I Commute 7 Hours To Work. This Is Why.
Вставка
- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- I'm a commuting flight attendant for a major US airline, and a journalist telling stories across America.
I'm based in New York, but have chosen to live in Los Angeles to continue to explore creative endeavors and opportunities out west. I grew up in Brooklyn, so it's really exciting to be finally living in my west coast era. My airline's biggest base is on the east coast, so to have the best of both worlds (getting to layover in places like Guatemala!!) I have decided to commute rather than transferring to my airline's LAX base. This video shows why this journey is so important to me.
My Business Insider Super Commuter Feature: www.businessin...
Instagram: / classymalick
TikTok: / highvibey
All views, all content, all platforms, mine.
Ok I understand now! You like the layovers that the NYC base allows. Makes sense 🎉
yes yes and the planes 🥰
Your airline doesn’t have flights to Guatemala from LAX? There’s so many flights to Guatemala from the US
@@lalotatoJetBlue’s base is rather small at LAX, but their operation at JFK is massive. They are headquartered there, and have the second largest passenger share at JFK (Delta narrowly beats them by less than one percentage point). So they are likely to fly from JFK, but not LAX.
You have such a positive attitude and it’s so refreshing to see! Keep up the sunshine ☀️
That means so much Dwight! Thank you! 😊
Good luck on your career. I started back in the "dark" ages Feb 1984 flying for PanAm, was based in Berlin, London, Nyc,IAD/DCA, and now ATL. I am headed towards my golden years. In the "retirement" of flying. Combined almost 40 years of service and at PanAm/Delta I am NOT even SENIOR. But it's been one of a ride I wouldn't have missed. I hope all your dreams come thru, you have a great personality, go for it, explore, share and pay it forward in the end it's all that matters when we look back. HAPPINESS.
Did you know Carol umphenour or captain Don umphenour? Maybe not though I think they were based somewhere else
Hi Dara, Capt Umphenour rings a bell, was he a B727 capt ? While in Berlin and London we had a lot of NYC based pilots flying inter Europe.. We all were a melting pot when we came to DL, all of us went to NYC.. Many transferred out after 3 months and those who didn't were stuck in NYC until 1994..
@@jaydflier he flew for delta and American
that’s crazy that you have that much seniority and you’re still not very senior. i follow a atl based delta fa and she had 40 years also and only works flights to johannesburg and milan and long hauls like that.
@@jaydfliermy aunt has been with delta for 37 years and is dtw based and her seniority number is about 2600, which is crazy at 37 years.
I love how grateful you are and know that you are blessed. So many people don’t realize that and take things for granted. I will never stop being grateful no matter how much I have. Good luck with everything!!!
It's just beyond frustrating to me that ya'll aren't paid til push back and then also deplane and not paid. Unfair. Folks don't realize just how much FA's work for free. It sure has it's perks but it is an exhausting job that folks don't see all sides of. TY for doing what you do! Crew sked appreciates all of you, truly!
Funny you say THIS. It's stressful for me too.
I love how excited and grateful he is about exploring the world.
Me in my auntie voice: He’s such a cutie patootie!
So happy you that you noticed that - it really does mean the world to me. 🥹🥹grateful to be a cutie patootie haha
Your channel was in my recommendations....I've watched a few of your videos....loved them and your personality and have subscribed 😊
Leannne😊 this means the world to me - thank you ❤️ so happy you’re here!
The suit rack is old school. My dad was FAA and he had a suit rack that also had a chair attached to sit on to put your shoes on and off.
Oooooh. So cool, thank you for sharing that w me. Pretty sure i had never seen that before!
I love how positive and grateful you are. You inspire me to be better!
