Is This Your Regular Route? What a Flight Attendant Schedule is Really Like

Ever wondered how we flight attendants actually plan our lives around the chaos of air travel? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the mystery of our schedules. From the strategies we use (or don’t) when bidding for monthly trips, to how our contracts shape our work rules, we’re breaking it all down in a way only two seasoned crew members can. And no, we don’t just work weekdays or fly the same routes over and over again. We’re diving into why one of us crams all the hours into just a few days, while the other is constantly swapping trips for something “better.” Plus, we wrap it up with a jaw-dropping listener story. Watch the full episode on YouTube Episode Highlights: [0:00] Welcome aboard! Talking about schedule questions we get all the time. [0:50] Our very different bidding strategies and why they work (or don’t). [2:45] Drew’s high-hour strategy vs. Rich’s hunt for easy trips. [4:24] FAA rules vs. contract differences—why every airline plays by its own rules. [6:39] Are you a “bid right away” or “last minute” type? (Spoiler: Rich is chaos). [10:39] The real reason Rich can’t quit flight attendant life. [14:35] Flying 10-12 days a month sounds light, but here’s the catch. [17:20] Canceled or delayed? The behind-the-scenes chaos you don’t see. [20:20] Why “holiday busy” is real—but so is spring break and random weekends. [22:17] Listener Story: The most unhinged in-flight couple we’ve ever heard of. Thoughts on this episode? Text us! Support the show ✈ This episode was brought to you by StaffTraveler, the #1 non-rev app! If you travel on standby and are looking to make your journey easy and stress-free, check out StaffTraveler for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download StaffTraveler ✈ Have a funny, wild, or heartwarming travel story from a flight that you’re dying to share with us? Submit your story at the link below and we could feature your story on an upcoming episode of the show! Submit Your 'Galley Gossip' Story ✈ We love people and we love to travel... no, seriously! Want to join us on one of our upcoming group trips? Check out the link below for current trips! Travel With Us ✈ We couldn’t do it without you! As independent podcasters, we rely on audience support to keep our show going. Join our community at the link below for exclusive content, early access, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! Join Us on Patreon