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My name is Regina and I started my career with this regional airline in my early twenties and have stuck with them for two decades. Believe me when I say this it has its ups and downs and more ups and downs. In this podcast, I will give you commentary on what's going down in modern commercial aviation, some crew secrets, pilots, flight attendants, tips for the average American passenger (flying customer), and all the other craziness in between that goes with this industry from a regional fli ...
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#27 Bonus: More Crazy Pilots & Skip Lagging
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In this podcast episode, the host, Regina, discusses various incidents involving pilots and the practice of "skip lagging." She touches upon a recent case where an off-duty pilot was charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for attempting to shut off the engines on an Alaska Airlines flight. Another incident involves a former Delta co-pilot indic…
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#26 Bonus: Diary of a Former Regional Flight Attendant pt. 2
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In Part 2 of this podcast episode, we have a special guest named Luna (a pseudonym for privacy purposes) who was a former co-worker of mine at the regional airline we'll refer to as Peanut Airlines. Luna and I have a great friendship, and I had the privilege of being her training instructor when she joined the airline as a new hire. During our conv…
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#25 Bonus: Diary of a Former Regional Flight Attendant pt. 1
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In this podcast episode, we have a special guest named Luna (a pseudonym for privacy purposes) who was a former co-worker of mine at the regional airline we'll refer to as Peanut Airlines. Luna and I have a great friendship, and I had the privilege of being her training instructor when she joined the airline as a new hire. During our conversation, …
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#24 Bonus: I want to be a Flight Attendant
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Description: In this episode, my niece has been thinking of becoming a flight attendant. Join us as we dive into the world of aviation and explore the ins and outs of the flight attendant profession. As a seasoned Flight Attendant, I will share my personal experiences and insights about the job. We talk about the training required, the challenges o…
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In this podcast episode, several topics related to the aviation industry taking place in April/May 2023 are discussed. Here's a summary of each: 1. AA Pilot Strike Vote: American Airlines pilots are considering a strike vote due to ongoing negotiations with the airline. The pilots are seeking better pay and benefits, as well as improved working con…
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I was in the Training Department pt.2 #22
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I was tired of sitting through boring, uninspired training sessions that make me want to pull my hair out. In this episode of "My Needle Jet," I recount the time spent in the dreaded training department. Get ready for a hilarious rant as I discuss the absurdity of mandatory training, the mind-numbing shitty PowerPoint presentations, and the endless…
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I was in the Training Department pt.1 #21
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I was tired of sitting through boring, uninspired training sessions that make me want to pull my hair out. In this episode of "My Needle Jet," I recount the time spent in the dreaded training department. Get ready for a hilarious rant as I discuss the absurdity of mandatory training, the mind-numbing shitty PowerPoint presentations, and the endless…
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In this special podcast, I am spotlighting one of the most unusual pilots out there - a devoutly religious and preachy aviator. Not to mention pervy and inappropriate. Join me as we delve into the story of this quirky and eccentric pilot, who used his passion for aviation to spread his religious message far and wide whether we wanted to hear it or …
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Let's talk about Spirit Airlines pt. 2 #19
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In this episode, we will explore the recent viral video incidents involving Spirit Airlines from the last 3 to 4 years. In the past, Spirit Airlines has been involved in several high-profile incidents that have generated significant controversy and sparked a heated debate about the airline's policies and procedures. In this podcast, we will take a …
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Lets talk about Spirit Airlines pt. 1 #18
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In this episode, we will explore the recent viral video incidents involving Spirit Airlines from the last 3 to 4 years. In the past, Spirit Airlines has been involved in several high-profile incidents that have generated significant controversy and sparked a heated debate about the airline's policies and procedures. In this podcast, we will take a …
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In this episode of part 2, we'll discuss the practice of airlines offering vouchers instead of cash to passengers who have experienced flight disruptions, such as aircraft maintenance, cancellations, or delays. Traditionally, airlines have offered vouchers as compensation for these inconveniences, but many passengers have found these to be less tha…
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*Bonus episode: In this podcast episode will discuss the many challenges of the regional flight attendant lifestyle on road in the sky, how we sleep, what some of us do on overnights, and maybe what we might eat on the road. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out www.myneedlejet.com Any questions? Or podcast suggestions, please send me …
