5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BECOMING A FLIGHT ATTENDANT ✈️ 2023

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024

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  • @Forevermj___
    @Forevermj___ Год назад +89

    Girl all of this is sooooo true they don’t tell you nothing in training. I’m waiting for a line at my base cause my home base is so senior I will be on reserve forever! I’m waiting it out! This job definitely is a lifestyle and not as glamorous as people think!

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +8

      Yeah most people prefer getting a line over being on reserve in there home base! It is easier. And definitely not 😫 takes time

    • @Forevermj___
      @Forevermj___ Год назад +1

      @@christinac25 I’m waiting it out!

  • @anikabite-m4g
    @anikabite-m4g 3 месяца назад +30

    This is my dream job since i was 7 now im 14 and LOVE IT. I already know wich airline and all u will need to do. Thank you fot your information!

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  2 месяца назад +4

      I love thissss, I would’ve started at the hiring age if I knew how great the job was then!! 💗

  • @spiritedartist365
    @spiritedartist365 Год назад +166

    The pay is a real struggle. After I saw my last pay check I was like 👀👀👀. Also I need to prep food wayyy more cuz I’m spending way to much for food on the road. Im an F/A for NK as well. Food is costing me the most. Just reached my six months hoping this pay raise will help

    • @Christain214
      @Christain214 Год назад +16

      DFW NK 🐝 here and Meal prepping is the truth just got off a 4 day trip and I prepped for the full 4 days all 3 meals

    • @spiritedartist365
      @spiritedartist365 Год назад +4

      @@Christain214 nice to meet you! I’m based in ATL. They stay sending me on 4 days all the time. I tried to prep for the last one but it was a fail I still ended up wasting food smh. I need to get like you lol!

    • @Christain214
      @Christain214 Год назад +4

      I’m strongly considering transferring to ATL by the end of the year. I’ve watched a lot of meal prep videos.. and ultimately I just have to be disciplined I’m going on another 4 day this upcoming week. When I get home from RDY I’ll be in the kitchen meal prepping

    • @spiritedartist365
      @spiritedartist365 Год назад

      @@Christain214 yes weve gotten a lot of transfers from other bases this month. I commend you on your prepping. Ima get my life together soon lol!

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +15

      😭😭😭it gets better I promise! And yes, meal prepping is going to save you tons trust me. Get you some good lil containers and hook some up, don’t have to be nothing gourmet lol 🍴

  • @Abcdefghijk920
    @Abcdefghijk920 Год назад +25

    Omg the random bruises is sooo true and you’re one of the first people I have watched to bring that up. Haha

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +2

      It was so weird, I googled it to see if other FA’s had the same issue and I found some! Lol

  • @mayapopis8plays591
    @mayapopis8plays591 Год назад +34

    I love ur content this is very helpful I’m 17 and been wanting to become flight attend since I was 13 watching every single video before coming im very serious about this job lol

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +4

      Your time is coming love!! I wish I would’ve started super young like you 🥹💗💗

    • @cheritoca
      @cheritoca 8 месяцев назад

      Ahaha im 13 and im doing that rn lol

    • @youtubespy9473
      @youtubespy9473 2 месяца назад

      ​@@cheritocaDo you still want to be a FA? Updating lol

  • @heathertate4362
    @heathertate4362 10 месяцев назад +17

    You are precious! This was the most informative video I’ve watched and you have such wisdom and poise in the advice that you offer. I head to training in about 60 days. Thank you for giving me some gems 💎 of info. ❤

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank youuu, and I hope training goes amazing for you! 🥰❤️

  • @gardenofe12
    @gardenofe12 8 месяцев назад +20

    I’m also an FA for a Canadian Airline and what you said is ON POINT. The pay sucks BIG TIME !!! Definitely have SAVINGS at least 6 months from training to the first 6 months after you start work.
    I’ve been working for almost 2 years and the money still sucks til now unless you pick up extra shifts or take a buy out.

