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99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly--Off the Handle: A Guide for the Novice or Oblivious Air Traveler

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I have been an airline pilot for fifteen years now, and my hat is off to the job the flight attendants do; I couldn't in a million years do their job. This book is a bit trite at times, but nevertheless does convey some of the issues that confront flight attendants on a routine basis.

The book is short, is in large font, and has large margins, so it is very quickly read. While I wonder about a few of the "99 ways," I know firsthand that the gist of the book is correct. One reviewer seemed to think that the author was whiny and was asking too much of passengers with this light-hearted skewering, but I don't agree: it seems to me that the author is just asking to be treated like you would want to be treated. Also contrary to that reviewer's understanding, most flight attendants do actually like people, they just like to have the passengers act in a civilized manner, obey their instructions (they are FAA mandated), and to think before doing totally outrageous things like changing their baby's diaper on a food cart in a galley.

Flight attendants come in all shapes and sizes, some are surly and otherwise difficult, but they are in the minority. Most do a very hard job with courtesy and dignity under frequently very difficult circumstances, and with fewer and fewer resources. This book is a little over-the-top at times, and is certainly lightweight reading, but it does show what these people are up against. For content the book probably deserves three and a half stars, but since flight attendants work so hard, I rounded up to four.

If this book offends you, perhaps some introspection is in order: maybe you know some or all of the "99 ways."

If you are Cabin crew, read this book. It will make you laugh out loud. Read it in the galley as I did, and review just how many of these events have just happened to you. Funny and accurate encounters. A great read indeed.

I'm a former flight attendant, and got this book as a gift from a friend who still files. It's been 9 years since I had the job, but all the 99 ways still resonated with me and made me laugh. Such a hard job to do! I really appreciated her humor and practical ideas.

Whether you fly once a year or 60,000 miles a year as I do, you'll enjoy Kuzma Deveny's 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly - Off the Handle. As a former flight attendant (back in the 'olden days) I believe this book is the 'bible' for anyone traveling by air. It clears up the mystery of flying in a cleaver, witty way from the perspective of an experienced flight attendant. And it's a humorous way of educating travelers.

Kuzma Deveny discusses (99 times) the ways that you can make your trip by air so much more pleasant. And if you follow her suggestions, not only will you arrive at your destination in a better mood, but you'll also be contributing to the well being of your flight attendants. And their mood directly impacts your mood.

The suggestions and vignettes in 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly - Off the Handle were logical and realistic. The way they were presented kept me laughing from the beginning to the end of the book.

This is the perfect gift for the traveler in your life.

This was a cute book and a nice short read. It took less than an hour to read, so don't expect to take this on a long flight and have it keep you occupied. I work at an airport and know how true this is! The stories we all could tell....I passed this on to my other airline friends who appreciated the humor.

Like many others here, I'm a Flight Attendant. Quite frankly I have laughed my butt off. With sincere humor EVERYTHING here is SO TRUE. I love the way the author express the daily hassles we deal with. It would be a great book to have in the passengers seat back pocket so they can laugh and respect a little more the struggles we go through every day. Thanks for a wonderful, comical and refreshing way to express our frustrations.
GREAT READ.

This book is designed such that it could be read in any order and only a few pages at a time, but I found that impossible to do. I read it cover to cover in one sitting. It is loaded with really good and useful points presented in a truly humorous, well-written manner. Even the long embattled, old road warriors would do well to get a copy and ponder its contents

Hey, I'm a flight attendant for a major carrier and the author of FLYING BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS: FLIGHT ATTENDANT ADVENTURES ON A WING AND A PRAYER and I thought this book was darling and basically speaks the inside lanquage of what really frustrates Flight Attendants. Also very humorous!

Love this book! We all step out of line on flights and this book will help you appreciate what flight attendants put up with...us! Grab your ticket,board the plane and fasten your seatbelt and behave.

Sensible advice from flight attendants to help you enjoy your flight(and theirs too) by not getting on their nerves.

This book should be read and followed by all travelers. Ms. Deveny presents airline etiquette in a very humorous way. It is easily read and will bring many smiles to your face and maybe even an occassional chuckle. Read it and learn ways to impress your flt. attendants and fellow passengers.