Category: layovers

Flight Attendant Training Week Five

By The Flying Pinto

Dec 12, 2010 3 comments

This week has been a fun and easy week indeed! Since my class has officially graduated, there has no longer been any need for exams or stress. Most of our classes have finished early and it’s generally been a much lighter work load. (No homework! Yay!) That being said it has still been an educational […]

Twenty Four Hours in Boston

By The Flying Pinto

Aug 08, 2010 13 comments

“ “Do you get to stay here?” A passenger asked me as they deplaned in Boston. “Well, I hope so! Considering it is one o’clock in the morning” I laughed. “Well, I mean do you have enough time to actually spend here?” This is actually a pretty common question, no matter what time of day […]

Sit Time Las Vegas

By The Flying Pinto

Jul 25, 2010 3 comments

Sit time or airport appreciation for a flight attendant is what most of you would call a layover. The time you have at an airport in between flights. I don’t mind sit time like most flight attendants do, for it has become valuable alone time that I don’t get at home. It’s a time to […]

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As a Flight Attendant for a major U.S. Airline with over twenty years experience in the travel industry, I am here to offer advice on making your travels through the friendly skies..... well, more friendly! I will share my experiences with you and offer you a glimpse behind the galley curtain. I also created and co-host a popular podcast, The Crew Lounge Check out my media page too, I've been lucky enough to appear on several morning shows to get the message out. Questions? Join the conversation on twitter @theflyingpinto and on Facebook.com/theflyingpinto Cheers and Happy Travels!