WHY I QUIT BRITISH AIRWAYS | CABIN CREW 

video starts at 13:24! thank me later!

Thanks for the Q and A.I used to work with Delta so I can relate.Im excited for your new career and I know you will do excellent,see you in future videos.

This was the best cabin crew Q&A I have ever seen, it's a shame you left BA really, but you need to live your life. Although Lufthansa and BA are similar Airlines, they still are very different, at Lufthansa seniority does play a big role and no one could ever imagine that the flight crew would rest in a different hotel, but still they are similar. I wish you all the best for your future ;-)

This guy absolutely seems incredible! he will make it far!

Very much enjoyed your videos! I am crew for Easyjet and personally can't imagine myself being anywhere else but in the skies... it's very satisfying knowing what we want to do in life .. wish you all the best in your new job!

I respect you for making the career change; family is definitely the best priority to have.

Sitting down with the bid packages that were given for so many years and seeing what flights, cities and hotels you like has always been crazy.. When I started to hold my lines each month, I was happy with the cities I had a interest in. Our life flying is a true experience...

Thank you for your vlog, that is my passion to be a cabin crew. I felt about 20 airlines interview. However I never give up. Your video is so impressive in my eye. Miss you guy. I hope to see you on my board.

Can you do a Q&A after one year and tell us what you miss about Cabin Crew life. Also, from this video, it seems you quit because obviously being gone long periods of time and it being unpredictable is not conducive for a balanced relationship? Because you mentioned your significant other as being one of the criteria for having made that decision. Is this occupation good for someone that is single and wants to remain single for a long period of time? Besides, a future in accounting, would your decision be different if you were single? Also, years from now, would you ever return to Cabin Crew life? You also mentioned, it started to get less fun, what was the singular thing that was "less fun" would you say lack of sleep, or missing your significant other? Thank you for your dedication on making videos on Cabin Crew life, it's exciting and we can see why so many people have watched, not sure how many enthusiastic viewers wanting videos about accounting life, probably a different audience altogether. Good luck to you on your future endeavors

Congratulations on your move into your profession. I worked for TWA for only one year, back when they were a big deal. I then went on to my trained profession. I was a Registered Nurse for the Army for over 22 years. When I was retired from the Army I realized that I was still young enough to have a second career, and went back to the skies. I had truly been bitten by the "bug". It's just as exciting the second time around. You could quite possibly do that too. Good luck, and thank you for all of your videos. Enjoy your time at home these days, and travel only when the two of you want to travel.. Sid.

As I sit here on a Sunday night 10pm working through a client's August accounting data and listening to your vlog, I can't help but grin at the irony of life. LOL

Great video. All the best in your new career

Good luck with the accounting, I'm 5 years into a big 4 firm. Happy to answer any questions you have if that's what your going into. Your travel videos have been really interesting!

I like your videos and you have a very good talking voice, I'm going to miss your cabin crew videos. I'm subscribing to your channel and look forward to seeing your new adventures 🙂

thanks for all your videos mate. I think you and all BA cabin crew deserve a lot better than the low Salary you stated on your other video

British airways is my favourite airline, I recently commented about my trip to Budapest in club Europe and was very complimentary about ba. I now have more to add. Our flight back to Budapest was cancelled due to a technical issue. We were then given a food voucher each to spend and told to collect our luggage. We queued for ages waiting to get a rebooked flight, we even phoned ba in London and they were so unhelpful. This was a bad start but I did take a turn for the better. We got a really nice hotel for the night, a free 3 course meal each, taxi transfer and then a really quiet flight the following day with about 15 people on the a320. We then got offered a large sum of money through email as compensation and then further compensation in air miles as we were part of ba "mile high club". So from something negative to something very positive. Thank you ba! (The flight number was BA867)

Really insightful video!

all your procedures sound pretty similiar to ours ( Emirates). Where are the US carriers have totally different regulations and procedures when it comes to standbys or even being allowed to eat food provided onboard. Love watching videos like this from other airlines. Best of luck on the new adventure :)

Hi Bradley (or do you prefer Brad?), many thanks for your recent series of videos. I stumbled upon them recently and only subscribed a month ago. Though I'm saddened to hear that you'll no longer be doing cabin crew Q&As, I'm happy for you that you've found a steady job from which you can return home to your lovely wife every night! One more question about being cabin crew, though - what happens if a cabin crew member (or even a flight crew member) get sick on the flight? Assuming it is not so serious that it warrants a diversion to the nearest medical facility, how is it managed on board?

