Two Guys on a Plane
Welcome to Two Guys on a Plane, your go-to flight attendant podcast! We're taking you behind-the-scenes for an insider look at life in aviation. Join us for hilarious inflight moments, passenger stories, flying pet peeves, the best destinations, flight attendant travel tips, plus interviews with crew members and other travel enthusiasts! Whether you’re in the airline industry or simply love flying, buckle up for a fun, informative, and hilarious journey, hosted by flight attendant husbands Drew and Rich.
Episodes
35 episodes
Flight Attendants Reveal Shocking Passenger Red Flags
Are flight attendants judging you? (Maybe, just a little). In reality, we are focused on your safety and on-watch for potential threats or issues that might arise onboard. In this episode, we’re reacting to passenger red flags...
Passenger Green Flags: 16 Ways to Win Flight Attendants Over
We need more good passengers on our flights! While people often think flight attendants are hard to approach, it’s actually incredibly simple. In reality, it’s the most basic acts of politeness and common courtesy that keep us flight attendants...
17 Jaw-Dropping Passenger Moments: Flight Attendants React
Threads is our favorite social media platform right now! Why? Because we're able to share our most unhinged thoughts there…and apparently, they are very relatable!
How Flight Attendants Balance Mom Life: Pregnancy, Parenting, & Flying with Kids
How do flight attendants balance raising a family with an unpredictable flying schedule? And what is it really like to work at 35,000 feet while pregnant? Our guest this week, Brittney, shares her firsthand experience as someone who’s living bo...
Would You Rather? Aviation Edition!
We’re switching things up and having some fun today—because honestly, sometimes you just need to laugh about the chaos that comes with this job. We’re diving into an aviation-themed game of “Would You Rather,” and let’s just say… some of these ...
Destination Weddings, Honeymoon Hot Spots, and Flight Attendant Tips for Nervous Flyers
We’re sitting down with Adriana Brauckmann—host of The Pre Nup Podcast — to talk all things weddings, travel, and yes… flying fears. From destination weddings and honeymoon trends to the ...
What They Don't Teach You in Flight Attendant Training
As flight attendants, we learn so much during our new hire training and yet… there’s so much they don’t teach you! In this episode, we’re getting real about the stuff you only learn once you’re actually out there flying. From the chaos...
How Our Trip to Thailand Almost Fell Apart
In this episode, we’re taking you along on one of our wildest travel adventures yet—our group trip to Thailand. What should have been a smooth non-rev journey quickly turned into a chaotic travel saga involving snowstorms, canceled fli...
What It's Really Like Living in Hotels as an Airline Flight Attendant
Hotels. The glamorous perk of flight attendant life… until they’re not. This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on what crew hotel life is really like — the good, the weird, and the absolutely unhinged. From “food beds” vs. “sleeping beds” to...
Relationship Advice Flight Attendants Swear By
February has us feeling reflective… and real. With Valentine’s Day just behind us, we’re discussing what it actually looks like to be married, both work as flight attendants, and somehow still like each other. People always ask us, “Do...
What They Don’t Tell You Before You Apply to Be a Flight Attendant
So many people ask us, “How do I become a flight attendant?” and while the technical answer is simple—go to the airline’s website and apply—the real question is *what airline should you be applying to in the first place? In this episod...
What's Really Happening in Aviation Right Now with USA Today's Zach Wichter
Ever wonder how those wild aviation headlines actually come together, and what’s really going on behind the scenes when travel chaos hits the news? This week, we’re recording *on location* in New York City and flipping the script with ...
The Moment We Knew We Wanted to Be Flight Attendants: Flight Attendant Firsts
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 e...
What Airline Passengers Hate About Flight Attendants
In this episode, we decided to flip the script a bit. You hear us complain about passengers all the time—on the podcast, on the jumpseat, in the galley, everywhere. So today, we handed the mic to you: the passengers. We asked what ...
What the Holidays Are Really Like for Flight Attendants
In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos, comfort, and absolute craziness of spending the holidays as flight attendants—and we brought two of our favorite people along for the ride. We’re joined by our friends and fellow crew memb...
Is Flying Standby Worth It? Our Favorite Nonrev Adventures
Ever wonder what it’s like to fly the skies on a whim, hopscotching from one city (or country!) to another without a confirmed seat in sight? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the wild, wonderful world of non-rev adventures — the ultimate...
How a U.S. Soldier Became A Flight Attendant with Keturah Johnson from the Association of Flight Attendants
In this special Veterans Day episode, we sit down with the incomparable Keturah Johnson—combat veteran, flight attendant, and International Vice President of AFA-CWA. As the first queer woman of color and veteran elected to serve in this powerf...
Airline Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of Flying
Have you ever wished there was a school for airplane passengers? Well, class is in session! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the do’s and don’ts of airplane etiquette, straight from the galley to your ears. From overhead bin blunder...
Jet Lag Tips: How Airline Flight Attendants Beat Jet Lag
Jet lag—it’s that relentless travel companion we never asked for but always seem to bring along. In this episode, we’re unpacking the reality of jet lag from the flight attendant perspective: what works, what totally doesn’t, and the hilarious ...
The Truth About Being a Regional Flight Attendant: Same Wings, Different Worlds
In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the biggest debates in the airline world: regional versus mainline flying. Rich has always flown mainline, while Drew brings a ton of insight from his years working at a regional airline. So w...
Ask The Audience: What’s Your Biggest 'Hot Take' About Flying?
Ever wondered what flight attendants really think about your in-flight behavior? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into a spicy list of audience-submitted hot takes about air travel—and trust us, some of these takes had us howlin...
What Flight Attendants Wish Airline Passengers Knew About "The Rules"
Ever feel like your flight attendants are just out to nag you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the galley curtain to explain why those “annoying” reminders—seat belts, tray tables, and stowing your bag—are actually life-saving safety protoc...
Labor, Unity, & The Power of Flight Attendants: A Conversation With Sara Nelson
This week, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), into the studio. From wrangling a six-foot-seven passenger mid-flight to wrangling billion-dollar contracts at t...
Are You a Slam-Clicker or Layover Explorer?!
Ever wonder what really goes down on a flight crew layover? In this episode, we’re pulling back the hotel room curtain and dishing on the layover life—whether we’re out chasing the best food spots or locked in our rooms with Netflix and snacks....
Should You Tip Your Flight Attendants?!
Ever wondered if you should be tipping your flight attendants? In this episode, we break down the complex world of in-flight tipping and gifting. We dive into what tipping means in our industry, the fine line between appreciation and expectatio...