Blog Feed: Up Up & A Gay

FAQ Friday is back, and this time — we’re tackling an issue that was in the news: I purchased four tickets from tri-cities to Orlando months ago. I was told that I could have my family seated together. My wife and I have a 7-year old and a 5-year old. When I got my seat assignments, [...] > read more

The Best Road Trip Planners & Travel Apps

Published on 2012-05-23 02:01:40

There are tons of online sites to help you plan your summer getaways this season, and the June 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, highlights some of the best. There are great road-trip planning websites and must-see travel apps that can help you plot your route, find fun adventures – even on a [...] > read more

#TravelTuesday Deal: An Alternative Adult Aruban Adventure

Published on 2012-05-22 02:24:25

Got enough “As” in there for you? I was trying, really — I was! You might remember that last August, I had the great pleasure of visiting Aruba for the first time and stayed at the Aruba Marriott. Well, they’re offering a special package for adult travelers only (18+ years old) so I thought I’d [...] > read more

Don’t Feed the Help

Published on 2012-05-14 22:26:29

For anyone who knows me personally, it’s a known fact that I do in fact have a “regular route.” Yep, I said it. The one question every flight attendant dreads answering because the usual answer is “No, its not,” or to appease the passenger the response might just be “yep” rather than explaining how our [...] > read more

Passenger Sues: FA Woke Him Up

Published on 2012-05-09 09:36:44

An Arizona man filed a complaint with police saying a flight attendant “rudely” woke him up by tapping his knee with a magazine. Kevin Johnson, 37, told Indianapolis Airport police he was sleeping on a chartered Million Air flight as it taxied to the gate, when the flight attendant struck him on the knee to [...] > read more

Awesome Blog Content Award

Published on 2012-05-08 04:05:03

Well, happy day! The great folks at GayTravel.com sent me the Awesome Blog Content Award, which I gladly accept! Thank you This award is passed on between bloggers and sent to their six favorite bloggers and I’m overjoyed that Joey, Jessica and Jonathan (just realized they’re all Js) thought of me! Part of the acceptance is [...] > read more

U.S. Tourism Commercial Is All-Inclusive

Published on 2012-05-04 16:21:29

It’s Friday, so I figured I might take a minute to post a quick little opinion piece. In the fight for equal rights, marriage being at the forefront in recent years, here in the United States I honestly haven’t been involved or paying much attention. Sure, I believe everyone should be treated equally and we [...] > read more

Spirit Airlines Refunds Ailing Veteran

Published on 2012-05-04 15:39:42

I just received this statement from Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza. I’m happy to see Spirit stepping up to the plate! Statement From Ben Baldanza, CEO of Spirit Airlines “At a time of ever-rising airfares, Spirit Airlines makes commercial air travel affordable for many Americans. A very important part of keeping our airfares reasonably priced is our refund [...] > read more

#TravelTuesday #GayTravel Deal: Lords South Beach, Miami

Published on 2012-05-01 08:00:23

The Lords South Beach Hotel in Miami is hosting a “schools out” promotion for college students this June. June 8th through the 10th rooms at the only gay hotel in Miami start at $129 a night and they’ve arranged a calendar of events for the weekend. Students with a college ID will be able to [...] > read more

Food For Sale: Do you buy it? [POLL]

Published on 2012-04-30 16:51:33

In recent days the topic of airline food has been in the news. There have been numerous articles written about the downfall of airline food, to how the buy on board program works – with Philly.com even showcasing their journalists hunger pains when the crew sold out of Italian club sandwiches at Row 24. I spoke about the “downfall” [...] > read more

Turbulence Trouble: Photos & Audio

Published on 2012-04-15 20:41:14

Let this serve as a reminder that when the seatbelt sign is on, it’s best that you take your seat. US Airways Flight 496, an Airbus A319, left Phoenix bound for Denver 6 minutes early at 9:39pm yesterday evening. The flight was uneventful until it started it’s decent through weather in the Denver area. Around [...] > read more

Sticker Says: Skies Unfriendly

Published on 2012-04-15 17:59:46

…or so the article says. You know I love to go through Google News with a fine tooth “flight attendant” comb looking for stories which call out flight attendants or offer insight into our jobs that are conveying incorrect information. The job has a negative stigma attached to it and folks spewing information which hasn’t [...] > read more

