Ahhhh what a busy reserve month! With my seniority (after 6 years of flying) I am only on reserve about 3 months out of the year so I wanted to document this past month all in one video. Thank you so much for being here, for taking the time out of your day to watch this video & I hope you stick around for more 😊 If you have any questions about being a flight attendant please put them in the comment section below and I will do my best to answer them here or make an entirely separate Q&A type video! JJ ❤✈
I've been lucky enough to have a good job in phx az, working at sky harbor airport. I was part of a team that cleans the inside of airplanes. I've seen Michael Khare doing challenge accepted video. She went to be a flight attendant. So I have a basic idea ❤
I was on an AA flight last night. I was sitting in economy but travelling "premium" because I'd been rebooked from first class. The flight attendant gave me a beer at no charge. Usually when I'm sitting in economy I'm charged for a beer. Was this just the discretion of the flight attendant or was there a reason it was free?
Thank you for the vid. I'm kinda curious how you Gal's Iive and work. I sailed as an Engineer for about 15 years. Loved it. But travel back and forth to the ship! Hated it. Only way l can get thru a Iong trip is get up and go back aft to talk to the stew's and anyone else happening by. So thank you Gal's 😊 for doing what you do. Stewardessing isn't for everyone, l can sure see that.
But now yall understand WHY all the delays domino into the messes every airline deal with these days, full flights, not enough planes, crew or maintenance…. Weather, etc! Former FA here and don’t miss this at all!!! It’s hard to get anywhere !!!
After listening to the flight sequences for your month of May, reminds me that I am so glad that I’m retired now going on 4 years with 36 years as a pilot at AA. Good luck in your career you seem to have a great attitude. 👨✈️✈️
My ex-husband is retiring in 6 more months after 35 years as a pilot with AA. We were married for 21 of those years, until just 5 yrs ago .. so I know of the lifestyle, challenges, sacrifices all too well. Congrats on your retirement!
I have been watching your channel for a month or so. You have opened my eyes as what your job requires. I had no idea how stressful and uncertain your day to day could be. When I fly now I will have so much appreciation for flight attendants.
In my teens I really wanted to be a flight attendant. I had flown many times to and from European airports, plus 2 return long-haul. I thought it was such a great job and the flight attendants always looked so lovely in their uniforms. My parents got the daughter of their friends to come talk to me. She, whilst enjoying an excellent salary and free flights for holidays, brought me down to earth by explaining what the training and everyday working was like. I went to university and found my ideal place in life. I love flying and, having been raised well, have never been a Karen on a flight. I can see why you are so good at what you do. You have a calmness and personality to handle what can be a very stressful job. So glad I found your channel.
Julia I gotta say, your channel brings a sense of comfort to me. I’m not a flight attendant, but I work crazy hours/shifts for my job & I can work up to 6/7 in a row. And sometimes we get notified about changes just a few hours in advance or whatnot. And I’m also about an hour away from work like yourself. So it’s definitely comforting to know that I’m not the only one who has a grind like this haha. Keep up these awesome vlogs!
My sister was a "stewardess" for United in the 1960s based in SFO. It was a more glamorous time, but was regulated, and therefore she had a pretty regular schedule each month. Aviation has really changed since 1978, with both positives and negatives. You have a wonderful attitude and I know it can test your patience. Stay safe!
My mother, Bonnie Lou McCoy was a stewardess for UAL in the 60's as well, based in SEA. My father was a UAL Captain and they met on a crew bus. My dad was based out of SFO
Such a role model flight attendant. I would love to be on one of your flights. What do you look for that makes a passenger stand out to you where you want to meet them or take care of them a bit better?
This may sound weird but I love that you can express frustration with the delays but you continue to state a positive outlook with saying out loud “trying to keep a positive attitude “. I have to do this too. It really does help me to see the big picture or like you mentioned it happens for a reason. 😊
I'm new here and I think you're just a beautiful and caring young woman. I'm an RN but not currently working due to my own health issues. I just love your love for your baby, Luna. We have four dogs and our oldest looks just like Luna. Her name is Sandy. There's no better love and comfort than that of a four-legged child ❤ Your airline is very fortunate to have someone as dedicated as you are. I hope they know that. Take care, stay safe, and keep smiling, it's contagious ❤
Flight Attendants definitely deserve better pay!! I can't believe you don't get paid for boarding and deplaning!! 😕 Thank you for giving us a better idea exactly what is involved in being a FA Julia😊 Hello to Eric and Miss Luna!!❤
@@kellyjones3431 I used to be one and know the facts about flight pay. No one in his/her right mind thinks a Flight Attendant gets $40-70 per hour when nurses, etc. don't make that. That high flight hour pay is supposed to compensate for all of the "unpaid time" boarding, etc. Flight Attendant engage in.
You are an asset to your airline! Professional, kind, patient and knowledgeable. I don’t fly much, but when I do, I sure hope to have a flight attendant like you!
