What is a layover? A layover is a flight where cabin crew members are expected to stay at their destination for a small number of days, hours, or even just an overnight. Consider it a time off from work spent at a hotel. You can think of it as a mini vacation if given the privilege to a long stopover. You will be able to travel the world while you are on duty or leave, and almost entirely for free. Airline companies will provide hotel accommodations in enjoyable areas, and you will come across people from different cultures and experience cuisines from all over the map. Travelling, always an e ..read more

I cannot stand the words, “Get Over It”. All of us are under such pressure to put our problems in the past tense. Slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process, one that may take years, occasionally, even a lifetime – and that’s OK. - Beau Taplin - If I had to describe 2020 in one word, it has to be “brutal”. This year is certainly one of the most difficult times of our lives. We have been constantly learning to adapt, overcome, and think on one’s feet by force of circumstance. News about companies making redundancies, overwhelming demand for health care, or political &a ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we travel, and more and more passengers are finally acknowledging the role of flight attendants as “essential critical infrastructure workers”. Cabin crew members have been on the front line prior to the global pandemic and with the new safety measures in order, working onboard an aircraft has become further challenging and difficult. Flying will never be the same— at least for now. By this time, we are well informed that air travel has shifted dramatically over the past few months and if one decides to fly, they should be disciplined about taking eve ..read more

My last flight was a quick turnaround to Manila, Philippines on July 2. Exactly 93 days after enjoying my time off in quarantine. It’s been— three months since I’ve had a hair and makeup session for work— three months since I’ve queued up for airport security check— and three months since I’ve boarded a plane. My roster for July looked promising until I received a call a day after my last flight. I could recall being highly strung as I had this intuition that it was going to be about COVID-19, and I was right. If a flight attendant is identified as a possible close contact of a person who has ..read more

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and it is exceptionally difficult to predict as to what happens next. In fact, the beginning of this twelvemonth has had its fair share of unfortunate events in a remarkably short period of time. Globally speaking, this sad state of affairs continues to affect us today – pertaining to the biggest disruption in our everyday life. A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and to tell you the truth, the world was not equally prepared for the battle against the coronavirus. The least we can do is to wear masks; stay positive, take care of ourselves ..read more

If you ask me, start by travelling in your own country. There is no need to travel halfway around the world to call it a “real vacation”. Still, I must admit that the faraway lands will always be considered more enchanting to many of us. Think of it as the mind’s normal response – travelling further into the unknown makes us believe that it’s worth the journey. Truth is, there’s so much more to discover from our own country. The moment I pursued a career in the sky, I promised myself that I would explore more of my motherland: the Philippines. Was it worth it? Without a doubt. Here are a few ..read more

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. - Henry Ford - If I’d judged a book by its cover, I’d never have become a flight attendant. People often tend to pass judgment on the career decision, job title, and financial status of others. I’m telling you – no one can define what is easy or difficult when it comes to professions. The level of convenience and difficulty in an occupation varies, and you’ll just have to find what is suitable for your skill and talent. Here are six ways to survive as a flight attendant: 1. Follo ..read more

Warmest congratulations on your achievements. You have worked tremendously hard and have certainly come a long way. Now let me ask you, are you finally ready for take-off? Welcome to your first year as a flight attendant. After months of rigorous preparation, you can finally spread your wings, and have a taste of the flight attendant life. Believe me, the journey doesn’t end here. Working as an international cabin crew can be difficult to navigate every now and then. It’s not only about adventure, glamour, or luxury – your in-flight experience will challenge you in ways you never thought it w ..read more

To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home. - Jerry Crawford - Working in an airline industry is an excellent career choice for a person who loves to travel. Imagine making a living while travelling the world – isn’t it the ultimate dream? Your life has its limitations therefore we must seize the opportunity to see the beauty of the world. Based on my title, I have assembled a list of my top 10 favourite cities where I feel at home, where I feel most connected to, or where I feel I can move in to for a fresh start. 1. Bern, Switzerland Switzerland is a m ..read more

In the midst of a characterful little town, have you ever come across an independent woman, sipping coffee while contemplating the cyan shades of Zurich? Ever wondered if she is on her own? This is always the case whenever locals find me by myself in their respective countries. For some, it is difficult to believe that a lot of women today travel solo. I personally can’t tell you how many times people ask me, “Why travel alone?”, “Aren’t you afraid?” or “What about your safety?” There are several preconceptions that we have about travelling solo, but the outcome is comparatively different to ..read more