We ALL have BAGGAGE, but ...


Some passengers like to scream at us flight attendants, but most want to know how we stay hydrated on long flights, what kind of luggage we use, where our amazing IPhone case is from etc ... or some want to know if we have any love advice for them because the mail-in bride they ordered from the Philippines called it quits.

No this is no joke. I didn't even know this kind of marriage still existed. I truly thought it was something you saw in movies. Well I stand corrected. On my flight from Detroit to Nagoya, continuing on to Manilla, I made small talk with the guy sitting across from me. And when I asked innocently what brought him to Manilla, that's what he answered: his mail-in bride has skipped on the wedding when he flew in to pick her up, so now he was going for mail-in bride number 2 and wanted to know what I thought he should do to sway her. Maybe don't order her from a website! Go on a date get to know her, and after let's say 5 dates, propose. Just saying ...

Unfortunately there was a bit of turbulence, so I couldn't leave my jumpseat and had to listen to more details about his past failed relationships.

Of course, we have all experienced failed relationships, we all have baggage, but there is no need to share it all.

Thankfully most passengers just want me to carry their baggage for them, despite my petite 5'4"frame. It must be the lighting that makes me look taller. But at least they don't start unloading about the very private aspect of their lives like that gentleman did.

Most just want the regular advice I mentioned previously, and for them, I have a great website to check out: FLIGHT001. It has all sort of amazing gadgets, including this fantastic IPhone case you are going to want to have.

That, and everything else you will find: from a great packing system to awesome luggage tags. 

 Check out my favorites:










What luggage tag fits you?

                                            And what advice would you have given that guy?

Let me know in the love box below ...

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