Dedication, levelheadiness, and generous flexibility. Seems to be paramount importance. Absolutely amazing how you can deal with all the minor and major setbacks.👌
This is the first time I’ve ever left a comment, but I have to thank you for your video. I am 74 years old, but I flew for Delta Air Lines for 30 years. I’ve been retired now since I was 55 and your video just made me remember my days at work. Both the good bad the ugly.enjoy your career and then enjoy your retirement
Awe the passengers and crew were so caring for him! I really hate flying. I’m very anxious on flights but the cabin crew was very calming and reassuring.
That first trip you had with all the cancelations, changes to the trip, and uncerntinty is exactly why I would never be a flight attendant. Not that I even have the right personality for it lol but holy moly not knowing where you're going or when you're arriving or even if your trip can change at the drop of a hat is so much. Kudos to flight crew and pilots because that is too much for me.
Great video. Since I work for SEPTA rail division in Philly, it’s really interesting to see how other transportation professionals work their jobs. Thanks.
Hey Julia! I'd love for you to make another one of these videos and maybe talk about what the application/interview process is like, training, any perks/benefits you receive as a FA, if and how raises are given, how paid time off works, etc. I'm also curious to know if you would consider flying for another airline given the current state of yours, but obviously you don't have to answer that if it would get you in trouble lol. Thanks 😊
I’m exhausted just watching what you experienced! Thank you for sharing. It’s honestly nice to see the day to day, even when it’s not ideal. After all of this I hope you will soon be able to get a Las Vegas trip with a long as possible layover!
Being a stewardess back in the '60's was very glamorous. The passengers were well dressed, well behaved and appreciative. Today's passengers are rude, drunk, threatening, slobs and combative. I don't think it holds the same appeal.
It's budget airlines, now even the lower class members of society can fly. I have to confess to being a regular budget flyer but although I am frequently drunk, I'm never any of the other you mention. 😊
My mother Bonnie McCoy was a stewardess in the 60's for UAL and as a child growing up in the 70's I remember quite well what you are referring to and miss those classier days in aviation
I just found your channel today and found your job so interesting that I did hit the like and subscribe buttons. You have a fabulous attitude in what seems to be a chaotic job. I think it’s horrible that you don’t get paid while boarding and deplaning passengers!!! If you are required to be at work at 7:30 am then that’s when your pay should begin not when the plane pushes from the gate!!!! So glad I found your channel!!!!😊
Hi. I love watching you from a far flung country. I love how you speak, articulate, your amazing personality is pleasant to watch and listen to. ❤❤❤ please don’t get tired showing us the places and hotels you go to. I started traveling two years ago, once a year. I love to see different places.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I thought my life as a Special Ed Teacher was busy.....my goodness you were busy. Glad your flights were safe. Thank YOU for all of your hard work keeping US safe when we fly. God bless
New subscriber here! Not a flight attendant but love your content and personality! Traveling this weekend and have a TOTALLY different appreciation for FA’s!
How you always stay so fresh faces I’ll never know. What crazy days you end up having! So many delays. You have a great attitude. Your company is lucky to have you ❤
Hi Julia. What a crazy time you had. I'm not a flight attendant, but know the airline industry very well as I'm a travel agent. Have been for the last 32 years and our job is crazy and underpaid - as well. Imagine dealing with all of these delays which mess up clients trips and trying to navigate in between all of this. The times when the airlines paid us commissions included in the ticket price - are long gone, since right after 9/11, so we have to charge service fees for issuing airline tickets. This video shows clearly how hard you guys work and how important for the passengers - is to have a trip cancellation/trip interruption insurance. Greetings from Ontario, Canada 🤗
I truly admire you for dealing with a career that involves such fluctuations. Having worked as an RN for many, many years I believe that choice was a great one for me. I could not have dealt with so many “ unknowns” such as what you encounter.
Oh my goodness young lady! How you can flex and not know from one minute to the next where or when you are going is beyond me!!! I had call time for years at the hospital, but that involved being awakened at odd hours, nothing like what you go through! Safe travels for you!
Wow Julia one has to really love the job to handle that much uncertainty in the schedule when on reserve. So many things can go wrong. Constant time zone changes. Chaotic sleep schedule. Wow I just didn't realize all the uncertainty.
Great storytelling! And a magic insight into how cabin work impacts your actual schedule. I always wondered how my uncle worked as cabin chief on cross Atlantic routes and later cross Pacific - when my own dad managed a hospital lab 60 hrs per week. Keep creating great content. You earned a new subscriber today
Back in 1981 I had an interview set up for a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines, my base would be Buffalo, NY and starting pay would be $1000 per month. At the last minute the interview cancelled, I'm so glad it did, I'm not cut out for such work, but I'm grateful for those who are! thank you for sharing your experience, very interesting! And Luna is adorable
Were you able somehow to get your mom’s Mothers Day presents to her? More seriously, the last part of April and all of May has been real rough weather wise, especially in the Midwest, “Tornado Alley”, and along the Gulf Coast; I can’t remember such a stretch for such a sustained time period since at least 2011 or ‘12. I can only guess if you were still posted at Dallas-Fort Worth the delays may have been more numerous! Hope that the weather-and your travels-calm down the rest of the summer!!
