Confessions of a Trolley Dolly – Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

Dealing With Redundancy

Redundancy. It’s a word that many of us in the aviation industry hear all too often. Over the last few years, here in the UK alone, thousands of aviation workers have lost their jobs following the collapses of Monarch, Thomas Cook, Flybe and .....

Goodbye ‘Queen of the Skies’ British Airways Announces Plans To Retire Entire 747 Fleet.

British Airways last night sent an email to its employees confirming what many had already feared – that it is to retire its entire fleet of iconic Boeing 747s due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite much speculation the airline .....

Breaking Boundaries: Emily Howell Warner – The First Female US Airline Captain

In 1934 Central Airlines, which would later become part of United Airlines, hired a woman named Helen Richey to become the United States first ever female commercial pilot. She took to the skies on December 31, flying between Washington and Detroit. .....

Head In The Clouds: Looking After Your Mental Health

Working in the aviation industry is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle choice, one that is beloved by millions around the world. But today, for so many of us, we face the very real threat of having that taken away from us, loosing our .....

A Tribute To The Queen Of The Skies, The Iconic Boeing 747

Few aircraft spark affection like the ‘Jumbo Jet’, few aircraft warrant a name like the ‘Queen of the Skies’ and no aircraft could ever carry that title as well as the iconic Boeing 747. But this is no ordinary Aeroplane. For .....

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A Day In The Life Of A Lockdown Trolley Dolly

6:OO UTC Is it really that time again? I hate early starts. But for some reason on lockdown I’ve been awake at this time EVERY. BLOODY. DAY. I manage to drift back off and dream about endless calls bells, irritating passengers, baggage .....

Delta To Redesign Zac Posen Uniforms Following Lawsuits Over Health Problems

Delta Air Lines has announced that they are to redesign their Zac Posen uniforms for its 36,000 flight attendants and ground staff, following scores of complaints from employees that exposure to the current uniform was causing health problems. .....

Iberia Reveals Stunning New Uniform by Teresa Helbig

It’s taken 18 months to get here but Spanish flag-carrier Iberia has finally revealed its highly anticipated new uniform and it was definitely worth the wait. Together with designer Teresa Helbig, the airline presented the new look on the last day .....

Aer Lingus Uniform Through The Years

Since Aer Lingus took to the skies, a total of ten different uniform designs have graced their aircraft aisles, created from a host of leading Irish fashion names including Irene Gilbert, Neillí Mulcahy, Digby Morton, Ib Jorgensen, Paul Costello .....

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 .....