COMMUTING FROM SPAIN TO US | FLIGHT ATTENDANT RECURRENT

[@hennahh982]

So happy to hear you're still a flight attendant!

[@Novemberbaby333]

Love seeing you back on KZbin!! In awe of how well you do in Spain with all the trains & things to learn. You Rock.

[@kms5306]

Well said!!! Me too!

[@dianemayberry1291]

You are such an awesome person and I am so glad that everything is going so well for you in Spain.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you so much!!

[@asiaxciaratravel]

Yasss congrats on getting through recurrent!🎉

[@Vegancocoabean24]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for

[@yolandaboleski2815]

Congratulations on your Recurring training Ali. That was a very long journey.😊

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

Oh my goodness, what an adventure! I hope the boys like their new school, and I'm glad your home safe and sound.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!

[@victoriadelbando3283]

I fly stand by too it’s so stressful! Yes I have benefits my daughter’s a flight attendant however there have been times it’s just not worth it! Unless you’ve been there doing it you don’t know! I’m glad you made it home Ale! The exhaustion is unreal you can’t think! Welcome home❣️🏡❤️🥰🤗❣️

[@TTMP-nh8jb]

Live your best life as YOU see fit! Thanks for sharing.

[@akbornandraised]

omg I love trains! how nice you get to travel with a wonderful train system. I wish ours was better here

[@roflo7584]

Hi! In Spain you can find Orzo under the name "pasta piñones", you can easily find it in Mercadona 😊

[@WonderfullyAle]

Good to know!

[@catheriam1945]

I surely thought El Cortes Ingles would have "orzo".

[@mallorygraf8574]

Wow...I've been watching you since pre-Covid days and honestly to this day, cannot believe you are a mom! You still look like a college student!❤❤

[@WonderfullyAle]

Wow, thank you for being here!!

[@brilliantbutblue]

What a journey!! Congratulations on successful completion of your recurrent training. Hope everything was safe in your bag once it arrived.

[@joseadorno292]

Wow, that’s something to admire, must not be easy at all, every time I go to Spain I get there completely drained from the flight lol. Wishing you the best❤

[@MARNA-qr7fd]

Awesome to see you again!

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thanks for being here!!

[@steelgranny9027]

Holy cow, what an ordeal! Congratulations on completing your training. 🥰

[@karolrust2300]

A new subscriber here and I am really enjoying your videos!! 😊 I visited Madrid, Seville, and Malaga in September of 22' and fell in love with the Spanish people and culture. Thank you for sharing your adventures 🎉

[@laurelsnyder1855]

Congratulations on passing it alway feels good! Another year you can fly!

[@blakpurl14]

Get your self an Air Tag , for next time you check a bag , at least if get lost you will can see where it is and also tell the airline so they can give back to you faster.

[@WonderfullyAle]

The annoying thing is I have some and I didn’t take them this time 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Agreed. My friend, who travels often, puts an Air Tag on everything, even carry-ons, because stuff happens.

[@WonderfullyAle]

@@cherylkavanagh3387 such a good idea!

[@kms5306]

@@cherylkavanagh3387 I think I have 9 airtags on stuff when I travel.

[@johnbenvenuto2023]

Miss seeing you, glad you are still here

[@kdyooper28]

So: if I missed it, please explain. All this ultra chaos…..how are going to commute on a regular basis? Does your airline have a base where you are? Very confused.

[@vsstud]

There are plenty of crews commuting across the world to their bases. I work with crews commuting to Europe from Asia, States, Middle East. With seniority you can easily manage your flying roster so you can commute.

[@jenniferhill7332]

Just want to say that lipstick color you are wearing at the end of the video is fabulous on you! It is such a happy color.

[@spellingbee2000]

It is

[@damnimloomin]

This is the video ive been patiently waiting to see how your new work home life works out! Since you are so fluent in Spanish I originally thought you would switch to an airline based in the EU

[@WonderfullyAle]

A lot of people thought that! But it’s not as easy. It’s also not in our plans.

[@RustySax1949]

@@WonderfullyAle - Are your plans to make just one or two trips per month with your US airline? Or are you seriously considering giving up that career completely? Loyal followers would love to know! As always, Cheers from GEG!

[@WonderfullyAle]

@@RustySax1949 I’m not giving it up anytime soon! But I’m not sure how often I’m going to be flying. I’m going to make a video answering questions soon now that the kids are in school!

