The Moment We Knew We Wanted to Be Flight Attendants: Flight Attendant Firsts
1/6/202643 min
Ever think about the firsts that shape a career? In this episode, we’re taking a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and talking about the moments that made us who we are as flight attendants. From first trips and first layovers to the early chaos, nerves, and excitement that come with being brand new, we’re reflecting on why—despite the complaining—we really do love this job.
Along the way, we get real about turbulence, crew bonding, passenger moments that stick with you forever, and those times when flying reminds you just how lucky we are to do wh...
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First 90 secondsRich· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Ever wondered what your flight attendants are really talking about behind the galley curtain?
Drew· Host0:05
Welcome to Two Guys on a Plane, your go-to podcast for an insider look at flight attendant life.
Rich· Host0:11
We're your hosts, Rich and Drew, and we're here to tell you what really goes on at 35,000 feet.
Drew· Host0:16
So sit back, relax, we're ready for takeoff.
Rich· Host0:19
[upbeat music] Do you remember the first time you put your uniform on as a flight attendant? Or do you remember the moment that someone pinned your wings onto you, or your first layover, your first flight, any one of those firsts? Well, we are taking a stroll down memory lane today and revisiting some of our favorite first moments in our careers as flight attendants. People are always joking with us, "You guys complain about your job. Do you even like your job?" We really do.
Drew· Host0:45
We do.
Rich· Host0:45
[laughs] Apparently we don't tell you enough, but we really do.
Drew· Host0:47
We do.
Rich· Host0:48
So we're taking a little stroll down memory lane today, and we want you to come with us.
Drew· Host0:52
I am super excited about this stroll, but before we start going backwards, well, I guess we're still gonna go backwards- [laughs] ... how, um, has flying been recently for you?
Rich· Host1:00
Flying lately has been good now that the summer chaos has died down. Things are a little more chill, way fewer flight delays 'cause of weather. I mean, maintenance is always gonna be maintenance, but, you know, we've, we've kind of calmed down a little bit on the storm forefront. Loads are getting a little bit lighter, so it's been kinda calm lately. I actually don't have much to report on that. What about you?
Drew· Host1:22
Truth be told, I've been on vacation, so I haven't been on an airplane recently. [laughs] So that's been really fun for me. It's really nice to, like,