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#240 Ok We Will Do ONE More. Tyler Takes Seven NonRevs To South Africa
25 Nov 2025
01:20:41
Adventures in Africa: A Journey of Safaris and Family Memories
In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, Monique and Tyler discuss their recent trip to Africa, reflecting on their experiences since their emotional last episode, Lara's Retirement, and their grandmother's passing. They bring on a special guest, Kim, to share insights about their African safari adventure, including encounters with wildlife, special moments with elephants, and the challenges of traveling with a family. They also cover logistical issues faced when returning home, highlighting the complexities and surprises of non-rev travel. Monique shares her upcoming plans for a trip to Costa Rica to visit her daughter, and the episode concludes with a sneak peek of potential future podcast episodes.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:11 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Personal Updates 00:47 Planning and Anticipation for the Africa Trip 01:25 Introducing Kim and Discussing Africa Trip Details 03:19 Travel Challenges and Experiences 07:50 Exploring Cape Town and Surroundings 18:01 Visiting Table Mountain and Robben Island 28:44 Penguins at Boulders Beach and Cape Point 37:29 Safari Adventures and Lodging 38:31 Family Safari Adventure Begins 39:04 Luxurious Accommodations and Authentic Cuisine 39:40 Exploring the Wildlife 41:53 Guided Tours and Animal Spotting 46:35 Close Encounters with Wildlife 01:02:11 Travel Challenges and Tips 01:16:19 Reflecting on the Journey
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#239 An Emotional Goodbye To Two Special Ladies
30 Sep 2025
01:31:00
Final Episode: Lara's Podcast Retirement & Memorable Non-Rev Journeys
In this episode, the hosts reflect on the positive impact of adding extra production time to their episodes. They discuss humorous ideas for wearing themed shirts inspired by viral trends and amusing t-shirt exchanges. They highlight memorable moments from past trips, including travel mishaps and unique Airbnb experiences. The conversation shifts to their recent travels, rental car logistics, and the occasional complications of standby travel. They recount iconic trips such as Christmas markets and Dork Fest, thanking the many followers and friends they've met through their podcast journey. The episode concludes with the bittersweet announcement of Laura's retirement and the team's plan to take a break until the end of the year, expressing gratitude for the support and connections made throughout the podcast.
00:00 Introduction and Five-Minute Discussion 00:04 Funny T-Shirt Ideas 00:34 Travel Stories and Airport Experiences 02:54 Airbnb and Accommodation Adventures 06:30 Rocky Point Vacation 21:48 Grandma's Passing and Family Reflections 25:35 Upcoming Africa Trip 30:27 Travel Plans and Ticket Troubles 31:54 Weekend in LA: Mo Art and Tamale Man 35:02 Dork Fest and Ramp Tour Highlights 40:01 The Voice Experience 48:35 Baggage Mishaps and Airport Stories 58:59 Favorite Recording Memories 59:27 Reflecting on Dork Fest Highlights 01:00:02 Memorable Encounters and Events 01:00:55 Cherished Travel Stories 01:02:09 Podcasting Adventures and Guest Experiences 01:03:24 Travel Tips and Tricks 01:11:14 The Importance of Staff Traveler 01:20:26 Taking a Break and Future Plans
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#230 Tyler Goes to Australia and Wins Big With The Bonus Section
26 Jun 2025
01:09:21
Adventures and Misadventures in Non-Rev Travel: From Almost Missing Flights to Flying First Class
In this episode, the hosts share humorous and insightful stories about their travel experiences. Topics include the challenges of non-rev travel, such as almost getting in trouble for taking photos on the ramp, missing safety debriefings, and dealing with cranky flight attendants. They also discuss their recent trip to Australia, covering everything from initial travel preparations and snorkeling attempts at the Great Barrier Reef to flying different airlines like Jetstar, Virgin, and Qantas. Additional highlights include a visit to a koala sanctuary, navigating through extra sections in flight, and an unexpected stop in a luxurious first-class lounge due to a flight cancellation. The episode wraps up with shout-outs to listeners and tips on using Staff Traveler for better travel planning.
00:00 Introduction and Funny Stories 00:13 Airplane Anecdotes and Travel Habits 02:20 Podcast Reunion and Listener Feedback 04:02 Travel Experiences and Observations 09:13 Sydney Adventures and Opera House 23:12 Great Barrier Reef Excursion 32:18 Snorkeling and Sting Suits 32:47 Packing Challenges and Clothing Preferences 34:38 Jetstar Flight Experience 39:32 Virgin Airlines Review 43:21 Qantas Airlines Experience 52:20 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 58:16 Travel Tips and Staff Traveler 01:07:35 Podcast Reflections and Listener Engagement
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The three of us discuss work and Tyler’s solo birthday trip!
Lara is almost finished with Reserve
Monique’s daughter ventures to Costa Rica! Outside of her comfort zone!
Tyler gets a hall pass to travel for his birthday 🎂
First first
Hot towel service talk
Which lav on the plane is your favorite?
Austrian Airlines! A320 NEO
Trying to trade seats
Vienna to Krakow
E195
Krakow has a Salt Mine…Must do!