I always wanted to be a flight attendant but was never around many airports to apply same as a cruise ship or container ship just love to travel!! So now I work for a trucking company get to travel a lot but I get paid by the hour so it’s all good!!Good video by the way!
Watching this raised my stress level- and reconfirmed my opinion that flying STINKS and is a frustrating endeavor. I have noticed this over the past 10 years on multiple airlines though JetBlue is my favorite - based on experience. I have to commend you for reframing constantly with so many delays and changes - you are the right type of person for this job. Love your dog btw. Safe travels ✝️
I got hired by America West back in the late 80s. I went through training, made weigh-in every week, and was so excited to be a part of the FA world! After 6 months, I resigned. Dealing with obnoxious men, horrible people, and missing my daughter, it was not the life for me. Two years later, I met my husband, who flew for UAL. We managed to travel a lot, and I fulfilled my dream of being in the skies, but in a much better role. 😊
Nice vid, I couldnt stop watching. Interesting to see how you are before a block and then during and when you get home. Your dog is so elegant and cute goofy. She looks so intelligent,.
You are a great flight attendant. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. It gets rough after a while without good sleep and not seeing your significant other. I am a retired RN. All the on call killed me in the end. I appreciated your honesty, remind the airline to update the customers with delays and it doesn’t hurt to say why. My last personal trip to Vegas was delayed in Milwaukee for 3 hours. First, 30 minutes then one hour and beyond. If it had been a timely notice, I could have slept in. I’m know weather plays a huge part… storms, freezing rain or snow here in the Midwest Keep us the great videos!
Hello! It would be really helpful if you explain the terms (you mention deadhead and groundstop) or put them on the screen to read for those of us who are new / not a flight attendent.
Deadhead means no passengers on the plane just the pilot and the flight attendance and grounds top mean you can't go in the sky you have to stay on the ground.
She used to explain them more but I guess because she's made so many videos at this point and many of us have been here for awhile, she doesn't go through each one of them in every video anymore. Most of them can be googled though and/or answered in the comments!
It's funny. I absolutely understand the flight limitations. I worked in IT and really loved long hours. And I was not paid for them either. You can do and learn things about networks, servers and applications when there's no one around. So it was work those hours, learn things and become better. But of course, I did not have other folks lives in my hands. So I am very happy that flight and cabin crew should be well rested.
well it's now the start of the summer travel season, such a difference between the day before the memorial day and the day after, it's like, release the flood gates! yikes! it'll end by the second week of september. we just have to push through. good luck! :)
Hello! Sorry I've dropped off commenting for a while, have been watching more on phone / phone to TV than computer. Wow, reserve month is intense! Plus to think that you're making content, editing -- thank you for all the time and effort you put in, especially during reserve months! Glad to hear that July is around the corner, with trips of your choosing (hope you do make it to Vegas!) & birthday celebrations! :) Safe travels!
It’s cool you did one of those vids for those who are curious! I like watching Swayne Martin who’s a pilot for delta I think who explains the ins outs of scheduling and what he does, how he bids etc.
This is my first video of yours. It's very interesting to see all you go through. I'm so glad I am always extra nice to the crew when I fly. You go through a lot.
I love this idea. My airline depending on our base we can be away from home at least 2 weeks or more out of the month, longer doing summer flying. Thank you for sharing ❤😊
Love your blog, I have to tell you with my 4 Million miles in the air and many hotel nights, I had to laugh because we both share eating dinners on the bed watching TV. HAHAHA. Safe travels and may your take offs always equal your landings.
Loved hearing about your schedule and just in general how the system works. You stayed positive even after the 2 times Vegas cancelation. Here's hoping that you got to make it up somehow!
Even when I don't have a lot time to sit down and have a full meal before boarding, I just buy a bag or 2 of Hot Cheetos (usually Lime flavored) and go. I snack on those during the flight. Really helps to have at least someting.
I was a loadmaster of C-141 aircraft in the Air Force. Not quite a flight attendant, but similar wear and tear on the body. We took care of passengers as well as cargo and the weight and balance of the aircraft. great job. One benefits, we got to push paratroopers out the door in flight. There may be passengers that flight attendants would like to do the same thing to.
Be aware of the turbulence’s Julia, specially CAT ones (Clear Air Turbulences) they can hit without any warning as you have seen lately in the news! Be careful, safe and sound! Love when luna does the grass swirl when you play 🥏
I worked for Delta and they are pretty much the same. Except that Delta can fly you in to your day off. We just learn to be 100% available and 100% flexible. You learn quickly to pack for both warm weather destinations and cold weather destinations. You get used to the uncertainty. LOVED the job! I got to see the world and get paid for it!
