Flights get delayed, policies make no sense, and the first person you vent to is usually a gate agent or flight attendant. Here’s the thing: half the time, we are just as annoyed as you are, and often they aren’t even getting paid while it’s happening. This week they go through 25 things airlines do that drive passengers and crew crazy, from delays with zero information to connection times that no human could make.

Hear our rants about the people who book the aisle and window and then pass a laptop over the middle seat, We tell a story of a tiny emotional support dog, a very messy plate of chicken and rice, a surprise $200 tip, then settle the great “should airlines nickel-and-dime you” debate (with a eulogy for Spirit). Plus, a deeply personal plea for better wheelchair assistance and a request for more air vents on Airbus jump seats.

Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome to Episode #55!
[1:16] Loving our new Two Guys merch
[2:16] The thing that annoys Drew…and us
[5:17] Rich & the $200 tip
[10:54] Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
[12:22] Delays with no information
[13:49] Departure times
[17:05] Short connections
[20:00] It can be really impossible
[21:08] Overbooked
[22:21] Small leg room
[23:21] We love you, Spirit!
[24:38] The two schools of thought
[27:56] Fares. boarding, restrictions
[28:15] These carry-on policies
[31:06] Charging checked bags
[33:31] Bag rules
[34:35] Seat selection
[36:55] Separating families
[38:13] We don’t love aircraft swaps
[39:15] Communication problems
[40:35] They just don’t work
[42:04] The catering
[42:58] Does this annoy you?
[43:46] Not enough time to clean
[45:03] It’s so hot in here
[46:55] Understaffed!
[49:27] Schedules that don’t work
[49:56] Policies should actually work

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Flight attendants, pilots, and gate agents all do it: they get on an airplane to get to the airport where they get on another airplane for work. We have both commuted at different points in their careers (Andrew for ten years, Rich for a rough six months of Megabus-and-regional-flight chaos), and this week we break down what it's actually like, from why people do it to what it costs them.

We talk about crash pad life (including the hot bed vs. cold bed divide), why commuting is basically a second full-time job, and our hard-earned "commuter commandments," like befriending your gate agents, packing shelf-stable food, and never walking away from the gate just because the door closed. Plus a round of Would You Rather, a rant about the passenger who slept through his own deplaning, and a favor to ask of everyone listening on Apple Podcasts.


Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome to Episode #54!
[1:16] Rich, the delays, and the sleepy passenger
[3:01] It’s those passengers in the back
[4:59] Drew & a mental health break
[6:56] A 5-star rating would be nice!
[8:36] The struggle is real for closer commutes
[10:35] Base hoppers
[12:33] Each base has its own personality
[14:15] The crazy part about commuting
[15:45] What kind of commuter are you?
[16:45] Flight attendant tip: Take the first flight of the day
[18:04] Commuting is a second full-time job
[20:05] Crash pads
[25:35] Our worst commuting experiences
[27:33] Commuter commandments
[27:45] StaffTraveler: The #1 Nonrev App for commuters
[29:54] Befriend gate agents
[31:49] Snacks are essential
[32:35] Know the weather
[33:47] Never celebrate until takeoff
[35:54] Let’s play: Would You Rather?
[41:43] Is commuting worth it?

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There's nothing worse than boarding a new aircraft and finding the galley left in shambles by the previous crew. We spend plenty of time on this show discussing passenger etiquette, so this week we are turning the mirror on flight attendants and breaking down the unwritten rules of the galley, aka the office, the kitchen, the break room, the storage closet, etc., that also happens to sometimes be the only sane corner of the airplane.

From wet counters and unlatched carts to hoarded ice mallets, a mysterious abundance of hand soap, and a heated debate over who actually answers the call bell, we’ll talk and laugh about what every crew member should be doing (and what flight attendants are all quietly guilty of).

Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Welcome to Episode #53!
[1:17] Drew & the crew’s pet peeves
[3:06] Those galley behaviors
[5:18] Rich & the nervous passenger
[8:47] We love our Senior Mamas!
[10:30] Wipe the counters down
[11:54] Restock your toppers
[14:42] Downline supplies
[16:26] The easiest flight attendant to work with
[18:42] Dispose of trash properly
[21:36] Get out of the way
[24:01] Pitch in
[26:42] Do you like answering call bells?
[28:44] Just put it back
[33:04] Be a good jumpseater
[36:05] It should look better
[38:33] Galley etiquette summed up!
[40:12] Galley Gossip

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