Auschwitz
😢
Birkenau
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Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com ✈️
#138 Nonrev Words and Drugged up Lara
22 Aug 2023
00:57:54
The three of us have our own adventures to talk about today! (**)
Lara is taking Percocet for dental pain relief.
Gate Agents Unite!!
Sorry if our macabre humor about bereavement at work was too much!
Missing Katie’s grandmother, our guest from episode 21.
Thank you to our airline for being so generous during bereavement!
Listener letter! Thanks Gee!
Airline jargon explained!
ZED =Zonal Employee Discount flying on other carriers at an employee discount
As a gate agent, Monique sends APIS documents to other countries not to be confused with AFIS Automated Fingerprint Information System (See, I watch NCIS)
Jumpseating
StaffTraveler to the rescue!
Deadhead 💀
IROPS Irregular Operations
Buddy Pass 🤑
Hawaii thoughts and memories 😪
Outtakes!! There’s A LOT! 🤣
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Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com ✈️
(**)This week Lara would like to apologize for labeling the rude couple on her group tour as “The Canadians “ She would like it noted that the region from which they live is NOT indicative of their rude behavior! Lara LOVES Canadians! They are the nicest people ! She loves Andrew from the Flying Smarter Podcast and she loves Ben Willis from IG: Standby_List and hope to have dinner with Ben one of these days in Hawaii! Lara would like to take back those two references she made in previous episodes. Thank you very much! 🙏
#137 Machu Picchu And the Real Amazon
15 Aug 2023
00:42:14
Part Deux of Lara’s South America tour! But first..
Monique has a pilot story(**)
Skip Lagging! Are you guilty?
Wrong Amazon Tyler! 🙄
Machu Picchu!
There are many different types of entrance tickets to Machu Picchu. Ensure you have the one that gives you entry to the places you most desire to see
Asthma…chocolate covered expresso beans!
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com ✈️
(**)The Non Rev Lounge loves pilots and we value their knowledge and expertise!
#136 Lara has her Coming to Jesus Moment on her trip to Rio!!
08 Aug 2023
00:54:25
Lara returns from her 20 day trip to South America!
🔥🔥 Let’s talk Arizona heat 🔥🔥
Club access is changing 😱
Monique gets to see everyone bc she’s at the gates!
Listener letter 🙌
What makes a good non-rev destination?? Email us and let us know: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
Hard to pack for so many destinations!
Passport Health gets you ready for your trips!
High altitude pills for Cusco
Malaria pills for the Amazon Rain Forest
United Airlines has the BEST app!
Rio de Janeiro
Argentina Aerolinas
Flight attendants have sticky fingers!
Iguazú Falls in Argentina 🇦🇷 and Brazil 🇧🇷
Global Airlines 🛫
Buenos Aires/nightclubbing!
Careful who you dance with! 💍
Maté…. Who drinks that?
🔪
Lima/Miraflores
🐖
🦙
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com ✈️
#135 Speed Dating Wtih Brittany, Non-Rev Edition
01 Aug 2023
00:54:17
This weeks show we are lucky to be joind by 5 different guests. Brittany recorded short segments while we were in Dallas. Some former guests, and some that we have never had on, enjoy!
DJ Spotter talks about some travel stories, and settles the question ;!who is funnier Tyler or Monique!
Greg from Season 1 sits down and endures talking to Brittany
Melissa from AUS got married and a new job
Adventure Junkies Chris and Shawna upgrade with some travels
Mr. Zed Caden first time guest, talks about his love for travel and aviation
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#134 Bye, Bye Miss American Pie, and Kelsey does Roatan!
25 Jul 2023
00:51:28
A friend of the show Kelsey joins us this week to talk about some of her recent travels and we talk about how not to lose your Global Entry.
Lara does a domestic flight and NOT because she is on reserve.
RedWay inaugural flight
There are no Doctors on Spirit flights
Dont lose your Global Entry
Kelsey does Roatan
Thanks, Jim Aspell
The Day the Music Died
If you are free September 8th and 9th come join us at Dorkfest
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#133 Non-Rev Tim Circles the World!
18 Jul 2023
00:37:03
This week fellow PHX ramper Tim joins the crew to talk about his around the world travels. He also has a great tip for those that don't have global entry.
Welcome back Lara, we missed you
Final thoughts from the Yellowstone trip
Welcome to the show Tim
Tim takes a back up plan to get to Thailand
The return finishes the full circle of the earth
Saint Martin
50 before 40
Mobile Passport APP
Information about the app https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#132 Brittany in Hawaii, Heat issues in PHX and Customer Complaints.
11 Jul 2023
00:49:22
This week the Crew is joined by Brittany and Kelsey to talk about a few fun trips and Aviation topics.
Wrap up on Yellow Stone
StaffTraveler is growing and we are so happy for them
Brittany goes to Hawaii and Zeds on the Hawaiian
How the Heat affects work In PHX
Family of 12 on the stand by list
Customer Complains from Thomas Cook
Out Takes
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#131 Happy 4th of July, Non Rev Stress and the SR71
04 Jul 2023
00:35:30
Tyler messed up the recording so Its just Tyler and Monique to host this special July 4th episode.
