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Ryanair reports record profits as O’Leary gets richer

By cabincrew.com, Wed 23rd May, 2012 at 11:04
It’s hoped that an impressive financial performance from Ryanair signals job security for thousands of cabin crew, pilots and airline support staff at the budget airline over the next few years. Ryanair currently employs 8,500 people and is hoping to add 1,000 staff this year.
Ryanair has reported a record €503m profit for the year to the end of March 2012, which is a 25% increase on last year. This news comes despite higher fuel costs hitting the airline. However the low-frills airline has forecast lower annual profits of between €400m and € 440m for the next trading
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Ryanair flight attendant falls out of aircraft

By cabincrew.com, Mon 14th May, 2012 at 11:22
A female member of Ryanair cabin crew was treated for head injuries last week after falling three meters from the plane’s exit door. According to The Local the incident happened while the plane was getting ready for take-off at Gothenburg City Airport in Sweden.
The pressure of suddenly preparing for take-off after a delay is something all cabin crew will be familiar with, however it’s not yet clear what was
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Brits arrested for ‘bomb scare’ on Thomas Cook Tenerife flight

By cabincrew.com, Mon 14th May, 2012 at 11:09
Two British passengers on board a Thomas Cook flight caused an unnecessary bomb scare by telling cabin crew they had an explosive device in their hand luggage, according to a story in the Daily Mail. The aircraft was carrying about 200 passengers and was given priority to land due to concerns about the claim.
The incident on May 10 took place on a flight from Manchester to Tenerife. It is thought the pair – who have been named as Airam Paul Jerus, and Nathan Levi Trippier – had been drinking prior to the flight, although this has yet to be confirmed.
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Air steward fails to sue BA for ‘darling’ incident

By cabincrew.com, Thu 26th Apr, 2012 at 15:23
An air steward who was suspended by British Airways took the airline to an employment tribunal claiming he had suffered religious discrimination. However Rothstein Williams has been unsuccessful in his attempt to sue BA on the grounds of discrimination, reports The Telegraph.
The claim was based on an in-flight incident where the air steward, Rothstein Williams, was called ‘darling’ by a cabin crew colleague. This had caused him upset during the trans-Atlantic flight, and led Williams to make a formal complaint against
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New Dreamliners promise cabin crew ‘healthier air’ and less jet lag
By cabincrew.com, Wed 25th Apr, 2012 at 11:12
Cabin crew lucky enough to work on the new 787 Dreamliner planes, soon to be in service through three UK airlines, are in for a treat. Design features of the Boeing-manufactured planes include high ceilings, larger windows, LED lighting and roomy stowaways.
The revolutionary Dreamliner plane is visiting three UK airports this week, giving aircraft enthusiasts and aviation professionals the chance to explore its spacious, high-comfort interior and celebrated aerodynamic design.
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Distressed flight attendant disrupts American Airlines flight to Chicago

By cabincrew.com, Wed 11th Apr, 2012 at 11:27
An American Airlines flight was delayed at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport earlier this week, due to a female flight attendant reportedly suffering a psychotic episode just before take-off. Her quick-thinking cabin crew colleagues, helped by first class passengers managed to control the situation, and the highly agitated fight attendant was taken off the aircraft.
Mobile phone video footage of the unfortunate and distressing event, which was particularly upsetting for passengers, was acquired by NBC Chicago and has been published on the web. A story on
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Ryanair urges cabin crew to watch their weight
By cabincrew.com, Tue 10th Apr, 2012 at 17:33
Irish budget airline Ryanair wants its cabin crew to watch their weight in a bid to control the rising cost of flying. Fuel prices are a big concern for airlines, but many cabin crew employees and passengers will wonder if this is a cost-cutting measure too far.
“We cut costs wherever possible and the changes will represent a significant reduction in weight,” said Ryanair spokesman Stephen McNamara in
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Web shopping in the sky could lead to happier passengers
By cabincrew.com, Wed 4th Apr, 2012 at 14:16
Passenger comfort and entertainment is progressing rapidly thanks to the advance of Wi-Fi services during flights. Cabin crew will increasingly see passengers enjoying a spot of online shopping while in the air.
Airlines believe investing in the technology, which allows mobile internet access, will improve the flight experience for many people who love to browse and buy on their smart phones while travelling. Cabin crew members may well be required to help
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Virgin Airways launches lipstick brand

By cabincrew.com, Tue 27th Mar, 2012 at 15:27
Ask most people what they associate with Virgin Airways and the famous red lipstick will be in there somewhere.
Now, the popular airline has launched the lipstick commercially.

Called ‘Upper Class Red’ - this is the first beauty product created by the airline, and is set to be integrated into the cabin crew uniform.

Passengers
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US flight delayed after flight attendant rants about crashing
By cabincrew.com, Tue 13th Mar, 2012 at 14:22
A flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago was delayed after a female flight attendant began ranting about a possible crash.
The American Airlines flight was delayed prior to take off by the as yet unidentified flight attendant on Friday 9 March 2012.

As reported by Reuters, passengers said that the attendant was ‘babbling about technical problems with the
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