Struggles of an air stewardess | Before 10am | The Straits Times
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2019
- It might seem like a glamorous job and it has its perks, but being a member of SIA's cabin crew also means spending a lot of time away from family, battling jet lag and waking up at odd hours for early morning flights.
However there is a silver lining to being able to travel the world, as Ms Charmaine Ang, a flight stewardess and self-confessed foodie, will attest to.
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When she hugs her Mom before leaving home... It was touching moment..as anything could be happened after that...
Any other job have the same fate.
the death rate is many times higher traveling on the road.
just sayin..
Not so ugly duckling so true
Yup she could get run over crossing the road. Thays actually much more dangerous as its far more likely than having an accident in air!
Petrus Gandamana it's not MAS, it's still fine.
My dad just retired from flying with SQ for just over 20 years and received his Long Service Award. I can attest to how her mother must have felt as well as the irregularity of your loved one being home. Everytime dad came home from a long flight (7-10 days) wearing his work uniform with his luggage, a sense of warmth and joy would fill the home, and it really makes you cherish the limited time we have with him.
A heartfelt Thank You to all SQ staff for making Singapore Airlines what it is today, and in my eyes, the best airline in the world. 🇸🇬✈️
“.. & have a pleasant flight” 🤗
@Karen Yap, you didn't have to be so rude. He/she is just sharing his/her story, you didn't even have to comment on it or at least be less harsh. 😤
Edit: I noticed you've been commenting some other rude comments, actually stop.
Another edit: So I just realised all the comments are just you spamming lmao, sad life.
@Karen Yap You are beautiful and a nice person. You deserve better than a stewardess job.
My Uncle is also a steward from SIA and has been with them for more than 20 years! He recently got promoted to a chief and he still works very hard ! Occasionally, he would even skip annual gatherings like Christmas dinner because he's so passionate about his job. It really requires a lot of commitments and sacrifices !
Because of his hard works and sacrifices , and all other crews , it makes SQ as the best airlines in world right now , i remember when i was first flying with SQ , it was the best flight in my life , i instanly fall in love with SQ , thank you for all of great expirience on flight , ps : i'm not Singaporean
Karam Bains. Stop coming onto the internet and be rude and leave hateful comments.
She has a natural look and sweet smile ..
dim sum in hong kong and cheesecake factory in SF. Living the dream
Obviously not a foodie
Within a couple of hours. Didn’t realize the flight was so short between the two cities.
DINNER at Cheesecake Factory? Not dessert meh?
Cheesecake factory in the US is famous for their main couse not just cheesecake.
They have to adjust their sleep schedule. Jet lag very tiring to their body.
It's a hard job because there is no room for error, ever. She does it with class.
She’s beautiful and her story is more beautiful, such a hardworking dedicated woman
She is a very classy woman.
I salute them for their work indeed. I used work in a private jet company and to witness a very small amount of passanger serving with high intesity which left me a better understanding that serving larger number of passangers isn't even easier. My advise to fellow passangers, it is very much troublesome them if you wish to pass the aisle when the meal is serving. And also please dont request food or drink back and forth cause the have their other duty to fulfil especially a short haul flight. We get what we want but it is not necessary to be greedy nor demand way above, just because we pay for our flight
Greetings form Germany!
Can I just say, I think Singapore Airlines flight attendants are just simply the best in the world. Nothing is too much too ask for, the kindness, friendliness and professionalism is always top notch, no matter how difficult it might be personally for some of them at a certain given time (you cannot have a good day everytime you fly, that's human).
Cheers, love your beautiful city and wonderful people.
Markus Krause ,I fully agree!
I think every job has their difficulties. Should do one story on security guards. I think it will open many more eyes. At least.. the crew can ‘travel’ after the hot mess happening on flight.. but security guards are bullied, disrespected, abused and has no power to do anything. Just my opinion...
Was a security guard for almost two years at a psych ward. I quit 3 years ago. I still have night terrors and sleep paralysis to this day. It's the worst job I've ever had. Also the worst pay.
Worse of all, they are severely underpaid
My wife was an SQ stewardess for over 10 years and my dad was a security almost his entire life. What you said is Very true! People will treat stewardess and security guards very differently.
Meowth security guards in Singapore get treated like garbage
Hi all, thank you for sharing your experience as well. Personally, I spent 2 years in the military as a RP, thus I got a small taste of what these unsung hero and heroine faced daily. I am sure most people have seen an infamous news regarding the condo and security guard. I think it's a good opportunity to tell a story regarding these people that had worked hard but totally under appreciated.
I could never understand the hard work in this job that anyone would put up to it. respect for you all.
It's been 15 plus years since I last flew Singapore air and gotta say that today's Emirates or Qatar or Ethiad have no class against it when it comes to customer service. Absolutely outstanding! Class of its own.
I flew internationally with Singapore Airlines for the first time recently and it was the best service I had ever had on a flight. It was also the longest flight I had been on and I walked off feeling more refreshed than a short domestic flight. Wouldn’t fly again with anyone else 👌🏽
No surprise. It was rated the best airline of 2018
try Japan Airlines - its good too, except communication is the problem. Most stewardess struggle in speaking english, but service really good.
