Two flight attendants, who fell in love after meeting in the air, uncovered the truth at 30,000 feet.
Nathalie Petersson, 31, and Stefano Avellino, 27, who met three years ago on a flight to Melbourne, amassed over 77,000 Youtube subscribers to vlog about their glamorous life in Dubai and work for Emirates Airline.
Currently based in Mexico, Nathalie and Stefano have traveled to countries around the world for their work, including Italy, Sweden, and Lebanon.
In their latest video, they flew from Dubai to Copenhagen via an in-flight shuttle and revealed that there was “a lot of hard work” behind the enviable travel photos posted on social media.
The couple, who have both worked for Emirates Airline for over five years, have amassed over 4 million views to date on their videos – an average day as flight attendants.
They say their videos went viral as people became more interested in travel after the pandemic.
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Flight attendants Stefano Avellino and Nathalie Petersson (pictured), currently based in Mexico, went viral on YouTube after explaining what it was like to work as flight attendants for Emirates Airline.
Early start: Nathalie said cabin crew should have an Emirates Airbus at Headquarters at least two hours before flight.
THE WORKDAY STARTS LONG BEFORE FLIGHT
In their latest video, the couple points out that it’s not just international jets and luxury hotels, and says their days usually start the night before as they have to pack their bags for early flights and then get up at dawn to get ready for the night. .to prepare for them.
Elsewhere, they spoke candidly about the teams that host Emirates but have to live in the same gender.
Crew members may stay together during visits, but those not working at the airline are required to leave at 1:00 PM. However, this rule can be avoided by asking to live outside of crew quarters.
Nathalie and Stefano can request or change about five flight preferences per month if they want to join the same trip.
After the couple wakes up at 4:19 a.m., it shows they are busy getting dressed and having breakfast before sunrise.
Stefano showed them their uniforms and explained that crew members should wear clip-on clips for safety because a “crazy” passenger could wear them or trip over something.
“The last few requirements, such as a duty-free bag and the preparation of our meals the day before,” said Stefano, stating that they should check that their bags are properly packed before leaving the house.
The couple told fans they should be there at least two hours before they leave to attend staff briefings and perform security checks.
When Stefano asked Nathalie for her opinion on bringing cream with her strawberries, she admitted that she wasn’t always sure of the foods allowed through security, despite flying every day.
As vegans, they prefer to bring their own food to work, as they have limited options and consider it healthier.
Jetset … but it’s not all glamorous: the couple Stefano and Nathalie, who met three years ago on a plane bound for Melbourne, reveal that they usually prepare for their shift a day in advance.
They packed up as they pulled out a carry-on and a suitcase on their way out of their apartment.
“We take the Emirates bus, which is in front of each crew room. This happens about every 20 minutes,” Nathalie said before capturing the beautiful scenery during the 20-minute bus ride.
“The bus will drop us off at our headquarters right in front of the airport. we have to be [there] two hours before the flight departure for check-in.
Nathalie says the paperwork also plays a role: “We need to make sure we get our documents, print the label on our bag, and ship it to its destination.”
As the couple walks past large headquarters for a staff briefing, Nathalie points to photos of him featured in airline commercials.
Explaining the briefings, Stefano said, “There are around 40 different meeting rooms during the day where we can meet with our colleagues, introduce ourselves and do our flight briefing.”
Briefings give the crew the opportunity to find out if any of the passengers need special assistance, such as a wheelchair.
The couple explained that after about 20 minutes of briefing, the crew boarded a bus to take them to the plane.
Therefore, cabin crew must work the entire flight, making several stops before a bus takes them to their hotel, which is usually in a different time zone.
Stephen explained that male flight attendants are required to wear a clip-on tie for safety, as it can be pulled by a customer or snagged on something.
The flight attendant said that as soon as we arrived at the airport for work, the documents were checked and the bags shipped.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE FLIGHT?
Stefano explained that the first thing the flight attendants do after boarding the plane is to store their belongings in a separate compartment from the passengers.
“We change our clothes, follow safety procedures and wait for people to come aboard,” he added.
Nathalie has shown that while they wait, they sometimes have the opportunity to eat while their colleagues are standing and talking.
Nathalie says the flight attendant isn’t just a “waitress in the sky” because their number one priority is safety
Stefano continues: ‘While on board, you will hear a welcoming PA from the captain first in Arabic and then from the crew in the arrival language.’
Nathalie said, “This is why we offer services like toys for our young passengers.
“After playing the security video and making sure everyone is connected, it’s time to take off.”
Stefano continues: “Once the captain gives us a clear signal that we can move on, we begin work in the cabin.
Stefano said the crew had a lot of free time to chat as the flights were not busy during covid.
“Most of our flights are very busy, we have high standards and long flights.
“But sometimes, especially during covid, we’ve done a lot of flights like this – it’s super calm where we have a lot of free time to drink tea and chat.”
The couple explained that their job is to serve food and drink to passengers using a car, and then clean up all the trash.
“After service and cleaning, we usually take a short break for a bite to eat,” Nathalie added.
“About 45 minutes before landing, we start preparing the cabin, cleaning and securing everything.”
Natalie told Insider that the cabin crew isn’t just a “flying waitress,” serving food is basically our last priority.
“Our main concern is people’s safety, so we wanted to talk about it.”
FINALLY A GLAMOR! LUXURIOUS HOTEL AFTER FLIGHT
The couple, who regularly post photos of the stunning venues, said the cabin crew began preparing for landing about 45 minutes before landing.
Nathalie claimed she received compensation as part of their salary, rather than in local currency, to cover travel expenses.
Stefano explained that flight attendants collect their luggage after all passengers have landed, and then look for the bus that will take them to the hotel.
As the couple prepares to work with foreign passengers, they take time to practice their Italian together during the trip.
Nathalie currently speaks English, Spanish, Swedish, Danish and some French; Stefano speaks English, Italian, Spanish and is learning Swedish.
However, Emirates only needs cabin crew to speak English fluently.
There is at least 11 hours of rest between flights, but after a long journey, transfers can take up to 90 hours.
The couple says they can lose up to 30 nights a year due to unsocial working hours.
If they don’t cover their flight hours, which is Dh4446 (£980), they still charge basic fare. The crew gets 60 dirhams (£13.20) for each hour of flight and can work up to 120 hours per month.
Nathalie describes the benefits: ‘We have the luxury of staying in very nice hotels.
This is in Copenhagen city centre, which is very convenient.
‘When we enter we receive a welcome letter with our room key and some information about our stay.
“We used to get our payout in local currency with the key, but now we take it out of our paycheck at the end of the month.”
“Sometimes the feeling of walking into your hotel after a long flight is indescribable,” Stefano added.
Source: Daily Mail
