Cabin Crew – Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

Ten Things We're Excited About In 2020

Growing up I thought that by the year 2020 we’d all be living in space, globetrotting using teleports and I’d be a multi-millionaire. Instead we’re on the brink of World War 3, Australia is burning out of control, Prince Harry and Meghan are .....

2019 Year in Review with Dan Air – Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

To say that the final year of this decade was a bumpy one for the aviation industry is a bit of an understatement. During 2019 countless airlines had their wings clipped, while many others struggled to stay in the air. For some carriers it’s .....

HIV In The Aviation World

December 1st is known globally as World AIDS Day. Founded in 1988, it is an opportunity for people around the world to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for those living with the condition and to remember this who are no longer with .....

The Evolution Of The KLM Uniform.

KLM recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and through the years its iconic blue livery and uniform has little changed making KLM and its cabin crew instantly recognisable around the world. While the airline may have first took to the skies on .....

A Tribute To Thomas Cook

On Monday September 23, 2019 we woke to the devastating news that Thomas Cook, the worlds oldest travel company had gone in to liquidation. Thomas Cook had been around for 178 years and its failure put 22,000 jobs at risk globally, including 9,000 .....

The Worst Things People Can Do On A Plane

I remember being told in my initial cabin crew training that passengers leave their brains at home. My trainees and I giggled and thought no more of it. But once we gained our wings it didn’t take long in to our career to realise that NOTHING our .....

British Airways Uniform Through The Years

British Airways (BA) is one of the world’s best know airlines and in 2019 celebrated its 100th anniversary, no mean feat in todays cut throat aviation industry. The carrier can trace its history back to August 25, 1919 when Aircraft Transport and .....

Style In The Aisles – Japan Airlines Adopts Trousers In Uniform Re-Design

On July 23, Japan Airlines (JAL) revealed newly designed uniforms for its employees, giving female cabin attendants the choice of wearing trousers for the first time in the carriers history. Cabin Crew, engineers, ground staff and others will start .....

Angels Of The Sky – The Founding Members Of The Association Of Flight Attendants

Today, many of us take for granted the benefits, rights and privileges we have as cabin crew/flight attendants. Years ago once you reached the age of 30 you were told you were too old to fly. Those who wanted to marry or have children had to .....

20 Things You Should NEVER Say To Your Cabin Crew

Here at Confessions Of A Trolley Dolly we like to make flying easier for everyone. That is why we have shown you ‘How To Be The Perfect Airline Passenger’. Guided you through the ‘A-Z Of Aeroplane Jetiquette’ and explained .....