Your blessed.Your mum must be proud.I have been one early 80s
Its hard work.rewarding
Just wanna say this was shot quite beautifully!
Singapore airline steward and stewardess are amazing. Hair, make up, clothes and service is just perfect. I'm always blown away.
I salute her and all the SQ crew. Was almost joining them but seeing many who doesn't have that will power to live through rigorous training with plenty of mental games within the hierarchy, i backed out. Showing that she and the SQ women and men are on a different level of dedication and commitment ❤
I have great respect for the Airline stewardesses. I always wondered how they handled the jet lag and the lack of sleep on long overseas flights. It sounds like they just tough it out. These are great people who do a tough job with grace and a smile.
i really salute her waking up early and passion on her job
I frequent SQ 32-33 to SFO, it's tiring at times and they still have that friendly smiles. much respect and admiration.
Don't know why but I come back to this video once in while. Maybe makes me feel that we are all supported by somebody else. Can sense that Ms.Ang is well self-disciplined which appears to be a very attractive person.
Loved this! As an aspiring cabin crew it’s so cool to watch behind the scenes of a flight attendant! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the great service you provide. I try to fly Singapore Airlines whenever I can.
SQ cabin crew, u r the reason why I always fly SQ, and u are the best! Thank you..
rich
That's Amazing! To the cabin crews of SIA, your work is appreciated.
My favourite airline company. They are the pioneers of aviation industry. The cabin crew is simply awesome everytime I fly with Singapore airlines. I love their airhostess'.
Keep flying Higher and higher! Amazing!🙏🌈🦋
Not the pioneer try to google first. SQ is one of the best there is at the moment.
I fly SQ most of the time. And i find their attendants very friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist. It's not easy taking long haul flights like MLA-DUS (which is around 16 hrs flight time), but it's comforting to be attended by these lovely ladies and gents. Kudos to SQ.
This is crazy work. I never realize how hard is a work as a flight attendant until i flew long haul (12 hours) ... the crews walk around ALL NIGHT (apparently ppl cant let other ppl rest and keep calling/requesting whatever shits that cant wait till morning) and still have to put a smile and have perfect make up and hairdo ...
@@hafizlansbury im a doctor so yeah, i know a 48 hours no sleep in the hospital... 🤣 each has his own difficulty, but we have no.obligation to fake smile or to appear perfect, we walk with crocs and loose clothings and dont have to keep our make up in check lol
Respect for these professionals
I am so touched by her mom's hug ❤ and having flown SQ big ups to their crew for consistent excellent service. 💃💃💃
SQ is on my bucket list!! Their crew always look amazing, classy and professional! Can't wait for that...
Sweet and beautiful story. Thanks. 😊
SQ is the best!! I`ve worked with them, KL station.
Being a part of Singapore Airlines company was special, and that moment will always have a place in my heart.
Thank you for making SQ one of the best airlines in the world. Thank you for taking care of us passengers. Really really grateful. I always feel home the moment I step into a SQ flight. Thank you
love this. thanks for sharing.
Had a sunrise flight in Japan, jump to another flight and spent a sunset at Canary Island, Spain...
Best flight day of my life...
more like jet lag
She carries herself very well! Proud of our SQ girls :)
Singaporeans are proud of you and your team.
No idea why youtube pushes this video to me. both of her mum and herself is adorable. beautiful inside and out. Nice video.
Tough job not just jetlag or graveyard flgt schedule but have to tolerate and handle those unreasonable, irritating, nasty and "crazy" passengers throughout the flight....worst of all if they are on same flgt with "crazy" senior colleague that like to tekan junior as if in the army.....don't believe go ask any of your friends who are cabin crew.....they will share the same sorrow stories/experienced. Pls remember to be nice to crew cos they work hard to make your flgt more pleasant!! Don't treat them like maid, nanny, porter etc etc
Even a real maid, porter, or nanny doesn't deserve to be treated harshly
Took singapore airline june 2019 to bali. Awesome service!
Inspirational. Thank you.
She is pleasant looking, polite. Her english is so fluent!.
I heard Singapore Airlines is one of the best airlines in the world
I am happy to confirm that, being a frequent flyer myself that has tried many other airlines, I try to stick to flying them SQ as much as I could.
Please plan for a trip with Singapore Airlines once the pandemic is over. ua-cam.com/video/Q3sdxuMIlAA/v-deo.html (Singapore Airlines cabin crew story)
I have nothing but utmost respect to the flight crews... I understand how difficult your duties can be. #respect
Great video - I love SQ - the crew are consistently charming, kind and extremely professional - and those beautiful uniforms!
She is charming and sweet! Lovely character! Wish her the best.
Charmaine Ang, you are awesome that you can wake up at very irregular hours and had to be in airport in early days very often. I am sure in these 3 years it's not been very easy for you to become an air stewardess and plan your schedule in according to what you need to do at work and also how to enjoy with your family members at the same time but of course I know this is very exciting job because you get to travel around the world and get to know more new places you haven't been to and also really admired with what you have especially this job, I believe this is the best job you've ever had done in your life and hopefully for you to keep on flying and travel with more new adventures.