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#130 All Inclusive Resort or Cruise?
27 Jun 2023
00:45:40
This week the three of us talk about a few recent trips including Monique attending Pride night in Disney Land and Tyler taking his wife (Katie) to Cancun for a long ❤️weekend.
Getting Mo’s daughter Allie-Jo to a hair show!
Disney Pride Night! You don’t have to have a gay card!
Tyler admits he was “trav-hangry” because everyone was traveling but him! 🤣
Tyler takes Katie to a Perx all inclusive in Cancun!
People wore clothing at this all inclusive!
Paying a premium for Perx “Run of the House” …. WORTH IT!!
Bad behavior on the runway.
Get Global Entry!!
Hawaii vs Cancun
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#229 Fly & Talk: Mo and Lara's Stories
12 Jun 2025
00:28:47
Summer Adventures and Travel Misadventures
In this episode, Monique and Lara chat about recent and upcoming travel plans, including family trips, work-related travel experiences, and vacation destinations. The episode kicks off with technical difficulties before diving into updates on Tyler's travels to Puerto Rico and Sydney, Monique's California adventures, and Laura’s trips to Mexico and London. The hosts also share humorous and stressful workplace stories, such as seating disputes on flights and unexpected encounters with entitled passengers. Amid the lively discussion, the importance of using travel tools like Staff Traveler and understanding ZED travel rules is highlighted. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to stay safe and tune in every other week during the busy summer season.
00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 01:17 Summer Plans and Podcast Schedule 01:34 Tyler's Travel Adventures 02:52 Upcoming Family Reunions 03:29 Exciting Trips to Africa and Naples 07:33 California Graduation and Family Drama 10:18 Disney Pride Night and St. George Trip 12:51 London Flight Fuel Issue 14:15 Backpack Drama on the Flight 16:10 Dinner Plans in London 16:45 Cheese Barge Experience 17:39 Cocktail Making in Mayfair 19:31 Flight Upgrade Mix-Up 24:38 Zed Primer and Staff Traveler 26:34 Podcast Wrap-Up
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The gang is back together!! We reunite and talk about work Lara’s group tour of Ireland! Inspired by Lizzie from episodes #103 & 104.
Shop talk 😏
Mo’s cell number for T Mobile: 867-5309
We talk about showers 🚿
WestJet oddities (Yes, we bought tickets 🙄😫)
Jumpseat clarification
Train to Limerick
Do you know what a “Busker” is?
Ireland 🇮🇪 lesson 🇬🇧
When is it called the “Union Jack”?
Derry vs Londonderry
I got to meet our Dublin listener Jessica!
Pre clearance in Dublin 🙌
Lara teaches passengers travel hacks
Jameson whiskey tour
Book of Kells
Lara finds her cousin in Ireland
Titanic Exhibit is a must see!
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#128 Solo Travel & What To Do If You Lose Your Passport!
13 Jun 2023
00:49:45
Part two with the amazing Rico. We focus on the beauty of solo travel! Find our Rico on Instagram at : Jetsetsuave
Lies about a million mile-er!
Get on an airplane even when it’s busy!
Tips on booking hotels and cars.
Shorter trips help you sample the city.
Make a list of what you want to do
Golden Tours is our secret
What is your objective when you travel?
Visit A City app!
Solo Travel: Be courageous & do uncomfortable things!
Tokyo!
“Solo travel doesn’t mean you’re lonely, it’s just solo, two different things!”
Changing destinations at the gate!
Tip: check the weather before!
Emergency passport information!
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#127 Rico Is a Strong Believer In Travel Therapy
06 Jun 2023
00:54:16
We had an amazing time recording with Rico. We met in person at the Dallas meet up . We talk about his job in the airline industry (psst…. He doesn’t work for an airline 😱) as well as a few of his amazing travels. Rico has a great radio voice!
Rico flys in from ATL
Muy caliente in Phoenix rn
Rico gets into the door!
Rico and Lara talk beer 🍺
Aviation Business Analytics
Provide services to the airlines
Rico is a flight data scientist
DTW is Rico’s oasis
You can’t escape the tax man!
If it’s the weekend, Rico is GONE!
Rico proves his non rev prowess!
Dubai Baby!!!
Book day tours to see different things.
ZED Talk!
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#126 Sexiest New Route of the Year Winner Brandon
30 May 2023
00:41:21
We’re FINALLY interviewing our good friend Brandon, the network planner that we met at Dorkfest 2 years ago! He non revs almost EVERY weekend!
We rant about work
Would you rather game
Cranky Network Award 🥇
Deserving Raffle winner 🏆
What planning a new route is like
Perks of his job
What is network planning?
Not everyone is an Avgeek 🙄
Quick day trip to Hayden, Colorado and where are the Ubers?
Growing up non revving!!
First Class baby!
Is Aviation a generational thing?
Day trip to Buenos Aires
Ice ice baby (Hey Brandon, is the Blue Lagoon near the airport?)
