Jetiquette with The Sky Steward

Travel Pillow Talk

The Sky Steward — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:34:04 +0000

Buy Your Kiro Pillow Here

How we travel says a lot about us right? It even affects how we feel when we’ve reached our destination. With this in mind, The Sky Steward felt it was time to set out on a search for the best travel pillow in the sky. The best travel pillow was chosen from dozens of contenders including the free pillows provided by the airlines and the ones for sale on other carriers. Additionally, the u-shaped travel pillows we’re all so used to seeing in airport gift shops were again put to the test (although we already knew what the outcome would be). The results are in now that we finally found a pillow that allows some real sleep, even in an airplane seat.

The Best Travel Pillow

What makes this item so fantastic? Finally some valuable in-flight rest! It’s all about comfort and The Sky Steward believes that ordinary travel pillows are a first class pain-in-the-neck! He came across the Kiro Travel Pillow and flying for him will just never be the same. This plush travel pillow was designed by a chiropractor and allows you to sleep on flights in complete comfort with it’s soft velour fabric and a foam fill that stays very cool. Unlike inflatable travel pillows, this pillow actually adjusts to your sleep position, not fighting against it, while providing excellent support.

What also makes this the Best Travel Pillow is that it allows you to completely relax your neck muscles so that when you sleep on the plane, it is actually sweet dreams you’ll be having rather then neck snapping nightmares. Regardless of whether you’re seated in economy or in first class, walk off of your next flight feeling like a million.

We have been able to make this item available for purchase on the Dear Sky Steward Store for your convenience.

Traditional Travel Pillow	Kiro Travel Pillow
1. Air or high density memory foam. This foam is hot and does not offer proper support.	1. Designed by a Chiropractor. This pillow is ergonomically correct and keeps the head and neck in proper alignment.

2. Unable to find a comfortable position because the wearer keeps waking because their head bobs back and forth.	2. More Comfortable than traditional travel pillows because it offers support in front rather than behind the neck. Allows the neck muscles to be completely rested and you sleep for longer periods

3. Difficult to store when not in use. Can not be easily folded or reduced in size.	3. Compact and can be folded and tucked away for easy storage. After storage, retains its original shape and size

	4 Cool, lightweight, pillow density foam. Much cooler temperature than memory foam.

The Kiro Travel Pillows also make great gifts for business travelers and other frequent flyers.

Jetiquette Podcast 2: Big Passengers, In-Flight WiFi, and More

The Sky Steward — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:49:09 +0000

On this episode of Jetiquette, we discuss the issue of large passengers and whether the situation could be handled better or at least with a little more compassion. Plus, have you used inflight WiFi on any of your airline flights? Have you wondered whether it could be come an airborne nuisance? Gailen and Margery discuss what limits are in place to keep the inflight surfing experience a pleasant one for everyone.

We’ll also revisit the Southwest Airlines “Crying Baby” incident and find out what some of your readers have to say. Gailen also lets Margery use his prized Kiro Travel Pillow!

We want to hear your comments, questions, travel complaints: Call 877-759-7839 (SKY-STEW), ext. 6

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Jetiquette Podcast:Denied Boarding, Overhead Bins, and Crying Babies!

The Sky Steward — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:25 +0000

PODCAST: The airline industry provides more drama than Y&R and Bold and the Beautiful (TV soap operas) combined! Did you hear about the United Airlines passenger with a first class ticket that was denied boarding because of his track suit attire? The Sky Steward discusses this and much more on this edition of Jetiquette with his co-host and resident frequent flier, “Margery” (No last name you know, like Cher or Madonna)

There is no hiding from The Sky Steward! He’s always peeking into the first class cabins of speeding jetliners or hiding in dark corners of First Class Lounges of major airports, so be sure you don’t get on his Jetiquette Faux Pas list

The Devil Flies Business Class

The Sky Steward — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:04:45 +0000

"Devil Wears Prada, Flies Business"

Choosy fliers choose widebodies! [Video below]

I was the Purser between Miami and San Francisco and I was amazed at the number of passengers that commented how much they love the 767-300 on this route.

All of the customers were great, although I was up to some of my old tricks as the plane climbed out of San Francisco on take-off. There was one particular gentleman staring my way everytime I glanced into the cabin. I was convinced he had me on a timer to see when his first cocktail came out. I must admit that I made a couple of not-so-nice comments about it in the galley. Wouldn’t you know that he turned out to be fantastic. He was just watching what was going on; sort of like all of us that have an interest in air transportation. I said to myself, “Gailen, straighten up your attitude!”

Some customers even said they would not have made the trip if the 757 was the only plane available. I have to wonder if widebodies put everone in a good mood. I walked off the flight with 9 AApplause Certificates (certificates to show appreciation for excellent service) presented to me by elite AAdvantage passengers on the flight! Maybe I’ll win another 25,000 mile prize (two so far)! Unfortunately, you cannot give yourself AApplause certificates. Well, I love the 767-300, as a crewmember and as a passenger. Sometimes I feel like “Sybil”. Watch this video to see what I mean!