Around the World in a Bad Mood!

This hilarious book confronts every aspect of a flight attendant's absurd world—from an author who has flown the not-so-friendly skies.

A flight attendant often has a healthy sense of humor about their job—they have to. And one of the funniest people to have performed that job is Rene Foss. Set against the fictional airline WAFTI (“We Apologize for This Inconvenience Airlines”), Around the World in a Bad Mood! confronts every aspect of a flight attendant's existence—from the dumb questions the passengers ask (“Is that your natural hair color?” “Where are we?”) to the secret language of flight attendants (“I'll be right back”). As Rene reveals, both the ability to take abuse and to collect trash in confined areas are prime job requirements for a flight attendant. You must also be a top-notch psychiatrist, policeman, banker, waitress, and babysitter.

This clever and entertaining book—which also provides some real insight and information about the world of air travel—is the perfect read for those long layovers and a great gift for any frequent flyer.