Anchorage trip/Float plane
Key West next!
Outtakes!
✈️StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#125 Katie from Australia is back!
23 May 2023
00:46:23
We visit with guest Katie from season one. She is an international travel agent. Katie came to the Non Rev Lounge Does Dallas meet up. PS.. she is just as darling as her accent!
WestJet strike looms
Rob Schneider promises
Anyone can play doctor
International Destination Marketing is her new job
Hotels, attractions and activities.
Fam trip to Park City has unexpected consequences
Inaugural flight from Auckland to JFK
Sky Couch???
New York trip highlights
Culinary Institute visit
Avgeeks will want to go to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex!
Australia talk!
Dingo discussion!
Covid and Australia
Get travel insurance is her travel tip
✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#124 Stand By With Me!!
16 May 2023
00:49:28
For a long time I’ve been a follower of Twitter’s resident non-rev expert, Stand By With Me! I enjoy his Instagram and TikTok accounts too! HE IS OUR GUEST TODAY!! 👏👏👏 His real name is Connor and he lives in Dallas so we podcasted during our meet-up.
No longer secret! 🤫
He’s taken, ladies!
Connor’s job: He supports the after-market operations .🤔
Pet Peeves
His point of pride is never buying a ticket!
Connor and Mo compare notes about Chile!
What would Connor teach new hires about nonrevving?
What’s an oasis?
Paris!
More nonrev tips
Connor is a credit card guru!! He discusses how to choose a cc that is best for you!
✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#123 Ian from Crew Tracking Refuses To Give Lara His Cell!
09 May 2023
00:58:57
We FINALLY interview Ian! A Crew Tracker at our favorite airline! (Why won’t he give Lara his cell number?) Ian tells us about his start in aviation and his future job aspirations. He’s really cute in person too!
Coronation highlights!
Mo and Beril wake up at 2 am to watch HRH King Charles get crowned!
Would You Rather game.
Ian really goes into action during IROPS …Irregular Operations!!
Who gets precedent in irregular operations ? Pilots or flight attendants?
What is BizHero?
No one in aviation celebrated when Southwest had their winter meltdown. We all felt for them! We ALL are one step away from that!
What is a flight dispatcher?
Math in Action!
Ian graduates from dispatch school!
What’s a 135 and a 121 operator?
Ian teaches new hires about non revving.
Post Covid flying rush!
A Mexican Frontier Airlines!
Non Rev Stress!!
Coming back to aviation!
Outtakes!!
Ian!! Give Lara your cell!! Let her feel special!
Find Ian on IG at @ianmatthew89
✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Thanks for supporting our show, we really appreciate it! Find us on Instagram @NonRevLoungePodcast and Twitter @NonRevLoungePod. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to us via email at: Nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com
#122 Long Time Listener First Time Caller Stand by List
02 May 2023
00:40:37
The first episode we recorded when we were in DFW was with Ben. He is an Alaska Airlines retiree that has been a big supporter of our show from day one. Ben is a Canadian and non revs every where. Once he and Lara were in Maui at the same time and almost had dinner!
Podcasting from the top of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
StaffTraveler updates!
Monique FINALLY gets her flying dependents into FC!
Ben gamely podcasts with zero sleep!
Ben gets into Aviation through theft! 🤣
Marries his aviation career to his hotel career! That’s a win-win! 🙌
Weird passengers stories
Tinder For Teenagers!
Just kidding…. Ben tells us all about an aviation program where non rev children get to exchange with other non rev kids in other countries!
Ben’s kids are now addicted to travel…Just like Lara’s kids! Careful what you do with your children 🤣
Ben tells us about Harbor Airlines float planes!! Non Rev tip!
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#121 Non Rev Lounge Does DFW Recap
25 Apr 2023
01:01:44
The 3 of us pinch ourselves silly that we actually had this AAmazing event!
How we all got to Dallas
Podcasting in the epic new headquarters
Meeting the CEO and the AA podcaster
Beril’s Bakes cake!
Integrated Operations Center tour
Founders Plaza
Skyview 8 and Skyview 6 incredible tours
What do you desire for lunch? Thank you American Airlines!
Raffle!
CR Smith Museum tour
Harvest Hall dinner, dranks and dancing with the hot guy from Perx! (Lara)
Founders Plaza with donuts and coffee
Ramp tours!
Thanks to everyone who attended and a recap of some of them!
How the heck did we all get home?
Eternal gratitude for Beril at American Airlines for making dreams come true! We cannot acknowledge her enough for all the AAmazing things she accomplished for The Non Rev Lounge listeners. Complete access to American Airlines and the hospitality involved❤️ Her teAAm was wonderful and we are so appreciative!! Thank you for the fantastic donations to our raffle, those models can’t be topped as a plum prize for our listeners!
