Cabin Crew – Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

Style In The Aisles – The Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms 2017

Each year since 2014, here at the fashion pages of Confessions of a Trolley Dolly, we have been unveiling our Top Ten Cabin Crew Uniforms in our ‘Style In The Aisles’ section. Airlines such as Vueling, British Airways, Emirates, S7 .....

An Open Letter To Disruptive Passengers.

Over the course of my flying career I have encountered more disruptive passengers than I care to remember. When I say disruptive I don’t mean the ones who are annoyed because we don’t have any chicken left; or the ones who blame you .....

Style In The Aisles – Eva Air Shiatzy Chen Designed Uniform.

On August 24, 2017, Taiwanese carrier EVA Air unveiled its stunning new staff uniforms, created by fashion house Shiatzy Chen. Replacing the airlines current uniforms which were introduced in 2003, the new outfits were showcased at a special .....

You F’Coffee? The Magic Of Airline Coffee……

For some people, coffee is something that they cannot live without. If you hadn’t had your coffee yet, the second someone starts speaking is the moment you want to crawl into a hole and pretend you are a carrot – or anything else that does not .....

A Day In The Life Of A Long Haul Flight Attendant

Ever wondered what its like to be a Long Haul Flight Attendant? Well wonder no more, as we get the behind the scenes scoop from cabin crew member Rosie, who has been flying for just under 2 years. Over to you Rosie! Phase 1 – The Tiredness and .....

Angels Of The Sky – Wilbert van Haneghem, How Aviation Training Became a Vital Lifeline

Wilbert van Haneghem, purser for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, proved three years ago that flight safety training, those annual recurrent and exams do come in useful when you need them the most. And not only on board your aircraft. Our training can come .....

A Day In The Life Of Cabin Crew – CityJet

Your hard-working, gorgeous and glamorous cabin crew, no matter what airline they work for, are trained to the highest standards in emergency and standard operating procedures, first aid and of course keeping our beloved passengers happy with our .....

Style In The Aisles – flydubai Rolls Out New Uniforms

Dubai-based flydubai is excited to announce the roll out of a new uniform as it enters its ninth year of operation. The new design will be worn by more than 2,500 uniformed staff across the flydubai network; including Pilots, Cabin Crew, .....

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 .....

Angels Of The Sky – Uli Derickson TWA Flight 847

The terrorist atrocities of September 11, 2001 changed the aviation industry forever. It also altered the way we looked at airline hijackers. Until that fateful day, terrorists had used aircraft, its passengers and crew as bargaining tools. Now they .....