Overly Overheating

Published on 2012-04-12 21:30:46

For the first time in a very long I worked a DC turn in the main cabin. I don’t mind doing it every now and then, especially when I work in the back with a friend. It makes the day easy, you can laugh off situations and tag team situations without getting yourself worked up [...] > read more

Delta Delivers: Baby Born On Board

Published on 2012-04-04 13:17:39

It’s most flight attendant’s worst nightmare. In training, its the one thing the instructors breeze through, sometimes just showing you a quick video about child birth, and then moving on to other topics. But, for Susan Carnes that video came in handy. On a Delta Airlines flight from Africa to Atlanta, somewhere over Africa at [...] > read more

Pay for Your Cell Phone Delay

Published on 2012-04-01 23:54:58

It’s true. This should be interesting. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the agency that runs all of the airports between the two states is proposing a policy in which those passengers who don’t turn off their phones when they’re told to do so.. will be fined. Don’t want to pay the [...] > read more

Just because I’m a Flight Attendant, Doesn’t mean I’m Stupid.

Published on 2012-03-26 15:44:02

Granted, we’re in the midst of spring break. I get it. Flights are full, people are crammed, and college kids are on a mission to start the party early and drink until their livers explode. But, what shocked me the most was having to cut off a man about 60 years old. There was four [...] > read more

Just Plane Free

Published on 2012-03-26 02:00:28

So I’m starting off the week with a “groupon” of sorts. I’m on vacation this week in New Orleans but when the word ‘vacation’ comes to mind, I think of reading and relaxing. So, I teamed up with Amazon.com’s Prime feature and their Kindle Owners’ Lending Library to offer my book for FREE today only. If you’re [...] > read more

Train, Plane and Automobile

Published on 2012-03-22 16:55:57

I’m in the midst of one of the longest trips in my off-time that I’ve been on in months. It’s not all for pleasure either, I’m trying to make my way home from Portland, OR where Gailen and I appeared on MORE Good Day Wednesday morning, and it’s turning into quite the adventure. I knew when [...] > read more

UPDATED | Breaking: Flight Attendant Rants About Bankruptcy, Causes Jet to Return to Gate

Published on 2012-03-09 11:39:17

UPDATE: 1:26pm PST: CNN Newsource is distributing a video of the flight attendants out burst on board. I truly hope it’s just a case of her forgetting to take medication. UPDATE: 11:54am PST: The Dallas News is now reporting that a witness overheard the flight attendant in question stating that she had forgotten to take her medication [...] > read more

The Nail Polish Showdown

Published on 2012-03-06 02:18:52

I was surfing the net tonight for something to write about over at Instinct, when I came across something which made me want to comment. ABC13 in Houston reported on an arrest at Hobby airport at the end of February. In sum, a passenger was arrested for supposedly using “curse words” during a “debate” with [...] > read more

Follow My Instinct!

Published on 2012-03-02 01:01:30

It is with much excitement that I share with all of you that I’m now working with America’s #1 Gay Men’s Magazine, Instinct, as their newest travel blogger! I’m extremely glad to be working for them keeping their “Travel Desk” updated with current LGBT travel news, happenings, events, and a few feature articles a month. They’ve got [...] > read more

Cruising Casinos

Published on 2012-02-29 02:53:08

A floating casino is very possibly the best of both worlds! Picture yourself relaxing on deck of a beautiful cruise liner after which you enjoy a wonderful dinner and then it’s time for the night life. Many well-known Cruise ships such as Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean International are the leaders in having full service [...] > read more

The Morning After The Oscars

Published on 2012-02-28 22:12:32

The Oscars are over. The red carpet has been rolled up, the oversized statues put back in storage and the stage is dark, but I was lucky enough to see it all before that happened. I was lucky enough to receive two tickets to the LIVE with Kelly After Oscars show on Monday the 27th. I [...] > read more