Enjoy your stories and experiences. I’ve always been curious about the behind the scenes activities of a flight attendant. I do have a question that I have not heard an explanation for: do the airlines pay for your hotel rooms and meals while in your reserve time, or do you have to cover that expense yourself? Thanks for the details you share!!
And I thought maintenance was stressful. I spent over 30 years working on aircraft of various types. Also, I spent not quite 10 years repairing consumer electronics in a quick service environment so I think schedules were very important for me too. Thanks for an enlightening video. Love to your extended family.
What do you do with your time while on call? Do you sit at home and wait? Do you have multiple pieces of luggage that are always packed and ready to go? I'm sure you have systems in place to manage it all!
Lovely Julia! I flew for 30 years and finished up 4 years ago due to me moving too far from the airport after divorce! I do miss the chaos to be honest! We are always so adaptable and suck up the spanners thrown at us! Delays, weather, medical, mechanical, lightning strikes the list goes on! The most frustrating thing is when we have weather related problems and passengers are shaking their heads in anger like we have planned the weather to piss them off! You should be paid from sign on to sign off! Stay happy and safe travels! Xxx
While I hope you don’t have another month as chaotic as this one, I really loved the style of this vlog with the focus on schedules and logistics and would love to see more like this!
I dont know how I ended up watching your video as it popped up on my screen. But I have fear of flying as I have watched too many National Geographic videos on aviation disasters. And I am paranoid of flying. You seem to be so calm and have no worry like I do about flying. Just watching makes me worry. But was fun to watch your video and learnt something about the life of a flight attendant. Best of luck to you.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I wonder how you travel from the airports to your hotels and back. Is there a group of you that gets transported all together?
Hey Julia, my home airport is TPA, I'm surprised you don't take an Uber to Clearwater beach or St Pete Beach when you are here, based on your professed love.
Julia I love how you explain everything you do on this channel and I was a little quizy win you said the little boy got sick and I felt bad for that older gentleman was not feeling him self on your flight thank God you saw him before your plane left the gate.
Great vlog as always, Julia. What a crazy reserve month. Since this one was so crazy, maybe the next one should be a piece of cake. Always great to see Luna. Did you ever get to go to Vegas and give your mom her presents?
That's one busy and complicated month. I don't know how you know where you are when you wake up each day. I hope that your line months give you a chance to recuperate.
Ahhhh what a busy reserve month! With my seniority (after 6 years of flying) I am only on reserve about 3 months out of the year so I wanted to document this past month all in one video. Thank you so much for being here, for taking the time out of your day to watch this video & I hope you stick around for more 😊 If you have any questions about being a flight attendant please put them in the comment section below and I will do my best to answer them here or make an entirely separate Q&A type video! JJ ❤✈
I've been lucky enough to have a good job in phx az, working at sky harbor airport. I was part of a team that cleans the inside of airplanes. I've seen Michael Khare doing challenge accepted video. She went to be a flight attendant. So I have a basic idea ❤
I was on an AA flight last night. I was sitting in economy but travelling "premium" because I'd been rebooked from first class. The flight attendant gave me a beer at no charge. Usually when I'm sitting in economy I'm charged for a beer. Was this just the discretion of the flight attendant or was there a reason it was free?
Do you get paid when dead head ?
Do you ever do lax to lhr flight ✈️
Thank you for the vid. I'm kinda curious how you Gal's Iive and work. I sailed as an Engineer for about 15 years. Loved it. But travel back and forth to the ship! Hated it. Only way l can get thru a Iong trip is get up and go back aft to talk to the stew's and anyone else happening by. So thank you Gal's 😊 for doing what you do. Stewardessing isn't for everyone, l can sure see that.
Newfound respect Julia for all FAs. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. You are essential to the industry.
Definitely keep her on the crew.
She is who you want on your flight.
She has it all.
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I'm exhausted just watching this!!
Me too😂
Yeah, need to be young to do this job.
Me too!!
Me too
But now yall understand WHY all the delays domino into the messes every airline deal with these days, full flights, not enough planes, crew or maintenance…. Weather, etc! Former FA here and don’t miss this at all!!! It’s hard to get anywhere !!!
After listening to the flight sequences for your month of May, reminds me that I am so glad that I’m retired now going on 4 years with 36 years as a pilot at AA. Good luck in your career you seem to have a great attitude. 👨✈️✈️
Congratulations on a wonderful career!! Enjoy your retirement! ☺️✈️
My ex-husband is retiring in 6 more months after 35 years as a pilot with AA. We were married for 21 of those years, until just 5 yrs ago .. so I know of the lifestyle, challenges, sacrifices all too well. Congrats on your retirement!
I took American Airlines once or twice.
Happy retirement
I have been watching your channel for a month or so. You have opened my eyes as what your job requires. I had no idea how stressful and uncertain your day to day could be. When I fly now I will have so much appreciation for flight attendants.
