About Altitude and Attitude
When life hits turbulence, change your altitude.
What happens when a journalist swaps her desk for a jumpseat—and discovers that sky-high dreams come with unexpected turbulence?
Meet Zuzana, a witty Slovak woman who thought she had life figured out—steady job, serious boyfriend, predictable future. Until one heartbreak and an elephant photo (long story) push her to take off—literally. One day she’s proofreading ad copy; the next, she’s in the Middle East, trying to survive flight attendant training, desert heat, and the mystery of where airplane waste really goes after you flush.
From the chaos of her first international flight to the absurdities of life in a conservative culture, Altitude and Attitude is a laugh-out-loud, soul-searching journey through the skies and beyond. Between emergency drills, lost luggage, and impossible passengers, Zuzana learns that altitude isn’t just a number—it’s a state of mind.
Told with irresistible humor, warmth, and honesty, this book takes you behind the curtain of aviation’s most glamorous (and misunderstood) profession. You’ll meet eccentric crew members, fall in and out of love at 30,000 feet, and discover the addictive magic that keeps flight attendants flying even when the world below feels grounded.
Whether you’re a crew member, a frequent flyer, a nervous flyer, a dreamer seeking change, or someone who simply enjoys laughing at life’s turbulence, Altitude and Attitude will make you buckle up, smile, and believe in the power of taking off once again—no matter where you land.
Fasten your seatbelt—this is one flight you’ll never forget.
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Author Bio:
My name is Zuzana, I come from Slovakia, and I thrive in working with emotionally unstable, stubborn people in confined spaces. I find immense pleasure in collecting trash, bacteria, viruses, and vomit from people around the world, and I always thank them with a smile for each new addition to this magnificent collection. It doesn’t bother me at all that I wake up in a different bed three times a week—after all, I get to see the world. I’m already looking forward to all those lonely nights in impersonal hotel rooms and crowded airports. I want to meet people I’ll never see again because I don’t believe in a private life. I think sleep is a waste of time, and a regular routine is highly overrated. I can chat with any weirdo about superficial topics, even if I’m suffering from a migraine, a broken heart, or yet another jet lag… And why did I decide to reveal my diary? To shed some light on our world full of prejudices, complaints, gossip, inappropriate remarks, generalizations, stereotypes, and sarcasm. My name is Zuzana, and I’m a flight attendant.