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- The trouble with tattoos
- Tips for happy house-sharing
- Best ways to tackle cabin crew tiredness
- How to get into airport lounges
- Survival Downroute – out and about!
- 10 super foods to boost your immune system
- 17 Questions most asked by passengers ...and the surprising answers!
- Cosmetic treats and tips for flying life
- Eight ways to keep love alive when you work as cabin crew
- How to keep your skin looking vibrant

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The trouble with tattoos

By cabincrew.com, Tue 11th Jun, 2013 at 16:56
Are they or aren’t they allowed? This seems to be a massive grey area for young men and women who have chosen cabin crew as their career, but already have tattoos or would like to get some ink.
While it’s widely considered that you will be OK with tattoos so long as they are ‘not visible’ – i.e. they are safely hidden under the uniform – many hiring airlines do ask applicants at first interview if they have any tattoos at all, and contributors to our
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Tips for happy house-sharing

By cabincrew.com, Thu 2nd May, 2013 at 14:29
Living in shared accommodation can be really good fun with all the benefits of having company and social stimulation away from work. But of course there will be moments when you’d rather have your own space.
Classic complaints among cabin crew living in close quarters with others include piles of washing up left untouched, no-one emptying the bins, arguments over bills, loud music...
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Best ways to tackle cabin crew tiredness

By cabincrew.com, Mon 15th Apr, 2013 at 11:35
For those working as cabin crew tiredness, unfortunately, comes with the job. If you’re feeling tired all the time – at work, at home, on a night out, then you’re probably finding it pretty frustrating.
There are ways to help reduce fatigue once you can establish the cause, so first of all have a think about your lifestyle and how that could be affecting your energy levels. The more you do to improve your physical wellbeing generally, the better...
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How to get into airport lounges

By cabincrew.com, Thu 28th Mar, 2013 at 14:17
Have you ever waited for your flight in the comfort of a private airport lounge away from the busy terminal? It can certainly be a great way to start a journey.
Each country will operate different kinds of customer service facilities in airports, but a recent study from Australia shows that it’s worth finding out if you can make use of comfortable, reasonably priced - or even free - airport lounges and...
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Survival Downroute – out and about!

By cabincrew.com, Tue 26th Mar, 2013 at 12:59
Enjoy your trip and have fun - but also be aware - there are many things we can forget down-route in a different country. This could be as simple as dressing right, so as not to upset anyone culturally, or being aware that a particular area is a target for pick pockets.
Here are some practical tips:

Top Tips on the road:
- Look after yourself down route - don’t take risks

- When going out stay with another crew member if you can - or tell someone...
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10 super foods to boost your immune system

By cabincrew.com, Wed 20th Mar, 2013 at 09:35
Are you fed up with colds and bugs and in need of a springtime boost to your immune system? Doctors and nutritionists recommend eating foods that specifically increase the number of white cells in your immune system, and help you fight off infections. In fact getting into the habit of eating plenty of the right foods now could prepare you well for next winter and its inevitable cold and flu bugs that cabin crew are exposed to on flights.
So what should you eat? It’s best to include certain nutrients in your diet that will boost your body's defence system and hopefully allow you to carry out your cabin crew work...
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17 Questions most asked by passengers ...and the surprising answers!

By cabincrew.com, Mon 4th Mar, 2013 at 14:13
By Patricia Green As Cabin Crew, no two days are ever the same and it is hardly a job that one could describe as boring! The passengers are all part of the experience and to be honest, to them we are mostly seen as a ‘glorified waitress’ and no matter what you say, they will never believe how much time, energy and sheer hard work we put into our job, every day.
They only see the uniform and you asking ‘tea or coffee’ or ‘chicken or beef’ each flight. The do not realise, the real reason we are there – we are there for when things go wrong, badly wrong – there are no emergency services at 34,000 feet.
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Cosmetic treats and tips for flying life

By cabincrew.com, Tue 15th Jan, 2013 at 12:23
By Patricia Green Flying is harsh on the skin and we have to look presentable the entire flight. What can be done to make our lives that little bit easier? Here are my top ten tips...
1. Find a good skincare range that suits you best. Flying ages and dries out your skin, so it is best to really look after it now. Personally, I like the Clarins range as it is not too harsh and is herbal based.
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Eight ways to keep love alive when you work as cabin crew

By cabincrew.com, Mon 10th Dec, 2012 at 13:01
It’s well known that flight attendants jetting around the world often struggle to maintain long-term relationships with partners at home. Whatever your relationship status; whether you’re committed, single, or casually dating, everyone has preconceived ideas about what a relationship should be like, and how it should work.
So what can help keep love alive? We posted this question on the Cabin Crew Facebook page recently, asking you to give us your tips, so here’s the outcome -...
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How to keep your skin looking vibrant

By cabincrew.com, Fri 16th Nov, 2012 at 15:50
Flying can play havoc with the skin, and that applies to both male and female flight attendants. Spending hours at altitude, and in an environment where air conditioning is constantly working, is bound to take its toll.
Combine this with the fact that you are working across different time zones, often wearing makeup that clogs the pores, and probably lacking sleep…and it’s not surprising that so many
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