If you have ever considered working for an airline as a gate agent one thing you may have wondered is if they get the same travel perks as flight attendants or pilots. After all, who wouldn’t want to have a job that lets you fly for free. Travel expenses can add up quickly for those that like to see the …
If you have ever spent time in an airport you’ve probably noticed a vast number of employees working at the gates and ticketing terminals. They seem to be very busy and helping passengers with everything from getting their luggage checked to helping who missed their flight. A common question we’ve seen from readers in the past is if these employees …
If you have ever considered working as a gate agent, you might be wondering how you would go about getting the job. If you have never worked at an airport, it can seem like a busy and confusing place so many people might not even be sure what a gate agent does, what the requirements are, or how to get …
If you are interested in applying for a job to be a gate agent or ticketing agent for an airline, you might be wondering what the requirements for the job are. This is a common question for many reasons. Most people would not want to spend the time applying for jobs only to find out they do not qualify for …
Gate agents are often the airline employee that passengers interact with just before boarding a flight. We’ve all heard stories of passengers showing up to the airport and having a gate agent tell them that they’ve been upgraded free of charge. For some of us (myself included) this may have actually happened. This leads to the popular belief that gate …
If you’re like most people you’ve probably found yourself at a busy airport talking with a gate agent while travelling at some point. To someone outside of the aviation industry, gate agents seem to do a little bit of everything when it comes to getting passengers ready to board the plane before a flight. Many people wonder what exactly gate …
It’s not uncommon to notice that some of the same staff that help you get checked in for your flight might also be part of the cabin crew once you are aboard your flight. To most passengers, the uniforms that gate agents wear also look similar to the uniforms a flight attendant wears. This leads to a lot of confusion …
If you are considering becoming a gate agent for an airline, you might be wondering if you will have to pass a drug test to get hired. You might also have questions on what they test for, how often they test, and what kind of test they perform. In this article we’ll cover all of these topics. Let’s start with …
Compared to other careers, becoming a flight attendant can be a long and difficult process. You have to meet certain requirements, go through a rigorous hiring process that includes interviews, background checks, and weeks (or even months of training). When you finally do get hired and complete training, you have a job that requires non-traditional hours, stress, and a lot …
