Mateusz Maszczynski

Mateusz Maszczynski honed his skills as an international flight attendant at the most prominent airline in the Middle East and has been flying ever since... most recently for a well known European airline. Matt is passionate about the aviation industry and has become an expert in passenger experience and human-centric stories. Always keeping an ear close to the ground, Matt's industry insights, analysis and news coverage is frequently relied upon by some of the biggest names in journalism.

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Photo's taken during the evacuation of British Airways flight BA2276 at Las Vegas airport showed multiple passengers carrying hand luggage.
VIDEO: Study Reveals Majority of Airline Passengers Would Stop for Their Hand Luggage in an Emergency
The Majority of Flight Attendants Think Emotional Support Animals Have a "Negative" Impact On Air Travel
The Majority of Flight Attendants Think Emotional Support Animals Have a “Negative” Impact On Air Travel
Wow! Ryanair Has Agreed to Offer Local Contracts in Major Concession for Italian Cabin Crew
Wow! Ryanair Has Agreed to Offer Local Contracts in Major Concession for Italian Cabin Crew
Ryanair Faces Rolling Cabin Crew Strikes Starting 28th September: Airline Rejects Claims it Will Cause "Chaos"
Ryanair Faces Rolling Cabin Crew Strikes Starting 28th September: Airline Rejects Claims it Will Cause “Chaos”
Shocking Study Reveals Majority of British Airline Passengers Would Stop for Their Hand Luggage in an Emergency
Shocking Study Reveals Majority of British Airline Passengers Would Stop for Their Hand Luggage in an Emergency
FIRST LOOK: Turkish Airlines Reveals New Look Cabin Crew Uniform
FIRST LOOK: Turkish Airlines Reveals New Look Cabin Crew Uniform
These are the Cleanest and Most Polluting Airlines Crossing the Atlantic
These are the Cleanest and Most Polluting Airlines Crossing the Atlantic (Which Airline Was the Least Fuel Efficient?)
REVEALED: British Airways Plans to Switch It's Heathrow Catering In All Cabins to Upmarket Supplier DO&Co
REVEALED: British Airways Plans to Switch It’s Heathrow Catering In All Cabins to Upmarket Supplier DO&Co
Passenger Rights Group Calls Out Trump Administration Over "Dangerous Aviation Security Policies"
Passenger Rights Group Calls Out Trump Administration Over “Dangerous Aviation Security Policies”
OPINION: Is it Finally Time for British Airways to Reinvent Itself?
OPINION: Is it Finally Time for British Airways to Reinvent Itself?
Have You Ever Seen a Caped Superhero (AKA A Flight Attendant) On Your American Airlines Flight?
Have You Ever Seen a Caped Superhero (AKA a Flight Attendant) On Your American Airlines Flight?
American Airlines Has Just Opened Flight Attendant Recruitment at Bases Across the United States
American Airlines Has Just Opened Flight Attendant Recruitment at Bases Across the United States
RECRUITMENT NEWS: TUI Airways Hiring New Cabin Crew for Summer Season at Regional UK Airports
RECRUITMENT NEWS: TUI Airways Hiring New Cabin Crew for Summer Season at Regional UK Airports
NEW: Ryanair Cabin Crew in Five Countries Threaten Strike Action in Late September
NEW: Ryanair Cabin Crew in Five Countries Threaten Strike Action in Late September
flydubai Launches New Safety Video for Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
VIDEO: flydubai Launches New Safety Video for Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
Could it Really be Illegal to Drink Alcohol on an Emirates Plane? New UK Government Advice Suggests Just That
Could it Really be Illegal to Drink Alcohol on an Emirates Plane? New UK Government Advice Suggests Just That
British Airways Suffers Major IT Security Breach Two Years After Outsourcing Contract
British Airways Suffers Major IT Security Breach Two Years After Outsourcing Contract: 380,000 Passengers at Risk
EK203: Will Emirates Crew Be Working With Less Than Minimum Rest?
EK203: Will Emirates Cabin Crew Be Working With Less Than Minimum Rest to Make Up Airline’s Schedule?
