10 Things You Should Never Do On Your Flight
It’s absolutely true that there are citizens of the planet Earth who have NEVER stepped foot onto an airplane. It’s shocking, but it’s accurate. I don’t get it, but it’s the truth. It’s mind-blowing...
View ArticleDear Journal, it’s me… Flight Attendant Joe
I’m back writing in a journal again. To be honest, I haven written in a journal in months. Possibly a year. I’m disappointed that I haven’t kept up this tradition. But after starting again while I was...
View ArticleUnderstanding Pilot Personalities
What an honor it is to guest write a post for the Flight Attendant Joe blog. For the record, I’m a pilot at a major airline. I can’t tell you which one, so don’t ask. Anyone in the airline industry...
View ArticleFour Pieces of Advice You Should Never Take From Your Captain
Most pilots are self-proclaimed experts on EVERYTHING. I recently had a conversation with a captain about some renovations I did to my house – which included a complete remodel of a master bath and...
View ArticleFlight Attendant Stories: Sitting At The Gate
While I waited to see if I’d make it on my commute flight, I sat away from the gate looking out at the runway. A young white guy (Sean)* was behind me talking on his cell phone and there was an older...
View ArticleSix Quick Tips For Passengers Traveling With Children
I do not hate children (Please see picture above). Yes, I wrote a chapter in my first book called, “Kids Are Assholes” but that has nothing to do with my feelings towards them. I don’t hate them — I...
View ArticleFlight Attendant Stories: I Don’t Hate My Job… Do You?
This reminded me of an airplane shark. Yes? No? Nobody really cares, right? Have you ever had a hard day at work, complained about your job with someone, and they immediately, without hesitation said,...
View ArticleThe 36 Types of Pilot Personalities
After pilot, Jeff Dale, guest blogged and shared his post, Understanding Pilot Personalities, I decided it was time to sit down and share my own version. 1. The Once Divorced: Got married young and...
View ArticleThe Dos and Don’ts of Flying on An Airplane
On my last trip, I stood in the back galley during boarding watching passengers walk down the aisle. It was painful. For some reason, boarding seems to be too difficult for the average person to...
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