Thank you to Kyle Chang from Clubhouse (download the free app today) and his Aviation Enthusiasts channel. He did a fabulous job as an event coordinator; getting the hotel and rooms together and keeping us on track! Listen to his channel! I enjoy hanging out on Friday nights there! Thank you to the famous @aapilotwife, our good friend, Claudi! She got fun raffle prizes, found great places for our dinners, got ramp tours set up, was in charge of the tee shirts, brought donuts to Founders Plaza,. She was instrumental in making this event happen! We all love her little goodie bags with the meet up printed on them! Kelsey our good friend and personal chauffeur! Kelsey is the person who got the majority of our prizes. JSX loves her, and so do we! She was instrumental in the success of the weekend! We needed an extra hand and there she was! She dogged people to get us those prizes! Kelsey also donated her personal collection of airline kids pins !! ❤️ Coffee at Founders Plaza came in clutch ! When I think Non Rev Lounge, I think Kelsey! Brittany….dang girl! You just got it! Thanks for handling the social media that weekend! I may have missed some meals and sleep, but our social media was current and people who couldn’t attend got to see our event! You rock sister!! Couldn’t have done that without you!
Many, many thanks to our sponsors at StaffTraveler, Guillermo and Laurens! You believed in us when we were just a baby podcast and have supported and encouraged us as we grew into the popular podcast we are today❤️ Thank you for contributing to our event and being so incredibly generous with the credits this weekend! 💸💸💸 We missed you! (Lara would have danced all night with you two also!)
Appreciation abounds for our friends at https://www.perx.com They have supported us and sent us Brent (not just dance with you all night Lara) to tell everyone to WORK THOSE PERX!! Our promo code with them still is operational! NONREVPOD30 Thank you for your support and generosity with so many travel vouchers, bags, pens and fun things and $$ for our event!! Brent fit right in with all of the aviation people! I’m booking a cruise right now! WORK THOSE PERX!! Don’t forget that anyone on your flying benefits can use Perx as well as non airline friends as long as they’re in your room! You can find the John Derrick’s travel blog at http://www.flyrun.fun/ It’s fun and informative. I’m a subscriber! Check out the post he wrote on the Non Rev Lounge Does Dallas
#120 Cameraman Craig From The UK!
18 Apr 2023
00:44:11
Our meet up is finished and Tyler is just getting started on the massive job of editing all the podcasts we recorded in Dallas!
This episode with our Avgeek, plane spotter friend Craig from the United Kingdom was recorded the day before we left for Dallas! He and his lovely wife Claire were in town trying to thaw out from the cold British weather.
✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#228 Hotels or Rental Properties
27 May 2025
01:15:58
Travel Tales: Airline Etiquette and In-Flight Shenanigans
In this episode of Leonard Lounge, Tyler and Monique and Lara discuss their return to recording in Laura’s kitchen and share their experiences and plans following Memorial Day weekend. They dive into various travel-related topics, including the quirks of working as flight attendants, handling new colleagues, the logistics of tipping van drivers, and the ongoing debate over hotels versus Airbnbs for travel. They highlight the culture within their crew, dealing with passengers’ unique demands, and the unexpected encounters with friendly pilots. This episode is filled with humorous anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips for air travel.
00:00 Welcome Back to Laura's Kitchen 00:40 Memorial Day and School's Out 01:12 Travel Plans and Graduation 02:25 Flight Attendant Stories: New Recruits 04:05 In-Flight Mishaps and Protocols 34:20 Passenger Requests and Allergies 36:47 Coffee and Allergies on Flights 37:06 Handling Nut Allergies on Planes 38:46 Dealing with Passenger Requests 57:50 Tipping Etiquette for Van Drivers 01:01:42 Choosing Between Hotels and Airbnbs 01:07:24 Travel Experiences and Tips 01:13:29 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements
StaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.
Beril is back and she crosses off all the boxes, Hawaii, the royals, and lay flat seats.
Flagship Valor aircraft
Quarantin-Treats
Turkey visits (the country, not the poultry)
9 non revs trying to get to Hawaii in July 😱
Use Your Resources tips!
Osprey sightings
Kona MUST DO’s!
Why Beril likes cruises
Listener letters
Would you talk to a celebrity onboard?
We appreciate YOU, our listeners!
You can find Beril on IG at Berilbakes
We’re looking forward to the big meet up in Dallas this weekend! April14-16! See you there!
✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#118 Meet Beril! Our American Airlines Ally!
04 Apr 2023
00:34:23
We sit down and meet Beril. Beril is a long time Non Rev Lounge listener and is in charge of events and recognition for American Airlines. Beril has made our meet up in Dallas possible and incredible! Our tour of the new Skyview buildings, lunch at the new restaurant there and a tour of CR Smith Museum! It’s going to be a great event! And it’s free thanks to American Airlines and our sponsors StaffTraveler and Perx! 🙌 Come join us!
ANYONE can attend.. whether you are an airline employee or not!!
How she started her aviation career.
Which events is she most proud of organizing.
Beril explains what to expect on our tour day!
Get your registration complete by April 8th for security purposes.
