CONS of being a FLIGHT ATTENDANT in 2022 | Real life of a Flight Attendant

[@danagaspar]

I got my wings and did not attend IOE. It's not worth working and not being paid. (They explain ready reserve pay for the last day or so of training.) I hope this video saves someone else the time.

[@realpristine]

I wish they explained pay on the first day and not the last 🥲

[@jennameloche6926]

How did you get your wings without IOE

[@kittymaya4615]

@@realpristineA recruiter just told me they sit at the airport for four hours but get paid for five if they don’t get called. I know they do 24 hour reserve, which sounds a wee bit difficult, but I also know they can select preferences on being called first/not being called last/etc so that seems decent at least. Besides, thousands of FA have worked for them and continue to work for them so it can’t be worse than regional. The pay is way better, the rig system isn’t bad, one day the contract will be set and that’ll include even more money for FA, plus boarding - I hope, the destinations are much more appealing than regional. I’m not bashing regional. I think regional is great: you have smaller planes aka less people to annoy you, there’s opportunities to do turns and be home almost every night, seems like it’s easier to gain seniority and seniority is the most important part of the job so this is one hell of a great thing regional has going on over mainlines, training in only four-ish weeks instead of six. If I had a two-person household (to split bills) I would run to regional so I can be home more often at the end of the work day. If I had less bills, I’d run to regional, too. I have a (very low, thank you baby jesus that I bought a few years ago) mortgage to pay for the next 25 years so mainline it is. Sorry for the novel, I’ve just been researching for three months straight trying to figure out if the job is for me and if it is, which airline I want to pursue. Just trying to spread what I’ve learned in case others are doing their own research.

[@akiyatiffany]

What’s ioe?

[@tylerschuett380]

@@akiyatiffany Initial Operating Experience

[@tmreed]

I feel that flight attendants should be paid from the time they step foot in the airport to the time they leave, especially these days with delays, cancellations, frustrated passengers and short staffing.

[@realpristine]

I’ve had an 8 hour day of sitting at the airport and only got paid for 1 hour 😵‍💫

[@tmreed]

@@realpristine Ridiculous.

[@barbarasjelin9925]

I hate reserve😂

[@piperlani]

Delta is the only airline that does pay you for boarding WITHOUT a Union!!!

[@deanikiliagwu1595]

I agree!!

[@brithomas.]

It is so wild hearing this side of flight attending! It's a world I know nothing of, but have always been curious about. This was awesome

[@realpristine]

I thought it was all smiles But now it’s giving🤡🤡🤡 I’m happy to share my experience thus far.😅

[@brithomas.]

@@realpristine hahaha! It be like that sometimes 😩😅

[@poisonivy2482]

I enjoy hot weather over cold but it depends. I'm from Miami, so I can't handle temperatures probably below 50-40.

[@j.denisejohnph.d.1431]

Glad you made this video for us passengers because I learned a lot and will be much more understanding of flight crew difficulties in future!

[@susanbrazeal1275]

New subbie..I was a FA many years ago and it was delightful. Thanks for sharing the current issues .

[@SparkleJae]

Delta Airlines started paying their FAs as they get onboard so I thought other Airlines would adopt to this too 🥴 oh wow

[@realpristine]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@SparkleJae]

I hope every other airline adopts to this though. That would be so cool

[@brettpatetto6847]

That is one of the best things I've heard in years so when are they going to start paying trainees compensating them for training? So Delta discontinued block the block that's awesome! Well we're working on it too at American cuz it's really not fair if you work you need to be compensated if you're in training for 6 to 8 weeks you definitely need to be compensated problem is they're taking advantage of people because they want the job so bad so that should not be on you people have rights and everyone has a right to be compensated for that kind of training cuz everyone is working so hard so hard and they shouldn't have to go through complete agonizing torture so I think we're going to see changes within the next year good luck guys and girls

[@johniii8147]

Regionals won't. They can't afford it.

[@SparkleJae]

@@johniii8147 I had no idea , I see why alot of people would rather fly with Delta.

[@martelwalkermusic1365]

I just did my face to face for American. Im slick glad they did not pick me! I honestly had an uneasy feeling about them as soon as i walked in the building

[@hectorgarcia6720]

Perks of Standby travel in 2022 post-pandemic(?) 1- Shortages of pilots, flight attendants, ground personnel, etc. causing delays or cancellations. 2- Airlines have not fully returned their fleet into service; reducing flight choices. 3- Planes are thus flying near 100% severely reducing your chances of flying standby. 4- Airlines have reduced non-stop flights pushing passengers into multiple hub segments thus increasing your chances of being bumped mid-travel. I worked for a semi-private airline; the pay was minimum wage with a small COVID premium, the draw was being able to fly standby on a number of popular airlines. However, I found that even using the employee insider travel website, almost any flight I chose had a very low to no probability of snagging a seat (see above reasons). I resigned.