In my teens I really wanted to be a flight attendant. I had flown many times to and from European airports, plus 2 return long-haul. I thought it was such a great job and the flight attendants always looked so lovely in their uniforms.
My parents got the daughter of their friends to come talk to me. She, whilst enjoying an excellent salary and free flights for holidays, brought me down to earth by explaining what the training and everyday working was like. I went to university and found my ideal place in life.
I love flying and, having been raised well, have never been a Karen on a flight.
I can see why you are so good at what you do. You have a calmness and personality to handle what can be a very stressful job.
So glad I found your channel.
Sooooo you never actually said what she told you that scared you away. 🤔
what did she say to you, I need to know pleaseee
What was the deal breaker?
Julia I gotta say, your channel brings a sense of comfort to me. I’m not a flight attendant, but I work crazy hours/shifts for my job & I can work up to 6/7 in a row. And sometimes we get notified about changes just a few hours in advance or whatnot. And I’m also about an hour away from work like yourself. So it’s definitely comforting to know that I’m not the only one who has a grind like this haha. Keep up these awesome vlogs!
First video I've seen of yours. So interesting and informative. I had no idea this is how it worked!
My sister was a "stewardess" for United in the 1960s based in SFO. It was a more glamorous time, but was regulated, and therefore she had a pretty regular schedule each month. Aviation has really changed since 1978, with both positives and negatives. You have a wonderful attitude and I know it can test your patience. Stay safe!
My mother, Bonnie Lou McCoy was a stewardess for UAL in the 60's as well, based in SEA. My father was a UAL Captain and they met on a crew bus. My dad was based out of SFO
22 yrs with United out of PDX. You have the best attitude I have seen. Great job.
what a kind comment, thank you! Fly safe
Such a role model flight attendant. I would love to be on one of your flights. What do you look for that makes a passenger stand out to you where you want to meet them or take care of them a bit better?
This may sound weird but I love that you can express frustration with the delays but you continue to state a positive outlook with saying out loud “trying to keep a positive attitude “. I have to do this too. It really does help me to see the big picture or like you mentioned it happens for a reason. 😊
I love seeing how much Luna loves her firsbee time,
* frisbee
I'm new here and I think you're just a beautiful and caring young woman. I'm an RN but not currently working due to my own health issues. I just love your love for your baby, Luna. We have four dogs and our oldest looks just like Luna. Her name is Sandy. There's no better love and comfort than that of a four-legged child ❤
Your airline is very fortunate to have someone as dedicated as you are. I hope they know that.
Take care, stay safe, and keep smiling, it's contagious ❤
I am deeply impressed with your energy and cheerful attitude. Dang. Your passengers and work team are very lucky.
Flight Attendants definitely deserve better pay!! I can't believe you don't get paid for boarding and deplaning!! 😕 Thank you for giving us a better idea exactly what is involved in being a FA Julia😊 Hello to Eric and Miss Luna!!❤
They do. It's built into the hourly flight rate.
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@@kellyjones3431 I used to be one and know the facts about flight pay. No one in his/her right mind thinks a Flight Attendant gets $40-70 per hour when nurses, etc. don't make that. That high flight hour pay is supposed to compensate for all of the "unpaid time" boarding, etc. Flight Attendant engage in.
I think they are paid pretty well. BUT from my understanding they are only paid when they are in the air??? That would bother me ….
Boy, I really appreciate the stewardess and stewards now I will be super sweet and do everything to make their life better
You are an asset to your airline! Professional, kind, patient and knowledgeable. I don’t fly much, but when I do, I sure hope to have a flight attendant like you!
Dedication, levelheadiness, and generous flexibility. Seems to be paramount importance. Absolutely amazing how you can deal with all the minor and major setbacks.👌
Really enjoyed this video length - feels like a docu series :) Thanks for all you do for the passengers!
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll try to make my videos longer 😄
This is the first time I’ve ever left a comment, but I have to thank you for your video. I am 74 years old, but I flew for Delta Air Lines for 30 years. I’ve been retired now since I was 55 and your video just made me remember my days at work. Both the good bad the ugly.enjoy your career and then enjoy your retirement
Awe the passengers and crew were so caring for him! I really hate flying. I’m very anxious on flights but the cabin crew was very calming and reassuring.
That first trip you had with all the cancelations, changes to the trip, and uncerntinty is exactly why I would never be a flight attendant. Not that I even have the right personality for it lol but holy moly not knowing where you're going or when you're arriving or even if your trip can change at the drop of a hat is so much. Kudos to flight crew and pilots because that is too much for me.
Great video. Since I work for SEPTA rail division in Philly, it’s really interesting to see how other transportation professionals work their jobs. Thanks.