**DON’T FORGET OUR DALLAS MEET-UP** Link to Register
https://t.co/uWg9xhji8I
April 14-16 We will be sending out a survey so if you’re thinking of attending, PLEASE let us know because we need your names to clear the security list to do the headquarters and museum tour!! So much fun in one little weekend! Email us at nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com Our friend Kyle Chang from the Clubhouse Aviation Enthusiasts channel will be there and has blocked hotel rooms for everyone, if interested. ✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#117 Universal Spring Break and Good Riddance Spring Break
28 Mar 2023
00:49:30
The three of us discuss a few opinions about travel topics and Monique talks about taking her family to Universal Studios in California and the adventures of getting home..
Do you take the perfectly good unopened drinks outside of TSA?
Side-by-side gates with the same destinations!
Stereotyping passengers, our airport game!!
Diversions
Bite your tongue and save your benefits
Spring break to Universal Studios and is it over yet?
Dallas Meet-up Survey is up and below in the show notes
Thanks to everyone you mean so much to us.
**DON’T FORGET OUR DALLAS MEET-UP** Link to Register
https://t.co/uWg9xhji8I
April 14-16 We will be sending out a survey so if you’re thinking of attending, PLEASE let us know because we need your names to clear the security list to do the headquarters and museum tour!! So much fun in one little weekend! Email us at nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com Our friend Kyle Chang from the Clubhouse Aviation Enthusiasts channel will be there and has blocked hotel rooms for everyone, if interested. ✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#116 Non-Rev Lounge & Standby Secrets Cross Over Episode
21 Mar 2023
00:49:46
!! CROSSOVER!! 😱😱😱 Non-Rev Lounge meets Matt and Milli from Standy Secrets Podcast!! Matt and Milli non rev into Phoenix during spring break and record this episode with us! Much laughter ensues! You’ll enjoy them as much as we do!
What are your jobs at your airline?
How did you get into aviation?
Aloha Milli!!
NRL always talks about Hawaii and SBS always talks about MCO 😆
Pricing mistakes 🤣
Our biggest non rev regrets
Biggest non rev disasters
Biggest non rev victories 🏆
They get GIFT PASSES!!
We all ❤️ JSX! Wait until you hear what they donated to our DFW meet up raffle!
Hey! We should be gifting hotel check in people also!! Thanks for the tip Milli!!
Matt and Milli tell us about their podcast and goals.
Matt is a credit card KING 👑
“Live boujee on a budget”!
Outtakes💯👏
**DON’T FORGET OUR DALLAS MEET-UP** April 14-16 We will be sending out a survey so if you’re thinking of attending, PLEASE let us know because we need your names to clear the security list to do the headquarters and museum tour!! So much fun in one little weekend! Email us at nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com Our friend Kyle Chang from the Clubhouse Aviation Enthusiasts channel will be there and has blocked hotel rooms for everyone, if interested. ✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#115 Gregarious Greg is Grecian!
14 Mar 2023
00:57:43
We have a guest! Mr. Greg Fernandez! International flight attendant, Purser, actor, emcee, model, and arena beer 🍺 specialist!
Aviation beginning
Acting start…picked from a crowd!
Greg announces our recent StaffTraveler winners! In his best emcee voice!
Non-Rev Lounge does Dallas April 14-16
Why do you want to go to Greece?
What is the isle of Lesbos?
How to travel inter-island 🏝️
Non-rev tips
**OUTTAKES ** 🙌 Lara loves these!
**DON’T FORGET OUR DALLAS MEET-UP** April 14-16 We will be sending out a survey so if you’re thinking of attending, PLEASE let us know because we need your names to clear the security list to do the headquarters and museum tour!! So much fun in one little weekend! Email us at nonrevloungepodcast@gmail.com Our friend Kyle Chang from the Clubhouse Aviation Enthusiasts channel will be there and has blocked hotel rooms for everyone, if interested. ✈️ StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#114 Aviation Speed Dating AKA Cranky Network Awards
07 Mar 2023
00:53:34
The three of us discuss many aviation items!!
Tyler and Lara worked The Cranky Network Awards Show. Our friend Brandon Carpenter won The Sexiest New Route from Miami (😱) to Tortuga! This is the cutie Lara picked up at Dorkfest two years ago!
Mo’s family may FINALLY get their passports
Rome
EVERYONE, I mean, EVERYONE is talking about Kansas City’s new airport!
So long Long Beach 🏝️😭
Hey Monique! How was your Seattle nonrev trip????
Oh ok!! Well then, how was Monterey, California?
Would you like to sit next to the Wall Street Journey writer??
What routes do you want? Don’t think practically!! (PHX-FRA) (PHX-SCL) (PHX-DOH) (PHX-HND)
See Lara do the fake safety demo at the Cranky Network Awards Show. She is at the 18 min mark. https://www.youtube.com/live/gAAVvcHfITU?feature=share
StaffTraveler is a great app that can help with your non rev travels! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ To request the loads for flights you wish to non-rev on, please use the app. You can download the StaffTraveler app at: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge or use it in your browser at https://stafftraveler.app ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#113 Gifts for Crew and Gate Agents often Brings Different Responses
28 Feb 2023
00:49:45
The three of us discuss important life things!! Ok, not really but we talk about some Tyler travels, our responses to listener mail and our BIG GET TOGETHER in Dallas on April 14-16!! It’s gonna be epic!!
