The Crew Lounge Podcast

Food week at upgrd.com continues with a number of airline meal related questions for our flight attendants. Join Bobby and Sara as they discuss: The Crew Lounge flight attendant bikini calendar following on from Ryan Air Operation Grab Ass where people are getting the word out regarding the TSA's absurd body scanners Cooking steak to order - or not Preferred jobs on board Commuting while on reserve and more... If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

After a fun week at the Frequent Traveler Awards in Houston we recorded this flight attendant podcast with Shelby and MJ to wrap up the week and talk about some news. We discussed: Google offers free wifi for the holidays Anyone got a light? Electronic cigarettes made for in flight flying In addition to Delta, US Airways is looking to fill 500 positions Need a spoon? Flyertalkers make their own pillow fight If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by two of our favorite pilots as they announce their new show starting tomorrow. In addition we discuss: Qantas woman in mile-high romp probe Resistance is futile TSA worker turns testy If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening!   Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Fish to talk about some recent security travel news with the TSA. We discuss: Steven Slater's (Again!) house robbery and no jail time The pilot that refused the full body scan "nude-o-scope" The Sky Marshal's fight for first class Halloween costumes and more If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening!   Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss the recent episode of Undecover Boss which featured the CEO of Frontier Airlines working the line. We discuss: How the show was presented Our opinions on the content and theme of the show And spoke with a Frontier employee on his personal opinion of the show If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening!   Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Our flight attendants discuss oversleeping and other reasons for missing your assigned trip. We are joined by Ben and talk about: Missing your trip The Cebu flight attendant video An article written more for link bait than any type of real discussion. Or perhaps the author was rejected by one too many flight attendants. And more... Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.  

In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by a flight attendant from Airtran to discuss his personal opinions of the recent acquisition announcement by Southwest Airlines. In addition we discuss: First Class Squatting Sara's compliments Uniforms How the surprise announcement of the proposed merger was felt by some and more... Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

This week Sara and Bobby answer your questions about being a flight attendant. In the news this week: Airlines can be fooled by pregnant women A new TV show pilot based on Pan Am flight attendants Be careful what you find in your hotel room Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss Sara and Bobby's six minutes of television fame and speak with Tiffany Hawk regarding crew rest, or lack thereof! What experience with crew rest have you had? Write in below! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's flight crew podcast Bobby and Sara are once again joined by Gailen and our guest this week is Kitty Bean Yancey a leisure travel writer with USA Today. We discuss: Kitty's recent column on the tension flight attendants face Why it was easier in the "old days" to call the Captain for problems in the cabin How full flights and carry on bags are adding to the stress levels Using the bathroom "in your ticketed cabin" Give us your trash - please! and more... What experience have you had? Write in below! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.    

In this week's inflight team podcast we are joined by Steve to discuss some of the pilot questions he has been asked on another forum. We discussed: The flight attendant who has been fired for bringing a gun to work Another flight attendant fired due to her media coverage about qualifying for food stamps Then we discuss a number of pilot questions from the forum and some of our own. Do you have questions for an airline pilot? Please send your aviation or pilot questions to feedback@upgrd.com and we will be sure to add your questions to our next "ask a pilot" segment.    

This week's flight attendant podcast is out a little early to discuss the recent Jetblue incident with Steve Slater. This week we are again joined by Amelia and Johan to get their opinion on this story and more. In this week's show: A new "Trainee" segment, tune in to see who it is Turkish Airlines giving overweight passengers an ultimatum Sara, Mike (and Bobby's!) plans for healthy eating while traveling A discussion of Steve Slater's actions and how our panel of flight attendants relate to it And your comments - a number of people phoned our call in number and we squeezed in as many calls as we could. If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

On this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Gabrielle a pilot, flight attendant, and member of Girls With Wings. In addition Brad joins us again to discuss the news including: A flight attendant arrested and accused of stealing money from sleeping passengers A passenger removed from a flight after asking about the inflight meal - and a recent follow up. Some funny fiction about crew layovers. And then we talk to Gabrielle about her career and plans for the future If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

This week our flight attendant podcasters talk about time management and balancing part time work with this week's guest Kari. Topics include: Wing damage that occurred in flight A pilot who is trying to get his job back after being fired for having sex with a flight attendant Balancing life on reserve and part time work If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

In this week's travel podcast we take a quick look at what your favorite flight attendants do on their layovers. We are joined by Megan to discuss: A young Southwest airlines passenger who was allegedly offered sex and drugs Sara's reviews of the towels at Westin hotels What happens on layovers including transportation, hotels, crew rooms, hot tubs and more... If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.