FLIGHT ATTENDANTS

Chicago flight attendant who lost husband to illness wins paid sick leave battle for aviation workers: ‘It is an incredible gift to be able to give back, despite my grief’

A Chicago flight attendant who needed time off to care for her dying husband ended up taking on Springfield in a battle to change state law so aviation workers could obtain paid sick leave benefits.

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How to get exactly what you want while traveling: Advice from flight attendants

When it comes to traveling, especially on a plane, you’ll definitely catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old saying goes -- meaning, in simple terms, it pays to be nice.