When to give your treats to the gate agent or flight attendant?
What’s in a murder kit?
Tyler’s travels to other clubs, because he is the main card holder. Meanwhile, Lara’s husband, who doesn’t travel NEAR AS MUCH AS HER, is her main card holder!! 🙄🙄 (guess who writes the show notes? 😆)
Star Alliance website around the world special fare!
Richmond trip but it was no Breeze!
Tyler’s anxiety point.
How many years has Tyler worked an airline job??
Tips for getting an airline job-Nicole’s story. Just Do It!!
Claudi’s extreme 30 hour gifts!
Listener letters
Check out the Flying Smarter podcast! Andrew does a great job professionally answering questions and covering airline topics. Lara is his guest this week talking about long haul flying
StaffTraveler is a great app that can help with your non rev travels! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ To request the loads for flights you wish to non-rev on, please use the app. You can download the StaffTraveler app at: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge or use it in your browser at https://stafftraveler.app ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Check out Lara as a guest on the Flying Smarter Podcast https://www.flyingsmarter.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flying-smarter-air-travel-explained/id1529827989
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#112 Denied Business Seats and Lara is a Material Witness of After Dark
21 Feb 2023
00:47:46
This week the three of us each take a chance to tell about some recent stories from travel and work. Hope you enjoy our Non-Rev and work adventures.
Details about our Dallas meet-up in April
People love Tyler’s Non-Rev Pro hat from the StaffTraveler Store
What to do when the gate agent does not know the policy.
Monique ends up working a cluster flight after Super Bowl!
New Podcast to check out called Standby Secrets (link below)
Bonus Non-Rev lounge after Dark
Love is in the air.
StaffTraveler is a great app that can help with your non rev travels! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ To request the loads for flights you wish to non-rev on, please use the app. You can download the StaffTraveler app at: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge or use it in your browser at https://stafftraveler.app ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Check out listener Matts's new podcast called "Standy Secrets" https://linktr.ee/standbysecrets
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#111 Non-Rev Lounge after Dark for Valentines Day
14 Feb 2023
00:48:17
On this Valentine’s Day show we talk about traveling with our spouses and hear about Tyler’s day trip with his boys to Maui that left them stranded! Plus at the end we play a game from Twitter.
Valentines Day Show
Are we travel compatable with our spouses?
Tyler does Day trip to Maui
Shout out to SouthWest for getting them home!
Dallas Meet up April 14-16,! Come join us!
Non-Rev Lounge after Dark!
StaffTraveler is a great app that can help with your non rev travels! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ To request the loads for flights you wish to non-rev on, please use the app. You can download the StaffTraveler app at: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge or use it in your browser at https://stafftraveler.app ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#110 Super Bowl Week and 747 Memories
07 Feb 2023
00:50:30
We had a good time talking about the Super Bowl coming to Phoenix this week and about some 747 memories. Thanks for giving us a listen.
Super Bowl coming to Phoenix
Emails from listeners
747 Memories
Trips to PDX and LAS
Lara Writes for Travel Awaits
Monique and Tyler attend Super Bowl
Outtakes
StaffTraveler is a great app that can help with your non rev travels! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ To request the loads for flights you wish to non-rev on, please use the app. You can download the StaffTraveler app at: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge or use it in your browser at https://stafftraveler.app ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
Read Lara's Articles on Travel Awaits https://www.travelawaits.com/author/lara-ketterman/
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#227 Non Rev Stories: From Red Rocks to Europe Non Rev Challanges
20 May 2025
00:48:57
Adventures in Travel: Gym Mishaps, Ticket Trades, and Flight Stories
In this episode, the hosts share a variety of personal stories and experiences. Lara recounts a humorous incident with her cycling instructor at the gym. The group discusses selling concert tickets to a listener and their encounters with a sweet fan named Marilyn who exchanged gifts with them. They delve into detailed travel stories including navigating crowded flights, ticketing issues, and favorite international destinations. The episode wraps up with some amusing and heartwarming anecdotes about inflight experiences and encounters with passengers.
00:00 Gym Trainer Drama 01:38 Concert Ticket Sale Success 03:52 Red Rocks Concert Experience 06:57 Flight Attendant Adventures 25:21 Nostalgia and Airline Boarding Practices 25:50 Challenges of Open Seating 27:01 Non-Revenue Passenger Experiences 28:09 In-Flight Service Anecdotes 30:45 Airline Promotions and Social Media 35:14 Traveling to Europe: Tips and Experiences 43:20 In-Flight Service Changes and Crew Stories 46:34 Funny and Embarrassing Stories 48:25 Conclusion and Farewell
StaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.
This week we have our good friend Kelsey join us as we talk about some non-rev topics.
**BIG NEWS ** Non-Rev Lounge Does Dallas! Update the meet-up in DFW has been moved to April! Come join us and be a part of our community!
Twitter Airport Game!
Kelsey’ whirlwind European tour!