Your Sincerly
Vincent
So gracious and polite. Class person and beautiful
All our jobs are difficult. Be it actor, sales assistant in a supermarket or a policeman, doctor, chef. *just naming a few as have friends mostly in that line.*
Lol captain obvious
Why acting
An absolute representation of Singapore. In order, picture perfect and synthetic.
This is a very good and detailed interview from the air stewardess 👍🏽
What a lovely young lady..modest..classy.. hardworking..good luck to her for the future...( Have flown Singapore airlines several times myself..just one thing to say.. the economy class on board service from Thier crew.... and catering could beat business class on several carriers... that's how well trained and good they are!!!)
Not everyone can do this job. Respect. Above all, they are usually always smiling and warm. I'd be one hell of a cranky, sleep deprived and jetlagged crew member, if I even made the cut for the job haha
Just beautiful,naturally beautiful
SQ always make me feel at home the moment I board.
Surprisingly
her eyes still look refreshed and awake
Despite waking at 5am
Singapore airlines is among the best!!
That breakfast she's eating with her mom looks so delicious! And so precious that she enjoys the time with her mom in the morning :)
And all this, remembering that we cabin crew are always mentally wired to handle any emergency in the air. Our days can be routine, but when an emergency does happen, we must be able to switch gears into another mode immediately to ensure our passengers are safe. Maybe think about that every time you see a cabin crew in whatever uniform. Think that in a ditching emergency, we know how to operate our doors, rafts, every safety equipment onboard, and most importantly, how to ensure your survival. Look at the face, and think about what that mind holds.
More power to you all.. You sacrifice for our comfort
Awesome video. Reminds me of when my mom was a flight attendant 🙃
Wish this was longer and could have followed her through a flight. I liked her. :)
What a beautiful and genuine woman who epitomizes world class professionalism. I always wanted to be a flight attendant but I don’t regret being a teacher.
Beautiful smile she has
just found that singaporeans always use difficult words even in daily conversation
cherish
taxing
red-eye airflight
daring
so elegant lol
How are these words difficult? Sixth graders are familiar with such usage
The perks of this role will always be a magnet for young people, so there is no point in talking them out of it. Parents will just have to pray that their love ones realize the true cost of the job, and don't stay in this role until they're past their prime.
Her room was awesome
Thank you for sharing, god bless you always and have a safe flight. :)
I love travelling but not flying, especially long haul. Just something you gotta do to get to your destination. I wouldn't wanna be stuck in a plane all the time, but some don't mind. Respect to them.
Miss Ang , I love you. God's Blessings to you and your mother.
I always respect and appreciate them, in my flight, as much as i already heard the instructions, i still pay attention to them, each flight i still thank them for their help, you know people think they work luxuriously, but i can feel how tired they are to entertain us.
Another reason why it doesn't take much to be nice to any cabin crews, understanding the hard work they have to put in to ensure our flights are safe and comfortable. I know you might say well, they signed up for that job and why complain? My view is being nice to people doesn't cost much and make the world a happier place. With love and respect to all the cabin crew in the world....hang in there (I know many are grounded right now), we'll soon meet again on the flight whenever and wherever we're going!
Bless her...
Salute to our SQ crews and not an easy job to be cabin crew like her. I am proud of our SIA, excellent service, safe to fly by SQ flights. I will definitely choose to fly by SIA planes.
This is such a hard job and Singapore Airlines is especially high in standard. The staff is on top performance at all times.
maybe i had seen her last month from Deli to SG flight, so similar, amazing dress, nice
Well, it's more than just a "couple hours" of flying time between Hong Kong and San Francisco.
I noticed a lot of Asians - be it indians, singaporeans, malaysians say ‘couple’ but use it to mean ‘a few’ rather than 2
Dimsum in HK. A couple of hours later Cheesecake in SF. LOL. She doesn't fly; she teleports.
Lol. Although "couple{ means two, the phrase "a couple of hours" loosely translates to "a few hours" in Singapore.
I’m sad I won’t see the uniform in flight as I’m flying silk air
Be happy!! SIA will be taking over all Silkair operations very soon. You will be soon see the uniform inflight.
Shot at 0.59 has the potential to be a good ghost story😂
It must be nice to have such a lovely stewardess on board!
Wow, amazing - "Dim sum breakfast at Hong Kong, TWO HOURS LATER Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco."
Best wishes for your great job.....
I met her on my flight a few weeks ago
you're practically married!
Air stewardess leaves 4 hours before departure
Parents : shocked pikachu face
Sweet mum 💕
I first fright was Singapore fright...
It is pressure to be taken care of by them.
It is very nice
I love this job
You are safe when you fly Singapore
Singapore Airlines are one of the best
She's naturally beautiful, with a smile to match
I had her on my flight. She’s lovely!
awesome video
when she's prepare to go to work, maintenance personnel already at airport n power up the aircraft..before she inspect anything inside the aircraft,maintenance personnel already inspected all of it..
Best airline in the world!
She's so cute
Hey Charmaine served me on my recent flight!
Mom is just mom😍😘
i couldve sworn i saw this before. a reupload?