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In this episode, we'll discuss the practice of airlines offering vouchers instead of cash to passengers who have experienced flight disruptions, such as aircraft maintenance, cancellations, or delays. Traditionally, airlines have offered vouchers as compensation for these inconveniences, but many passengers have found these to be less than satisfac…
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#14 The Viral Flight Attendant Resignation
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In this episode, we'll discuss the viral resignation of a flight attendant and its impact on the airline industry. The email/letter of resignation went viral on social media, sparking a conversation about the working conditions of flight attendants and other airline staff. We'll be diving into the reasons behind the resignation and the issues that …
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Just as the title says I will be talking about "how not to be denied boarding" or "get removed from an aircraft" just by following some basic airline etiquette and rules. I will also be talking about how APA (Airline Pilots Association) union. Last week, they told their American Airlines union members to just fly for Delta and we will talk about wh…
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WARNING: This podcast episode contains sexual content and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Listen in as I talk about some of the more weird and interesting pilots I've flown with in the past who have some special kinks, weird habits, and obnoxious personalities. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check…
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Let us welcome the new year in late February 2023. Happy belated New Year & Lunar New Year folks! Let's start off the second season of this podcast talking about passengers who neglect their responsibility and their children in large international airports, Olympic track stars with an attitude, and tips on how to make your flight more comfortable. …
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#9 Airline Employees: What some of us actually DO!
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Ever wonder about the inside and outside of the airline industry? Do you want to know specifically what some of us actually do? The airline pilot is quite obvious, but it's a little more mysterious for the rest of us. What some people think we are supposed to do and what we are actually required to do or two different things. So if you want to know…
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Have you read the headlines in the news the past two years & a half (2020-2022) about airline passengers/customers "acting a damn fool?" How could you have missed it? Now, I have not experienced anything as crazy as some of the new stories but I do get bizarre and sometimes confrontational passengers from time to time. These are those stories, plus…
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Just as the title says crazy @ss flight attendants is what I'll be talking about in this podcast. Are we all crazy? Of course not, I'm sure you have crazy people on your job in your industry as well. I will talk about the ones that I know, and the ones from the headlines. Crazy is as crazy does! Flight attendant charged with stealing $8,000 bracele…
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More of this CRAZY! Just as the title says crazy @ss flight attendants is what I'll be talking about in this podcast. Are we all crazy? Of course not, I'm sure you have crazy people on your job in your industry as well. I will talk about the ones that I know, and the ones from the headlines. Crazy is as crazy does! THE BLOG: myneedlejet.com Email: …
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Sometimes, I wish I could slap the s*** out of the few of you. I mean the kind of slaps you see in a Korean dramas, NO better yet in the Thai Series. The Thai actors are fantastic slappers. For me 2022 is the year of the Thai drama. I’ve been watching them so far since April and have been completely addicted. What does that have to do with aviation…
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#5 Charlotte Douglas International SUCKS!
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Join me as I discuss my extreme dislike for CLT airport. I will give you up-to-date Airline and Crew news from inside a major northeast airport and a special story about a passenger whose safety I was concerned about. AP: US to require more rest between shifts for flight 04 OCT 22 https://apnews.com/article/business-federal-aviation-administration-…
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Have you ever wondered about the flight attendant or pilot lifestyle? I’m gonna tell you a little bit about one portion of that lifestyle which is crash pads. Crash pads are temporary living quarters for crewmembers who commute from their residential city or town to their working airline hub city. Airlines have designated domiciles where that airli…
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October 1, 2022 the Canada Government has lifted most, if not all of it’s Covid-19 restrictions for airline travel into that North American country. Also, some passenger traveling tips that include your listening ears. Fly safe! READ MORE…. https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canad... BLOG: LISTEN TO OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS https://myneedlejet.blogspot.com/2…
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This is the second episode of this podcast and I’m going to discuss passenger violence against flight attendants in THe past 2 years, more about the Embraer 145 a.k.a. needle jet on its configuration, and what it was like at the beginning of the pandemic in the United States for US flights crews. CHECK OUT the blog: myneedlejet.com Send your questi…
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I welcome you all to the first ever My Needle Jet podcast. We will be talking about most things aviation, more from a regional Flight Attendant perspective. Subjects may include passenger behavior, the FAA, how major airlines work, and so much more. There will be tips and dos and don’ts. I will also be sharing my 20+ years of experience as a flight…
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