When I worked for BEA/BA from the 70's till the early 2000's we used to have open days where staff from different parts of the airline would meet up to discuss things, it was always the case that the Cabin crew did not like mixing with the rest of us, the Flight crew however were always cheerful & friendly - just an observation..

Going to miss the flight attendant vlogs

I am a first time viewer from Texas and I was quite interested to hear that you are leaving the commercial airline industry as it is usually a career for anyone who joins that industry. I do not have a degree but I have worked in accounting in a management position for almost 30 years in the financial services industry and in the health care finance system here in the US. I have also been in business for myself and have been audited by the IRS but passed the audit with flying colors. I think the best part of my work is the variation as I mostly work on resolving challenges and issues. Wish you the best of luck in the accounting industry, you will probably do very well and you will probably enjoy it.

I watch a couple of Emirates crew vlogs and they get spending money on their stop overs from Emirates.Also good luck in your new career and look forward to seeing your vlogs in the future. Cheers mate.

Yes, our hotels in many cities here in the US and on the international travel, we had at least two to three other hotels besides the main hotel in that particular city. My first class galley F/A was responsible for the cockpit and I had to talk to the Captain and First Officer because I was a Purser/Chief Flight Attendant. You are right many Captains and First Officers know where they want to hang out in many cities and they always ask if anyone of the cabin team would like to hang out with them. I have always like going out with cool Captain and First Officers. Again, I am glad you have seen the world like I have...Years ago , when I was in college, I always said that I would love to see the world from the history classes that I had. I am glad I have flown for so many years. For me it has always been nice to always pay for food in our hotels because I would always maintained my hotel membership points. My Starwood Preferred Guest membership is one of the best hotel memberships that I love. I use my hotel points on my own vacations and get my upgrades to better rooms. Like you I have loved the many years that I have flown. Well, you take care and good luck with the new job..

Well, you saw the world and that was very good. It was nice to hear about who makes the PA announcements because yes, as a Purser/Chief Flight Attendant I found myself always making always done the PA announcements. But for the flights that I had I would assign someone to do the PA announcements I had always loved our 777-200 and 300's after the 747-400's. I have always loved our San Paulo, Brazil layover hotel and location in their downtown area. I was bidding and I would always pick at least 25 to 35 selections of cities. I tend to hold the west coast long haul flying. So, Chicago-SFO, LA. San Diego ( which I really love San Diego). I do love flying to London and Paris from here and I have loved Dusseldorf, Germany. For me my long haul trip has been Hong Kong. Well good luck to you and the new job....

Your garden is beautiful!!! I would not leave the house!! LOL.

I love you Bradley you guys are amazing

You definitely sound like an intellectual chap! All the best in you new career!

thank you so much for the 411. looking into the FA career and you've made this process a lot more enjoyable. love your vids. all the best in you new career. can I ask you something please, is it possible to work as a FA and finish college, perhaps online college or is that not a good idea? thank you

Bradley, you're my inspiration. I've been trying for many years to apply and join an airline for the cabin crew position. I've wont give up. 😊👍🛫🌏🌍

congrats on having a game plan post college to get out and be able to explore before settling down.

If you don't mind me asking, I find a lot of flight attendants will simply say in their videos that they work for 'a major airline' but you're always so open about working at BA specifically (which is great). I was wondering if BA are just more open to this sort of thing than other airlines who would prefer you not mention them specifically or record on planes etc or whether it's other cabin crew members being cautious and making their own choice in not specifying who they fly for?