[@RustySax1949]

@@WonderfullyAle - As you are well aware, balancing flying and being a mom is a delicate act that requires constant attention! Adding in having commute just adds to the chaos! We've all got your back, girl - keep on being awesome! Cheers from GEG ❣

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for this vlog. Great job. Fly safe. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

[@badge2045]

I really miss seeing you. So funny your shopping to take home. Amazing how much we miss. Enjoy watching u

[@mracer8]

from Orlando to Miami to Newark to LA to Madrid to your local airport! Not have your check in missing will be amazing!

[@lindad6223]

What's your favorite goodie from passengers? I try to always bring something... Chocolates, our state cookies...

[@scottphillips5377]

Congratulations on your recurring training. Sorry had to take the long way back to Spain. At least got to see home for a little while.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!!

[@leaveitluna]

I hope you can transfer to a new base that has a direct flight to Madrid and make it a little easier ❤

[@kristypaul8067]

Congratulations on passing training again for another year ❤

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!!

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

Congratulations on passing your recurrent training

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!!

[@roxydiaz1]

Miha Bless you for your determination It must be difficult to be be on standby but hopefully you made it home safely

[@MamaEH90]

What a long journey! The great to hear about it was a success. Just wanted to follow up. Did you ever get your bag?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you so much for following up! Yes! It was delivered that same day!

[@davesaunders7080]

Congrats on passing the recert's. What a convoluted trip home that was, glad it finally all worked out.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thanks so much!

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

I love the colour of your nails

[@LuisCruz-bz4uz]

Congraturations for your recurring training and the 1st public appearances and travel to USA since living in Spain

[@noradedios7639]

Congratulations on passing your tests! 😊

[@axelsantana8345]

Hey! I’m a flight attendant for the same company, and I’m also a commuter, so I completely understand the frustration. I’m not sure if you’re aware, but another option for your next trip could be Iberia’s daily nonstop flight from SJU to MAD. Just something to keep in mind! Congratulations for the recurrent.

[@WonderfullyAle]

That’s the one route I didn’t even think of because getting out of Orlando to SJU is hard but apparently that day it was open 🤣 I should’ve checked.

[@melissawright4040]

There is nothing wrong with liking specific things. See if you can order some of your favorites on line. That is why I like to vacation at off times.

[@michaelleetrini3635]

I also bought dawn soap to bring with me outside North America

[@WonderfullyAle]

It’s sooo good! I like the one from the US because it has the spray!

[@Fairbanks84]

it must be super safe there! I would feel nervous as a solo women walking to train station in the dark!

[@WonderfullyAle]

I feel so safe here!!!

[@lb8141]

Spain is a super safe country. I was surprised when I moved to Madrid how safe it is.

[@lemendezclark]

Try using melatonin. Try drinking more water ( solan de la cabra). Also infusions are good. I hate jet lag. Cariños siempre ✈️✈️

[@AlleyGal]

I make my own dawn power spray. Super easy and way cheaper too.

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

I am flying international soon and would like to know what "goodies" to get the flight crew and what amount.

[@stud88100]

Congratulations Ale on passing recurrent. Sorry that you had a tough time with your flight. I was wondering when are you going to start flying again?

[@catheriam1945]

I had to get used to a different dishwashing liquid in UK and Portugal and I LOVE 'Fairy" brand!

[@WonderfullyAle]

That’s what I use! I like it! I just brought dawn soap with the spray bottle!

[@stevenalfeo626]

Just curious if you ever get treats for the gate agents. I feel like everyone always forgets about them

[@WonderfullyAle]

Not always, but I have before. I need to be better at that.

[@cristinaozaetaheusel506]

You can get Orzo at the Central Market, in a italian shop there, and El Corte Inglés , for sure

[@johnwalter1978]

awesome video excellent production

[@johneshafrazier]

It was nice meeting you 🩵💛🖤✈️

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you for saying hi!!!!!!! Hope you had a good trip!

[@lisaturtle13]

Ale, I have always wanted to give some treats to my airline attendants, but I don’t know how (dumb, I know). How do you do it? Hand it to the flight attendant greeting you as you walk on? Would later in the flight be better? I don’t know the best timing. Great vlog!

[@Bilal_Aslam_]

It’s crazy how often luggage gets lost

[@WonderfullyAle]

Something I still don’t understand!