Top 10 Signs You’re On The Flight From Hell

Published on 2012-02-24 01:01:52

10. You arrive at the gate and the agent tells you that your flight has 6 wheel chairs, 5 infants, 3 Unaccompanied minors (triplets), 2 emotional support animals, and 1 service animal. 9. You board the plane to find that catering only supplied you with 15 sandwiches for 150 people. Oh yeah, and the two Pilots want 4 [...] > read more

Onboard Dining: Pot Luck

Published on 2012-02-22 14:28:17

For the last few months I’ve had a lock on Cancun flying from Los Angeles. Don’t get too excited, they’re not overnights – just transcon turns. But, I love them. The folks senior to me don’t seem to bid for them (hey! don’t get any ideas if you’re reading this!) and I think it’s easier [...] > read more

Join the Mile High Club! No, Really!

Published on 2012-02-16 14:05:54

Flamingo Air, Inc. based in Cincinnati wants you to join the mile high club, and they want to help you, for a fee of course. How does taking a private flight with champagne, chocolates and a very discreet pilot sound for your first inflight air-mattress escapade? > read more

Flee for Fleas

Published on 2012-02-16 13:59:59

I’m not fond of overnights as of recently. I don’t know why. I just have no desire not to be in my own bed at night, and the thought of being away from home for a prolonged period of time, fully knowing that I don’t have to be because I can hold turns, is just [...] > read more

#TravelTuesday: Employee Expression

Published on 2012-02-07 21:41:18

Usually on #TravelTuesday I’m posting a travel deal, but this week, I’m sending you a link to a video by an American Airlines employee who is voicing his (her?) opinions about recent happenings at American Airlines. Here’s a parody of an AA executive trying to “cut the fat” at the airline during their Chapter 11. [...] > read more

Feeling the Fire

Published on 2012-02-06 11:51:52

In recent weeks I’ve been mulling over the fact that I’ve been single for just over 2 years now. At first, I didn’t care. I was moving on with my life and starting over. Things were happening, good things, that were time consuming and took a lot of my effort so I didn’t have the [...] > read more

Around LA: The Detox Market

Published on 2012-02-01 01:01:21

Just the word detox puts me in mind of a very sterile, clinical, medical type of establishment. Imagine my surprise walking into a lovely and serene setting filled with wonderful products (I’m addicted to beauty products) with a lovely bit of music serenading in the background. Well needless to say being the atmospheric person that [...] > read more

#TravelTuesday Travel Deal: Valentines Day at the W Atlanta

Published on 2012-01-31 13:29:22

Put a new spin on Valentine’s with the ROMANCE, REMIXED package at W Atlanta – Midtown. This exclusive experience includes: Upgrade to a Spectacular Room; Valentine’s Day dinner at Spice Market ($75 credit); choice of two sexy underthings from Drew&Lewis and/or Hanky Panky; complimentary valet parking. From $279 ROMANCE, MAGNIFIED Electrify your Valentine with an [...] > read more

First Class Bathrooms

Published on 2012-01-27 01:01:12

I was on a flight where the flight attendant allowed a coach passenger to use the reserved lav for first class which he stayed in for over 10 minutes and the stench following his use was so bad nobody else could use it (thank god it was near the end of the flight) The flight [...] > read more

#TravelTuesday: Night out on the Town in New York

Published on 2012-01-24 01:01:25

Gray Line New York (the iconic red double decker buses in NYC) is offering a romantic date option for couples or anyone who wants to see the dazzling side of New York City with their Night on the Town tour. This night tour includes: A fully guided tour of lower Manhattan in the comfort of a heated motorcoach; A romantic dinner at one of Little Italy’s [...] > read more

Out of Chicken, Why didn’t you tell me?

Published on 2012-01-23 15:28:02

It’s no secret if you read my blog on occasion that I usually only work First Class at my airline. Every now and then I’ll pick up a flight in the maincabin to switch things up and take a break. I know, now you’re thinking — a break? from what? Dealing with a smaller group [...] > read more

Exit Seats, Can they go Empty?

