Mond Ortiz

Mond Ortiz Hello everyone! Yes, this is me Mond, an avgeek, frustrated pilot, advocate for flight attendant empowerment, and simply a guy who just loves airplanes!

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Always have faith in yourself and believe that you will earn your wings one day. But never forget to include the Lord in...
08/08/2026

Always have faith in yourself and believe that you will earn your wings one day. But never forget to include the Lord in your journey as you work toward becoming a cabin crew.



The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk may look obsolete when placed beside more modern stealth aircraft like the F-22 Raptor, F-3...
07/08/2026

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk may look obsolete when placed beside more modern stealth aircraft like the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, and B-2 Spirit. But during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the F-117 looked very advanced, especially when compared with the fourth-generation fighters of that period.

But regardless of its age, the F-117 can still perform its intended missions.

Do you think the USAF should fully reinstate the F-117 as a secondary stealth strike aircraft?

đź“·: Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan | USAF



Sorry for the grainy image, but this was taken in the middle of heavy rain. Still, the water spray caused by those GE90 ...
07/08/2026

Sorry for the grainy image, but this was taken in the middle of heavy rain. Still, the water spray caused by those GE90 thrust reversers was so satisfying to watch.


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Oooohhhh!!! Look at what's heading to Seattle as PR5124!
07/08/2026

Oooohhhh!!! Look at what's heading to Seattle as PR5124!

RULES AND POLICIES ARE THERE FOR A REASONIn aviation, rules, policies, and procedures exist for safety, order, fairness,...
07/08/2026

RULES AND POLICIES ARE THERE FOR A REASON

In aviation, rules, policies, and procedures exist for safety, order, fairness, and proper customer service. From flights and baggage to boarding and even the use of airport lounges, there are guidelines that passengers need to follow and that airport and airline personnel are expected to implement.

One example is the time limit for using an airport lounge.

Some lounges only allow passengers to enter a certain number of hours before their scheduled flight. This helps control crowding and makes sure that passengers who are already closer to departure can also find a place to sit, rest, eat, or work.

These policies should apply fairly to everyone.

If ground staff regularly make exceptions for one passenger, other passengers may also ask for the same consideration. If too many exceptions are granted, the lounge can become overcrowded. Then passengers may start complaining about the lack of seats, long queues, limited food, or an uncomfortable environment.

The same rule that may feel inconvenient to one passenger may actually help maintain a better experience for many others.

I experienced this myself in Bangkok. I was told that I could only use the lounge beginning two hours before my flight. Of course, I wanted to enter earlier, get comfortable, and rest. However, those were the lounge rules, so I followed them.

These policies are not being enforced to inconvenience or embarrass anyone. They exist to maintain order and allow everyone fair access to the facilities.

We can be tired. We can want somewhere comfortable to rest. However, other passengers want the same thing too, and they also deserve a lounge that is not overcrowded.

So when airline, airport, or lounge personnel enforce a clearly stated policy, please understand that they are carrying out their duties. They usually did not create the policy themselves, and getting angry at them will not change the rules.

We can always ask questions politely if something is unclear. However, once the policy has been properly explained, we should respect it.

Rules and policies work best when everyone follows them.


TIPS FOR CABIN CREW ASPIRANTS: AIM HIGH, SOAR HIGHER, BUT ALWAYS REMAIN HUMBLEThis is now one of the most common pieces ...
07/08/2026

TIPS FOR CABIN CREW ASPIRANTS: AIM HIGH, SOAR HIGHER, BUT ALWAYS REMAIN HUMBLE

This is now one of the most common pieces of advice I give cabin crew aspirants.

Previously, I used to say, “Give your 100% during recruitment, 101% during training, and 102% in every flight.”

Now, I usually say, “Aim high, soar higher, but always remain humble.”

And I would like to give special emphasis to the words “remain humble.”

No matter how successful you become in your cabin crew career, always remain humble. Never forget the people who helped, guided, and supported you when you were still trying to achieve your cabin crew dream.

Never forget that you were once an aspirant too. Never forget the challenges, rejections, sacrifices, and lessons you went through before reaching where you are.

Humility can also help you become better as a flight attendant.

When you remain humble, you become teachable. You acknowledge your mistakes. You accept corrections. You listen to people who have more experience than you, and you use what you learn to improve yourself.

When your future senior cabin crew members or pursers correct you, do not immediately take it personally. Listen to them. Understand what you need to improve. Thank them for correcting you and use that lesson to become better.

The more teachable you are, the more you can grow in this career.

Always remember that skills can be taught inside the classroom or airline training center, but attitude comes from the person.

An airline can teach you emergency procedures, safety drills, aircraft familiarization, service standards, announcements, and other technical skills required for the job.

However, humility, discipline, respect for others, willingness to learn, the ability to work with a team, and how you respond to correction cannot simply be taught inside a classroom.

Those have to come from you.

This is why attitude plays a huge role in becoming a cabin crew member and in succeeding once you are already flying.

You may possess all the written qualifications. You may meet the height requirement, educational requirement, communication standards, grooming standards, and other requirements stated by the airline.




WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TURBULENCE DURING HABAGAT SEASONSo again, it is habagat season, and I am expecting more bumpy...
07/08/2026

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TURBULENCE DURING HABAGAT SEASON

So again, it is habagat season, and I am expecting more bumpy flights due to rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and unstable weather that may affect some routes.

Some passengers are afraid of turbulence and may think that the plane is about to crash. This reaction is understandable, especially for first-time flyers. I know I have explained this many times, but I want to explain it again because some passengers may feel anxious when flying through turbulence.

But anyway, air turbulence happens when a plane flies through disturbed or irregular airflow.