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  8 месяцев назад +2

      Something else I’d recommend is getting a 2nd job if your schedule permits!! 💗

    • @indigoGoddess7
      @indigoGoddess7 Месяц назад

      Do you know any other languages? Or you just speak English.

    • @gardenofe12
      @gardenofe12 Месяц назад

      @@indigoGoddess7 yes I do speak another language but for the airline I work for is not required but I think would help especially if you speak French that is one language that would help a lot.

    • @gardenofe12
      @gardenofe12 Месяц назад

      @@christinac25 yes if you can and if your second job will work around your schedule. I personally don’t have a second job but a lot of my other colleagues do. I try to take extra shifts here and there if I can.

  • @kahrismagic
    @kahrismagic Год назад +31

    Thanks so much for the video! I start training with your airline this month!! I’ve been doing research for years but you and one other person are the only two current FAs for this airline that I see on YT. I know every airline is different so I want to know what I can specifically expect. Your videos are super super helpful! Thanks for your transparency, even your videos outside of being a FA feed my spirit 💛

    • @ItsTinaTimeXOXO
      @ItsTinaTimeXOXO Год назад

      Question do you get to pay and stay at a crash pad for the entire month?

    • @Christain214
      @Christain214 Год назад +2

      @@ItsTinaTimeXOXO depends on the crashpad some only want you there so many days out of the month others you can be there all month

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +1

      Ayeeeee congratulations love, see you in the skies soon!! 🥰✈️

  • @MelodYmomentS-PodCast222
    @MelodYmomentS-PodCast222 3 месяца назад +12

    My dream job is to become a flight attendant and now I'm 17 years old ❤

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  3 месяца назад +2

      Ahhh so many young bubba interested in the job lol I love it!! I wish I would’ve started younger too 💗 you’re going to love it

    • @MelodYmomentS-PodCast222
      @MelodYmomentS-PodCast222 3 месяца назад +1

      yeah thank you sister I hope they'll accept me and I will work with all my love ❤😊​@@christinac25

  • @sanctifiedsessions3518
    @sanctifiedsessions3518 Год назад +28

    Can you pleaseeee make a budgeting video for flight attendants? 😮‍💨🤌🏽

  • @brittthecancerqueenempress9137
    @brittthecancerqueenempress9137 Год назад +8

    Thank you for this video I’m definitely thinking about becoming a flight ✈️ attendant

  • @FlyGirlSwarthy
    @FlyGirlSwarthy Год назад +10

    I love how real and spot on your video is. All facts. People have to do their research because when your a new hire the company gone use you for real lol.

  • @racks4107
    @racks4107 Год назад +9

    Preach, everything you said was fact. Unfortunately for me my airline doesn’t have any layover 😭😭. Definitely research your airline

  • @cousinjudeskitchen7146
    @cousinjudeskitchen7146 Год назад +7

    Loved all of this. Thank you.

  • @zumbajay
    @zumbajay Год назад +19

    I have been watching your videos everyday I start training in a month . Currently studying

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +6

      Study hard, and see you in the skies love!! 🥳✈️

  • @BENJAMINKPOSOWA
    @BENJAMINKPOSOWA Год назад +7

    Christina, You’re amazing! Great content again as always. I was looking forward to flying with you again at IAH before I left NK, but well wishes, keep growing stronger 👏! ~ BEN ✈️!

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +2

      Ahhh Ben I didn’t know you left!! I hope everything is going well for you. Maybe we’ll cross paths again in the airport lol, peace and blessings 😊✈️

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797
    @francinejaninesarmiento1797 Год назад +4

    Your tips are always on point! By the way, have you come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? As someone who loves efficient and stylish travel gear, it might be something you'd find interesting for your future adventures.

  • @Teyliaj
    @Teyliaj 5 месяцев назад +1

    New to your channel, thank you for this video can’t wait to catch your videos

  • @1BillyPeterson
    @1BillyPeterson 22 дня назад

    Well, ever since I moved out of Florida, I've been away from my people for 2 years now, and I'm separating, So I have nothing to lose now. As for the pay, it can't be worse than what I'm making right now.