[@MG-ip8kf]

I thought for sure you’d make a stop in TX to see Kat! Glad your training went well. Does this mean you going to be resuming your position as a communing flight attendant?

[@WonderfullyAle]

If I had more time I would’ve done so! But Texas is another 3 hour flight away from where I was in Florida so it’s not so easy.

[@batshevanivylerner8582]

congrats on passing your recurrent. As for luggage, it seems Spain has difficulties with checked bags. We had trouble in both directions in August. Two items heading into Barcelona and one heading back. The problem was definitely on the Barcelona side of things, as that's where they ultimately found everything just hanging out waiting to be found. Somehow things seem to go stray there for a day or two or three.

[@WonderfullyAle]

You might be on to something! I’ve only had a problem with the luggage on the Spanish side. 🤔

[@melissapichette8152]

The way you feel about Target and Trader Joes is how excited us Canadians feel when we get to go 😂

[@lb8141]

Last time I flew Iberia my suitcase came out looking like they punted it through the airport. Completely destroyed.

[@karibaxter4490]

Non reving is so stressful. As a former employee it is weird to have to pay to travel but I don't miss trying to non rev. That your best bet making it on a flight meant having to fly in the opposite direction of Spain is nuts, but sometimes that is the only way to reach your destination.

[@WonderfullyAle]

It’s usually not that hard, but it was Labor Day weekend so it was rough.

[@simondavey7787]

That sounds like quite an adventure. Will you be based in the US and commuting for your main flying?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes, but I’m not sure if I’ll be doing this commute often.

[@classicashley3925]

Oh my gosh! I’m tired just following along!

[@almadeckard8360]

I hope your water day goes well! I see that you passed! Yea!

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!!!

[@pepa_m5]

Congrats on passing your exam. I love your nails, do you do them yourself or at a nail salon in Spain?

[@WonderfullyAle]

I go to a nail salon. 💅🏼

[@popbre3]

It doesn’t matter what airline we fly with our bags never make it on to our connecting flight when we fly to Spain. They always have to deliver them to us at our hotel the next day. And after completing losing one bag 2 years ago I now have AirTags so I knew where my bags were this time.

[@jacki6388]

What kind of treats do you like to get for your international crews? I’m a flight attendant and I’m going to Paris in two weeks flying Air France. Not sure what to bring them thanks.

[@WonderfullyAle]

usually variety bags with different treats so they can share and so that it's enough for everyone.

[@2themoon863]

Yikes! Orlando to Miami to Newark to….LOS ANGELES?? And then Madrid? AND lost luggage?? What an absolute mess-but you’re home safe with the checked bag (I thought you were going to say it went to Tokyo or something!😄).

[@cmills53]

I would miss the US so much!! There are so many things we have here that other countries don’t have! However, traveling, being close to family ,and living in new places are such great experiences!

[@AlbenaBG]

Can you give me an example for what you in the US have and the other countries don't?

[@WonderfullyAle]

The quality of the food is so different. A lot of ingredients used in the US are banned here.

[@marekck]

What do you have in the US that you don't have in Spain? the highest rate of homelessness in the West? double the hours of work to be able to live half a living? junk food? the highest obesity rate in the West because of your food? exorbitant prices? weapons on the street? murderers, racists, crime? public health system for billionaires? regrettable or non-existent transportation system? a gastronomy based on chemicals? a shameful education system?, an uncontrolled money making machine, for an economy that is based on blatant extortion of oil countries? while the rest of the world has to have gold in the bank to get any banknote? much lack of culture? I just don't know what you have there that we don't have in Europe. If it weren't for the movies and their lies, you would be at the same level as communist Russia, the vast majority of the US is stuck in the 80s, in infrastructure, communications, advances, hotels, restaurants, stores... What do you have?...a blindfold.

[@christinejenkins4698]

@@AlbenaBGguns 🤫

[@AlbenaBG]

@@christinejenkins4698 That is quite the advantage ;)

[@gerrymccartney3561]

Well done

[@glenwest6079]

Is recurrent training hard? What is standby? I'm thinking if they make you have recurrent training you should get positive class since they are required you to be there.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes, but since I commute, it is my responsibility to get there.