That means so much to me Aly! Thank you!! Let’s goooo😁🎉
Also you’re really so positive, what a wonderful attitude. Keep it going and all the best! Stay healthy on the long commutes
that means so much ty! I actually transferred to LAX so no more super long commutes for now
Ok I just randomly fell on your channel and within the first 3 min of watching I pushed that SUBSCRIBE button lol. Also a FA based in yul; did the whole commuting life for 13 yrs till I finally decided to be based out of my home town Montreal( YUL). Then again; my commute was only yul-yyz; a mere 1h30.
Love that seamoss gel, so practical for us and it’s super yummy. Oh and I love that I’m watching a layover in GUA and that’s where my family is from.. but I’m born and raised in YUL … anyways just wanted to say hi xox can’t wait to binge watch your channel lol
New Subscriber here- your Gratitude for Every Little thing is SO Endearing! ❤
Aww Mahalia 😊 thank you for saying that and for being here! 💓
You speak with so much wisdom, gratitude and positivity. First time watching and I am ready to binge watch your previous videos now🙌🏾. Keep going.
This truly means so much, I need the encouragement sometimes thank you for being here and for your kind words ❤️☁️🙌🏾
@@malickmercier you are so welcome!
This video was sooo heartwearming, you seem to be a really nice person :)
Awe thank you, happy you’re here 😊
Seriously great attitude and so open minded - that combination is gonna take you places!
thank you emma happy you're here 😁
My friend Rudy has ya beat commute wise. He commutes from Germany to SFO. Both y’all are crazy. 😜 😂😂😂
Omg no wayyy!! Next level😅
I subscribed immediately your energy is everything thank you for being you.
thank you that's the biggest compliment to me happy you're here
Thank you for sharing your travel life. I hope ypur Christmas was nice!!! And Happy New Years to you!! 🎅 😊😊😊
Of course! Yes had Christmas in Denver it was lovely can’t wait to share the video! Hope you had a good one too and end the year well. Happy new year 🎄❤️
Really enjoyed this video! I enjoyed the vlog and subscribed. I enjoy traveling too.
this made my day (: so glad you’re here !! will share more trips with you soon
Awww thank you!
Looking forward to them! Safe travels! @@malickmercier
Omg!!! I didn't know you had a UA-cam channel!! Loved the video. You're wild for the commute though lol I commuted from JFK-FLL for 6 months and I never want to do that again lmao
Thank you for all the positivity. ❤ it looks like you were in a nicer district of Guatemala city, but it is hit or miss and some districts/neighborhoods can be dangerous and high in crime. I’m glad you traveled with caution.
So, Guatemala is known for a few major attractions. Antiqua is a historical heritage site that is roughly about an hour and a half away from Guatemala city and the airport, the next time you have a 24 hour+ layover I would highly recommend doing a day trip out there. It’s very European and historical as it was established by the Spanish. The other two areas that I would highly recommend is unlikely that you will have time to do during a layover. Tikal/Flores is about an hour flight, and that is where you would go to visit the pyramids. It’s extraordinary and absolutely amazing. Lastly, a lot of people go to Guatemala to experience Lake Atitlan and the surrounding villages on the lake. It’s an experience like no other. It’s absolutely stunning. Plan for a longer trip and use your benefits. 👌
yes seeing the army walking around made it feel quite real 😅 but i'm so grateful I had a safe trip. I have heard I have to go to Antigua! sounds beautiful. and thank you Kimberly for sharing about Tikal/Flores and Lake Atitlan! haven't heard of those spots but maybe one day i'll get to go. definitely want to go back and seems like a great opportunity to use my benefits!
I had to subscribe! You are soo positive
Aweee thank you Rae :) so happy you’re here!
Just started watching your channel. Enjoy your adventures and the experiences of travel.
Thank you! Happy you’re here George😊
New subbie. I love your channel. My sis works Jet Blue LAX ..ticket desk, bag drop, jet bridge,gate stuff.. Fyi that wooden thing you had never seen before is Wooden Valet Stand.. My Dad had one in the 60 's. It holds shoes, belts, ties, jacket and trousers and other assorted clothing.
Omg what’s your sister’s name? Will look out for her! Appreciate you saying hello!