[@realpristine]

Wow, makes sense. Well , I hope you are enjoying your new place of work 😇

[@GrowingGlowingw.God10]

GIRLLL, you have me dying of laughter🤣you are so hilarious😂 Thank you for realness 💞 and talking about the NOT SO Glitz&Glam part of flight attendant. Your video serves as a buffer from the shock factor🙀

[@leahkozlowski5628]

I’m definitely a cold weather girl, I’ll take an ice storm over hot as hell any day..lol. I hate being all sweaty. Great video:)

[@realpristine]

Same❄️🌨☃️ Cold weather me ASAP

[@yodeling-]

Same! Plus I was born in December. Heat makes me so lethargic. I legit cannot stay awake when its 75+ degrees.

[@BigD51489]

So funny you mentioned mechanical issue, the flight I was working yesterday had a mechanical issue, 20 minutes turned into 2 hours. I felt so bad for the flight attendants because I know they’re not getting paid. So I get your frustration. I love the cold I rather freeze than being sweating. Bring on the snowstorms.

[@realpristine]

Mechanical issues 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 Gotta have snacks prepared for those wait times.

[@BigD51489]

@@realpristine totally agree snack’s always come in handy lol

[@BigD51489]

I hope I get to meet you one day. You look like a dope person 😊

[@realpristine]

@@BigD51489 thank you🥹😊

[@BigD51489]

@@realpristine no problem

[@George75605]

Dearest One. I'm a new viewer and hit the "Like" button at the very start of the video. I hear everything you are saying, having spent the last two years healing from a 30 year career in Amtrak Passenger Services. I paused at the 7:10 mark to comment. This lifestyle of irregular schedules, chronic short staffing under absolutely relentless and unforgiving situations of being overworked and exhausted takes a mental, physical, and spiritual toll. But I learned how to make 44 Sleeping Car berths in a single hour under the guidance of an original Black Pullman Porter who hired on in 1949. If you do what John Q. and I did, you'll get a Railroad Retirement Pension. He Busted his ass back in the day to fight for things to be better. And They Are. You can do better, Beautiful Lady.

[@hendrick32]

Thank you for the information! Very helpful… I’m considering applying and so far it sounds like I can handle the cons… oh and I prefer desert over ice 😊

[@bridgetrobertson1128]

I live in the DFW and that traffic drives me crazy lol

[@patriciadixon5710]

Thanks for your candor! I really appreciate your videos. I'm doing all the research I can before I make the big step of applying. I'm considering being a flight attendant for the full experience...good, bad and ugly...every job comes with that. I'll be tuning in!

[@realpristine]

My pleasure 😇 Apply now while during your research. The hiring process can potentially be lengthy 3 weeks- 3 months . Best to have multiple offers on the table once you reach your decision. Good luck 🍀 🤎

[@deloresredman4792]

That unpaid labor part is just so abusive

[@Jamysticgirlg]

Gurrlll I just came across your vid. I’m LMAO on your blessed your heart for the state..I just can’t gurllll

[@realpristine]

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[@SlimTrackStar]

I was based in CLT, lived in MCO and stayed right at home when I was on Short Call. 😂 several times I didn’t get used, but that was a very dangerous game.

[@realpristine]

Russian Roulette flight attendant Edition😂😂😂

[@sharonsmith408]

Yup Below wage N It's not nothing gam about being a flt attendant I know 5 plus yrs

[@kerrynowak7411]

All great points you hit on and all so true.

[@tsikinite]

"Smash like if you are enjoying the tea" i love this channel already.

[@Summerlove23]

That’s such BS that the airlines get away with the unpaid labor part. How is that legal? Idk changes need to happen for flight crew STAT

[@brittnieharris7610]

Love this video. Definitely real perspective 😭. I have a F2F interview this week. How did base selection go for you? Did you get to choose or its assigned?

[@realpristine]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXScZo2Ih8ymr5o Check out this video I created about base selections 🤎🤗⬆️

[@juliannehart4828]

I have the best airline job - reservations. I can pick up or give away hours, have a sit stand station, and mo uniform to wear.