Published on 2012-01-13 02:27:51

I flew on XXXXXX recently on a round trip SFO to ORD. It is a beautiful airline, but I think it has a terrible safety problem. I was disturbed to see that wing exit rows are going completely empty due to the fact that these are now seat upgrades and, I guess due to the [...] > read more

The Plane Dirty Truth

Published on 2011-07-06 03:00:08

Picture it: You’re walking down the jetbridge, touching the hand rail as you frolic down in anticipation of boarding the plane to begin your vacation, you then place your rollerboard in the overhead and touch the bin and latch as you shut clo > read more

You’re The Host

Published on 2011-07-06 00:14:03

In this flight attendant podcast, recorded a few weeks ago, we asked our listeners on Twitter and Facebook to tell us “What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve ever seen on an airplane” and “What advice do you have for a > read more

At This Time, a thought about Announcements

Published on 2011-07-06 00:04:43

One of the first things I was told in my current airlines inflight training course was If you’re a seasoned flight attendant from another airline, we’re going to try to retrain you to not use the phrase “at this time” in your > read more

The Turn Day

Published on 2011-06-30 09:00:50

I’ve been working a lot of transcon turns lately. They’ve built a ton of them out of my base and I started bidding them. At first, I didn’t want to do them. They end up ... > read more

The Turn Day

Published on 2011-06-30 09:00:50

I’ve been working a lot of transcon turns lately. They’ve built a ton of them out of my base and I started bidding them. At first, I didn’t want to do them. They end up being long days (even longer with delays) but I’m becomin > read more

A Change of Heart

Published on 2011-06-28 15:27:40

If you’ve been following my blog you’ll know that I usually don’t like working flights to New York. I’ve always said the “I want it my way” of California with the “I want it now” ... > read more

A Change of Heart

Published on 2011-06-28 15:27:40

If you’ve been following my blog you’ll know that I usually don’t like working flights to New York. I’ve always said the “I want it my way” of California with the “I want it now” of New York put togethe > read more

Travel Blog Exchange

Published on 2011-06-28 14:56:01

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we catch up on the news and talk about the travel blog exchange conference. We discuss: Man kicked off for swearing may sue airline Passenger that was arrested for not pulling ... > read more

Travel Blog Exchange

Published on 2011-06-28 14:56:01

Flightster Friday: The One Hour Day

Published on 2011-06-24 07:00:56

As I’ve written about before the “trips” (or flights a crew member is scheduled to work) we work often vary. There really isn’t such a thing as “do you always work this route?” because chances ... > read more

Flightster Friday: The One Hour Day

Published on 2011-06-24 07:00:56

The Xanax Effect

Published on 2011-06-22 09:00:29

Nervous fliers have different ways of dealing with their anxiety. Some want to talk to the crew, some have a pre-flight superstition and some take medication. Xanax, commonly prescribed to help calm someones nerves and put them ... > read more

The Xanax Effect

Published on 2011-06-22 09:00:29

Conan O’Brien does humorous take on airline fees

Published on 2011-06-20 11:00:37

Ever wonder what an airline executive would say about the billions of dollars raked in from baggage, reservation and other fees? Conan O’Brien does. Take a look at his interview with the fictitious Tony Kent, “Delta ... > read more

Conan O’Brien does humorous take on airline fees

Published on 2011-06-20 11:00:37

Flying Solo

Published on 2011-06-16 17:06:55

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we are joined by Jenn to discuss her switch to international flying and our trip to Vancouver. Man single handedly joins mile high club Ryan Air flight attendants tearing their hair ... > read more

Flying Solo

Published on 2011-06-16 17:06:55

Are you a ‘Freedom Fighter?’

Published on 2011-06-15 11:35:16

On my trip to Vancouver Gailen David and I were lucky enough to be given a tour of the LUSH cosmetics factory by one of their amazing employees, Jill. I will post more about the ... > read more

Are you a ‘Freedom Fighter?’