And soooo cool that your dad had one of those haha!
This is pretty refreshing to know you live in point A and go to point B for work. I was held back from taking a job in Vegas despite being in CA because of the distance but I know I can do it lol
Ahhh I’m sorry to hear that. That sucks. I’ve had a similar thing happen in the past… but i always say rejection is protection. Here’s to something even better panning out for you!
Recently went to GUA for Thanksgiving. Such a fun place to visit! I'm also a journalist and going to FA training next year!
Ricky :) this makes me so happy to hear! glad you enjoyed your trip and welcome to the skies! please don’t hesitate to reach on IG if I can be of help!
best wishes in training!!
Happy that you love your job bro 🫡🙌🏻 blessings
Thank you Carlos same to you🫶🏾
Horchata is a rice milk and it's from Mexico and you can find it everywhere I believe. Same thing with states close to Mexico. I grew up on it and it's fantastic.
ITS SO GOOD. yes have definitely seen it in the states, going to get more for sure. thank you for saying hi :)
Great video. Congratulations! And, HAPPY NEW YEAR, amigo! 🎉😂
Ahhh thank you! This means so much to me ☺️happy new year!! so glad you’re here 🎉🙌🏾
You’re so pleasant 😊. I typically use JFK, LGA and EWR to fly since I’m in Connecticut. It would be such a joy to have you as a flight attendant. Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Awww thank you! I transferred to LA but am still working lots of flights out of those airports. Would be so happy to have you onboard. Safe travels ✈️💓
You're such a nice, warm person ❤
Thank you Lynette, welcome :) ❤️
I would get a language translator App on your cell phone so you can communicate with people in every country. Which make your job and travels easier. And it shows people in every country you visit that you want know their culture and it also show respect to people.
This is a smart move! I have heard a lot that it means a lot to see you at least try. Hopefully I find a good one. Ty Thomas
That hotel breakfast around the 7 minute mark looks unbelievable!!!!! Seems like a super cool job.
Bryan it was insane!! 😁
Hey malick, hope you are well..how long is the flight from New York to Guatemala ? Did you feel safe walking around there..i love your content and your messages in these vlogs, its helping me to become a better human, and your making me realise i can achieve my dreams,so thankyou for that. Its my last day at work tmrw before i finish for Christmas,ive got a 0330 start.i wanna wish you and your family a merry Christmas and happy holidays.stay safe and take care ❤🎄
Shaun! Hope you’re well too. So glad you’re here. JFK-GUA was about 4 hours. I did feel okay after walking around a bit but definitely felt like I should be aware. I even saw two of their military walking around with long rifles. But then it also felt really safe inside the Oakland mall I had dinner at. I’m so happy my videos are helping you human wise - that’s the goal so happy to hear the impact there. Have an amazing last shift before Christmas! I start my Christmas trip tomorrow with a 0503 show so I feel you! Thank you for all the kind words. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays! So glad this year connected us! ❤️🎉🎄
@@malickmercier absolutely malick, and Thankyou 👍
“Sometimes i forget i live in beautiful LA” i feel like all i hear is people hating on LA, this is the first i’ve seen of someone loving it. Really refreshing to see
thank you! yeah la has its issues but, i'm from new york and have found I love the west coast vibe and live in a good area here so it's exciting to me. thank you for saying hi :)
It’s popular to hate on California now, but we like living here just fine. Still a nice place to live, for sure.
Thanks for this blog. Have an amazing Christmas. Cheers.
Thank you Lawrence!! Merry Christmas! 😊🎄
You were in my feed, and I’m not gonna lie that headline or whatever they call them on here… thumbnail? I had to watch a few minutes and now it’s almost over. Well actually not quite but getting there. You just a few seconds ago, said your age.