[@realpristine]

But do you have flight benefits?👀

[@juliannehart4828]

@@realpristine Sure do. I retired from American in 2018 but came back and am now at Delta. I live in Dallas but go to the West Coast often. Going to Mazatlan next month.

[@learningcanbefun628]

Warm weather. No dessert. No ice storm

[@anabnana23]

Hi there! What about the customer experience? How often do you get bad customer that TRY you and are impossible to please. I am a server at a high end restaurant and some customers make me rethink my job lol. I can handle a few terrible customers a year at my current job, but not on a daily basis. I've wondered if airline customers are as bad because they are stressed from traveling. Thoughts?

[@realpristine]

Passenger are aware that they can get banned from flying if they are non compliant. As long as you have a calm and respectful approach, I don’t think passengers will disrespect you.

[@anabnana23]

Thats very reassuring and I also appreciate the prompt response! You're the best, thank you! 💜🙏

[@melissacoburn4440]

thank you this video was very helpful

[@ChariotManGaming85]

Those cons aren't no joke. But compare to the job I have today.. There's no comparison at all.. I will still love to become a Flight Attendant in a heat beat.. Because being a Private Security Officer for 13 years in NYC wasn't no fun at all.. I'm ready to get the hell outta there!

[@realpristine]

If the pros out weigh the cons, definitely come thru and apply👏🏾 How’s your application process going so far?

[@ChariotManGaming85]

@@realpristine I just had an VI on Friday for AA. It was 23 people in there. It was hilarious. One got a situational question and left the room Lol. Some where nervous.

[@maytedreamz4501]

Some of the interviews I went on said two hours or maybe it’s different

[@marylnmonroe]

I start training in January to be a Flight Attendant for a regional carrier, ❤ im trying to mentally prepare myself for all these changes. 😬

[@realpristine]

You’re on the right channel and I’m here to help you along the way!! You got this 🤗🤎

[@chicago_hillary_banks9618]

I’m from Chicago so I’ll choose cold weather

[@realpristine]

It’s soooo cold in Chicago 🥶😰

[@carlclemmons9420]

Give me a winter storm. I can always layer up

[@trinaml96]

"You gone work for them free flights"! 🤣

[@realpristine]

No cap 🧢 😂

[@catheriam1945]

I watch Kat Nesbitt, Wonderfully Aly and Court Too Fly. These amazing women flight attendants do have challenging days, they do have issues with passengers which they handle with diplomacy, they have experienced weather related delays which sometimes mean a hotel arrival at 2AM. They miss their pets, their partners. And yet at the end of the day, I look forward to each of their posts, knowing they also share their laughter and their tears. They LOVE their jobs. The tone of your voice tells me you do not.

[@realpristine]

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[@Cinnamun52]

I find that some other flight attendant videos are about them talking about fluff not the job. They want sponsors and ads, it's like watching a regular lifestyle blog.

[@yedidyae.946]

You’re HILARIOUS omg

[@latashaevans1384]

I head to flight attandent training next month

[@jacks4705]

Me too

[@nycgtl88]

Honestly just got my first two paychecks and it’s sad how low the income is. It’s a sacrifice and wonderful experience but no safety professional at 30k feet above ground should be paid low. It’s all a balance, if you can find that great and as a married person it seeing the challenges and lonely times too, up side is free time to work on my business, bad side is low income to sustain bills in nyc

[@jamellagreen2860]

I enjoy warm weather but I’m ok with the cold

[@Kojic414]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@realpristine]

You’re soo welcome 🤗

[@marvinspates924]

Wow doors closed, to doors open!!! I will think about you next time a passenger decides to go for a walk on the wing at the gate!!!! Nice video! I love the heat of Florida, but hate the humidity! But that's why we have A/C!!!! New subscriber!!!👍👍👍

[@realpristine]

Welcome 🤗 🤎

[@realtalktina]

😂😂😂😂😂 this is real advice #realtalk😂😂😂😂

[@GabrielleCameron]

Feels really unethical requiring flight attendants to be there for hours they're not getting paid

[@johniii8147]

Nothing unethical at all. It's all very clear in the contract you sign and part of the union contracts. It's all very clear what your signing up for. Would i do it absolutely not, but it's all there if you bother to read and research what your signing up for. And Regionals are always the worst, nothing new.

[@demetriusrudolph7853]

Hello how are you. My name is DJ and I just got an invitation to attend spirits final interview. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated😊

[@realpristine]

Email me for a consultation [e-mail] 📧🤗

[@Christain214]

Cold weather me please

[@felicemarie1913]

Girl I feel your pain when it comes to this and that’s why I now fly for a private company. None of this nonsense exists, these major airlines whether it’s regional or mainline are very politically driven.