To make things easy to understand, imagine that you are in a car driving on a smooth road. All of a sudden, the road ahead becomes rough and uneven. Driving through it will cause a bumpy ride as the car moves forward. That is one simple way of explaining how turbulence may feel inside a plane.

Turbulence can come from thunderstorms, jet streams, mountains, weather fronts, convective air currents, and wind shear. Clear-air turbulence can also happen in areas with strong wind shear near jet streams, even when there are no visible clouds or storms.

Fatal airline accidents caused by turbulence are very rare. Turbulence can still cause serious injuries, especially when passengers or crew members are standing or unsecured when the aircraft suddenly moves.

Pilots receive training on how to handle turbulence and avoid hazardous weather when possible. Aircraft are also designed and certified to withstand turbulence loads within set operating limits. Pilots still follow the aircraft’s limitations and avoid areas of severe or extreme turbulence whenever possible.

There are four main levels of turbulence.

Light turbulence causes slight and irregular changes in the aircraft’s altitude or attitude. Passengers may feel small bumps or a slight strain against their seat belts. Loose items may move slightly, but walking and cabin service may still remain possible.

Moderate turbulence causes more noticeable changes in altitude or attitude, but the pilots remain in control of the aircraft. Passengers may feel a stronger strain against their seat belts. Unsecured items may move or become dislodged, and walking or cabin service may become difficult.

Severe turbulence causes large and sudden changes in altitude or attitude. The aircraft may become momentarily difficult to control, and passengers can be forced violently against their seat belts. Unsecured passengers, crew members, and loose objects can be thrown around the cabin.

Extreme turbulence is rare. It can toss the aircraft violently and may make it temporarily impossible to control. It can also cause structural damage. Pilots and airline dispatchers do their best to avoid any area where this level of turbulence may occur.

This is why the best thing to do during turbulence is to remain seated and keep your seat belt fastened. Keep it comfortably fastened even when the aircraft is flying through clear skies because clear-air turbulence can happen without visible warning.


FAA ORDERS CRACK CHECKS ON 471 BOEING 737 MAX AIRCRAFT The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections...
07/08/2026

FAA ORDERS CRACK CHECKS ON 471 BOEING 737 MAX AIRCRAFT

The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after cracks were found on older 737 models in a structural reinforcement around the forward galley door. The new airworthiness directive covers Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 aircraft.

The FAA estimates that the order will affect 471 US-registered aircraft. Operators must inspect the fuselage skin and other parts around the forward galley door for cracks, with the directive taking effect on September 10, 2026. The FAA said cracks in this area could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft if operators do not detect and repair them.

Boeing said the issue has not been found on the 737 MAX fleet. The company extended inspections to MAX aircraft because they share a similar design and manufacturing process with older 737 models where the cracks were found.

Boeing has worked with operators on the issue for several years and has also introduced manufacturing changes on newly produced aircraft. The FAA already required similar inspections on affected 737 Next Generation aircraft.

CEBU PACIFIC ADDS MORE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Cebu Pacific is adding more international flights in th...
07/08/2026

CEBU PACIFIC ADDS MORE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Cebu Pacific is adding more international flights in the fourth quarter, giving travelers more direct options to China, Vietnam, and Japan ahead of the holiday season.

The airline will restore Cebu to Ho Chi Minh flights on October 26, with three weekly services every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This gives travelers from Central Visayas a direct link to one of Vietnam’s largest cities.

Cebu Pacific will also launch Cebu to Shanghai flights on November 17, operating three times weekly every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Shanghai to Cebu flights will begin on November 18 and operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Cebu to Nagoya flights will start on November 19, with four weekly services every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Nagoya will become Cebu Pacific’s third Japan destination from Cebu after Tokyo-Narita and Osaka.

Clark to Hanoi flights will also return on November 19, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Hanoi to Clark flights will begin on November 20 and operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Cebu Pacific will also resume Manila to Xiamen flights on November 23, with two weekly services every Monday and Friday. The route adds to the airline’s China network, which already includes Manila flights to Shanghai and Guangzhou.

To mark the added routes, Cebu Pacific is holding a seat sale from August 7 to 11, 2026. Travelers can book flights for as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare, excluding fees and surcharges, for travel from October 26, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

“At Cebu Pacific, we continue to strengthen our network to give every Juan a better opportunity to explore more destinations across Asia. The launch of additional direct flights to China, Vietnam, and Japan not only provides travelers from all over the Philippines with more convenient access to these vibrant cities but also encourages more international travelers to visit and explore our country. As we continue to expand our international network, we remain committed to making travel more accessible and affordable for our passengers,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Cebu Pacific currently flies to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

DELTA PLANS TOKYO NARITA RETURN AFTER SEVEN YEARS Delta Air Lines plans to return to Tokyo Narita Airport on Marc...
07/08/2026

DELTA PLANS TOKYO NARITA RETURN AFTER SEVEN YEARS

Delta Air Lines plans to return to Tokyo Narita Airport on March 27, 2027, after ending its flights there seven years earlier. Aviation Week reports that the airline will operate a daily nonstop service between Seattle and Narita using an Airbus A330-900neo.

The new flight will operate alongside Delta’s existing daily service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda. This will give the airline two daily flights from Seattle to the Tokyo area, with each service using a different airport.

Delta moved its Tokyo operations from Narita to Haneda in 2020 after receiving more access to the airport, which sits closer to central Tokyo. Its planned return to Narita comes as competition grows at Seattle, where Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have expanded their long-haul network.

The Seattle–Narita route also appears in current booking listings for travel beginning in late March 2027. Delta had yet to publish a separate detailed announcement when the plan was reported.

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