You’re so mature and doing a great job getting life started! Maybe you’re not so unique in that but you’re definitely not playing around. You will go far pun intended, but seriously. 😂❤
My 2nd youngest is going to be 24 this coming summer. (I also have going on 27, 25, and 21 year olds. Girl, boy, girl, boy.) she just started getting more serious about work and everything but except for vacation with friends a few times she hasn’t exactly widen her horizons as far as you yet. Then again, not everybody wants them quite that far on a weekly basis. It seems awesome. I feel spread pretty thin on here already with some good channels, but I will definitely keep an eye on you.
As interesting as I find some of the avionic channels, I’m actually more interested in your observations of different parts of the world. It doesn’t have to be a war zone. Just seeing the different stores or different ways to do things it’s interesting.
That whole thing about kids in America in general is sadly true, but I think you’re still will find we have more in common individually anyway, if not as a country - reputation wise (which tends to favor, generalities, and even stereotypes…. Some more truthful than others… but some highly exaggerated. I hope. 😂) then we have differences.
I am a gemini too and I am in 5 days starting my career in aviation as a passenger service agent/gate agent. I see a lot of Geminis in the airline industry it's so funny! Bless you!!!
Natalie :) welcome to aviation and congrats on the gig🎉🎉!! Yes haha there are funny correlations I’ve noticed too. I have such a good time with other Gemini crew! Sending you all my best ❤️
You are so funny 7 hour commute. You remind me of me! You are so smart, articulate, handsome-perfection. Very impressed love u
Awww this is the sweetest compliment - thank you. Sending you my love ❤️ happy holidays!
What you said at the end was beautiful.
Thank you. Means a lot to me that you stayed till the end and took that in ❤️
Happy to see you back
😁😁happy to be back!! gonna keep it consistent :) thank you for the support David ❤️
I stayed at the same hotel with the same view! I love Guate. Antigua is amazing.
oh no way! and I do have to go to Antigua one day!
My father was an airline captain, and everyone always raves over pilots but forgets about the flight attendants. Your jobs are just as important
thank you for saying that. means a lot
@malickmercier we see you baby keep doing ya thing
Thank you for sharing this vlog!
Of course!! Thank you so much for watching and saying hello Grace☺️
Ugh I love this, hope to be like this in 2024❤
ah this makes me so happy you got this❤️❤️❤️lmk if i can be of help
Whatever you desire.......Your future self already have 🙂
All the best 💙🧡
Don’t know why this video ended up on my feed. However, I’m happy that it did. 👍🏾
Haha happy you’re here Danny 😁
So interesting to see that korean sign at the airport too!
happy to share the nuances!
Great video, but do you know all the phones you can get a free app on your phone that you speak to it in English and it'll translate in any language for whoever you're speaking to
THIS is what I tell people to do! Find what you LOVE in life and then find a career that WORKS FOR THAT! Not the other way around! Also, side note from a US hotel worker.... there are cameras ALLLLLL over the place in hotels in the US. We just hide them better. 🤣
Hey great vlog!!!! My husband got a promotion that is bringing us to lax area and I’m a dl fa . Amy ideas of good places not to far from lax you would recommend?
We want 2 bedroom rental . Can’t buy for several years probably . 😊
Nice thank you for your video
of course, so happy you're here!
I completely agree that English speakers are somewhat catered too with their language. It's amazing how often you can get by with just English in other countries as long as you remain in the largest cities. If you leave those cities, it can be a shock to realize not everyone speaks English. I remember my first time in Dominican Republic and Jamaica and being shocked that I couldn't communicate with anyone. Of course, apps like Google Translate didn't exist back then. 🙂 And you're so right, it's their country....we shouldn't expect them to automatically know English.
I can understand Jamaicans so Im good
Lovely Attitude to Life, Malick🙌🏾 🇬🇧
😊thank you! 🫶🏾 happy to have you here!
I totally understand that you don’t know Spanish very well even when you learnt it here in the US.
You have to be somewhere consistently to know the other language for you to really understand. Again, it’s not your fault that you don’t know it’s just you’re not there consistently speaking the language. You’re doing your thing!!