Hey Julia! I'd love for you to make another one of these videos and maybe talk about what the application/interview process is like, training, any perks/benefits you receive as a FA, if and how raises are given, how paid time off works, etc. I'm also curious to know if you would consider flying for another airline given the current state of yours, but obviously you don't have to answer that if it would get you in trouble lol. Thanks 😊
I’m exhausted just watching what you experienced! Thank you for sharing. It’s honestly nice to see the day to day, even when it’s not ideal. After all of this I hope you will soon be able to get a Las Vegas trip with a long as possible layover!
Being a stewardess back in the '60's was very glamorous. The passengers were well dressed, well behaved and appreciative. Today's passengers are rude, drunk, threatening, slobs and combative. I don't think it holds the same appeal.
It's budget airlines, now even the lower class members of society can fly. I have to confess to being a regular budget flyer but although I am frequently drunk, I'm never any of the other you mention. 😊
I’d dress up and be on my best behavior if I had the same amount of seat room as 1960s passengers.
My mother Bonnie McCoy was a stewardess in the 60's for UAL and as a child growing up in the 70's I remember quite well what you are referring to and miss those classier days in aviation
That’s why my husband and I have not flown in years. I miss the good old days.
@@joevail6959people were a lot skinnier in the 60’s. Everyone fit comfortably in the seats.
working in crew-scheduling must be so stressful and exhausting, they have all my admiration
That is a tough month for sure. Hats off to you and all your colleagues who do the job !
Would love to see how you packed the food & snacks, as well as flight bags.
I always treat my FA's to a chocolate bag of treats....they always love being appreciated
As they should be ❤️
Globetrotting with Julia is where it’s at!❤️
😃👍🏼✈️🌎
One of the MOST informative FA vlogs I've ever seen. ❤
Thank you!!! ♥️
Thank you for making these videos so that we can have a glimpse into the lives of flight attendants. I think about your videos whenever I fly.
Well said. I second that. 👌
I just found your channel today and found your job so interesting that I did hit the like and subscribe buttons. You have a fabulous attitude in what seems to be a chaotic job. I think it’s horrible that you don’t get paid while boarding and deplaning passengers!!! If you are required to be at work at 7:30 am then that’s when your pay should begin not when the plane pushes from the gate!!!! So glad I found your channel!!!!😊
Jetting Julia perfectly walks the line between 100% authenticity and superior professionalism.
Ok we got the Luna sass frisbee return and rolling on her back in the first three minutes. Off to a great start
10:20 "the weather is absolutely beautiful". lol it's Phoenix! 😆 of course the weather is gonna be sunny and dry. it's in the middle of the desert!
Hi. I love watching you from a far flung country. I love how you speak, articulate, your amazing personality is pleasant to watch and listen to. ❤❤❤ please don’t get tired showing us the places and hotels you go to. I started traveling two years ago, once a year. I love to see different places.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I thought my life as a Special Ed Teacher was busy.....my goodness you were busy. Glad your flights were safe. Thank YOU for all of your hard work keeping US safe when we fly. God bless
New subscriber here! Not a flight attendant but love your content and personality! Traveling this weekend and have a TOTALLY different appreciation for FA’s!
Love this video and hats of to you for such a great attitude! 💕
What a challenging career!
I’m from outside Philly and I sympathize with you traveling to phl!!
Safe travels!!
Another awesome vid! Very hectic ,but rewarding! Stay safe and have fun!
How you always stay so fresh faces I’ll never know. What crazy days you end up having! So many delays. You have a great attitude. Your company is lucky to have you ❤
People do not realize how many hours and how hard the job is for flight, attendants. Be nice to them thank them for what they do
Hi Julia. What a crazy time you had. I'm not a flight attendant, but know the airline industry very well as I'm a travel agent. Have been for the last 32 years and our job is crazy and underpaid - as well. Imagine dealing with all of these delays which mess up clients trips and trying to navigate in between all of this. The times when the airlines paid us commissions included in the ticket price - are long gone, since right after 9/11, so we have to charge service fees for issuing airline tickets. This video shows clearly how hard you guys work and how important for the passengers - is to have a trip cancellation/trip interruption insurance. Greetings from Ontario, Canada 🤗
This video lifted my spirits. Thank you. May you have great success.
What a kind comment, thank you!!
Congrats on seniority! It can be hard with being on call not knowing when and where your traveling too
I truly admire you for dealing with a career that involves such fluctuations. Having worked as an RN for many, many years I believe that choice was a great one for me. I could not have dealt with so many “ unknowns” such as what you encounter.
Oh my goodness young lady! How you can flex and not know from one minute to the next where or when you are going is beyond me!!! I had call time for years at the hospital, but that involved being awakened at odd hours, nothing like what you go through! Safe travels for you!
Wow Julia one has to really love the job to handle that much uncertainty in the schedule when on reserve. So many things can go wrong. Constant time zone changes. Chaotic sleep schedule. Wow I just didn't realize all the uncertainty.
❤️❤️A snapshot of your reserve month. I love it 🌹
thank you for watching!!
