Ep. 13 - Confessions of a Flight Attendant: What Really Happens on Flights These Days

My guest today is Paul.  Paul has been a flight attendant for 29 years and has seen a lot throughout his career.  With all the recent videos being released of altercations on flights I  wanted to get Paul’s perspective. Is it as bad as it looks online? Also, what tips does he have for us?

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Paul began his career as a flight attendant
• Big changes in the industry involving 9/11 and Covid and how that changed travel and Paul’s personal beliefs
• What flight attendants are trained to handle on a flight (terrorism, medical emergencies, handle bombs onboard, de-escalating emotions with passengers)
• How the mask mandates have really brought out the worst in passengers
• What happens to have a passenger ejected from a flight
• Support services that are available for flight attendants due to the incredible levels of stress they are under now
• What Paul would NEVER do on a flight after being a flight attendant
• Paul’s tips for what to take on a flight 
• Paul’s suggestions for how to become popular with the crew on a flight
• Paul’s worst passenger story
• Behind the scenes banter
• Passengers trying to pick up flight attendants
• Packing tips from a flight attendant
• Paul’s luggage recommendations
• Seat etiquette and your rights as a passenger to recline your seat.
• What are some of the myths of being a flight attendant
• Food selections to make and avoid on a flight
• Surprising stats you should know about how alcohol affects you during a flight

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