Good luck!!
sooo true. and I feel like the way it's taught in the US is more textbook than real life. but thank you for your kind words!
Please work on the sound leveling. I had the volume turned way up to be able to heard you and then the sound jumped way up when you were walking around the Dollar Store.
so sorry about this, will look into fixing it for the future. thank you for letting me know
New subbie here. Love your vibe ❤
Thank you for being here 😊💓
You are FABULOUS!!!!
Ahhh thank youuuu😊
I commute 2,000 miles, one weekend a month. Minneapolis to Fort Knox.
omg no wayyyy can I ask what you do?
What was the name of the restaurant with the fire heating the kettle?
mito cocina nikkei :)
Yeah you got me hooked
Haha so glad you’re here :))
Really good vlog
Thank you 😊
❤
🫶🏾😊tysm
So, does this pay well? Or is it more about the experience more than the pay, or both?
flight attendants get raises yearly based on seniority so the pay gets better each year basically so technically both, but for me its definitely more of an experience job both on and off the plane. thank you for being here :)
Cera is a good product it makes your face glow!
loveeee :)
damn no one on sponsorblock marked a highlight on this yet, so like why do you commute 7 hours to work?
Wow!!! Congratzzzz, major life hack!!! You're winning!!!!
Haha thank you so much Jay 🤩
heyyy new to you channel any reason why you didn’t use a translator app? until you get your spanish down
hey thank you for being here (: I feel like those tend to miss even if just a little, but maybe would have been a good idea. I also really wanted to try to speak spanish 😅
You rock Malik
Thank you Laura 😊
Meanwhile those of us who actually live in Alaska and need to fly on this airline are treated like 💩
Someone told me to tell u Business Insider thinks my commute is pretty cool 🤫😎: www.businessinsider.com/commuter-la-to-nyc-flight-attendant-2023-11
Hey sweetie, that's no orange it's Mandarina they taste diferente😅. I'm glad you would love to learn another language. God bless you🎉 first time watching your videos ❤❤
Omg that makes sense!!😭😭😭 thank you for your love. God bless you too happy you’re here ❤️
Did you fill up a bag with all the free food you got at breakfast?? It would help you alleviate the hunger pangs that you would be getting once up in the air again!!
I did have some leftovers from breakfast which I took with me! (:
I’ve got a buddy that commutes to ORD from Warsaw
As in Poland?!😅
@@malickmercier as in Poland. He’s over at Spirit
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤️☺️
"Naranja... but it's NOT good." 💀
😂😂something had to be in it becauseeee
Im a simple person, i see fellow black person, i click ❤
hehe appreciate your support ❤️
I’ve been a commuter for ten years and it ends in a 🎉few ❤ days! Moving to base.
whoop whoop! excited for you! I did one year can't imagine ten! congratulations🎉. i'm also transferring in the new year to LA (:
@@malickmercier Congratulations 🥂! I love LAX and LA! So many things, culture, fun 🤩 things to do!
@@mikefilimon1584 thank you!! i’m so excited to be apart of the west coast base. so much fun as you say!
@@mikefilimon1584 Hope you’re move went/is going well btw!
You’re a handsome gent. When you’re recording look at the camera not yourself - people will fall in love with you more.
Thank you George! Good advice - I forget sometimes not to look in the viewfinder 😅
I love the zero sugar Reese
oooooh! i have to look for more zero sugar snacks! so cool
@@malickmercier yes they have a lot of them at Walmart
Oooop...
Look @ U😊
just come to Delta
This is so cool. Best wishes from Lahore, Pakistan. 🙏🇵🇰😊
Thank you so much 😁 sending love from nyc today :)
Do you ever fly with friends?