[@Aquamarinemoonlight]

Hi Ale, why don’t you try Tap Air Portugal from Alicante to Lisbon And then Orlando, it Will be faster And less flights/train

[@WonderfullyAle]

The Lisbon to MCO flight isn’t daily 😭 it goes to EWR

[@Aquamarinemoonlight]

@@WonderfullyAle there’s Miami, Orlando, JFK, EWR. And with Tap, American, Delta and United. Just something to consider if you need in the future

[@WonderfullyAle]

@@Aquamarinemoonlight thank you! I take different routes depending on the situation, price, contracts etc.

[@Randilynn66]

So how often are you going to travel back to the US to work?

[@laurenmercado7181]

You dont use air tags?

[@binesait]

Qué odisea de vuelos! Menos mal que estás acostumbrada a viajar, algunas personas se bloquean cuando hay problemitas en aeropuertos 😅 felicidades por aprobar el exámen y qué bien que apareció la maleta. La verdad que algunas compañías ponen tantas trabas a la hora de reclamar que no me extraña que mucha gente decida no reclamar a veces... Un beso desde Ibiza 💓

[@HazelHammond1505]

you used all your energy in training and working on how to get back to Spain. Congratulations on acing your recertification.

[@odyDgonz]

Get yourself Airtags girl 🛩️🎯

[@WonderfullyAle]

I have some 😭 I just didn’t use them this time

[@plasticscouser3791]

Hi there , How far r u from BCN ? Is it handy to get to & from ? Also 4 future reference u can purchase Location discs put 1 in each bag u travel with Apple & Samsung have them u can purchase in pairs of 4 they cost about €90. u download an App & keep an eye on were ur luggage is located . Safe travels . Christy 🇮🇪/🇵🇹 👍

[@bengelman3458]

I don’t know what airlines your airline is contracted with, but Newark and JFK have lots of options to Europe!

[@WonderfullyAle]

I usually fly out of JFK! Newark wasn’t going to work out for this trip because of the timing 😭

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

It could also be the Olympics and Paralympics too with Paris flights.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Paris was open. It was Madrid that was full. It’s because a lot of people were returning from vacation because people tend to take the entire month of August off

[@MCOTJ1212]

If it’s that hard getting in and out for recurring training how are you going to manage commuting for work? Seems that by the time you get back to Spain you’ll have to turn right back around for your next work trip.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Well I would have to stack my trips to work them back to back and then have the rest of the month off.

[@rachelh930]

Being a FA is the best job in the world!!! Best decision I ever made

[@sixtysecondvlog]

hi Ale, well done on passing recurrent training with flying colours. Last time I flew from Orlando back to Manchester in the UK, that hit me on the way back. I think it's because you're gaining time on the way back. I hope you got your luggage delivered back to where you live in Spain and you didn't have to go to the local airport for it.

[@laurenmercado7181]

How are you working from spain?

[@NicoleMBlogs]

How do you get in to the lounge with out a confirmed seat? I non rev and all the lounges I have “access” to never let me unless I have a confirmed ticket. It’s so frustrating 😭

[@WonderfullyAle]

It depends on the lounge. Centurion won’t let you in without a confirmed seat.

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Hi Ale! Do you put ait 5ags in your luggage?

[@WonderfullyAle]

I have them, I just didn’t use them this time 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@brianmcneil1194]

I get that you want to continue working for your airline, and that's your decision, but with what you had to go through just to get to MCO for your training and to get back home. I myself would not do it. I would try to get a job with Iberia or another Madrid based airline.

[@WonderfullyAle]

It’s not in my plans to work for a Spanish airline, I don’t want to lose my 10 year seniority.

[@vsstud]

To work for European airline or airline based in EU, you must have EU passport.

[@KustomsbyKe]

Do they have any department stores in Spain that’s comparable to a target or Walmart?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes!

[@jai9921]

I am traveling internationally soon. May I please ask what kind of goodies would you suggest that I get my crew?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Anything that can be shared! A bag with mixed candies, some people buy like $5 coffee gift cards etc.

[@jai9921]

Thank you so much!