Great storytelling! And a magic insight into how cabin work impacts your actual schedule.
I always wondered how my uncle worked as cabin chief on cross Atlantic routes and later cross Pacific - when my own dad managed a hospital lab 60 hrs per week.
Keep creating great content. You earned a new subscriber today
Back in 1981 I had an interview set up for a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines, my base would be Buffalo, NY and starting pay would be $1000 per month. At the last minute the interview cancelled, I'm so glad it did, I'm not cut out for such work, but I'm grateful for those who are! thank you for sharing your experience, very interesting! And Luna is adorable
Just found your channel. My daughter has been an FA for almost 8 yrs and all of what you showed us is accurate for her as well.
Were you able somehow to get your mom’s Mothers Day presents to her?
More seriously, the last part of April and all of May has been real rough weather wise, especially in the Midwest, “Tornado Alley”, and along the Gulf Coast; I can’t remember such a stretch for such a sustained time period since at least 2011 or ‘12. I can only guess if you were still posted at Dallas-Fort Worth the delays may have been more numerous!
Hope that the weather-and your travels-calm down the rest of the summer!!
This was a great insight into what cabin crew do and how it works, I have to say Julia you work really hard, great video thank you really enjoyed it 😊
I always wanted to be a flight attendant but was never around many airports to apply same as a cruise ship or container ship just love to travel!! So now I work for a trucking company get to travel a lot but I get paid by the hour so it’s all good!!Good video by the way!
Watching this raised my stress level- and reconfirmed my opinion that flying STINKS and is a frustrating endeavor.
I have noticed this over the past 10 years on multiple airlines though JetBlue is my favorite - based on experience.
I have to commend you for reframing constantly with so many delays and changes - you are the right type of person for this job.
Love your dog btw.
Safe travels ✝️
As a 40+ year transportation engineer, I'm glad to learn your behind-the-scenes of your shift. I design and improve roads and rails.
Thanks!
I got hired by America West back in the late 80s. I went through training, made weigh-in every week, and was so excited to be a part of the FA world! After 6 months, I resigned. Dealing with obnoxious men, horrible people, and missing my daughter, it was not the life for me. Two years later, I met my husband, who flew for UAL. We managed to travel a lot, and I fulfilled my dream of being in the skies, but in a much better role. 😊
Nice vid, I couldnt stop watching. Interesting to see how you are before a block and then during and when you get home. Your dog is so elegant and cute goofy. She looks so intelligent,.
Wow this is fascinating thanks, for documenting!
Eric sounds like a good dude, enjoy your flight
You are a great flight attendant. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. It gets rough after a while without good sleep and not seeing your significant other. I am a retired RN. All the on call killed me in the end. I appreciated your honesty, remind the airline to update the customers with delays and it doesn’t hurt to say why. My last personal trip to Vegas was delayed in Milwaukee for 3 hours. First, 30 minutes then one hour and beyond. If it had been a timely notice, I could have slept in. I’m know weather plays a huge part… storms, freezing rain or snow here in the Midwest
Keep us the great videos!
Hello! It would be really helpful if you explain the terms (you mention deadhead and groundstop) or put them on the screen to read for those of us who are new / not a flight attendent.
Deadhead means no passengers on the plane just the pilot and the flight attendance and grounds top mean you can't go in the sky you have to stay on the ground.
She used to explain them more but I guess because she's made so many videos at this point and many of us have been here for awhile, she doesn't go through each one of them in every video anymore. Most of them can be googled though and/or answered in the comments!
You’re referring to a ferry flight! A deadhead is just when we fly in a passenger seat along with other passengers as well. 🙂
It's funny. I absolutely understand the flight limitations. I worked in IT and really loved long hours. And I was not paid for them either. You can do and learn things about networks, servers and applications when there's no one around. So it was work those hours, learn things and become better. But of course, I did not have other folks lives in my hands. So I am very happy that flight and cabin crew should be well rested.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours!
Thank you!! 😊
well it's now the start of the summer travel season, such a difference between the day before the memorial day and the day after, it's like, release the flood gates! yikes! it'll end by the second week of september. we just have to push through. good luck! :)
So interesting your professionalism is a credit to you ❤
Hello! Sorry I've dropped off commenting for a while, have been watching more on phone / phone to TV than computer. Wow, reserve month is intense! Plus to think that you're making content, editing -- thank you for all the time and effort you put in, especially during reserve months! Glad to hear that July is around the corner, with trips of your choosing (hope you do make it to Vegas!) & birthday celebrations! :) Safe travels!
Could you do a video on “fear of flying”? I would really appreciate it. Just your experience on airplane, what to expect when flying ect?
It’s cool you did one of those vids for those who are curious! I like watching Swayne Martin who’s a pilot for delta I think who explains the ins outs of scheduling and what he does, how he bids etc.
