Heather Poole's Blog, page 28
March 16, 2012
Confessions of a Flight Attendant in New Book | Video – ABC News
Click the following link to watch my interview on Good Morning America: Confessions of a Flight Attendant inNew Book | Video – ABC News.
March 12, 2012
Even flight attendants deserve the right to choose pants!
In a magazine I read years ago, a bigwig working for an international Asian carrier was quoted stating, "Passengers wouldn't dare yell at a flight attendant wearing a dress." It felt like a snide remark directed toward flight attendants in … Continue reading →
March 11, 2012
Cruising Attitude World Book Tour
Show my your cruising attitude! Download photos HERE
March 9, 2012
A few questions about why I wanted to become a flight attendant and life in the sky….
This story originally appeared on msnbc.com. Here's an excerpt from my chat with Overhead Bin's Harriet Baska Q: Why did you want to write a book about your time in the sky?A: Airlines have had so much tight control on their … Continue reading →
March 7, 2012
The weirdest, craziest passenger behavior
When people ask me about the craziest things I've seen as a flight attendant (which usually happens the minute they find out what I do for a living), I'll usually share stories about passengers who get naked or attempt to … Continue reading →
March 6, 2012
Photo of the day: Fly safe with the all new passenger turbulence protection kit.
Photo courtesy of Heather Poole Caption courtesy of Phil
March 4, 2012
Book Review: Miss New York Has Everything!
Only a flight attendant knows an international layover doesn't equate to happiness. And only an ex flight attendant who is now an author can make "flying international" sound truly miserable. Published in 2006, Miss New York Has Everything proves not a … Continue reading →
March 2, 2012
Travel Gear Review: Scottevest (women's trench coat and Chloe hoodie)
I'd like to start by telling you how I swore I'd never – EVER – wear Scottevest. And how I made fun of those who were wearing what was being marketed as a third piece of wearable luggage in order … Continue reading →
February 22, 2012
CRUISING ATTITUDE: Chapter 13 – Turbulence (and difficult passengers)
An excerpt from my book, Cruising Attitude… 13. Turbulence What most nervous fliers don't realize is, turbulence is normal and it can occur even when the sky appears clear. If you are a nervous flier, don't be embarrassed to let … Continue reading →