Published on 2011-06-15 11:35:16

On my trip to Vancouver Gailen David and I were lucky enough to be given a tour of the LUSH cosmetics factory by one of their amazing employees, Jill. I will post more about the tour in an upcoming update, but this post is about something more import > read more

#TravelTuesday: WiFi Now onboard Southwest

Published on 2011-06-14 20:32:34

Who said a Cheap Flights to Florida have to come with less amenities? On a recent trip to Florida (yes, I paid for the ticket) I decided to book with Southwest Airlines because the fare ... > read more

#TravelTuesday: WiFi Now onboard Southwest

Published on 2011-06-14 20:32:34

Amtrak: A Different Kind of Travel

Published on 2011-06-13 11:49:19

If you frequently read my blog you know that up until this moment, I’ve blogged about flying (well.. that should be a given) and cruising.. but I’ve never once talked about travel by train. I think ... > read more

Amtrak: A Different Kind of Travel

Published on 2011-06-13 11:49:19

‘Consumer Reports’ states the Obvious

Published on 2011-06-09 09:00:05

Consumer Reports announced the results of its latest airline survey, and guess what travelers hate the most: tight seats and high fares. No! Really? The challenge isn’t in identifying those miseries; it’s avoiding them. For domestic ... > read more

Travel Apps

Published on 2011-06-08 17:11:35

Travel Apps on your phone for iPad can make your trip easier, and stress free. Check out Bobby’s favorite travel apps that he shared on “MORE Good Day Oregon” in the beginning of June! � � � � > read more

#TravelTuesday: Fix Your Hose Woes!

Published on 2011-06-07 02:32:42

I don’t have this problem but I know that a lot of travelers and flight attendants do! So you’re traveling for work and you snag your hose on the airplane seat, arm rest, cart; Face ... > read more

Delta Diversion

Published on 2011-06-07 02:14:00

On May 20th Delta flight 2060 was diverted to Memphis where a passenger, Bryan Sisco, was removed and taken into custody by police. There have been many reports online of the event with differing stories ... > read more

Hotel Horrors: The Stray

Published on 2011-06-06 07:00:37

You may have seen my last Hotel Horrors post in which I showed you a photo of a luffa that was left hanging in my shower from the previous hotel guest. Obviously, that should have ... > read more

Special Interview: Danielle Valimont

Published on 2011-05-31 17:30:57

If you haven’t heard this story, you’re in for a shock. The Crew Lounge and I were lucky enough to have a conversation with Danielle Valimont about her experiences on board Delta Airlines flight 2060 from ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Clean Your Row, Then Go!

Published on 2011-05-31 06:00:34

Respect your flight crew and keep in mind that 90% of the time your flight attendants have to tidy the cabin before the next flight. What can you do to help? Clean your row, then go. ... > read more

All About Ida

Published on 2011-05-30 08:05:24

Everyone’s been there. Sometimes you’re involved in it and sometimes you just wish it would stop. I’m talking about chit-chatting with your seat mate. It’s a strange situation to find yourself in. You’re seated in a ... > read more

Flight Attendant Dating

Published on 2011-05-28 10:01:20

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we are joined by the Flying Bachelorette to discuss dating in the friendly skies. We discuss: Best and worst pick up lines Managing schedules and expectations dating someone outside the industry Teachin > read more

The “Last Flight out of Dallas”

Published on 2011-05-28 09:41:01

First of all, let me start this post by saying I love the power of a blog. I love the citizen journalist and the ability to tell stories we wouldn’t otherwise know. With that said, let ... > read more

Flightster Friday: The InFlight Magazine

Published on 2011-05-27 08:06:51

Over the course of the last few months I’ve flown on several different airlines offering several variations of inflight entertainment and service. From legacy airlines to the low cost carrier, there seems to be one ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Pack for Vacation in 1 Bag!

Published on 2011-05-24 08:00:38

It’s true! You can pack for summer vacation in one suitcase. It can be done. In fact, let’s make it more interesting and say, you can pack for you and one child in one bag. ... > read more

Airline Ad at ‘Ground Zero’ has New Yorkers Upset

Published on 2011-05-22 14:17:20

� A United Airlines ad across the street from ground zero that reads “You’re going to like where we land” has some New Yorkers saying the sign is insensitive because it is so close to where ... > read more

Flightster Friday: Sleeping on a Plane

Published on 2011-05-20 06:00:35

In my off time when I travel and fly around for pleasure usually the take-off roll puts me right to sleep. I think the hum of the engines, with the force pushing me back into ... > read more

Like Me? You could WIN!

Published on 2011-05-19 00:13:01

� If you’re a fan of mine on Facebook you could win a great prize pack including an official PAN AM BRANDS T-Shirt (which goes perfectly with the recent announcement of the upcoming TV show!), a ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Underseat Storage

Published on 2011-05-17 14:35:20

We all know by now that your personal item is supposed to go under the seat in front of you and your larger item goes in the bins overhead. If you’re one of the few ... > read more

It was a Great Day in St. Louis! – Part 1

Published on 2011-05-16 08:00:20

Literally! On May 9th I headed to St. Louis, MO with Sara Keagle to appear on the television show Great Day St. Louis on the 10th that airs on CBS at 10am. But, that’s not ... > read more

Inside the Four Seasons St. Louis

Published on 2011-05-15 15:43:14

I was lucky enough to stay at The Four Seasons St. Louis while in St. Louis taping a segment on the morning show Great Day St. Louis. Take a quick look inside one of the ... > read more

BREAKING NEWS: ABC Picks Up PAN AM TV Show

Published on 2011-05-13 15:50:13

You heard it from The InFlight Team, FIRST! ABC is about to officially announce that they have picked up a drama starring Christina Ricci about the glitz, glamour and lives of Pan Am and their flight ... > read more

Like the Virgins

Published on 2011-05-13 00:46:47

Richard Branson is well-known throughout the business community. He’s the “father” of the global Virgin empire – a business group that covers products from cola, trains, mobile telecom and airlines. Aside from Branson’s Virgin Records, ... > read more

Regional Flight Attendant

Published on 2011-05-12 14:00:21

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we are joined by thesassyfa to discuss the differences working for a regional airlines. In addition we discuss: American Union upset over “beauty contest” Recent spout of people trying to ope > read more

Pajamas: Approved for Travel?

Published on 2011-05-09 08:00:50

I worked a red-eye flight to New York City in which a particular passenger appeared to be at home, in her bed. She was dressed in cartoon-like pajama pants, an oversized t-shirt, obviously (very obviously) wasn’t ... > read more

Flightster Friday: Say What?

Published on 2011-05-06 11:00:11

Flying around in a metal tube packed with hundreds of people is bound to get interesting at some point, right? Well, it gets interesting more often than not thanks to some of the questions flight ... > read more

Cross Trained Agent

Published on 2011-05-05 04:17:33

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we are joined by Mike, a cross trained gate agent, ramp agent, and ticket counter agent to discuss all of his duties. In addition we discuss the aviation news ... > read more

Trip to Tampa #2

Published on 2011-05-03 15:33:41

On the second episode of The Bobby Laurie Show come along for a behind the scenes look at our travel makeover segment taping at the morning show ‘Daytime.’ The early mornings, behind the scenes chatter and ... > read more

What’s the Most Annoying Airline Fee?

Published on 2011-05-03 15:32:26

� Travelers are fed up with the fees they face when flying and some are even finding alternative routes to get to their destinations rather than pay up, according to a new survey. According to TripAdvisor’s recent ... > read more

Flightster Friday: Sick Crewmembers

Published on 2011-04-29 17:00:46

So you’re scheduled to take a flight and once you get to the airport you find out that you’re flight is delayed because they’re waiting on a replacement flight attendant. Chances are the flight attendant who ... > read more

The Flight Attendant Manual

Published on 2011-04-28 15:27:25

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we discuss the contents of the flight attendant manual. We also discuss updating the manual and other fun topics. Plus we chat about some airline news including: Richard Branson to ... > read more

Easter Travel: Florida Wins!