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  17 дней назад

      Life changes are a great time to start this job. I think you’ll come to enjoy it 😊

  • @MissChayBella
    @MissChayBella 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much Christina!

  • @theexceptionalassistant
    @theexceptionalassistant 11 месяцев назад +2

    This video was one of the most informative I've seen, I didn't know about the luggage situation. Is there a website you can recommend for the crash pads that offers transportation/kitchen?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  11 месяцев назад

      For crashpad recommendations I always recommend joining Facebook groups, and also typing in “(city) crashpads” in google. That’s how I researched and found mine for Dallas and Chicago! 💗

  • @starhamilton1072
    @starhamilton1072 2 месяца назад +5

    First think you should have explained was what living at base means and what is a crash pad .. can’t just keep using this terminology with no explanation 😅it’s confusing

    • @noneaccount6715
      @noneaccount6715 2 месяца назад

      Yeah and line i was confused when she said that 😅

    • @strwberri.Br1
      @strwberri.Br1 8 дней назад

      Js look it up? It’s really not that hard😭

  • @vlogswiris
    @vlogswiris Год назад +3

    I’m still young but I have a dream of becoming a flight attendant. Can you explain what are the stages after GCSEs. eg. GCSEs college then ykyk

  • @1javixD
    @1javixD 2 месяца назад +2

    When you go to base for training for six weeks do you stay at a hotel?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Месяц назад +1

      May be a hotel or their training facility

  • @jacorona8
    @jacorona8 2 месяца назад +1

    What happens with benefits? Do you have health insurance?

  • @cicismessykitchen
    @cicismessykitchen Год назад

    Love this video

  • @chanelmone4721
    @chanelmone4721 6 месяцев назад +2

    Can you choose your base / state you would like to stay?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  6 месяцев назад

      Sometimes yes, sometimes your desired base may not be opened at the time of hiring so you’d have to wait until it opens back up 💗

  • @ForeverSikira
    @ForeverSikira 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you!!

  • @chardejones7116
    @chardejones7116 3 месяца назад +1

    What do you mean when you say "get a line"

  • @VicentiaAsieduaa-bc7sf
    @VicentiaAsieduaa-bc7sf 3 месяца назад +2

    Am 14 nd I am badly unloved with becoming a flight attendant

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  2 месяца назад

      Omggg you’ll love it! The years will fly by ok remain patient lol 😊

  • @nycgtl88
    @nycgtl88 10 месяцев назад +5

    Can you explain crash pad? Does the airline pay your hotel? Or do you get a discount when you stay elsewhere? Or is coming back home on a flight a possibility?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  10 месяцев назад +3

      Crash pad is where you’ll stay if you have to commute in and out of base in between your assigned trips. The airline pays for hotels DURING your assigned trips only, NOT for commuting. (However some do, ex. You may get 8 free nights a month.) lots of hotels near airports do have commuter prices. Yes coming straight home is a possibility though, all just depends on your flight times. Sleeping in the crew room is also an option! 💗

  • @JW-jl8iq
    @JW-jl8iq Год назад +5

    Flight Attendants rock

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад

      ❤️

    • @JW-jl8iq
      @JW-jl8iq Год назад

      I use to work for a regional in IT. I was lucky and got to see what training was about

  • @allyofenham
    @allyofenham 2 месяца назад +1

    What airline do you work for ?:)

  • @jazbelcher9391
    @jazbelcher9391 11 месяцев назад +1

    You look like Kehlani omg 😍 you also sound like Cardi B 😅❤

  • @mariamhachfi
    @mariamhachfi 3 месяца назад

    iam emirates flight attendant so don't struggle with transportation and accommodation they r provided to us thank god

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  3 месяца назад

      Ooouuu just flew them back in April, 10/10 experience!😍✈️

    • @Carolina480
      @Carolina480 Месяц назад

      Emirates paid s good but it’s so hard work lots f attendants have quit

  • @phelishagabriel6028
    @phelishagabriel6028 3 месяца назад

    This help a lot 😢

  • @Shemise-v3i
    @Shemise-v3i 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @wallstreetb
    @wallstreetb Год назад +1

    Nice content.

