What The Flight Radio

In this weeks episode I am giving you 5 tips to overcome flight delays, diversions, misconnections and other travel disruptions that might ruin your day while traveling by air. I also have lots of life updates, along with our Aviation Lingo and Aviation News segments this week. Welcome back to What The Flight Radio! What The Flight Radio is a podcast for Inflight Crew, Frequent Flyers, and anyone that gives a *DING* About Aviation! Stay connected with me below! ✈ What The Flight Radio |...

In today's episode I am talking about the CRAF program within the United States. The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) was created following the Berlin Airlift in 1952. The CRAF is designed to provide the Department of Defense (DOD) with commercial aircraft requirements in emergencies when the need for airlift exceeds the capability of military aircraft. Currently CRAF is activated now, for Operation Allies Refuge. As always we have our Aviation Lingo and Aviation News segments. Hope you learn...

In today's episode, join me on the road, as I discuss the changes being seen in corporate America. Many major U.S companies are enforcing mandatory vaccination of their employees. More airlines are starting to join the growing list as Covid-19 cases grow with new variants within the United States. Of course we also have our weekly "Aviation Lingo" and "Aviation News" segments along with some life and podcast updates in today's episode! Sit, back, and enjoy the show! What The Flight Radio is...

In today's episode I am joined by a very special guest, Anita Bass (@anita_bass_), owner and founder of Awake Tours (@awaketours), a tour company that specializes in VIP experiences to mega music festivals and well known global parties. Anita, in addition to being a successful travelpreneur, is a solo travel enthusiast, fitness athlete, podcaster, and someone I've had the privilege of traveling with to various destinations around the world. Learn more about her and her story in today's...

In today's episode I am talking about 5 reasons why you should solo travel! If you were ever curious about traveling solo, or needed that extra confidence boost to plan your first solo trip, this episode is for you. The episode also includes some life updates along with our Aviation Lingo and Aviation News segments! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! What The Flight Radio is a podcast for Inflight Crew, Frequent Flyers, and anyone that gives a *DING* About Aviation! Stay connected with...

In today's episode I am talking about Burnout, both emotional and travel burnout! As life begins to "normalize" and become fast paced again, I thought it would be important to cover how to recover from jet lag, how to avoid burnout, and practice some self care remedies. Make sure you are taking care of yourselves today and everyday! What The Flight Radio is a podcast for Inflight Crew, Frequent Flyers, and anyone that gives a *DING* About Aviation! Stay connected with me below! ✈ What The...

In today's episode I am talking about healthy meal prep ideas for flight attendants which is one of the best ways to save money in this career! I discuss some staple breakfast eats, main food ideas, side dishes, snacks, and even some drinks you can bring on your work trips. These meals you can also prep for at home too! These meals will make you more disciplined and stay on track for a healthy diet both on and off the plane and can be used by anyone! Recipes mentioned can be found on this...

In today's episode I am discussing a question that comes up often within the festival community about how to fly with camping gear to a music festival. This is something I have been doing for years and would love to help other travelers with! I have flown and camped at Tomorrowland, Electric Forest, Desert Hearts Festival, Envision Festival, Burning Man and explain my process throughout the years. This same process can be used for National Parks, or camping in foreign countries as...

In today's episode I am discussing carry on luggage tips that you should have in your personal item AKA the bag that fits underneath your seat on an airplane! As many of us return to travel, I thought it would be a good refresher to discuss travel essentials and give you some advice from a Flight Attendant perspective! Hope this episode helps you plan for your next vacation or business trip! What The Flight Radio is a podcast for Inflight Crew, Frequent Flyers, and anyone that gives a...

In todays episode we are continuing the conversation about my 10 most memorable, domestic and international, flight attendant layovers to date! This week we travel to Portland, OR for my first Tarot Deck, Philadelphia's Redding Market, shopping for festival fashion (Beksie's Boutique and L.O.M. Fashion) in Brighton, UK, road tripping to Sedona, AZ, a mechanical delay that caused an unexpected layover in Bermuda, wine tasting and tapas in Madrid, Spain, and celebrating New Years Eve in...

In today's episode I am talking about everything that makes the flight attendant job, "the best job in the world!" We are talking about my top 10 most memorable, domestic and international, flight attendant layovers! This episode got pretty lengthy, so I've decided to split the episode in two parts! This episode shares the perks of having a career in aviation, along with, the first four layovers out of my top ten! This week we travel from the Boiling River in Yellowstone National Park, the...

In today's episode I am discussing what to expect flying now (as of June 2021), and changes with airlines Covid safety measures within the United States. I discuss general things to know regarding airlines and how they have been handling Covid-19 since last year, what you as a passenger can do to help yourself and those around you stay safe, what it's been like as a flight attendant working during peak Covid vs. now with policy changes, and what will the future of flying with Covid be like....

In today's episode get to know your host, Jess V aka Living By The F Word, as I share my aviation story! I discuss how I started solo traveling to raves and international festivals, which then ultimately lead to me wanting to pursue a career within the aviation industry! I talk about my flight attendant career, from becoming a flight attendant for a major U.S. airline, to then becoming an initial training instructor for new hire flight attendants. I also touch upon how I got involuntary...

Welcome Aboard! In today's pilot episode learn about your host, Jess V, and what this podcast will bring to you as a listener and lover of aviation! Join me weekly as we discuss inflight crew lifestyle, adventure trip stories, solo travel advice, and conversations with guests within the world of tourism and travel! ✈ What The Flight Radio | @wtflightradio YouTube | http://bit.ly/WTFlightRadio Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wtflightradio/ TikTok|...