About this episode
Navigating Non-Revenue Travel: Tips, Tricks, and Personal Stories Join Lara, Monique, and Tyler as they welcome back one of their favorite guests from Staff Traveler, Guillermo, to the Non-Rev Lounge! The episode dives into a year filled with non-rev travel stories, recent Staff Traveler updates, and incredible tips for non-rev travelers. Guillermo, who has recently become a father, shares his latest travel adventures with his baby daughter, Eleanor, and some fascinating tales from his non-rev experiences. The episode also delves into the much-anticipated new features in Staff Traveler version three, including a priority request system. With a discussion on tipping practices, passport mishaps, and top recommendations for Amsterdam and beyond, this episode is packed with insightful and entertaining content for any travel enthusiast. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:30 Catching Up with the Guest 01:49 Travel Stories and Experiences 04:06 Challenges of Non-Revenue Travel 04:58 Evolution of Airline Ticketing 10:57 Staff Traveler Updates 12:40 New Features and Beta Testing 13:52 Priority Requests and User Benefits 16:47 Personal Travel Plans and Stories 28:57 Hotel Tipping Etiquette 29:44 Tipping Culture in the US and Abroad 30:05 Housekeeping and Tipping Traditions 30:46 Tipping Drivers and Service Workers 31:52 Debate on Tipping Practices 38:12 Travel Tips for Amsterdam 49:39 Non-Rev Travel Challenges 56:13 Conclusion and Farewell StaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM. Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim ✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge