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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW….WEDNESDAY

By The Flying Pinto

This weeks question comes from Joe…it’s a long one, but a good one: As I sit here, wondering why accounting hasn’t gotten me my travel reimbursement, I find myself filled with questions about how you all handle your layover stays. I assume you don’t have to book anything, that the airline takes care of it, […]

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Here’s a safety video you all might pay attention to;-) Thanks Kevin! For your recent (Go Girl) comment and introducing me to this very cool “safety demo”…..and to answer your question,”would my airline be up for this?” Nooooooo: ) Also, check out “my view from 30000 ft” Blondie, tested out the “remote condom”….thanks, Blondie!

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GO GIRL!

By The Flying Pinto

Some of you may remember my first contest…a give-away…no it wasn’t the car! It was a gadget. The contestants had to e-mail me and explain…why they had to have it! Well, I got some great responses but the clear cut winner was Aviatrix: “I fly commercially in a small airplane with No relief tube or […]

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MY SECRETS REVEALED: DIFFICULT CUSTOMERS

By The Flying Pinto

When I tell people what I do for a living, they usually respond by saying, “I don’t know how you do it, I wouldn’t last one day….I’d be in a fight with someone!” Dealing with passengers on an airplane can be trying at times but I have a couple of techniques I use for dealing […]

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW….WEDNESDAY

By The Flying Pinto

This weeks question comes from Joe: Just recently discovered your blog and, as a very frequent flier for business, I am enjoying the behind-the-scenes look at the airline world. Had a quick question, though. It may just be my perception, but it has sure seemed like certain carriers’ crews have been getting older and older […]

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AN EARTHQUAKE, $12.00 DAYQUIL AND A MOOSE

By The Flying Pinto

Sometimes things don’t work out the way you planned…as was the case for my layover in Anchorage. I had been looking forward to this trip all month. It is rare that I will work a three day trip these days but I love going to Anchorage and with the husband on vacation I decided to […]

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This was during our five hour “delay” Lucy was about to pass out: )

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This is funny….we used to do this all the time…very entertaining to passengers…well, not all…but most find it funny: )

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LIFE LESSONS LEARNED AT 31000 FEET

By The Flying Pinto

I found this list at The Secret Life of a Flight Attendant. I’ve been reading Katie’s blog since she was in the hiring process for becoming a FA. She has been on the line a couple of months now and I get the biggest kick out of reading about her new adventures. I wish blogging […]

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HIP COMPASS "ESCAPES" SUMMER ISSUE

By The Flying Pinto

The new issue of Hip Compass “Escapes” Magazine has hit the virtual news stands. Hurry! Head over and get your copy now! You’ll can find my article, “Life Styles of the not so Rich and Famous” on page 20. It’s an in depth look at my life as a Flight Attendant and how it has […]

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