Category: Featured

Packing Tips from a Travel Pro

By The Flying Pinto

Do you find it necessary to bring everything in your closet when flying to your destination?  How many outfits in your suitcase does it take to ease your anxiety? Do you get to your hotel and find out nothing matches and in reality you only have two or three “together” outfits to last a whole […]

Read More...

Flight Attendants Stage Mini Mutiny…

By The Flying Pinto

Passenger to flight attendant: “Can I sit in the premium row if no one sits there?” Flight Attendant: “No.” Passenger: “Why?” Flight Attendant: “Because it costs extra money and others have paid for it.” Passenger: “I’ll give you $10.” Flight Attendant: “You’d have to give me a lot more than that!” Passenger: “How much?” Flight […]

Read More...

As a single traveler, I recommend you roll your clothes you’ll be surprised at what you can fit. But, as a family I recommend that only the parents bring suitcases. At least until everyone is big enough to lug their own suitcase, the last thing you want to do is become the family pack mule. […]

Read More...

I’m a Uniform Diva because…“even though I am required to wear a uniform I still manage to do a little something to make myself stand out from the crowd, whether it’s mixing it up with hair accessories, learning a new way to tie my scarf or a wearing a rockin’ piece of jewelry.” “How do […]

Read More...

Hoseanna Launches Today!

By The Flying Pinto

Listen up Uniform Divas! This is a service I can get excited about! “Just because you wear a uniform, doesn’t mean you don’t know how to rock it! You race through nylons like nobody’s business, because your job demands them. And after a grueling day, the choice between pounding the pavement for new nylons and […]

Read More...

Who knew the dollar stores were such a treasure trove for travelers?! Whether you’re a frequent flier or vacationing with the family, there is something for everyone. I found all kinds of great activities for kids, from activity and coloring books to puzzles and stamp kits. Kids, as we know tend to get bored with […]

Read More...

Flight Attendant Careers: Interviewing

By The Flying Pinto

Hi! I’m having a one-on-one with Southwest in a couple of weeks.  I am super excited and want to make sure I can make the most of this opportunity. Any suggestions re: what to wear, how to prepare etc. would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Alice Wow Alice!! Congratulations! You are one of the lucky few!! […]

Read More...

Flight Attendant Inflight Report

By The Flying Pinto

I dead headed to my thirty hour layover in Edmonton Canada this week. What is dead heading? Deadheading is the transport of a flight attendant for the purpose of covering a trip. In other words, I flew as a passenger because I was needed to work the flight back. I love being a deadheading flight […]

Read More...

Flight Attendant Abuse

By The Flying Pinto

A woman who didn’t like the meal she was served decided to throw the meal at the flight attendant serving her. If you haven’t yet heard the story you can find the full account here: “Vegetarian Throws Airline Meal at Flight Attendant” This story doesn’t shock me, I’ve had similar experiences. You’d be amazed at […]

Read More...

Flight Attendant Careers: Design Project

By The Flying Pinto

Hi, My name is Teresa. I am an Industrial Design Student at Rhode Island School of Design. I am working on a design project to help improve a flight attendant’s flight experience. But, in order to do that, I need to find out what your needs and challenges are. Do you think you would be […]

Read More...