Pilot for United I think. Love his videos
@@thenungzo your right united long his vids to just wish he could post more at least once a month
This was the first video I have seen on your channel. I enjoyed watching it immensely and found it extremely interesting. Thank you for sharing.
This is my first video of yours. It's very interesting to see all you go through. I'm so glad I am always extra nice to the crew when I fly. You go through a lot.
I love this idea. My airline depending on our base we can be away from home at least 2 weeks or more out of the month, longer doing summer flying. Thank you for sharing ❤😊
Love your blog, I have to tell you with my 4 Million miles in the air and many hotel nights, I had to laugh because we both share eating dinners on the bed watching TV. HAHAHA. Safe travels and may your take offs always equal your landings.
Loved hearing about your schedule and just in general how the system works. You stayed positive even after the 2 times Vegas cancelation. Here's hoping that you got to make it up somehow!
You have a great attitude. I've been an FA for 13 yrs. I struggle to keep that positive attitude! You are assume ❤❤😊
Even when I don't have a lot time to sit down and have a full meal before boarding, I just buy a bag or 2 of Hot Cheetos (usually Lime flavored) and go. I snack on those during the flight. Really helps to have at least someting.
You inspire me to
pick up a book and start reading again
I was a loadmaster of C-141 aircraft in the Air Force. Not quite a flight attendant, but similar wear and tear on the body. We took care of passengers as well as cargo and the weight and balance of the aircraft. great job. One benefits, we got to push paratroopers out the door in flight. There may be passengers that flight attendants would like to do the same thing to.
Be aware of the turbulence’s Julia, specially CAT ones (Clear Air Turbulences) they can hit without any warning as you have seen lately in the news! Be careful, safe and sound! Love when luna does the grass swirl when you play 🥏
I worked for Delta and they are pretty much the same. Except that Delta can fly you in to your day off. We just learn to be 100% available and 100% flexible. You learn quickly to pack for both warm weather destinations and cold weather destinations. You get used to the uncertainty. LOVED the job! I got to see the world and get paid for it!
i admire the work of flight attendants...I love. having just regular conversations..Ones Ive met have great outside lives. cool people
I just found your channel and it looks so interesting! I see you love reading too! Yay! I love reading thrillers, mystery and suspense! ☺
Enjoy your stories and experiences. I’ve always been curious about the behind the scenes activities of a flight attendant. I do have a question that I have not heard an explanation for: do the airlines pay for your hotel rooms and meals while in your reserve time, or do you have to cover that expense yourself? Thanks for the details you share!!
I wondered that too!
And I thought maintenance was stressful. I spent over 30 years working on aircraft of various types. Also, I spent not quite 10 years repairing consumer electronics in a quick service environment so I think schedules were very important for me too.
Thanks for an enlightening video. Love to your extended family.
What do you do with your time while on call? Do you sit at home and wait? Do you have multiple pieces of luggage that are always packed and ready to go? I'm sure you have systems in place to manage it all!
Lovely Julia! I flew for 30 years and finished up 4 years ago due to me moving too far from the airport after divorce!
I do miss the chaos to be honest! We are always so adaptable and suck up the spanners thrown at us! Delays, weather, medical, mechanical, lightning strikes the list goes on!
The most frustrating thing is when we have weather related problems and passengers are shaking their heads in anger like we have planned the weather to piss them off!
You should be paid from sign on to sign off!
Stay happy and safe travels! Xxx
Thank you for your dedication and patience 🙏 and for sharing the busy hectic schedule of being a flight attend. ✈️
While I hope you don’t have another month as chaotic as this one, I really loved the style of this vlog with the focus on schedules and logistics and would love to see more like this!
I dont know how I ended up watching your video as it popped up on my screen. But I have fear of flying as I have watched too many National Geographic videos on aviation disasters. And I am paranoid of flying. You seem to be so calm and have no worry like I do about flying. Just watching makes me worry. But was fun to watch your video and learnt something about the life of a flight attendant. Best of luck to you.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I wonder how you travel from the airports to your hotels and back. Is there a group of you that gets transported all together?
Hey Julia, my home airport is TPA, I'm surprised you don't take an Uber to Clearwater beach or St Pete Beach when you are here, based on your professed love.
Julia I love how you explain everything you do on this channel and I was a little quizy win you said the little boy got sick and I felt bad for that older gentleman was not feeling him self on your flight thank God you saw him before your plane left the gate.
Blows my mind that you can fly for so long and be still in the same country. I live in the UK and a holiday flight to Spain is only 2.5hrs!
Great vlog as always, Julia. What a crazy reserve month. Since this one was so crazy, maybe the next one should be a piece of cake. Always great to see Luna. Did you ever get to go to Vegas and give your mom her presents?
That's one busy and complicated month. I don't know how you know where you are when you wake up each day. I hope that your line months give you a chance to recuperate.
You generally know when they give you a trip. But being on reserve is always a fun mystery. 😬😂
@@KenyaG.More like anxiety inducing.