By The Flying Pinto
Jan 06, 2011
1. A crew really does make or break a trip! I worked a hellacious three day trip, but at least I worked with amazing people who were in it with me. (a couple opportunities for bloody marys didn’t hurt either) 2. Reserve flight attendants really do need better protection and sick call rules than line […]
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By The Flying Pinto
Jan 02, 2011
Nancy Rivard, an American Flight Attendant started the organization, Airline Ambassadors International, as a network of airline employees using their pass privileges to help others and it has expanded into a network of students, medical professionals, families and retirees who volunteer as “Ambassadors of Goodwill” in their home communities and abroad. It provides a way […]
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By The Flying Pinto
Dec 10, 2010
One of my tips for families traveling is to stay at a hotel that offers amenities like a kitchen. They generally run about the same cost as other hotels in their class, yet you save so much money from being able to eat in. I had the pleasure of being hosted by Staybridge Suites in […]
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By The Flying Pinto
Dec 09, 2010
I’ll be appearing on NBC36’s Television Show Charlotte Today tomorrow morning at 11am talking about travel tips and tricks! Make sure to tune in to catch me, Bobby Laurie & Gailen David!
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By The Flying Pinto
Dec 01, 2010
This week has passed by so quickly I can hardly believe it! Friday was an exciting experience as we hit the water for our pool drills! The pool drill for my airline went as follows: First, we identify all the features of the life vests. Next we don the life vests and inflate. Only half […]
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flight attendant career, flight attendant training
By The Flying Pinto
Oct 04, 2010
I’m not taking dance lessons! But, I bet Bobbylaurie and Gailen David would: )
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By The Flying Pinto
Oct 01, 2010
The Crew Lounge is hitting the morning shows to give tips on traveling smarter. Bobby Laurie and I have been working together to come up with ways to make airline travel less stressful for everyone…maybe even enjoyable! We’ve developed our mission statement: To bridge the communication gap between flight attendants and their passengers and therefore […]
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By The Flying Pinto
May 10, 2010
Here is my view of the meteorite crater in Arizona, seen from the flight deck.
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By The Flying Pinto
Apr 25, 2010
April 21, 2010 Boarding a full flight is chaotic, it’s going to be a long night. Working IAH-PHX-EWR. Arriving in EWR at 6:30 am. I pass out headphones in FC. couple in 2a and b decline. 2 minutes later call light at 2a is lit. 2a decides she does want a head set after all. […]
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