Selects: How Flight Attendants Work
Summary
Hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore the history, rigorous training, and daily realities of being a flight attendant. They discuss the evolution from the glamorous 1960s era to modern safety-focused roles, including training for emergencies and human trafficking. The episode also covers pay structures, seniority perks, and bizarre anecdotes like smuggling bodies on planes.
Topics discussed
Intro and podcast advertisements
Delta's new seat adjustment policy
Post-9/11 security and flying stress
History of flight attendants and Ellen Church
Historical hiring restrictions and marriage bans
Sexist airline advertising campaigns
Sponsor advertisements
Rigorous flight attendant training process
In-flight service and snack preferences
Emergency procedures and baggage handling
Flight attendant perks and buddy passes
Recognizing human trafficking on flights
Sponsor advertisements
Salary, pay rates, and tarmac delays
Heroic acts and smuggling corpses
Listener PSA on flu severity
Outro and final advertisements
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