1 min readBy Patricia Green
How Airlines Got Away With Only Paying Flight Attendants Once The Boarding Door Closed
A major bone of contention for flight attendants in the US.
By Patricia GreenZimbabwe

It's long been known that flight attendants in the US have not been paid for boarding and other duties on the ground, a reality that has always been heavily debated. Flying has become more stressful, flights are busier than ever, and often flights have the minimum crew needed, putting additional stress on the crew.
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- 54 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 25, 2026
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- Patricia Green
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- Simple Flying