I'm a flight attendant as a side hustle. Combining flying with my full-time job is more realistic than I thought.

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Arta Uma Upmale, a woman in front of a plane
Arta Uma Upmale is a social-media manager and a part-time flight attendant.

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British Airways told female flight attendants to wear white bras at work because their new uniforms are nearly see-through

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British Airways cabin crew and flight crew colleagues wearing navy uniforms
British Airways staff wearing the new uniforms.

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Flight attendants don't get to choose their 'base' cities — inside the intense process and what happens if you work somewhere you don't live

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Flight attendants serve refreshments on a Delta Airlines flight.
Business Insider spoke to three flight attendants for three different airlines about their experiences.

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The uniformed attendant sitting next to you on your flight is probably 'deadheading' or getting paid to fly as a passenger

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Flight attendant at Denver Airport

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A Southwest Airlines flight made a detour to drop off a flight attendant needed on another plane

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The Southwest flight made an unscheduled stop in Wichita.

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