East Coast College Travel & Tourism

05/09/2026

🚨 Jet2 cabin crew roles are expected to be released soon! ✈️

I know many of our former students will be interested in applying, so don’t delay…😄✈️

If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support with your application, interview preparation or practice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 🙏🏽

We are always happy to help our former students take the next step towards their travel and cabin crew careers! ❤️✈️🌍

04/09/2026

Safe travels today to Oli who is flying out to start his internship. And safe travels to Zack who is returning from his one year internship today! One in and one out! ✈️

03/09/2026

We've got your travel covered! 😌

Great news for students travelling from Halesworth, Bungay, Beccles, and Carlton Colville! You can hop on our FREE Sizewell C bus straight to our Lowestoft Campus every morning.

⏰ Morning Outbound Route:
07:55 – Halesworth (Car Park)
08:10 – Bungay (Kings Road)
08:20 – Beccles (Lowestoft Rd / Ellough Rd junction)
08:30 – Carlton Colville (Marsh Lane Bus Stop)
08:50 – Arrive at Lowestoft Campus

🔄 Afternoon Return Route:
Departs from Lowestoft Campus at 16:25, stopping at the same locations.

🤔 How does it work? It's 100% free for current student - just present your college ID card to the driver as you board!

02/09/2026

Local hospitality roles 🤩

As the Summer season comes to an end and our seasonal team members head back to college or university, we’re looking for enthusiastic Food & Beverage Assistants to join our team 🏩

If you’re friendly, hardworking, and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you! Over 18s due to availability needed Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota basis.

👉 Interested in applying? Click the link below to find out more and apply

https://harri.com/The-Wherry-Hotel-Lowestoft-B6Tjz9ZUG3tG/job/2807943-food-and-beverage-assistant

*Please note applications through messenger cannot be responded to*



www.wherryhotel.com

02/09/2026

We’re so excited to be welcoming back our Level 2 and Level 3 Travel & Tourism students on Monday, followed by our Air Cabin Crew students on Tuesday! ✈️🌍

We have an incredibly exciting academic year ahead, packed with inspiring topics, fantastic guest speakers, industry masterclasses, trips, study visits and plenty of amazing opportunities along the way.

We can’t wait to see what the year has in store and, most importantly, we can’t wait to welcome you all onboard! 🧳✈️🌎

29/08/2026

✈️ Great advice, tips and guidance for aspiring cabin crew!

A really useful collection of crew tips, with lots of advice that is applicable to most cabin crew roles and airlines.

If you’re considering a career in the aviation industry, it’s definitely worth having a read — there are some great reminders and practical tips to help you prepare for life as crew. 💙✈️

Save it, share it and keep it handy! 👩‍✈️👨‍✈️

1. Understand the British Airways Brand

British Airways looks for candidates who reflect:

• Professionalism
• Warm customer service
• Teamwork
• Confidence
• Cultural awareness

Research the airline’s values, destinations, uniforms, and customer experience before your interview.

2. Dress Professionally

First impressions matter heavily in cabin crew recruitment.

For women:

• Neat hairstyle
• Natural makeup
• Conservative business attire
• Polished shoes

For men:

• Clean haircut
• Suit or smart business wear
• Clean shoes

British Airways prefers a polished and elegant appearance.

3. Prepare for Customer Service Questions

Most interview questions focus on how you handle passengers and difficult situations.

Common questions include:

“Tell us about yourself.”
“Why do you want to work for British Airways?”
“Describe a time you dealt with a difficult customer.”
“How would you handle conflict onboard?”
“What does excellent customer service mean to you?”

Use the STAR method:

• Situation
• Task
• Action
• Result

4. Show Teamwork Skills

Cabin crew work closely together during long flights and emergencies.

Give examples where you:

• Helped teammates
• Solved problems together
• Stayed calm under pressure
• Worked in fast-paced environments

5. Demonstrate Safety Awareness

Cabin crew are primarily responsible for passenger safety.

During the interview:

• Show you can follow procedures carefully
• Mention staying calm in emergencies
• Demonstrate responsibility and attention to detail

6. Practice Group Exercises

British Airways often includes assessment-day group tasks.

They observe:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Listening skills
• Respect for others
• Confidence without dominating

A good strategy:

• Speak clearly
• Include quieter people
• Stay positive
• Avoid interrupting

7. Be Friendly and Energetic

Recruiters want people passengers will feel comfortable with.

Smile naturally. Maintain eye contact. Show enthusiasm for travel and helping people.

