The ex-wife of the American Airlines flight attendant who died in the plane crash revealed that he was not supposed to be on the flight. Ian Epstein covered for a co-worker so they could go golfing, and ended up on the doomed flight. Epstein, who was remembered as 'the world's best flight attendant,' had a passion for traveling and loved his job. His ex-wife and family have been touched by the outpouring of support from others.