All articles tagged with #cabin crew
Air Canada is set to resume flights after the Canadian government ended a cabin crew strike through a directive and binding arbitration, which had caused the suspension of around 700 daily flights and disrupted travel for over 100,000 passengers.
A video of an Emirates cabin crew trying out Apple Vision Pro on a flight has gone viral on social media, with the crew expressing amazement at the hi-tech headset. The video, shared by Italian content creator Otto Climan, garnered over 1.5 million views and prompted Emirates to comment that they also want to try the headset. The cabin crew thanked Climan for the experience, noting that he was the first person she met who owned the device.
A 2ft-long snake emerged mid-flight on an AirAsia Airbus A320 from Bangkok to Phuket, prompting shocked passengers to leap from their seats in fear. Cabin crew bravely captured the snake using an empty plastic bottle and stored it in a cupboard, unsure of its venomous nature. The snake, later identified as a harmless species, was removed by ground staff upon landing. This incident follows previous cases of exotic animals being smuggled on flights, including a rat and otter that escaped mid-air and bit an air hostess.
A 52-year-old Chinese man named Zhang Xiuqiang has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing over $23,000 in cash from three fellow passengers on a budget flight from Vietnam to Singapore. The thefts included Vietnamese dong and Singapore dollars taken from backpacks and bags. Cabin theft is a federal crime in many countries, and incidents like these are more common than travelers may think. The airline, Scoot, has urged both crew and passengers to remain vigilant and safeguard their valuables. If convicted, Zhang could face up to three years in jail, a fine, or both per charge.
A Southwest Airlines pilot surprised passengers by introducing the cabin crew, which consisted of a flight attendant mother, her flight attendant daughters, and their retired pilot father who was a passenger. The family was realizing a childhood dream of working together on a Southwest flight.
A Canadian woman, Madison Kvaltin, had her job offer as cabin crew with Emirates rescinded after disclosing her past hospitalization for an eating disorder on a health questionnaire. Kvaltin, who is also Miss Universe Canada, expressed her disgust at the airline's discrimination. While it is unclear if the eating disorder was the reason for the rejection, the incident highlights the potential challenges faced by individuals with a history of health issues when seeking employment. The rejection may have ultimately been in Kvaltin's best interest, considering the questionable policies and potential limitations of working for a Middle Eastern carrier like Emirates.
Cathay Pacific will hire cabin staff from mainland China and provide culture training to all cabin crew to improve Mandarin language and cultural understanding after three crew were fired over discrimination. The move came after passenger accusations of bias against non-English speakers, prompting criticism on Chinese state media.
A British woman has accused Air Europa of failing to protect her from a male passenger who sexually assaulted her during a ten-hour flight from Bolivia to Madrid. The woman, who has previously been a victim of sexual abuse, said the cabin crew did nothing to help her or stop the abuse, instead shouting at her that she was "crying like a child". The woman said the experience left her feeling "revolted and humiliated" and has halted her plans to start trying for a baby. Air Europa has been contacted for comment.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to airlines reminding them of the existing provisions in place to deal with unruly passengers. The advisory came after an Air India flight had to return to Delhi due to an unruly passenger who caused physical harm to two cabin crew members. DGCA regulations classify unruly passenger behaviour into three levels, and such people can face flying bans for varying periods. The DGCA has advised airlines to sensitise their pilots, cabin crew and postholders on handling unruly passengers.