Whoops! Gas at 30,000 Feet and One Way to Overcome the Embarrassment Factor
By Margery Wilson Passing gas (“farting”) is the oldest form of humor. Jokes about it are found in the earliest Roman and Greek literature. In modern times many books have been written on the topic, from humorous to scientific. We have a multitude of sayings to refer to it: “Who cut the cheese?” “Do you hear the barking spiders?” “Him that smelt it, dealt it.” The woodcut above is from Martin Luther’s 1545 Depictions of the Papacy. Rude, but gets a point across. On average... Read More
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Jetiquette Faux Pas- Photo Contest!
Witness Poor Travel Manners? Snap a Photo and Upload! Win a Priority Pass Airline Club Membership (Deadline... Read More
Furious Over Carry-On Baggage
Dear Sky Steward, I am surprised that I am writing you from my hotel room and not a jail because I am... Read More
Please Review the Jetiquette Briefing Card in Your Seatback Pocket
“Ladies and Gentlemen, please direct your attention to the flight attendants as they demonstrate... Read More
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Whoops! Gas at 30,000 Feet and One Way to Overcome the Embarrassment Factor
By Margery Wilson Passing gas (“farting”) is the oldest form of humor. Jokes about it are found... Read More
Jetiquette Faux Pas- Photo Contest!
Witness Poor Travel Manners? Snap a Photo and Upload! Win a Priority Pass Airline Club Membership (Deadline... Read More
Jetiquette Carry-On Luggage Faux Pas
When was the last time you boarded a plane and had an empty, hungry overhead compartment just waiting... Read More
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JQ for Crew
Flight Attendant Goes Ballistic Over Inflight Video
One of the reasons certain people suffer from anxiety when they must travel by air is simply because... Read More
Do Female Travelers Receive Equal Treatment? AirTran Passenger Complaint
Do you have a travel experience, good or not so good, that you would like to share with The Sky Steward?... Read More
What About Crew Jetiquette?
Dear Sky Steward, There are so many posts on your blog about things that passengers do to annoy other... Read More
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Jetiquette News
Disruptive Inflight Behavior The Subject of ConferencePoor Jetiquette is one thing, but this is ridiculous! DISPAX World, an international conference on disruptive airline passenger behaviour (ie. addressing the subject of Air Rage and Unruly Passengers). It takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, 6-7 May 2009. From the DISPAXWORLD.COM Website: “Disruptive Passenger incidents are a daily occurrence... Read More
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Travel Essentials
3FLoz.com:Bite-Size Luxury Travel Sized Beauty Products for Your Next Flight
Your favorite beauty and grooming products are good-to-go! 3FLOZ WebsiteFounders, Kate Duff and Alexi Mintz Have you been pulled over by the TSA and “reminded” about the size limitations of liquids in your carry-on? Yes, there are things you can do, like switch to non-liquid alternatives like those suggested by Doug... Read More
Review: Live Language Learning with Rosetta Stone’s TOTALe
TOTALe from Rosetta Stone unites live instruction, student interaction & an award winning language program If you’re preparing for an international trip or your just someone that realizes the benefits of speaking additional languages, you’ve most likely thought of either hiring a private tutor, attending classes at a language learning... Read More
Travel Pillow Talk
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... Read More
The Pan Am Orion Bag
The Beatles arrive on Pan Am flight Get your own Pan Am Bag at the Sky Steward Store October 28th, 2009 marked the fifty-first anniversary of Pan American World Airways’ first Boeing 707 jet flight from New York to Paris on October 28th, 1958. The jetset was created by Pan Am and the jetset traveled with Jetiquette. This elite group of stylish... Read More
Are You a High Flying iPhone Addict? Time to Face Music!
iPhone Earrings at Etsy.com I have to be completely “real” with you right now when I say, “My name is Gailen David and I am an iPhone addict”. This week, my iPhone and I have become practically fused together from constant contact. I don’t know about you, but I resisted getting an iPhone for a long time, saying things... Read More
Luxury Travel Blankets
The Pam Bee Just In: See The Sky Steward’s Favorite Travel Blanket, THE PAMBEE! (Watch for a full review post on the PamBee Pillow/Blanket/Eyeshade Set coming soon) Has that airline blanket you’re snuggling with been sleeping around? Is it time for you to travel with your own travel pillow and blanket? We’ve all seen many articles... Read More
Travel Protection Kit
Wondered whether you would be hit with the swine flu? Getting a little nervous about traveling this flu season with all of the media reports about a possible epidemic? One of the best ways to travel stress free is to be prepared for anything. You’ve got everything else imaginable in your bag; iPhone, digital camera, noise cancelling headset,... Read More
Bed Bug Spray
Did you notice red bumps or pimples on your legs and arms while away recently. Could it be bed bugs? Is there an invisible, bustling “Bed Bug City” in your next hotel room just waiting for you to arrive? They may even be waiting for your luggage; which to them is a jumbo jet that will whisk them to a lavish vacation at your home! Well,... Read More
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Air Travel Tips
How to find the best airfares and flights in one stop
When you are planning a trip you naturally want to find the best airfares. The Sky Steward has advice and website resources that will make your search for cheap tickets much easier. Rather than visiting site after site, wouldn’t be great to be able to use a couple of high-tech tools that beat other sites at their own game? On a recent Jetiquette... Read More
Avoiding illness during holiday travel; from the common cold to swine flu
I heard someone say that placing Neosporin in your nostrils is a great way to prevent illness when traveling by air. It sounded like a great idea to me at first, but after squeezing a tube of it into my nose and a little further investigation, I learned that it was not effective from a scientific standpoint. So what are some ways to stay healthy... Read More
Airline Checked Luggage Fee Chart
How much do airlines charge for checked baggage? Bookmark this chart for future reference or to pass on to friends. Airline checked baggage fees are causing even those with nerves of steel to lose their composure. Sky Steward fliers now have a simple reference tool to make travel planning a little easier. There are also direct links to each airline’s... Read More
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Jetiquette, by The Sky Steward, received The Magellan Award from Travel Weekly Magazine
We are honored to receive this recognition & would like to thank TW and judges Peter Greenberg, Bob Dickenson, Ian Schrager, Lalia Rach, and Patricia Schultz.
