Jetiquette with The Sky Steward

Dear Sky Steward,

Of course, everyone’s talking about passengers not behaving themselves on flights! I have never heard a topic being discussed by so many simultaneously.

If you remember, I also had written you about an article I read  “7 Ways to Annoy a Flight Attendant” and to tell you the truth I was a bit put off. Do flight attendants know that there are things they do that irritate the passengers? Let me just name a few:

1. [...]

Sky Steward Exclusive: Mystery Jetblue Luggage Lady Revealed!

Everyone has been wondering just who is the lady that brought about the meltdown of Stephen Slater on a Jetblue aircraft at JFK. The Sky Steward sat down to ask Ms. Teresa Genovese to tell her side of the story. Frankly she’s a bit unstable and as you’ll see unpredictable.

Have You Ever Reached Your Breaking Point? I Have!

This Just In: The Woman that Caused Steven Slater to Quit His Job at Jetblue

I believe that anyone who works with the public can empathize with Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who made a quick escape from an airplane full of passengers. Word has it that he had just experienced a heated argument with a passenger that was not displaying Jetiquette and chose to get up [...]

I enjoyed another appearance with the crew of Today in South Florida on NBC 6 to discuss some ways to make any flight a more pleasant experience by taking along some of my favorites.

Give these a try:

Aruba Marriott Resort- Enter to win 4 days/3 nights at this spectacular resort. Click here for more information about the Aruba Marriott and www.facebook.com/ArubaMarriott and follow on Twitter @ArubaMarriott.

Vemayca Bag- This gorgeous toiletry bag has an easily removable liner that may [...]

by Elizabeth Smith

This is the second in a series of websites that I am recommending that travelers try this summer.

If you’re one who likes to completely organize your travel and have your itineraries in one place, TripIt online travel and itinerary and trip planner is the site for you. All you have to do is go to the website, create an account, and you’re on your way! Trip planning couldn’t be easier, as you create your itineraries [...]

Earlier this month, Delta announced that they would be offering a new shuttle route between New York-LaGuardia and Chicago O’Hare. In addition, they are offering triple Medallion Qualification Miles and triple bonus miles on all of their shuttle routes through August 31, 2010 by registering at their website.

I decided to give the route a test drive last Saturday, June 19. I was upgraded to first class in both directions.  The routes are served by Shuttle America doing [...]

Listen to internet radio with The Jetiquette® Show on Blog Talk Radio

by Margery Wilson

On  our June 12 show we talked with Brian Wilson, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Point Inside, who discussed the development and on-going growth of  Point Inside.

Have you walked around in circles at a mall or airport feeling completely lost, or followed a map only to discover you have gone completely the wrong way? Of course you have — we’ve all [...]

by Margery Wilson

In the Netherlands June is the month of “Hollandse Nieuwe” or New Catch Holland Herring, at a time of year when the silver fish gain up to 25% fat from feasting on plankton in the waters of the North Sea.

In the US you can celebrate Hollandse Nieuwe in New York City at the famous Russ & Daughters restaurant.  Perveyors of the highest quality smoked fish, caviar, and specialty foods, Russ & Daughters is New York’s [...]

Unaccompanied Minor Adventures

By Gailen David, The Sky Steward
Have your kids traveled solo?

I remember my first flight alone when I was 6 years old. My parents had brought the idea up to me about taking a flight to visit my Grandparents in South Carolina. I wanted no part of it and expressed my lack of interest in anything to do with airplanes by rolling my eyes. So my parents launched a vigorous campaign to get [...]