[@realpristine]

How do you like flying private ?

[@felicemarie1913]

The best thing EVER.. there’s no reserve, you get paid salary, and the only thing that can be challenging is, your schedule is on demand.

[@realpristine]

@@felicemarie1913 how long is the training? Or what does the training consist of and is it paid?

[@felicemarie1913]

My training was a paid 2 week training and it’s the same training as a major airline.

[@realpristine]

@@felicemarie1913 can you be based anywhere?

[@micheled3760]

Bless your heart flights ❤ 😅. After you said Mississippi I knew Alabama (my home state) was next😭!

[@realpristine]

I know they don’t mean any harm but I’ve had so many flights to these states, I already know what’s up 😂😂😂 The other flight attendant on board is normally so annoyed by the time we finish the flight 🤣

[@PraiseRess]

I like the heat keep the cold please

[@realpristine]

Omg , I would pass out🥴🥵☄️🔥

[@juhadexcelsior]

Hol up, PristinePosse?? 1k subscribers got her feelin herself now!

[@realpristine]

We just getting started hun🤪🤪🤪

[@laurencebrooks7699]

Sounds like union contracts need to be changed, or workers need to unionize.....you are working even if the main door to the cabin door is not closed---this is wrong!

[@mohussle5844]

Dawg “play my role for 365 days” 😂😂😂 That was funny 😆

[@realpristine]

The last quarter almost took me out the game😭🤣

[@fenixantoniofigueroa7588]

I prefer cold weather

[@laurencebrooks7699]

The federal government now requires two years probationary period---nothing wrong with one year as it costs a lot of money to train flight crew.

[@realpristine]

Two years??😵😵 is that for all airlines?

[@willowclay5406]

Reserve is no joke! 😂

[@SparkleJae]

That part about calling out just to go on a trip when they automatically get their off days to do that is crazy. I hope people don't do that for real because that's unbelievable 😂😂😂 Like Stacey got her off days coming up next week, just do this week's hours and take the trip next week when they not calling you (I hope) lol

[@realpristine]

Sometimes we don’t get the scheduled days off that we requested. My IOE instructor said that she called out sick and went from Denver to Idaho and crew support called her and asked why is she traveling if she’s sick. She told them that her family is from Idaho and she didn’t want to be sick in her crashpad in Denver. So they will definitely call 🥴 Just giving people a heads up , don’t even try it😂

[@SparkleJae]

It's like they gotta sensor to track your every move. Oh wow, can't just do as you please without a call is crazy. Then having to give a detailed explanation for it 💀

[@tmreed]

Leave their marbles at the gate. LOL. Why am I not surprised that they are all Southern states?

[@realpristine]

Whewww Chile 😭 Those are my passengers who need a little more assistance.

[@delftblue8801]

Once the door is closed, what is the hourly rate of pay?

[@realpristine]

Depends on your seniority, check each airline website to see airline hourly rates

[@SparkleJae]

I can't believe you don't get paid for the full 8hrs 😱 wow! Just 4 hours in that day for that flight but then the other 4 hrs, just working for free? And there's nothing that can be done about it ?

[@realpristine]

There’s other companies that only get paid for 3 hours out of 8 😵‍💫

[@SparkleJae]

Wow! No wonder why they say save some money before applying for a FA so you can live off that until you're completely in and start seeing some money (I would hope )

[@adagregerson]

Some want to get hired. Yet, there is some that go and complain about the job . Leave space for those who are trying to get hired . Geesh

[@realpristine]

So many airlines to apply too , there’s room for everyone

[@ssmythe61]

I appreciate your post. However, most of what you’re saying should be expected. You’re job is to fly around the country and some times out of the country. Of course there are adjustments to be made. But not getting paid? Mmh I hope the airline that I am hired for does not partake in such practices. That’s the main downside I d have a hard time with.

[@soundsspace3739]

Is it just m or she sounds like Clarke from titok

[@realpristine]

Who is Clarke? Lol

[@johnlogan7810]

Watching this from a crash pad in Dayton Ohio, it do be ass bro, it do be ass

[@realpristine]

How’s the crash pad life?

[@patriciaincorvaia8176]

Cold!

[@romeoking8856]

How long after training do you usually start working?

[@realpristine]

Honestly , it depends on company needs.

