City of Dust [10/52] by Krysta

A thick cloud of dust has hung over Dubai for the past week, the result of a recent sandstorm. An eerie grey/orange tinge has replaced the normally blue skies. The visibility was so bad that we faced the fear of diverted flights and delays. Fortunately, my flights have all been pretty uneventful. It's been a busy week, full of turnaround flights... I've been to Bangalore in India, Bahrain, and twice to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. It's been exhausting, even with a couple of days off in between. Tonight I sat at the airport for 3 hours on standby. Not knowing where I might be sent, I had my suitcase packed with my winter jacket and beach attire. Oh, the unpredictable life of a flight attendant! At the end of the night, I was not needed for any flights and was sent home, much to my relief! I've survived! No more turnarounds this month.... bring on the layovers! Fresh air is calling my name.Ciry of Dust [10/52] -A thick cloud of dust has hung over Dubai for the past week, the result of a recent sandstorm. An eerie grey/orange tinge has replaced the normally blue skies. The visibility was so bad that we faced the fear of diverted flights and delays. Fortunately, my flights have all been pretty uneventful. It's been a busy week, full of turnaround flights... I've been to Bangalore in India, Bahrain, and twice to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. It's been exhausting, even with a couple of days off in between. Tonight I sat at the airport for 3 hours on standby. Not knowing where I might be sent, I had my suitcase packed with my winter jacket and beach attire. Oh, the unpredictable life of a flight attendant! At the end of the night, I was not needed for any flights and was sent home, much to my relief! I've survived! No more turnarounds this month.... bring on the layovers! Fresh air is calling my name.