  • @codewithtima8233
    @codewithtima8233 Год назад +3

    Is it true that if you become a flight attendant your family can travel for free

    • @peytonoconnell9336
      @peytonoconnell9336 8 месяцев назад +3

      I know for sure that SouthWest airlines allow your spouse, kids, and your parents to travel free. If you work there then you can get unlimited travel as long as there is room on the plane

  • @preciselyavri7944
    @preciselyavri7944 Год назад +2

    Question how do you “get a line” what does that mean?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +4

      It means you are now in control of your schedule, you know what trips you are working for the entire month. On reserve means basically you’re just on call

  • @sindyizaguirre4831
    @sindyizaguirre4831 4 месяца назад

    How do you meal prep when out of your home ?

  • @shonteljoyner2678
    @shonteljoyner2678 Год назад +5

    This is so helpful because my training starts next month and I need to prepare my self for commuting and food preppin im just torn between FLL and IAH. Does our airline 😊 pay for nights at a hotel?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +2

      Congrats love, and whichever works best for you commuting wise! No :/

    • @shonteljoyner2678
      @shonteljoyner2678 Год назад

      @@christinac25 thank you ❤️

    • @Cinnamun52
      @Cinnamun52 Год назад

      ​@@shonteljoyner2678our airline allows 2 commuter rooms a month for pilots only, but they got it through the pilot union.

  • @CustomerRelationsManager
    @CustomerRelationsManager 4 месяца назад

    Become a mortgage underwriting processor with just a high school education!

  • @AT-zl6dk
    @AT-zl6dk 7 месяцев назад

    Does the same apply for those working the desk before boarding ? Do they have to travel to different airports or is it stationary job

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  7 месяцев назад

      The gate agents? Their job is stationary at 1 airport, but they still get travel benefits 💗

  • @OktayTurgay
    @OktayTurgay 8 месяцев назад +1

    Then Why many People say "fligt attendant salaries are really high"? İs it change country to country?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  7 месяцев назад +1

      Who said that? 🤣😂 well they are after a couple years and seniority has been built. They very well may be paid more in other countries outside of the U.S. though!

  • @jackiejoy1852
    @jackiejoy1852 4 месяца назад

    New subscriber hi I wanted to know how to apply for flight attendant job I’m in my 50s but still healthy 😊😊✝️✝️🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  4 месяца назад

      Hi!! You apply online 🥰 check for opening windows because they usually aren’t hiring for FA’s year round. Hope to see you in the skies soon Jackie 💗✈️

  • @kenideebelliston8023
    @kenideebelliston8023 Год назад +2

    Is it hard to get a flight attendant job if you have tattoos?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +1

      As long as you’re able to fully cover them while in uniform, you should be good

  • @Ginelcontreras
    @Ginelcontreras Месяц назад

    when would be a good age to get hired?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  29 дней назад

      ASAP lol but most airlines are 21! 🥰

  • @Cris11117
    @Cris11117 4 месяца назад

    What do you mean by getting a line?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  3 месяца назад

      Lineholder means you have your entire schedule for the month! Vs being on reserve, you aren’t sure of where or when you’re flying to until about 1 day-2 hours beforehand 💕

  • @kendeewilliams194
    @kendeewilliams194 11 месяцев назад

    Are you a Jamaican?. Which airlines hire straight Jamaicans??

  • @ItsskendraG
    @ItsskendraG Год назад +1

    Do you get days off during reserve or know what days you’ll have off ?!

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +2

      Yes you get days off, schedules are month to month 💕

  • @jadubb4639
    @jadubb4639 Год назад +1

    Do they at least get paid every week?