Great series! Well done. I'm certain you've been an inspiration and a help for many others following in your tracks. (BA should offer you a bonus or . . . a free trip!) ;-)

Wish you the best of luck! Will you go back to BA or other airlines in the future? Probably a different position?

Would you ever make a video explaining hand and hold luggage and what you are allowed to take through hand luggage? I’m flying to Egypt in June and I’ve only been abroad to Tenerife last year and got things taken of us from Birmingham airport, things like biscuits were taken from my mums hand luggage. Just an idea :)

Hey I have a question.. One day you don't get up to the alarm and you miss your work.. So how will your company deal with this.? Of course you haven't taken a taken a sick leave yet so what would happen? And also tell what about this happening when you aren't home..

I'm currently studying level 3 travel and tourism in college and hoping to go into cabin crew, this was a lot of help thank you

I'm too short to be apart of a cabin crew but that is my dream job 😪 gonna miss these vlogs

Come to LA, man. Tons of good churches here :)

I hv been called for my assessment next week ... i am nervous but equally excited.... wish me luck ...

What's the worst situation you have had whilst on duty?

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for all your videos. I do have a couple of questions that I'd really appreciate if you have the time to respond. Thank you! How long is training, paid/unpaid? How many days off per month? Travel benefits with BA? Starting off, is the pay okay for a single person to live off of? I've worked as cabin crew in the US and there seniority means everything, doesn't seem like it with BA. Thank you so very much! Wish you all the best and a fantastic year 2018

Good luck, friend.

*SHOUT OUT TO YOUR SHIRT!* I'm from Seattle!

Do you prefer working with 10 and 11 crew members on the bigger aircrafts or working with 3 and 4 crew on the smaller aircrafts?

So so gorgeous! You should model!

Really enjoyed your honesty. I was with MF from almost the beginning for 6 years until I retired altogether. Interesting take in your reasons for leaving. Back in the day with WW, EF and SFG, Cabin crew was considered very much a career, but not any more now. It’s such a shame now that many people view cabin crew as a stop gap, something to do before they get the job they really wanted to do. A big factor imo is pay. As you alluded to, BA brought about mixed fleet as a cost cutting exercise, as the company decided that WW and EF were costing too much money. When MF first started the pay was dire and the rosters punishing. But the company soon recognised that cabin crew vacancies were oversubscribed, and even if crew turnover was high, there was a ready supply of new entrants. I recall attending a presentation by a senior BA executive in 2012, a frank van de post, (he introduced the competency tests at recurrent, and left BA not long after).He stated that the company did not expect any cabin crew in MF to stay more than 2 years in post. So the company did not want any career main crew either. This caused massive problems when for example, one of flights was delayed because we didn’t have enough experienced crew onboard and so was illegal to depart. I recall, as the only PST main crew, being given a full FIRST cabin to CPT with 2 NE’s Fortunately as the years went by, MFU evolved and with the protracted strikes, pay improved, but not the rosters, with the company refusing to consider a scheduling agreement. I’m surprised by your comments regarding bidding. I was one of the first crew on the SIN/SYD route after it was transferred from WW. Subsequently as it suited my very long commute, so it became my one and only bid each month so that’s what I got each month. I completed over 30 before I retired. Many crew longed for this route until they actually did it. Obviously I am not aware of your bids but in my experience when crew did receive poor bid satisfaction it was because they would often put in 10 or more lines of bids including avoids and specific dates for destinations. Carmen could often not process such complex bids and so rejected them all. Maybe things have changed? Looking back I enjoyed my time at BA but witnessed many crew leave for all the wrong reasons, e.g. being broke, fatigue, relationship problems, long commutes. I once had a colleague in tears break up with her boyfriend via sms as we were waiting on the tarmac at HAM on a turnaround because he didn’t understand why she was always so tired when she got home. And then when she got home, she quit. I hope any prospective applicants think long and hard and does their research before they apply because the reality can be a shock. 0-6 months very excited and enthusiastic 6-12 months finding it hard to live on the pay and getting tired 12-18 months broke and tired 18+ looking for another job Those of you who think I’m just being cynical....this is based on my experiences at MF for over 6 years before I retired. I don’t regret joining but am now enjoying my retirement more. If it’s for you, good luck. With the current pandemic, the airline industry may change forever.......

