Above and Beyond: Secrets of a Private Flight Attendant, Paperback

"A sensational new memoir." - Daily Mail

Brace yourself for a turbulent read in this hilarious and scandalous memoir, filled with shocking true stories that give a rare insight into life behind the scenes of a private jet's cabin crew.

Heavily in debt, and earning peanuts as a 'trolley dolly', Saskia Swann desperately needed to get her life back on track. After a chance meeting, she landed a job as cabin crew - but this time on a private jet.

Suddenly, she found herself transported into the glittering world of oligarchs and billionaires where the hostesses wear Prada, seven-course meals are served on fine china, the bodyguards carry guns, and the mile-high shenanigans not only take place in luxury cabins, but in the cockpit itself.

Saskia soon realised that the job wasn't quite what it seemed; her billionaire boss expected far more from his hostesses than just cocktails and nibbles...

In this gripping exposé, Saskia Swann pulls back the first-class curtain on the lifestyles of the mega-rich and famous.

What everyone is saying about Above and Beyond:

"[Saskia Swann] is telling all in this eye-opening new book." - The Sun

"[She] has shared stories of the sex, intrigue and scandal that takes place thousands of miles up in the air in a sensational new memoir." - Mail Online

"[Saskia] has lifted the lid on the sordid goings on of the world of luxury travel." - The Mirror

"It was like watching reality tv, you're fascinated but then you want to check if it's really real." Patricia B, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"Above and Beyond is a rollercoaster of wit, intrigue, culture, and class issues." Charlotte Z, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"It was a fun, salacious insight into the life of a cabin flight attendant." Tiffany R, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"I recommend this book to all who love travel. Well written, a page-turner, and an easy read." Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"Well written and truly captivating beach read." Kimberly F, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"This book will be a bestseller!" Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"This is a very honest book with an important story to tell!" Line L, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

Saskia Swann worked for six years for one of the world's leading airlines before becoming a corporate flight attendant on private jets. She lives outside London.

Nicola Stow has been a journalist for more than 20 years working for leading newspapers and magazines. She is also the co-author of Cabin Fever: The Sizzling Secrets of a Virgin Air Hostess by Mandy Smith.