Published on 2011-04-28 04:00:07

Reports are saying that the top destinations for those who traveled over the Easter holiday were Florida, England, Algarve, Egypt and Spain. When I was in Tampa last week I saw a British Airways 777 pulling up ... > read more

A Bird’s Eye Perspective

Published on 2011-04-27 21:24:18

It was something like 7am, and we had just taken off from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport on a rainy morning, typical of July on India’s West Coast. After we ascended slowly over the slum ‘n’ ... > read more

Toilet Paper causes Alaska Airlines jet to Evacuate

Published on 2011-04-27 06:00:56

Yes, the headline to this post was written error-free: An Alaska Airlines jet was evacuated Friday afternoon after a ‘suspicious powder’ was found in the plane’s lav. That powder turned out to be toilet paper. A ... > read more

Standby Nightmares

Published on 2011-04-27 03:19:36

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we discuss one of the perks of the job: Non Rev Travel. With the perk of flying free comes the downside of being last on the list for any available seats. ... > read more

Wacky Wednesday: Seeing Double

Published on 2011-04-27 03:09:04

What happens when an airline tries to make an old plane “new” again? You find somethings that make you say, “huh?” > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Collar Stay

Published on 2011-04-26 16:24:50

In a bind after a flight? Need to get your shirt looking fresh? Check out this video to see what you can find on an airplane to keep your shirt looking crisp. All you have ... > read more

Trip to Tampa

Published on 2011-04-21 04:55:01

Hey Everyone, So, in case you haven’t already noticed, I ditched my BlogTalk Radio show. It became to much for me to handle (and 30 minutes was a long time to talk to myself!) and keeping ... > read more

Family Booted off airplane sues Airline

Published on 2011-04-20 22:21:08

A family who was booted off an airplane in Boston is now suing the airline, US Airways. They claim got into a confrontation with a flight attendant that ended with the National Guard getting involved. Yevgeny Yurkovetsky ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Collar Stay

Published on 2011-04-19 16:24:50

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Do you have Lavaphobia?

Published on 2011-04-18 08:25:37

I just recently finished a 31 hour four day trip. It was super productive and involved a lot of long haul flying. Through the span of the four days I encountered various people who admitted ... > read more

All Those Buttons!

Published on 2011-04-18 00:33:35

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we discuss some of the onboard electronics and sounds you see and hear in flight. We also talk about: Daytime tomorrow! Red shoes on Virgin Atlantic Too tall to fly Mexican flight attendants pose ... > read more

There’s an App for That!

Published on 2011-04-15 08:00:52

This morning on the talk show “Daytime” I shared with viewers the best travel apps for your iPhone, Android, iPad, Blackberry and Palm. In case you’ve missed any of the information, or ‘Daytime’ doesn’t air in ... > read more

Why You Should Fly With A National Airline

Published on 2011-04-13 20:35:24

A national carrier is an airline, which by law or not, takes on the role of representing its country. The US doesn’t really have a single one, but our neighbors to the north have Air ... > read more

SNL does SWA

Published on 2011-04-11 18:34:47

We all know about the Southwest Airlines flight enroute from Phoenix to Sacramento which made an emergency landing last week after fatigued metal tore away from the aircraft causing a hole in the roof of ... > read more

Happy Hour with the InFlight Team!

Published on 2011-04-10 00:14:32

If you live in Tampa, Florida we want to meet you! The InFlight Team: Bobby Laurie, Sara Keagle and Gailen David are headed to Tampa, Florida to film another episode of “Daytime,” but this time we’d ... > read more

Hotel Horror: Luffa, anyone?

Published on 2011-04-07 12:00:26

Traveling as much as I do puts me in a routine, as I wrote about on Flightster. One of the first things I do is unpack my amenities from luggage, put it in the bathroom ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Assist when you need Assistance

Published on 2011-04-05 08:00:12

It’s a known fact that more and more travelers are packing for their vacation in their carry-on to avoid checked bag fees. With this overpacked carry-on comes increased weight that more and more travelers are ... > read more

Should we tip flight attendants?

Published on 2011-04-04 13:17:58

It may be the most controversial article Budget Travel has published: Confessions of… a Flight Attendant. This article’s most provocative point was about tipping. Our anonymous confessor wrote: Tipping is not encouraged by the airlines, but g > read more

How Uniform are Uniforms?

