cabin crew
Iberia reach agreement with cabin crew unions
Iberia has today reached an agreement with the cabin crew unions to secure employment over the next few years.
United Airlines and flight attendant union reaches tentative agreement
United Airlines cabin crew, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, have reached a tentative agreement with the airline management today for 15,000 pre-merger United Flight Attendants.
Video: Emirates show how their cabin crew are trained
The UAE’s two largest airlines, Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways, are planning to hire 80,000 pilots and cabin crew over the next decade, for new job positions as they continue to expand their services.
The head of cabin crew training at Emirates, Catherine Baird, explains how new recruits are put through their paces in everything from serving food to saving lives.
Video: BA cabin crew strikes end
It is the final day in the last of a series of five-day walk-outs by British Airways cabin crew.
Video: British Airways reports big losses
What does the future hold for BA?
British Airways has announced record losses in its full year results released today. As cabin crew strikes loom for the airline it seems BA are in stalemate with the union UNITE.
Share prices have dropped dramatically over the past two months and with the added impact of the volcanic ash British Airways needs an impressive strategy if it is going to return to profit.
Video: Unite wins appeal against BA cabin crew strikes
More British Airways cabin crew strikes look set to go ahead after a panel of senior judges, including the Lord Chief Justice, overturned a ban on industrial action at BA.
United Airlines to celebrate 80 years of the flight attendant profession
Eighty years ago on the 15th May 1930, United’s first stewardesses led by registered nurse Ellen Church took their initial flight on a Boeing 80A from Oakland/San Francisco to Chicago, making a 20-hour journey with 13 stops, 14 passengers and cruising at 125 mph.
To commemorate this anniversary, United is honoring that historic flight on May 15. This year, a Boeing 767 will make a 4-hour nonstop journey with nearly 240 customers and cruising at approximately 530 mph.
United realized 80 years ago, as it still does today, that customers should be cared for while in flight.
“United’s flight attendants are proud professionals who for generations have cared for our customers’ safety and comfort,” says Alexandria Marren, senior vice president of onboard service, who will be on the May 15 flight. “Our flight attendants deliver a safe, pleasant travel experience for millions of customers every year, and we want to take the time to thank those who have proudly earned their United wings.”
On this honorary flight, United flight attendants will be invited to wear vintage uniforms that represent different eras of flight and provide a timeline of glamour and style leading up to 2011, when all United customer-facing employees will dress in new uniforms created by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley. With United’s ongoing investments in improving the customer experience, including the new aircraft order, upgrades to the international premium cabins and other customer-friendly travel options, our flight attendants will continue to offer United’s finest experience well into the future.
Kim McClellan, based in Washington Dulles and a United flight attendant since 1991, says, “I am proud to wear my United wings that represent our profession and the great service we provide our customers.”
Video: British Airways says cabin crew strike 'cost 7m a day'
British Airways has estimated the three-day strike by its cabin crew has cost £7m a day.
Video: BA cabin crew begin strike action
British Airways cabin crew begin strike action which will cause severe disruption to BA flights for the next three days.
Video: British Airways post a message to their passengers
The BA strike
British Airways CEO, Willie Walsh talks to customers on the latest contigency plans. He wants everyone to know that he and many of BA’s employees are committed to keep the flag flying and minimise disruption to customers’ travel plans.
Let’s hope so!
