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Bobby Laurie

Contributor

These ‘Reserve’ Flight Attendants Keep Your Flight From Getting Canceled

Most airlines keep flight attendants “on reserve” to fill in for last minute crew shortages. This summer, they’ve been busier than ever.

We Asked Flight Attendants to Share Their Favorite Travel Shoes

From Dansko clogs to Brooks sneakers, these are the shoes flight attendants swear by.

American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Are Asking for a Two-Drink Alcohol Limit in Economy

The union thinks it could help curb unruly passenger incidents. 

The TSA Mask Mandate Has Been Extended to April 18—Here’s What That Means for Travelers and Airline Workers

Some are ready for the requirement to end; others hope masks are here to stay.

5 Changes in Air Travel That Flight Attendants Are Looking Forward to This Year

From cheap airfares and better destinations to chatty passengers.

The Complex and Competitive Ways Flight Attendants Choose Their Schedules

It's a game of strategy that includes employee alliances, seniority status, and even bartering. 

How to Tell If Your Flight Delay Is Actually Due to Weather

Here's how—and why—to fact check your airline and get those important vouchers for meals and hotels during delays.