Did you do any Sydney flights and what's your view on BA's buy on board service on domestic and European flights, selling M&S food products?

I have a some questions: What is your favourite aircraft? What is your favourite destination? Why did you wanted to become BA cabin crew in the first place?

THIS VIDEO IS BLOWING UP

Love your British accent! (I am German, that's why...) :-)

Could u pls tell that it is mandatory to know swimming for British Airways cabin crew. Or u r gud to go if can do the ditching drill by a floatation device??

Thank you for reply

ah. so thats why i saw so many BA cabin crew when in my hotel in New York. Although it looked like due to the large amounts of flights there, they all go to different hotels along lexington ave (based on flight number)

I bidded for the SIN/SYD for 6 months, got nothing. Didn't bid as I needed to go to a friends event in Toronto and got one! Fuming 😂😂

Hey, I was wondering if you could choose which place you fly from for example, if you lived closer to Manchester, can you fly from there and make it you "base"? If you could, could you answer it as a reply not on video, Thanks !

Yeah the hotel in Houston is downtown and unless you work in an office, there is nothing to do :p

i would love to know more about the new restaurant style service

I've really enjoyed your videos, refreshing and honest, I've worked as Cabin Crew for BA for nearly 30 years and the opportunities and memories will last long into my retirement, for all those that aspire to become Crew, don't give up, it's a wonderful job although you have to realise that it's no longer a career for life , the role will stand you in good stead for other careers. Good luck with your new career I'm sure many of us will miss you at British Airways

Accounting is a great job. A friend left for 30 years and was able to get back into it. Tax accounting.

Cabin crew only stay 1-2 years and the company is very happy with that. That says it all.

Hi, I've got a question: The most dreadful nightmare for Chinese passengers and cabin crews is flight delay. At times, the delay can even last for more than 5 hours during the summer in China. So does British Airways launch regulations for passengers suffering delay? And what will cabin crew do, apart from consoling passengers by free orange juice in China, to keep cabin ordered?

Hi, i do have a request. Would be possible to do a video about on-board announcement and how do they sound. Many thanks

The flight crew like the pilots and stuff are like mysterious creatures 😂😂

good video. I remember my wife and i traveled to Las Vegas.We were told that the 747 we were meant to travel on had a fault,another 747 was brought to the stand and there was a fault in that also. British airways were very sorry and put us up in a hotel near heathrow,a lot of people were not to happy. But i kept on thinking that saftey was the order of the day. We flew out the next morning,i have to say because i am disabled the cabin crew were amazing,they looked after us very well. We are going back next year. D.

9:31 (in time with the beat) *BUT!*

I know this video is from a year ago, but I thought that just as me, others might find it only now. so I might just offer a correction there to what you say about who can apply for cabin crew. No, it is not open to everyone as long as they have the UK visa to work, they DO HAVE to have a unrestricted passport (e.g. UK, European and probably US passports), otherwise no, you will not be considered for cabin crew position. I used to be cabin crew in my country and I have looked into it here in the UK, and I know I can only apply for cabin crew only when I get my british passport, even though I am a permanent resident in the UK UK for about 4 years now... not thinking about it anymore, just thought I'd contribute. ;)

You are so much professional in your demeanor. Most vlogs on youtube by flight attendants are way over the top and not professional......way too many bimbos working way up in the sky!! The quality of cabin crew now working in airlines has gone down considerably. I have wondered why that is so? May be you have an answer to that?

Hey mate! I love your vlogs, I am the Cabin Crew from Iberia who asked you couple of things weeks ago, soon I am about to go to the BA Headquarters to be interviewed and see if I fit into the BA Cabin Crew Team after 1 year flying with Iberia I really wanna experience long-haul flights as we have separated fleet. Wish me luck! haha (btw, is it easy to find an apartment nearby Heathrow?)