Qatar to End Controversial Exit Permit Scheme for Foreign Workers in Run Up to 2022 World Cup
Qatar to End Controversial Exit Permit Scheme for Foreign Workers in Run Up to 2022 World Cup
flydubai Falls to $86.3 million Loss in First Six Months of Year on Rising Oil Prices: Expects Second Half to be Challenging
flydubai Records $86.3 million Loss in First Six Months of Year: Expects Second Half to be Challenging
Qatar Airways Will Release 2017 Financials in Two Weeks Time: Still Wants to Invest in India
Qatar Airways Will Release 2017 Financials in Two Weeks Time: Still Wants to Invest in Indian Airline
Billionaire Sexism Row Chairman of Ryanair Urged to Resign Over "Virulently Anti-Union" Corporate Culture
Billionaire Sexism Row Chairman of Ryanair Urged to Resign Over “Virulently Anti-Union” Corporate Culture
Tinder Reveals the Most Right Swiped Jobs (in Australia): Oh How Little People Know About Cabin Crew
Tinder Reveals the Most Right Swiped Jobs (in Australia): Oh How Little People Know About Cabin Crew
Ryanair is Now Accusing the UK's Air Traffic Control of "Discrimination": Files Formal Complaint
Ryanair is Now Accusing the UK’s Air Traffic Control of “Discrimination”: Files Formal Complaint
Airline Passengers Have Built An Economy Which is Larger Than Belgium's National Annual GDP
Airline Passengers Have Built An Economy Which Could Compete With Norway’s National Annual GDP
British Airways Helps Save Nora the Slow Loris... And Other Tales of Cute Airline Animal Antics
British Airways Helps Save Nora the Slow Loris… And Other Tales of Cute Airline Animal Antics
ICYMI: Etihad Will Continue to Make a Loss Until 2022, Capacity to Reduce by 2.8% this Year
ICYMI: Etihad Will Continue to Make a Loss Until 2022, Capacity to Reduce by 2.8% this Year
Norwegian Putting Own Cabin Crew on Wet-Leased Planes in Attempt to Retain Consistent Passenger ExperienceNorwegian Putting Own Cabin Crew on Wet-Leased Planes in Attempt to Retain Consistent Passenger Experience
Norwegian Putting Own Cabin Crew on Wet-Leased Planes in Attempt to Retain Consistent Passenger Experience
United's Clever Taiwan Workaround Did Not Impress China: Now What Happens?
United’s Clever Taiwan Workaround Did Not Impress China: Now What Happens?
CRINGE: Emirates Releases Makeup Tutorials Calling its (Female) Cabin Crew "Sky Angels"
CRINGE: Emirates Releases Makeup Tutorials Calling its (Female) Cabin Crew “Sky Angels”
American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket the Carriers Headquarters on Thursday 30th August
American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket the Carriers Headquarters on Thursday 30th August
Do Cabin Crew at Joon Have Any Right to be Upset Over Pay and Conditions?
Do Cabin Crew at Joon Have Any Right to be Upset Over Pay and Conditions?
Airline Economy Food That Actually Looks and Tastes Good: These Airlines Are Experimenting with a 'Trayless' Service
Airline Economy Food That Actually Looks and Tastes Good: These Airlines Are Experimenting with a ‘Trayless’ Service
Japan Airlines Will Launch a New Uniform in Time for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020
Japan Airlines Will Launch a New Uniform in Time for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020
Will You Be Attending Lufthansa's Latest Cabin Crew Open Day in Munich on 1st September?
Will You Be Attending Lufthansa’s Latest Cabin Crew Open Day in Munich on 1st September?
Ryanair is Changing its Baggage Policy AGAIN: Here's How it Will Now Work
Ryanair is Changing its Baggage Policy AGAIN: Here’s How it Will Now Work
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Cabin Fume Events Continue to Plague Airlines: Concerning Incidents for Cabin Crew and Passengers Continue in August
Flight Attendants Wearing Sneaker: First Joon and Now Lufthansa Gets in on the Act
Flight Attendants Wearing Sneakers: First Joon and Now Lufthansa Gets in on the Act
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Could American Airlines Flight Attendants Go on Strike? Union Puts Members on “High Alert” Over Dispute with Airline
An International Cabin Crew's Favourite Money App is Going Trendy With New All-Metal Card
An International Cabin Crew’s Favorite Money App is Going Trendy With New All-Metal Card
Ex-Flight Attendants Falls Overboard Cruise Ship, Survives 10-Hours Treading Water: Did Training Help Her Live?
Flight Attendant Falls Overboard Cruise Ship, Survives 10-Hours Treading Water: Did Training Help Her Live?
American Airlines Flight Attendants "Disrespected" by New Performance and Attendance Program
American Airlines Flight Attendants “Disrespected” by New Performance and Attendance Program
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GROUNDED: Dreamliner Engine Problems Widen at British Airways – New Flights Cancelled
The Air France-KLM Group is Facing Strikes in Both France and the Netherlands: What's Happening?
The Air France-KLM Group is Facing Strikes in Both France and the Netherlands: What’s Happening?
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Airline Amenity Kits: Are They a Wasteful and Unnecessary Luxury Which Are Ripe for Disruption?
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A Huge Leap Forward for Malaysia Airlines: The First Female Pilots Join the Carrier But Much Can Still Be Improved
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Australian Airline, Qantas Celebrates Equality and Diversity in New Video Starring Hugh Jackman
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Roll Up, Roll Up! Now Oman Air is Trying to Sell Business Class Goodies to Economy Passengers
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New Figures Reveal Just How Many Disruptive Passengers UK Airlines Have Had to Deal with this Year
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This Could Be a (Very Expensive) Game Changer for Aviation Industrial Disputes in Europe