Trolley Dolly – Confessions of a Trolley Dolly

A Tribute To Monarch Airlines

Monarch Airlines took to the skies on April 5, 1968 with a charter flight from London’s Luton Airport to Madrid using an ex-Caledonian Bristol 175 Britannia 300. Fast forward 49 years and the once great airline was in financial turmoil. Years of .....

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

American Airlines new uniform – its first redesign in almost 30 years – was launched to much fanfare back in September 2016. But just a few months after the Twin Hill designed outfit was rolled out, health complaints began to surface .....

The A – Z Of Airline Pilots.

Pilot, Aeronaut, Commander, Wingman, Co-Pilot, Aviator, Captain, God. There are many names for the boys and girls who sit at the pointy end of our aircraft, pressing all those buttons, drinking endless cups of tea and coffee while dodging other .....

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 .....

4 Fun Ways To Entertain Yourself On A Long Flight

There aren’t many things more draining than a long flight on which you have no means of entertaining yourself. If you’re able to sleep that’s wonderful, but let’s face it – many of us don’t sleep particularly well on planes, even .....

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 .....

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 .....

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 .....