I feel like the biggest struggle will be barely having free time since it’s full time. I heard long hours is a big con with many. Lol what if I wanted one day off

That phone call "You got the job" 😭 😭 😭 wow Bradley I really enjoy your blog, so sad Accounting is stealing you from the skies

I have a question which i'm DYING to know. I hope you can answer it for me... I'm basically wondering how okay is BA with you being a RU-vidr while also working for them? Because in a sense you're representing their brand... but you're also just being yourself on youtube.. So, do they have any instructions on that? Or are you even allowed to be a RU-vidr while working for them? I heard they're very strict.

oh my you are handsome and pleasant to watch and look at the beautiful garden behind you. cheers from Finland

How easy is it to reapply/join once you leave?

Do you ever go to the sweet shop in the Arcade in Bedford?

You're going to hate working in an office every day... you'll be back

I am really interested to see if you want to come back to flying now and if you like the job you got!?

Very interesting! I am really dumbfounded by the computer tech melt down in May 17. This evidently was traceable to tech personelle failure. How could luggage be checked in and no ability to reclaim luggage for cancelled flights.Were passengers prevented from using other airlines though available space may have been limited? The UK isn't exactly a third world country.

Hey, I have psoriasis and I’m wondering if it’s a problem for BA. It’s not bad but it’s visible on my nails

Re eating of cabin food, unless I am mistaken I have always understood that flight crew have seperate meals, just in case there is an outbreak of food poisoning with pax food. have I been mistaken?

question; when the BA check in was down and all the flights from Heathrow were cancelled, what did you do?

Could you talk about cabin crew benefits? Please

How many people from Spain do you know working for a British airlines? I have a B2 level and I want to know if this level is enough to work with a British airline.

Hi, I know it's been a couple of years since you had your Assessment Day and all that, but do you remember the timeline that everything happened once you got your CJO? I just assessed and got the CJO a couple of days later, but they haven't sent anything about a start date. I have a weird situation where they told me outside of the typical "Congratulations" Email.

13:19 was a jump scare

Please come and visit Japan as well.

was it easy to get your job as a cabin crew member?

Loool she said just join as crew!?! Like it was that easy. BA never once gave me a look in for any position i applied for and i was coming from 4 years experience as a senior ground agent handling over 18 airlines at Gatwick landside and airside. This was before mixed fleet became their niche contract and damn those salary is poor. Left the airport all together in 2008 and earning almost 4 times as much now was i did back in the days i was LGW based.

Quick question, in the course of the video, you mentioned that you always need a US visa for US destinations,why is that? I am aware that if you have a British passport it is visa free to the US

I want to become an accountant. I'm only just going into year 12 though

Do you give any information about pay? Like annual salary?

I have a question What do you think about Qantas?

I have an assessment day could you please advice me on how I can get the job etc

Hi there love your videos. very professional. I have a question. If I live in south african and don't have uk residency. can i still apply or do I still stand a chance to become a cabin crew in BA?? Thanks

Do you ever go in to relaxation class ........ Do you need help, fight for it ! Bless you sweetheart ❤️

Peaches what is Bradley and Mieka’s Maybury mode of communication?

What do you do if they cancel your flight, and you have 4 hours at the airport. Try to find the other pilot who's hat you are wearing, Update your manuals. Correct the Spelling of your name on your luggage tags, Call your bookie, Find some kid in the waiting area and impress him/her about your heroics onboard the airplane, make time to unstitch the Hotel emblem on the towel you stole. ask them to page some guy name Donald Trump, correct the address on your luggage tags, Fold your boxers, call your EX wives, segregate the bills in your wallet by country, put all your toothpaste back in the tube, try to match your socks and throw away the third leg, recharge your shaver that you left on since yesterday [ what was that buzzing noise ? ].

if you work for BA or just any airline do you get a discount on like business or first or do you just get it free???

How does British Airways identify a specific member of cabin crew?

I have a small tattoo on my forearm will that stop me being cabin crew or will they provide me with a long sleeve? I see a lot of long sleeved uniforms? HELP Assessment Day coming up?