CREW LAYOVER (MALAYSIA)

*Layover - Time between flights. aka a rest or a stay on a particular hotel/destination which isn't a flight attendant's base. (Accdg to my memory) rofl!

Now, let me walk you through on this 'layover' thingy that most of you see from your Facebook's newsfeed when your crew friends would post pictures stating Layover in -- (particular destination). Layovers vary from time to time. In my case, it depends on what line of schedule you've got from the bid. Yes people, we don't just receive lines from nothing, we bid for it,  according to SENIORITY. I used to not get the lines and destinations that I want when I was a Junior Flight attendant, but when I started flying for like a year and now flying for almost 2 yrs --- plus our Airline started hiring new crews, my seniority went like 'Hey!! *double snap*' Your girl, has arrived! Me getting what i want. Me likey. ahahha Ignore the dumb statement guys, bear with me :) Mind you, Seniority is not just a something-something --- We bid for aircraft positions via seniority and Lines (destinations, day-off, expense rate, and layovers) are all based on seniority. And sometimes -- receiving our hotel keys and rooms are also based via seniority --SOMETIMES. hehe. 

Now let me show you how we do layovers. We get International layovers at 100+ hrs, 97hrs, 50 hrs, 37 hrs, 26hrs, and unfortunately -- 16 hrs ( This sometimes happen on London flight, but we get 27hrs most of the time) 

The most previous Int'l Flight I had was 2 days ago KUL Flt. aka KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. This is considered as a long haul flight, duration is around 8hrs, 35 mins flying time. Flights like KUL and other int'l flights are mostly scheduled on night flights. That is why most Flight Attendants suffer from Insomnia-- and Panadol Night, Melatonin and Sleeping pills are our Best Friends! (Ooohh!! But once we get our own stress-free rests, like days off and open days, we try to recover our sleeping patterns and be asleep like minimum of 10hrs and at times, maximum of 13 hrs. Beat that!) 

Flight schedules also vary in time, Sometimes I work in the morning like 3am- 10am, then after 4 days, then shifts to another pattern. Sleep just doesn't come easily on me unlike some people (rolls eyes) Mr. Sandman is always late, plus counting sheep is not that effective. So as expected, I didn't get any sleep right before this flight. 

So, Once the Aircraft makes a touch down, then deplanes,  ze lovely crews (hihi) bid their thank you's and goodbyes then we say "Oh! Hello there layover!"

Travel time from the airport to our Hotel would sometimes be an hour, or if the road is busy, plus 30 minutes on the expected arrival! Shessh! (Btw, most of the crew would be asleep while on the bus, with their sunglasses on, the crew bus windows are transparent, so people on the road would see us, them girl needs to camouflage--wenk,wenk!) 

We stay in Double Tree Hilton Hotel (Naks! Sponosor. chos! ) 

Once we arrive on the reception, they always give us their complimentary yummy cookies. Ugh! This, I've got to say is one of the best cookies I've ever tasted in my life. Crews are more excited to receive their cookies than their Room keys ( Oops! It rhymed.hihi) 

Now, to my room.. I got the 20th floor. (May inuwi si nanay, si nanay, sa bahay--joke!)

ROOM TOUR VIDEO! (yess! level-up! ahahaha) 

Right after this, 'Took a rest for like 30 minutes, then finally decided to go out with my crew friend. We are craving for Asian cuisines, we were deciding whether we go for Chinese or Jap food. We had Jap! :) 

This resto is inside Sungei Wang Mall, since we're in a mall-- Look what I've got for myself! :) hihi.

Timing was perfect that I was able to catch up with one of my besties who is having her vacation in Malaysia. We got to meet up, and bonded in the Hotel Lobby where they are staying.

Since I never have gotten any sleep at all-- I was wide awake for more than 24 hours ( oha!) I decided to end the night early and went back to our Hotel. 'Got so hungry that night so my friend and I decided to eat at the hotel. Again, deciding whether Chinese or Jap?

First Choice .. Sorry my "faux" model is a bit stiff. haha

Second Choice... (Tarush ang posing mo girl! Hinga-hinga din ok?)

-- And Japanese it is!

Napaka- tarush! Loving the hand towel. haha

California Maki never failed me --- it was soo good that we had two orders plus the crab thing maki (forgot what it's called) --- that the server has recommended is--ok?? Haha.

Another Vid .. Pls bear with my vanity.TAKE NOTE! I HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANY SLEEP HERE FOR LIKE 27HRS (Gaaaahhhh!! Pasensya na mga teh! MAARTE TALAGA AKO.) 

It's getting late so we have to end the night. Now back to my hotel room.. I still managed to take a selfie with my bare newly washed face. Ahahaa. (O. Wag ng umangal. K?)

That's just it FOR NOW guys, 'Will be posting what we did the following day next time (as you see, your girl is gonna be on flight for ze next 4days) Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. :)