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June 18, 2013

Everything you ever wanted to know about being a flight attendant…

Book View TV interviewed me about my book, Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama and Crazy Passengers at 30,000 Feet.  Basically we discussed everything you ever wanted to know about being a flight attendant. PART 1:  BARBIE BOOT CAMP. … Continue reading →
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Published on June 18, 2013 14:08

Book View TV: Cruising Attitude Part 1 (flight attendant training, crash pads, flight attendant pay)

A little bit about how my book Cruising Attitude came to be, and what it’s like, really like, to be a flight attendant
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Published on June 18, 2013 14:08

9 safety tips for new flight attendants (and solo travelers)

1. “The Gift of Fear,” by Gavin De Becker, should be required reading for all men and women, especially for those of us who travel, particularly for women who travel alone. I’ve recommended this book to more flight attendants and passengers … Continue reading →
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Published on June 18, 2013 12:11

June 17, 2013

The Paul Harris Show: Flight Attendants, Crashpads, Delays, THE MILE HIGH CLUB

This interview originally appeared on The Paul Harris Show I predict this will be one of my most-downloaded interviews. It was certainly a lot of fun for me. On my America Weekend show, I talked with Heather Poole, who has been … Continue reading →
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Published on June 17, 2013 07:27

June 13, 2013

Do airlines hold flights?

Hold that flight: a good-news airline story by Christopher Elliott originally appeared in the Seattle Times. In the fourth to last paragraph I answered the question, do airlines hold flights? “Passengers ask us to hold the plane all the time,” … Continue reading →
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Published on June 13, 2013 17:59

I’m a Cosmo Girl!

Bust out your magnifying lens and you might see my name on page 129.
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Published on June 13, 2013 05:47

June 5, 2013

GIVEAWAY: Swinging Cup

They call it the Swinging Cup, even though it’s really a holder – a cup holder – that swings when you attach it to the handle of your suitcase.  When the makers of this product contacted me about promoting it, … Continue reading →
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Published on June 05, 2013 14:48

May 27, 2013

Plane Truth About Flying

Plane Truth about Flying originally appeared on the Australian website New.com.au.  It’s one of the best 10-interesting facts-about-flying articles I’ve read in a long time.  Check out #2…  2. Is it true that diet cola is harder to pour in the … Continue reading →
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Published on May 27, 2013 09:32

May 20, 2013

Hey Siri, was that my plane?!

  Photo credit: Heather Poole Caption:  @AviationPhotographic  
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Published on May 20, 2013 09:24