  • @accessdenied911
    @accessdenied911 3 месяца назад

    Are you able to be a flight attendant with a small dog❓❓

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  3 месяца назад

      You’d have to have someone to leave them with on the days you’re working or pay for doggy daycare 😁

  • @syljo747
    @syljo747 10 месяцев назад

    Can you go over pay?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  10 месяцев назад +1

      I will definitely work on covering that more in depth!

  • @vibezwithkayla.
    @vibezwithkayla. Год назад

    I'm new

  • @phelishagabriel6028
    @phelishagabriel6028 3 месяца назад

    I am going to start cleaning business than

  • @jadubb4639
    @jadubb4639 Год назад +2

    Why does it take so long to get a line?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +2

      Because there are only a certain amount of lines allotted to each base, and they are awarded by seniority

  • @jadubb4639
    @jadubb4639 Год назад

    How much do they pay?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +5

      First year is like $23-25….we just got a new contract w pay raise and I only got the old one lol

  • @HallieWimberly
    @HallieWimberly Год назад +1

    How long do you wait to get your line?

  • @danielleledyard8776
    @danielleledyard8776 14 дней назад +2

    The Steve Lacy opening got me hitting subscribe button immediately, haha

  • @scarlet_ray
    @scarlet_ray 4 месяца назад +3

    This was great advice for people wanting to become a flight attendant, even after all of the points you made, I personally think I would be able to handle it and it would be worth it. I heard your partner/spouse can get free tickets or discounted tickets as well? That would be cool, especially for when we have a family, flying would be a lot easier and cheaper. Thank you for this video!! 💕

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  4 месяца назад +1

      Yaayyy I love to hear that! Lol it didn’t stop me either it was totally worth it 🤣 and yes your spouse/children fly for free on standby as well as a few others and buddy passes! Amazing benefits. No prob 😊💕

  • @realtalktina
    @realtalktina Год назад +6

    This video was so informative great detail #realtalk

  • @Milliano-c9n
    @Milliano-c9n Год назад +2

    Not me watching and am away from my family 1yr and 3months now

  • @brendausher170
    @brendausher170 Год назад +3

    What airlines are hiring now

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  Год назад +1

      I am not sure actually, I’d look them up and check websites! 💕

  • @CrustyUgg
    @CrustyUgg 6 месяцев назад +1

    I wanted to be an FA but I'm scared of flying ever since I had my son. Being here for him is my number 1 priority and idk I'm just too scared 😂

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  6 месяцев назад

      That’s def understandable!! A lot of people wait until their children are a little older lol, but all up to your personal comfort 💗

  • @346BrookSt
    @346BrookSt 4 месяца назад

    Wassup mami? I’m an American living in Toronto. Have you ever been out here?

  • @flightattendantsteven
    @flightattendantsteven 8 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video! Wondering if you work for my black and yellow airline.

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  8 месяцев назад

      Yeaaa🥳 where are you based? Hopefully I’ll see you in the skies soon!! 🐝💛

  • @phelishagabriel6028
    @phelishagabriel6028 3 месяца назад

    I’m going become flight attendant 🛩️

  • @shawons0171
    @shawons0171 Год назад +1

    That was awesome video

  • @SergioPerez-cq4ex
    @SergioPerez-cq4ex 9 месяцев назад

    Why you speak so guetto?

    • @christinac25
      @christinac25  8 месяцев назад +1

      Idk 😂 sorry!

    • @ukachinikki
      @ukachinikki 8 месяцев назад +10

      @@christinac25girl don’t listen to him you speak great and your video is amazing thank you! 🎉

    • @arielwatts3663
      @arielwatts3663 7 месяцев назад

      lol how are going to ask why she speak ghetto, but can’t spell it?

    • @ms.voicer3214
      @ms.voicer3214 7 месяцев назад

      Why do you misspell your words and have bad syntax? Why are you so racist and nasty?

    • @lizeapen1206
      @lizeapen1206 6 месяцев назад +1

      Not a person who can't spell the word correctly trying to throw shade 😂
      I love your content, keep it up mama