Hello Reader,

I hope you're having a great week so far.

My highlight of the week? One of our community members invited me to the American Airlines Virtual Graduation, and I got emotional watching him get his wings. He started with one airline and upgraded to American, and I'm so proud to have played a small part in his journey through it all.

I appreciate that American Airlines offers virtual graduation options for friends and family.

When I graduated, my husband (then fiancé) flew standby and missed the ceremony, so I know how special it is for loved ones to be able to attend, no matter where they are.

Who's Hiring Flight Attendants

Emirates has reopened for flight attendant applications. Your career starts with one application.

Here are the doors currently open:

🇺🇸 US Applicants: Future Flight Attendant Job Board​​

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 Europe & UK Applicants: Cabin Crew Careers Page​​​

This Week at Future Flight Attendant

The Flight Attendant Prep Program Bonus ends in two days!

Purchase the Flight Attendant Interview Masterclass Bundle and get the Flight Attendant Training Prep Program for Free.

Time is running out!

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I shared a quick behind-the-scenes video of my desk refresh. This is where I manage the FFA brand, write the Weekly Crew Briefing, develop products and programs, and create content for you.

If you're curious about what tools I use to keep everything running (or what my home office looks like) you can check out the video ➡️ HERE.​

🛒 Check Out the Future Flight Attendant Amazon Storefront for Interview Outfits, Flight Attendant Must Haves, and more. ➡️ HERE.

Tip of the Week: Your Contract is More Than Just Fine Print

When I first started flying, I didn’t understand my contract at all. I did carry a physical copy with me because there was no digital version available. So, digging through that fat book to find out information took some time.

There’s so much new happening in those first few months, and flight attendant contracts are notoriously vague and hard to read. I figured I’d deal with it when I needed to.

That moment came fast, and I wasn’t prepared.

I was on a trip with all pretty new reserves. One of the flight attendants was so exhausted she fell out of the van when we arrived at the hotel in Costa Rica. Oh, the glamor of Costa Rica, but unfortunately, we only saw it through the dirty window of the van. We didn't have the time or energy to enjoy it.

The next day, we didn’t have our legal rest, but they still had us board the aircraft and sit there until we were “legal” to close the door. We didn’t know we could say no. We were brand new, and they took advantage of that.

Here’s what I wish I had known:

Your contract is one of the most critical documents in your career. It outlines your legal rights, protections, and pay, but it’s often written in a way that feels intentionally confusing. That confusion rarely works in your favor.

📲Tip: Upload the PDF to your Kindle or iBooks app. Even if it's on your work device, it's still beneficial to have it on your personal phone. That way, you can easily search for terms like “legal rest,” “rescheduling,” or “duty time” when you need them most.

A few key contract terms worth knowing:

• TA (Tentative Agreement): A proposed new contract, not yet final. It must be voted on by union members.
• Amendable: Flight attendant contracts don’t expire. They become open for renegotiation.
• LOA (Letter of Agreement): A side agreement that modifies or clarifies parts of the contract.

You don’t have to memorize every section, but it's helpful to be able to reference what protects you. That’s power.

If you know anyone who can benefit from this information, you can share it by forwarding this email.

Wheels up!

Deanna

​Future Flight Attendant - Your Total Flight Attendant Career Center

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