed without warning or any explanation as to why. .....
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 or group”. Unfortunately, some of our beloved passengers have .....
The A-Z Of Airline Passengers.

Everyday, cabin crew around the world come into contact with hundreds of different people, from all walks of life. I’m sure most crew will agree that the passengers we welcome onboard our aircraft can make or break our day. Here we take a look .....
Confessions of a Trolley Dolly IFE – Advert Zone

Welcome ladies and gentleman to the ‘Advert Zone’ of your Confessions of a Trolley Dolly Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system. Advertising is an important part of any global airlines campaign to attract passengers and over the years there .....
A Tribute To Malaysia Airlines.

On March 8, 2014 Malasyia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 dissapeared without a trace. Although there has been much speculation, no one knows for certain what exactly happened to the Boeing 777 and if they do, little information has been revealed to the .....
A Day in the Life of Cabin Crew – Ryanair.

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 .....
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 .....
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 .....

BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates Disruptive Passenger Incidents – Your Help Needed!

28/07/2016 // 0 Comments

As you know, disruptive passenger incidents onboard aircraft in the UK and around the world is on .....
Angels Of The Sky – Ruth Carol Taylor.

22/06/2013 // 2 Comments

When boarding an aircraft today, passengers are greeted by cabin crew from all races, nationalities .....
Angels Of The Sky – Flight Attendants of ‘Cactus 1549’.

15/01/2013 // 7 Comments

On January 15th, 2009 the world watched in horror as US Airways Flight 1549 ditched into the Hudson .....
Angels Of The Sky – Asiana Airlines Flight 214.

13/07/2013 // 27 Comments

We’ve heard it all before, “You’re just a glorified waiter/waitress in the sky”. .....
Angels Of The Sky – Iris Peterson.

17/12/2012 // 4 Comments

For many of us trolley dollies, the thought of serving tea and coffee, beef or chicken and dealing .....

Cabin Crew Skin Care – ‘Thyme Zone’ Home Made Skin Care Range

08/07/2014 // 4 Comments

As cabin crew it is imperative that we always look our glamorous best. However, it is a well know .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms 2015

25/09/2015 // 13 Comments

Ladies and Gentleman welcome to the 2015 Style In The Aisles, Top 10 Cabin Crew Uniforms in .....
Style In The Aisles – Aegean Airlines Sophia Kokosalaki Uniforms

25/05/2015 // 1 Comment

AEGEAN, a Star Alliance member, renewing its image and evolving the presence of its staff members, .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms of 2014.

09/06/2014 // 23 Comments

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the fashion pages of Confessions Of A Trolley Dolly. Forget Vogue, .....
Style In The Aisles – Etihad’s Ettore Bilotta Uniform.

12/01/2015 // 1 Comment

2014 was a momentous year for Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways. The airline welcomed two new .....

BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates Disruptive Passenger Incidents – Your Help Needed!

28/07/2016 // 0 Comments

As you know, disruptive passenger incidents onboard aircraft in the UK and around the world is on the increase. Week after week we read horrifying stories of passengers, often fuelled by drink or drugs, verbally and physically attacking crew and .....
Style In The Aisles – Etihad’s Ettore Bilotta Uniform.

12/01/2015 // 1 Comment

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 Day in the Life of Cabin Crew – Ryanair.

03/01/2016 // 0 Comments

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 .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms of 2014.

09/06/2014 // 23 Comments

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 latest aviation fashion news and reviews. Flying and glamour have always gone .....
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 events unfolded, people around the globe watched in horror as thousands of innocent lives were lost right before our eyes. The aviation industry would .....

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 .....
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, cabin crew around the world come into contact with hundreds of different people, from all walks of life. I’m sure most crew will agree that the passengers we .....
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 .....
50 Useless Aviation Facts.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard. Ever wondered why American Airlines has less olives in their salads than other airlines? Perhaps you’ve pondered how much the .....
The Ghosts Of Flight 401………

Ever been onboard an aircraft, alone in the galley in the middle of the night? Ever felt like you’re being watched? Like someone else is there with you? Well normally there .....
Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms of 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 .....
Crew Manual: Public Announcements (PAs)

Cabin Crew around the world, Welcome to your Confessions of a Trolley Dolly – Crew Manual. In this section, we will guide you through your onboard, inflight .....