The Crew Lounge Podcast

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge We're back and this week our flight attendants discuss some of what happens when an airline goes out of business. This week's guest, LeeAnn, worked with Mimi at ATA before it went out of business. Topics include: what the rumor mill was during the last years, deciding when to leave the airline and what happened in the last few days from their perspective.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge The "sky is falling" takes on a whole new meaning in this week's silly and fun flight attendant podcast as we discuss the report that a plane allegedly dropped poop on a New York couple. Inspired by this story we thought we'd help the traveling public with a few lav tips as well. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants only and do not reflect the views of their employers.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Our flight attendants discuss training with Paul and Joe as they finish their class. But first, Sara and Mimi discuss places to see in Chicago on a layover. Do you have any Chicago tips? Is deep dish pizza just for tourists? ;) Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Ramp agent, operations, weight and balance and baggage handling are just a few of the jobs that Susan performed before becoming a flight attendant. Listen to this week's flight attendant podcast to learn more about balancing each of these roles. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Happy Holidays to all our listeners! Join us this week to discuss both naughty air rage and nice trips to the North Pole for sick and underprivileged children. Our flight attendants are joined by Brian discuss: because of Alec BaldwingnawedarrestedSilverliners’ Motown ChapterNorth Pole on Delta24 hours in New York Citybest places to eat in London Are you a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode? If so,...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant travel podcast we are joined by Sluggo and Paul to discuss the news, funny passenger stories and the sordid details that he sees in hotel van rear view mirror. investigates If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew 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...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In preparation for the holiday season our flight attendant co-hosts discuss travel gifts in this week's flight attendant podcast. Suggested gifts include: Travel size Humidifierclothes steamerTravel power stripTravelPro luggage Noise cancelling / folding ear phoneskidzgear.com Slingbox Rokuwww.flightattendantshop.comwww.jetsetbetty.com Travel Condoms Tide Stain Stick Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and we want to express a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners worldwide. In this week's travel podcast, we share stories from flight attendants and crew about what they're thankful for and their best Thanksgiving memories. Thanks for listening and thank you for all your great feedback here, on Twitter and Facebook! If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge This week our flight attendants talk with a former People Express flight attendant about working at one of the first discount carriers. We discuss flight attendant and flying news and some of the unique work required at People Express including: reality seriesAirTrancockroaches on a flightflushed down toilet Do you have any questions for a future episode on PEOPLExpress? Comment below or send your questions to fa@upgrd.com

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Our flight attendants talk with Kristy about flight attendant training and what Mimi is really like. Join us for a behind the training class peak at flight attendant school and one of our co-hosts. We also discuss: slain in Mexico Citygets one year probation If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening!

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Seiko to discuss her new role as a corporate flight attendant. In addition we discuss: Pan Amfarting in a passenger's facerevamp their uniforms If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening!

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we continue our previous discussion about Pan Am Flight Attendants with Kevin, Debbie and Jeri who all flew with Pan Am during the 1980s. We discuss the differences and similarities in their training and Pan Am onboard service during the last decade of Pan Am. If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at FA@upgrd.com. Thanks for...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Andrea and Tracy to discuss fitness while on the road. We discuss some news and keeping active while on layovers: cabin crewsglamour Thanks for listening, if you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode please email fa@upgrd.com! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Amelia, Cliff from uniformfreak.com and Scott to discuss collecting airline memorabilia. We discuss: Working at KLM Combicargo Thanks for listening, if you're a flight attendant and would like to join us on a future episode please email fa@upgrd.com! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge Our Pan Am flight attendants have returned in this week's flight attendant podcast to discuss more of Pan Am's onboard service. We start the discussion with the first of seven courses: the caviar cart and walk you through a typical service. We then talk with Gigi and Judy about salaries, schedules, benefits and their eventual switch of airlines. If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode, please...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Gigi and Judy, two former Pan Am flight attendants. After discussing some recent news, we begin our conversation about Pan Am including: World Wings Internationalfacebook pageGerard DepardieuThe Female Orgasm Explained Next week Gigi and Judy give us more insight into onboard service and the inflight meals. (You could get a medium rare steak, heck a medium rare anything!) If you're a flight...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast, Mimi joins us to help co-host and interview Baochi from Boingo Wireless. We discuss using Twitter to make traveling easier, how you can use Twitter to get customer service, and how we've made great friends through the service. In addition we discuss: full investigationaboard their aircrafton airplanesstealing If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew and would like to join us on a future episode,...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by our resident foodies Elyse and Jenn to discuss food while traveling. Lots of shocking news from our own panelists and a chat about: strikingdramataking If you're a flight attendant, gate agent or other crew 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...

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we are joined by Dominic to discuss his recent time in training. In addition we discuss: a photorank airlinesfatigue pilotstrick Are you a flight attendant, gate agent, or ramp employee? Join us for a recording by using the Contact Us form.

By The Crew Lounge - The Crew Lounge In this week's flight attendant podcast we discuss Sara's judging of the some popular flight attendant uniforms with our guest Mike. In addition we discuss: apologizesplane What's your pick? Which airline has the best uniform? Which has the worst?