Yesssss it’s my favorite! here’s one video: THE BEST LAYOVER I'VE EVER HAD | Flight Attendant Life
ua-cam.com/video/QQJ--BaXLj0/v-deo.html
That's not orange juice, it's mandarin juice 😂
😂😅just learned this, no wonder I didn’t like it
Wtf dude ... (7) hours ... no way ... 🙂
pretty insane 😅 thank u for being here!
I would LOVE to be a flight attendant. But, with my tattoos, piercings and unconventional hair style/color, I wouldn't qualify. Luckily my job as a nurse doesn't even think about those things.
Aww yeah the industry is still pretty strict in regards to that but maybe there’s an airline for you or private flying could work…seems like these rules are slowly changing across the industry so keep your eyes open if you really want it! Nurses are cool in my book 😎 many transition from medicine to flying
@malickmercier I had previously looked into medical transport flights, but my kids were very little at the time, and I couldn't be flight ready in the required 30 minutes. Also, I think it would be a huge asset to have a flight attendant with a medical background. I always tell my kids when we are out in public, If there is an emergency, do not yell out I am a nurse. The legal implications vary, and I assess them on a case by case basis before I get involved.
Lots of airlines are now more flexible on these things now! Lots of our crew have visible piercings and tatts! None have funky hair colors as of right now but it wouldn't be frowned upon so long as you are professional presentable. :)
I agree! In 5 years from now you'll def see it more with the bigger airlines. Of course, some will always have strict protocol on this topic but not all. I work for an airline (not crew) and have hot pink hair, lots of tatts and piercings. A coworker who was a FA once had to put bandaids over wrist tatts but a year after they were allowed to be seen.
@@malickmercier
curious, why are most male flight attendants gay?
Why don’t you use Google translate?
That’s a good idea i always wonder if it’s a little off though. I also really wanted to try to speak Spanish 💓 I know a lot of words I just don’t use it nearly often enough.
@@malickmercieryes practice. Also try watching movies with in Spanish with Spanish subtitles it helps
Take your journalism degree to the next level and ditch this flight attendant job. You're too smart and underpaid with your knowledge to continue with this dead end job. This is the first time I followed your video and you are boss man.
It is interesting that you say that the Americans are entitled and that they don't speak any other language besides English. There are millions of people that live in the U.S.(many for decades) that do perfectly fine without speaking a lick of English ......Spanish is everywhere in the U.S. ie in the banks, in the buses, in the hospitals, in the airports!! The good news is that the immigrants from Latin America both legal and millions of illegals don't have to learn English in order to thrive in the U.S. and they know it too!!
It is so irresponsible and stupid to not learn the language in a country you’re fleeing to, and immigrants are not thriving they’re suffering in the worst ways because they won’t make the effort to learn🙄🙄
@@dahliar410 : I totally agree with you, but the reality is that the U.S. has now become a world on its own!! There are communities that actually are so insular that they really don't need to speak English and get all their work done by speaking their own native language or at best rudimentary English to get by. I was in LA last year and was kind of lost and needed some directions to Santa Monica.....it took me a little while to find someone who spoke English. So that is what the new reality is in the U.S. in many places.
@@genten777new reality? I’m from NYC and this has been the case my whole life. We have enclaves where depending on where you go, you can find people who only speak Russian, or Spanish, or Urdu, or one of the Chinese languages,and so on. This is new to you but not new overall
@@squiggleworks9seems like these people live with just people who look like them
I lived in Central America (Honduras) for almost a year and it was the best experience. The food, the people and culture was amazing. Everyone was sooooo nice to me. The flights to and from was the best part as it was mostly Honduran people and very few Americans which was perfect. No Karens and no self-imposed entitlements. So amazing to live in a place where there are no Karens!
You are college educated and too old to improperly use the word “like.” Stop it!!
I start training next month for b6 any tips ?? What is your IG
Joshua! Congrats!! 🎉 I’m @classymalick on IG. Best training tip: breathe. So many times in a situation you just need oxygen 😅. Remember why you’re there and just breathe. It’ll be such a special part of your life enjoy!