The Crew Lounge Podcast

In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Dave (@NavyAirCrewman) to discuss what it's like to be part of the Navy's air crew. In addition Gailen co-hosts along with Bobby and Sara as we discuss: Whether or not air travel is getting better or worse A recent article on corporate culture and its effect on Northwest and Delta employees The role of Loadmaster and Flight Engineer The similarities and differences between Navy air crew and their commercial counter parts 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. 

After six months and 22 episodes we finally met face-to-face to podcast in New York City for the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX). Luckily our friends at the Bowery Boys podcast, let us record in their "studio". We were joined by Sean, a New York City based flight attendant. In addition we took our recorder to TBEX to speak with some special guests. We discussed: Bobby's ordeal in reaching New York (and flying back!) Sean's international flying on reserve A chat with Heather Poole who was also attending TBEX Sara spoke with Paul who helps Southwest airlines with their social media We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain!  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 flight attendant podcast we are joined by a special guest, the star of the Delta Airlines in-flight safety video, Katherine Lee also known as Deltalina. With our usual cast of characters we discussed: The Deltalina name Auditioning for the safety video Katherine's new found fame and more... We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain!  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's podcast discusses airline gate agent duties. We chat with Virgil who was a gate agent before working as a flight attendant. In the lounge this week: A new segment following the activities of a new-hire flight attendant Gate agent duties and responsibilities including looking after all aspects of pre flight and boarding. The best tips for keeping your family seated together A discussion on trying for upgrades at the gate 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.  

A big thank you to all our listeners for helping us make it to this little milestone! In Episode 20 our flight attendant panelists discuss: Flying mental health including an incident with JetBlue Flight attendant strikes at British Airways and American Airlines A bizarre on board assault of a flight attendant Abandoned passengers on United Airlines, twice as discussed on Matthew's travel blog. and special passengers Please take our survey so we can cover topics you want to hear. Click Here If you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com.

Our flight attendants discuss packing and traveling in this week's podcast. We are joined by Brad and Jonathan to discuss secrets of packing and the best luggage and travel equipment. Topics include: Jonathan's travel steamer instead of ironing, similar to this Jiffy Steamer Sara's roll aboard similar to the eBags wheeled duffel and other roll aboards like this eBags eTech Mini - I bet you can guess how they roll... The eBags crew cooler - soon to be re-released Rolling vs Folding vs Throwing everything into the bag and more... Please take our survey so we can cover topics you want to hear. Click Here 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. The above affiliate links help offset costs of producing and hosting the podcast.

In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss: Deborah Norville of InsideEdition who ran a story about Flight Attendants - see what our panelists think A Flight Attendant may have helped the winners of CBS's Amazing Race And a review of the "AOL Mystery Flyer" and his/her bizarre method of doing reviews 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.

This week we discuss the recent announcement of the merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines including: Bobby, Boston and Water The "ugly girl" And questions from listeners 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.

This week our flight attendant panelists discuss interviewing for flight attendant jobs. Including: Application process Group interviews What to wear, bring, do, and say at a flight attendant interview And some brief discussions of flight attendant training We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain! Remember to check out Sara's blog at TheFlyingPinto.com. 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!

This week we are joined, once again, by Jenn and Patti to discuss the different flight attendant roles and positions onboard the aircraft. In addition we discuss: Bidding for flights based on position The purser or lead flight attendant role Our take on Spirit Airlines' recent announcement to start charging for carry-on luggage The recent issue with a diplomat smoking on the plane And those crazy noises from the galley 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!

Since it's spring we thought we would dedicate this week's flight attendant podcast to the search for in-flight romance or - as you will hear - 8 hours of occupied time. Hunter, from the Upgrd podcast and blog, joins us to discuss his dating attempts and Jen and Shelby return to discuss: What "lines" work and what doesn't when trying to get the flight attendant's attention Why back rubs and other personal space invasions are definite no-no's The best approach for asking someone out in-flight Gaydar, stalkers, 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!

In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss: Matthew's recent airline diversion to Omaha the differences in working a flight with others or by yourself another inflight disturbance on Jetblue and listener questions about airplane age and its effect on flight crews, bidding by aircraft type and more. We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain! Remember to check out Sara's blog at TheFlyingPinto.com. 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!

In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss the new "reality" show from the CW: Fly Girls. Shelby and Patti join us again to discuss: Did Fly Girls live up to the hype or the bad reviews? Business cards and their uses The British Airways flight attendant strike Orange juice and tequila 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!

At last! Everyone can exhale now, episode 11 is finally here although with a few audio issues. Sorry for the delay, after missing a week, and a delay in editing the next episode it is now ready. Discussions included: Skorts Fishnets Bad pickup lines Man sues Canadian airline Randy passengers Japan Airlines fight to keep uniforms "clean" Questions from the cabin including flight attendant relationships with other crew, and flight attendant eye contact. We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain! Remember to check out Sara's blog at TheFlyingPinto.com and Bobby's at UpUpAndAGay.com. If you have a comment about something we've spoken about, question for our panel of flight attendants, or if you just want to say "hi!" call our comment line and record your message at: 620-CREW-LGE (620-273-9543). 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!

In our first double digit episode we finally go behind the galley curtain prompted by this week's news, including: A flight attendant prostitution ring Flight attendant fight Flight attendant photos on a porn site (nsfw!) and funny stories from our panelists in honor of our 10th episode, Bobby made a video! We hope to see you every week in the lounge, where we'll dish the dirt and give you a peek behind the galley curtain! Remember to check out Sara's blog at TheFlyingPinto.com and Bobby's at UpUpAndAGay.com. If you have a comment about something we've spoken about, question for our panel of flight attendants, or if you just want to say "hi!" call our comment line and record your message at: 620-CREW-LGE (620-273-9543). 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!