Published on 2011-04-04 10:00:41

In the van on the way to airport on my last trip, we stopped at an additional hotel to pick up more passengers. On walks a flight attendant for another airline who appeared to have ... > read more

Richard Simmons: Sweatin’ to Safety

Published on 2011-04-01 23:45:39

Hey Everyone! I’ve been absent for the past week. Consider it a mini-vacation, even though it was hardly a vacation or a relaxing time. I’ll fill you in on what happened to me eventually. But, in the interim, ... > read more

Delta first US airline to offer check-in via Facebook

Published on 2011-03-22 04:58:14

Delta is first U.S. airline to offer check-in via Facebook. Delta Air Lines Inc. has enhanced its Facebook page to include online check-in within 24 hours of a scheduled departure, according to a Delta blog. The airline ... > read more

Trip Report: Los Angeles to Florida

Published on 2011-03-21 11:15:18

Every time I come to work I feel like I’m going on an adventure. A lot of the times when I talk to my co-workers on layovers and in the crew room and we discuss ... > read more

Vegetarian air rage incident disrupts Newark flight

Published on 2011-03-19 22:50:47

A vegetarian passenger was so disgusted by the food she was served on a Newark, N.J.-bound Continental Airlines flight that she threw the loaded tray at a flight attendant, the New York Post reported Saturday. Things ... > read more

Rashes and Rappers

Published on 2011-03-17 18:46:19

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we catch up on the news including from flight attendant careers to beauty pageants and everything in between. We discuss: American Airlines hiring while offering leaves of absence Prayer ritual spooks .. > read more

Plane Spotting – For geeks: it never gets old.

Published on 2011-03-17 14:00:39

I don’t know what it is about watching planes take-off and land. I can sit in a park for hours and watch plane after plane land and never tire of just sitting and waiting for ... > read more

#TravelTuesday: Less liquid, less line time!

Published on 2011-03-15 11:51:08

You’ve heard me talking about it numerous times on TV and I’ve written about it a few times on the blog as well, but it’s worth repeating. LUSH products are amazing. I’m sorry, but they are. ... > read more

During a Tsunami/Quake, where do the planes go?

Published on 2011-03-14 09:00:41

The recent earthquake in Japan, along with the preceding tsunami also sent shock waves through the airline industry. What exactly happened to airliners scheduled to land at the very airports that were affected by these natural ... > read more

What Would You Do: Lock Down or Over Look?

Published on 2011-03-14 04:21:18

Police and firefighters met an Alaska Airlines jet as it taxied to terminal two at LAX at 8.30am yesterday morning. Pilots locked down their cockpit when flight attendants advised them that three passengers performed a bizarre ... > read more

Tsunami at Japan’s Sendai Airport

Published on 2011-03-11 12:59:28

By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake to hit Japan this morning at 2:46pm local time. It was the largest earthquake ever in Japan and the 5th largest on records. The ... > read more

Superman

Published on 2011-03-11 02:17:21

In this week’s flight attendant podcast we are joined by Brian from Straight Guy in the Queer Skies blog to discuss his career. In addition we discuss: Bobby’s immigration and customs nightmare Flight attendant fired for stowing ... > read more

Coping with a Baby

Published on 2011-03-09 08:00:26

� What’s wrong with this picture? Nothing! You didn’t expect me to say that, did you? Sure, as a flight attendant what I’m seeing is a mess. Crumbs everywhere that’ll end up on the floor and items in the ... > read more

#TravelTuesday Tip: Sit forward for your back.

Published on 2011-03-08 08:00:28

The following is true for most airlines. When selecting your seat for your next vacation try to avoid selecting a seat forward of an exit row. Generally speaking, your seatbacks in these rows won’t recline because ... > read more

Delayed? Cyndi is here to help!

Published on 2011-03-07 12:31:38

In a true expression of her personality and craziness, when Cyndi Lauper was delayed out of a Buenos Aires airport she decided to help calm the angry passengers. How? Well by singing of course! She grabbed the ... > read more

QueerTrip.com offers a Getaway Giveaway!

Published on 2011-03-07 08:00:08

The folks over at QueerTrip.com, the newest way to book gay & lesbian travel with dedicated travel specialists on staff and a culture that donates portions of proceeds to LGBT charities, are giving away a trip to ... > read more

Flying Latino in Madrid

Published on 2011-03-06 15:51:36

Outside, the sun was incredibly bright. The landscape below an unmistakable Mediterranean concoction of dry green hills and black roads winding around them. Inside, there was the standard commotion of people fastening seat belts, quickly ... > read more

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