8. Prepare for the Reach Test and Requirements

Cabin crew candidates usually must:

• Reach overhead safety equipment
• Meet grooming standards
• Have valid documents/passport
• Be flexible with schedules

9. Practice Interview Confidence

Before the interview:

• Practice speaking slowly and clearly
• Record yourself answering questions
• Practice with a friend
• Prepare short, confident examples from your experience

10. Ask Smart Questions at the End

Good questions include:

“What qualities make someone successful at British Airways?”
“What training opportunities are available?”
“What do you enjoy most about working here?”
Avoid asking salary questions too early.

Bonus Tip

British Airways recruiters often hire people who appear:

• Calm
• Elegant
• Customer-focused
• Adaptable
• Genuine

Confidence combined with warmth is extremely important in aviation interviews.

Want to increase your chances of getting hired?

Discover the eBook “How to Become a Flight Attendant: A Step-by-Step Guide” — created to help aspiring cabin crew prepare with confidence.

Inside the eBook, you’ll find:

✈️ How to apply correctly
🎤 Interview questions & answers
🎓 Cabin crew training explained
🌍 Life as a flight attendant (pros & cons)
🔗 BONUS: 32 airline recruitment links, including Lufthansa, Etihad, Emirates, Delta, Qatar Airways, British Airways & more

📘 How to Become a Flight Attendant: A Step-by-Step Guide:
https://dreamyrecipepages.etsy.com/listing/4365921332/flight-attendant-career-guide-sky-high

27/08/2026

🌴✈️ From our Travel & Tourism classroom to Florida! 🇺🇸

It was so lovely to see Oli today as he came back to collect his certificates and have a catch-up — and in just two weeks’ time, he’ll be heading off to West Palm Beach, Florida, to begin his one-year internship at a very exclusive Florida country club! 🌴🏌️‍♂️

Oli’s journey to get to this point hasn’t been an easy one. There have been plenty of ups and downs, particularly when it came to paperwork, red tape and the many challenges that come with arranging an overseas internship. There were certainly moments when it would have been understandable to give up, and many people would have, but Oli showed incredible resilience, determination and perseverance and followed his dream through to the very end. 💪🏽

And this really is a dream come true for Oli. He told us from the moment he attended the internship information session in 2024 that completing the Florida internship was what he wanted to do. He really is a true example of a resilient young man 🇺🇸✨

When Oliver first joined us, he was very quiet and lacked self belief, but over the past two years we have watched him truly blossom into a confident, resilient and incredibly capable young man with a strong work ethic.

He is kind, caring, supportive and has been such a good friend to so many people on the course. And, of course, he has provided us with plenty of laughs along the way! 😂💙

We couldn’t be prouder of how far he has come and the person he has become.

We wish Oli the absolute best of luck in Florida. We know he will flourish, embrace every opportunity and make the very most of this incredible experience. 🌴🇺🇸

And his adventures don’t stop there… once he completes his internship, Oli is planning to head to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to undertake a work placement with an English school. 🇻🇳🌏

We can’t wait to follow his journey in America and see where it takes him next.

Go smash it, Oli! We are so incredibly proud of you! It has been a real honour to be your teacher 🙌🏽💙✈️

27/08/2026

🌟 A very special catch-up with some of our Travel & Tourism superstars! 🌟

It was so lovely today to welcome three of our students back to college as they collected their certificates and, of course, enjoyed a good catch-up! 🥰

And what an incredible set of results:

🎓 Olivia achieved a Merit in her two-year Travel & Tourism Diploma and will be returning to college to take on our Air Cabin Crew course. ✈️

🎓 Oliver also achieved a fantastic Merit and, in just two weeks’ time, will be heading off to Florida to begin his internship! 🇺🇸🌴

🎓 Charlotte achieved an amazing Distinction Star! ⭐ She is already a successful young businesswoman with a thriving local business and a potential offer for an exciting opportunity to work within the travel sector. 🌟

Three very different journeys, but three incredibly talented young people with such bright futures ahead of them. 💙

They will be hugely missed, but we couldn’t be prouder of everything they have achieved and can’t wait to see where their next adventures take them! 🌍✈️

What a bunch of superstars! 🌟🌟🌟

I’m really looking forward to welcoming even more of our former students back to college when they come in to collect their certificates! 🙌🏽🎓

It’s always so lovely to see how far they’ve come and hear all about what they’re getting up to next. 💙✈️🌍

24/08/2026