[@levcath13]

❤❤❤

[@JuanSebastián-g9o]

Hola guapa tu licencia de conducir creo que puedes pedir canje de USA a España y puedes comprar un coche para moverte donde quieras con la familia e igual le pasara a tu marido un abrazo

[@karenrauch8613]

Wouldn’t it have been easier or could you have flown out of JFK to Madrid instead of flying all the way to LA?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes, but flights to JFK were full. I went to LA because flights to the east coast were full and LA was my best bet since I had a place to stay in case I got stuck

[@margaretmathis4775]

When you give gifts to the crew, what do you buy? We give gifts when we fly, but it’s usually just candies from the mixed bags (like Hershey, Reeces, Kisses, KitKat, etc - and I add Tootsie Pops), but would love to know what the crew REALLY looks forward to❣️ “Thank you for keeping us safe❣️”

[@RustySax1949]

When I fly, I get $5 gift cards to Starbucks - seems like all flight crews (cabin and flight deck) like to stay caffeinated! How do I know how many cards to buy? I research how many seats are on the aircraft I'll be flying on and divide that number by 50, as the FAA requires one flight attendant for every 50 seats. Add two more for the pilot and co-pilot and you're set. I pick up a pack of "thank you" cards from the dollar store, put the gift cards inside with a little handwritten note, then hand the sealed envelope to the lead flight attendant at the front door when boarding, asking him/her to share with the whole crew. I don't dawdle, just hand it to them with the greeting and proceed on to my seat. Simple, yet effective!

[@margaretmathis4775]

@@RustySax1949 Thank you❣️ Yeah, that’s how I calculate my candy purchases as well, and I guess by the time I buy all the candy (and eat some…..), it probably comes out close to even. I’ll consider that next trip❣️

[@abbycat000]

Some flight attendants get chapsticks, antibacterial wipes, small bottles of lotion, etc. I think those are useful and cute things 😊

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

can you work in spain as flight attendants

[@WonderfullyAle]

I’m not employed with a Spanish airline. I’m not sure how it works.

[@life.with.sabine]

@@WonderfullyAleyou would need to be certified in Europe aka follow the training at an EASA approved training facility.

[@WonderfullyAle]

@@life.with.sabine it’s interesting how different it is. I don’t plan on doing that though

[@illmindofanaivegirl]

At least from north European point of view, the salary is not worth it in Spain to be flight attendant

[@vsstud]

@@life.with.sabineTo work for European airline one needs to have an EU passport or rights to work in EU ( which technically means passport…).

[@JohnnieV]

Does your airline require training to sit in the cockpit while the pilots take turns peeing?

[@GabrielleStoner]

I'm not sure if you've answered this, but are you still working as a flight attendant and picking up trips?

[@WonderfullyAle]

I haven’t picked up or worked any trips. I’m not sure if/when i will

[@JohnnieV]

I bet this doesn’t last long.

[@WonderfullyAle]

What won’t last long?

[@SJ-ru4ej]

@@WonderfullyAle I think they're referring to the whole long haul commute. I've been a supporter of yours since the beginning of your channel and I was also an FA for 7 years! I watched you before I even became one. But I say this with love - Sometimes it's just time to move on. I was stressed out just watching this video. Especially with how crazy the general public has become lately and how hard stand by can be. I didn't want to give up my seniority, either. I'll support and watch your content regardless though. :)

[@WonderfullyAle]

@@SJ-ru4ej thank you! It’s definitely not time to move on for me. ❤️

[@SJ-ru4ej]

@@WonderfullyAle Understood! I just hope the commute is doable for you. :)

[@AbdulRahim-cu7y]

Hi! Do you edit videos yourself or have you hired someone? I’m an editor and would love to discuss, if you’re interested

[@kimahbeach2260]

Will you put in a transfer to MIA/FLL??

[@WonderfullyAle]

I’m not sure yet.

[@TheUltimateCruiser]

Why don't you resign at Spirit Airways and get on with Iberia Airlines in Spain?

[@WonderfullyAle]

It’s not in my plans.

[@tray2811]

Fruit and vegetable wash? That’s a thing? Sorry not judging just confused (live in the UK)

[@WonderfullyAle]

No worries! Yes, I used it a lot in the us.

[@sandram6665]

Pay for the longue the yearly membership.

[@christsgospel7]

Christian family, let us focus, on believing and proclaiming, the gospel, unto our eternal salvation. We must believe, how, Christ died for our sins, he was buried and he rose again the third day, amen. 1 Corinthians 15 3:4 Maranatha.🎉❤🎉

[@laurawatson2858]

Whoa! Hopefully you won’t have this type of a commute when you start flying again.

[@WonderfullyAle]

The commute will be the same but I’ll have to time it perfectly. I don’t plan on flying any time soon

[@nihan970]

Hello Ale, great video 😊 What airline do you work for ?