For Christopher Lavelle, before he could walk, much less crawl, his path was set thanks to the footsteps laid before him by his father, Chris Lavelle. The journey that led them both to Endeavor is full of twists and turns, ebbs and flows of family responsibilities, and the uncertainty of an ever-changing airline industry.
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Keep Climbing: Flight Attendant Venture to Japan to conquer Mount Fuji
For LGA Flight Attendant Marco Anjos, a trip to Tokyo provided a cultural immersion, peaceful respite, and the ultimate challenge: To make it to the top of the magnificent Mount Fuji. Reaching the summit gifted Marco with sensational views above the clouds, and memories to last a lifetime. What was your destination and why did … Continue reading Keep Climbing: Flight Attendant Venture to Japan to conquer Mount Fuji
Taking Flight in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Earlier this month, more than 160 cancer survivors flew from Atlanta to Boston aboard Breast Cancer One (BC1), Delta’s annual survivor flight that kicks off their fundraising initiatives for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Along with the first class treatment on the flight, passengers were treated to succulent seafood dishes, celebrations, and a royal red … Continue reading Taking Flight in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Upcycled FA Uniform Pieces Distributed at Crew Bases
Throughout the month of October, Endeavor Flight Attendants have been given the opportunity to ‘shop’ — at no cost — from a collection of gently-used uniform pieces at each crew base. More than 18,000 uniform pieces from the Richard Tyler collection were donated by Delta for distribution to Endeavor Flight Attendants. The pieces will help … Continue reading Upcycled FA Uniform Pieces Distributed at Crew Bases
Travel Corner: Chinese Hospitality
For Deb Johnson, Manager, Inflight Training, a trip to China was met with overwhelming hospitality and a true cultural immersion. “My husband and I flew from MSP-SEA, then SEA-PEK. We were picked up by a friend of ours who was traveling to China at the same time. She grew up in Taiyuan, China. Her nephew … Continue reading Travel Corner: Chinese Hospitality
Endeavor Manager’s Five Decades of Dedicated Service Recognized by FAA
Earlier this month, Richard Skolnick, Maintenance Inspection Manager at LGA, was honored by the FAA with its esteemed Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, which recognizes maintenance professionals who have delivered 50 years of safety in the aviation industry. Richard has been with Endeavor for nearly two years, but started his career working in the United … Continue reading Endeavor Manager’s Five Decades of Dedicated Service Recognized by FAA
Split Duty: How 20 Hours of Volunteering Changed the Life of an Endeavor Air Pilot
Everyone knows someone who is driven to serve: the guy across the street who rakes the leaves of his neighbor’s yards; the student who delivers fresh baked cookies to the local fire station every Saturday morning; the retiree who never misses a cup of coffee and conversation at the corner café at the crack of … Continue reading Split Duty: How 20 Hours of Volunteering Changed the Life of an Endeavor Air Pilot
Filling Up on Experience: Endeavor Maintenance Controller Follows Global Path to Earn Industry Recognition
Spend more than a couple minutes with Usaid Khalid, a Maintenance Controller at Endeavor Air, and you’ll quickly find a dry sense of humor that has helped him navigate the globe. He’s quick to offer a quip, then round it out with the punchline only he can deliver. “I love traveling across the United States, … Continue reading Filling Up on Experience: Endeavor Maintenance Controller Follows Global Path to Earn Industry Recognition
An Ambassador for Change: Endeavor’s First Female Chief Pilot Embraces Leadership Role
When you ask what it means to be the first female base Chief Pilot in Endeavor Air’s history, Pamela Nucifore smiles and laughs off the significance. To her, she is answering the call to lead Flight Operations at the airline’s New York – LaGuardia crew base; to anyone on the outside, she is shattering stereotypes … Continue reading An Ambassador for Change: Endeavor’s First Female Chief Pilot Embraces Leadership Role
Travel Corner: Monkeying Around in Bali
White sandy beaches, volcanic mountains, coral reefs, and rice patties — The Indonesian island of Bali is as beautiful as it is exotic. For Americans, getting to Bali requires a trip halfway around the world; but for Australians, the island is a popular vacation destination. For Stephanie Kolb, Talent Acquisition Outreach—Flight Ops, a Balinese vacation … Continue reading Travel Corner: Monkeying Around in Bali
