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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