[@Comeflythefriendlyskies]

365 for probation 😳. You definitely aren’t an FA at Delta 🔺

[@realpristine]

How long is probation with delta?

[@learningcanbefun628]

6 months

[@seeesspee]

Texas is turning me against hot weather😂 but desert over snow storm

[@realpristine]

Whewwww, I can’t imagine sitting in anything hotter than Texas🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@worldsokayestflightattendant]

So most of the stuff you covered, they usually do cover in the group interview at the face to face. So if your regional didn't, that's some straight-up B.S. But every interview I went to, they've covered all that information....thats everything they talk about at the group interview, or thier would be nothing to discuss... Sorry you had such a crappy experience. I work for Allegiant so we are based at home...

[@realpristine]

I definitely should have done more research on my end but in the airline industry sometimes you just have to experience the “ unpredictability “ to really understand what FA’s go through. That’s awesome that your airline provided the cons upfront 😅

[@worldsokayestflightattendant]

@@realpristine they sure did. So we at least know what we are getting into 😅

[@seeesspee]

I literally got sick every trip🥹

[@realpristine]

Good Health > free flights any day

[@happygirl2667]

How do use your car if ur crashing with others do u have to pay for Uber or do they take. Care of that for you to go to work

[@seeesspee]

@@happygirl2667 it depends. If your coach pad is at a hotel some have airport shuttles. If not, you uber everywhere and it is expensive and kind of dangerous when you think about it. Getting in an Uber at 3am never sat well with me

[@seeesspee]

my bad, I thought this was on one of my videos lol

[@linaksenzhuk9488]

Omg , you are so beautiful 😻

[@realpristine]

Thank you🥹💕💕

[@rizzo3170]

Desert any day.

[@kristinealexander3491]

I live in Arizona so I hope that answers your question lol😂

[@realpristine]

Arizona 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🔥

[@nerissabeers9102]

Both

[@melaniejohnson4023]

I live in Michigan and I hate the cold weather. I know why am I still here huh? LOL

[@realpristine]

Michigan 🫣😵‍💫

[@eatshiy]

QUIT!!😖😖😖

[@realpristine]

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[@Czech801]

Not with Emirates and Etihad

[@realpristine]

Oh really?

[@Czech801]

@@realpristine free accomidation free transportation tax free salary. u can save a lot of money

[@sagittariusblu5701]

This sounds like a ball of confusion, isn’t there some type of union to fight for your rights? I don’t understand why there is so much non-paid work. Oh yeah, I’m a hot weather girl, I live in Arizona.

[@Rhett174]

I don’t think I want to be a flight attendant!

[@realpristine]

Is there a con that changed your mind?👀

[@Rhett174]

Lawd I’m from Alabama lol

[@Rhett174]

The inconsistency and waiting etc

[@realpristine]

@@Rhett174 ohh yes, that can get tiresome real quick 💩

[@realpristine]

@@Rhett174 bless your heart😅😂

[@ricardosierra2102]

Cold over heat all day lol

[@realpristine]

Yasssss❄️☃️ Cold weather crew

[@rizzo3170]

OMG hyserical about the southern state people -- lol

[@johniii8147]

Just means you didn't do your research and thought it was going to be glamorous. This is all a standard part of the job and nothing new. It wasn't for you so move on to something else. And GIRL calling out because you were drunk after New Years Eve at 4am and complaining about wait times? LMAO you were not unique or special in that way. Many do that and limited staffing during the holiday. Should have called at 4pm before.

[@realpristine]

Are you drunk ?

[@johniii8147]

@@realpristine No that's just the truth. Finding out the terms of the job was an easy google. Google the specific carrier you can find all the terms. And around long enough to know this whole new year's eve story. Told time and time again.

[@SJ-wm2bs]

I don’t think you love your job .. honestly I think you hate it.

[@realpristine]

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[@zykeigordon]

Not Alabama 😂

[@realpristine]

Yes sirr😂

[@136760mas1]

Girl bye.. find another job… so tired of the f/a complaints. Been there done that

[@realpristine]

Goodnight 👋🏾

[@Mark-sp6vq]

Seems to me you should seek employment elsewhere. Nothing about this job satisfies you. Depressing vlog.

[@realpristine]

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[@taniapannellini5209]

so slow....and sad

[@realpristine]

How so?

[@seeesspee]

Are you still on reserve! And if so, what’s your number? Just curious because I was ahead of you like two people.

[@realpristine]

Heyyy girl 👋🏾 & yes I am still at their beckon call 🥹 #3000