Kammys Musing

Something happened these past year or two and it changed the way I look at and perceived things in life.

For example; I used to dream of a jet setting lifestyle. Things you see in the movies or advertisements, like walking happily with luggage and kids at the airport, or enjoying meals before your flight, or a comfortable, reclining seats in the aeroplane.

Fast forward years later and added with a touch of reality, I found that the stress and calory burning of traveling with kids and luggage is maybe equivalent of a good workout session on the treadmill.
That the meals before your flight is actually lounge access, and its not cheap if you are not a frequent flyer or a lounge member.
That the reclining seats are available but would easily costs 5 times your normal, economy flight. Throw in additional tickets for your family and it all seems so out of reach 😀

Late 2024 I was doing airport transfer services for airline crews – shuttling them between airport and the hotel. During these trips I developed a new found respect for these busy bees.

Behind the pretty makeup, starch iron suit and nice perfume; it is HARD to be an airline crew.

Say I pick them up at 430am – they definitely have to be up and ready at least an hour before that. Shower, put the make-up on; you are expected to look good and smell good. At the airport after passing the security, then the actual work begins. You have to get the plane ready and with a wide smile welcome people onboard.

You have to tell people to adhere to the usual regulations – seatbelts and all. While people are resting, you have to serve them meals or sell items onboard. You are pretty much on your feet most of the time. If the flight goes without any hiccups, then you are fine.

Come turbulence, or disgruntled passengers, or intoxicated , or the entitled ones; you really have to put a professional face and explain like you would do to a kindergarten kid , all while keeping a friendly face.

With this in mind, I put my hat down and say this :

“Buckle up and enjoy your flight”

Stay hungry, stay safe.