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A mum who followed in her child's footsteps to become a flight attendant says is loving every minute of travelling with her daughter.
Former landlady Karen Scullion found herself with no direction in life after rising rents forced her out of her pub in early 2022.
The 62-year-old started exploring new career options, from a beautician to a travel agent, but had no idea which path to take.
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That was until her daughter Joanne suggested she join her in the skies and become a flight attendant – and mum-of-three Karen hasn’t looked back since.
Joanne Scullion first joined TUI when she was 19 and has now spent more than 21 years traveling the world as cabin crew.
Having persuaded her mum to apply for a role, Karen, from the Wirral, went on to complete her training and become a cabin crew member flying from Manchester Airport.
Now the pair get to share the skies during the summer season – so far travelling to incredible destinations including the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
“I've always loved travel and I know how much holidays mean to people and it is a lovely thing to be a part of someone's holiday,” Karen said. “It's something I'd always loved the idea of doing.
“Honestly, I really don't feel my age. I was worried about what others might think but everyone has been absolutely brilliant. I absolutely love it – I don’t even mind the early mornings.
“There really is no ageism and I know a few others who have joined at a similar age and all of us are loving our time working as cabin crew.
“Working on our first trip together to Punta Cana was really special. We drove to the airport together and it was an amazing feeling.
“I’m so
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