Budapest thermal bath a must (swimsuit optional 😜)
Széchenyi Thermal Bath +36 1 363 3210 (*BYOT)
Ruins Bar! Sounds fascinating 🤨
Bratislava is a country! Who knew??
Catacombs in Vienna are really cool! Warning: dead 💀 people in there!
Listen as Mo and Lara learn some geography about Budapest 😉
Find Kelsey on Instagram at: @kelseydespain
Planespotting Instagram: SuperFlyAirplanes
Twitter: @kelseydespain
Outtakes
StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! To request the loads for your non rev flights, this is the app for you! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
*Bring Your Own Towel
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#108 Sad Delta NonRev News and First First
24 Jan 2023
00:53:11
This week we have our good friend Kelsey join us as we talk some nonrev topics and hear about Tyler's Christmas Market trip.
**BIG NEWS ** Non Rev Lounge Does Dallas! Update the meet up in DFW has been moved to April! Come join us and be a part of our community!
Dallas Meet up April 14-15-16th
Some Updates from StaffTraveler
Delta News about Clubs and SLC News
Tyler $89k Christmas Market trip
Kelsey shares her travel goals
Outtakes are back
StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#107 Non-Reving During a Meltdown
17 Jan 2023
00:47:31
It’s just the three of us talking about our travels. **BIG NEWS ** Non Rev Lounge Does Dallas! (I’ve been DYING to say that!!) We’re doing a meet up the first weekend in March at DFW! Come join us and be a part of our community!
Business Class to Spain
Three travel changes for 2023 (link below)
WN meltdown and Non Reving during that time
Monique takes her family to NYC! Their first family non rev trip!
Dallas meet up March 3rd to the 5th at the Mecca!
Here’s the link to the article about the 3 major changes to shake up travel in 2023!
StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVPOD30 https://www.perx.com/nonrevloungepodcast/
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#106 Happy New Year NonRev Lounge Family We are back!
10 Jan 2023
00:36:46
Did you miss us? We missed you!
Welcome back
Alaska lounge and Aerospace Aviation bbq in Seattle
Civil unrest
Flying on New Year’s Eve
Viral videos
New review!
Vacation pass usage
2023 travel goals
Non Rev Lounge meet up in March! Stay tuned!
StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVLOUNGE30
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#105 Big Year End Show
13 Dec 2022
00:41:13
The three of us record one more time (probably) this year and talk about a bunch of topics from work and trips.
The final episode of the year
Everyone go get your friends to sign up for StaffTraveler
Looking back at our goals from 2022
Monique's family to NYC
Friend of the show Angie Hooks up Tyler and Monique's parents
Tyler has a work story, Finally
Christmas Markets in Germany Plans
Future of KCM
StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist you in your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non rev travel! Use this to sign up and get entered into a free weekly raffle: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge ✈️ Don’t forget your PERX.COM discount!! Use NONREVLOUNGE30
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#104 Lizzie Part 2 NonRev to Ireland
06 Dec 2022
00:38:35
Lizzie is with us again!! And we do the Great Reveal about where she is from!! Lizzie is an Avgeek! She get giddy when she sees airplanes!!
Holds multiple passports but choose the correct one!
Northern Ireland is an extension of the UK!
Southern Ireland is its own country!
O’Connell Bridge separates
Dublin has its own Stonehenge
Stay in a castle
You can drive in Ireland but STAY ON THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE STREET!
Great public transportation.
Blarney Stone talk
Cliffs of Moher-Our own Mo has been there!
Very friendly by culture
Foods you should try in Ireland 🇮🇪
Go in Spring but avoid March (St Patrick’s Day) if non revving.
England 🏴 in 3 days!
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#103 Lizzie Part 1, Holiday Travel & the Unlimited Flight Pass
29 Nov 2022
00:34:41
This week we have Lizzie with us! Lizzie is from a regional carrier and knows EVERYTHING JONES, our guest from episode #24. She is from another country and we will see just where that is!! (mysterious music 🎶 playing in the background)
Thanksgiving week work blues!
What? What Frontier??
Reservations are going, “Bye, bye”
Where was your first flight?
We got a review!
🤣🤣🤣OUTTAKES!!🤣🤣🤣
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#102 Things That We Are Allegedly Thankful For
22 Nov 2022
00:37:12
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! We have Brittany back with us. Fantastic Four! 🙌 This episode we talked about all the things in which we are thankful !
Lara
Tyler
Mo
Britt
What are you thankful for?? We are thankful for upgraded seats!!!
OUTTAKES 🙌👏
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#100.5 PART DEUX
18 Nov 2022
00:31:22
Special Friday Drop!! The fun continues! The four friends discuss:
If a movie was made about us, which actor would we want to play us?
We love ❤️ our listeners❤️ thank you for these wonderful 100 episodes!
OUTTAKES!! They may be PG 🤷🏼♀️
What a milestone! Thank you to all of our listeners!! We’ve enjoyed putting these together and YOU are WHY we do it! 🤣 (Airline motto)
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#100 ONE HUNDREDTH SHOW
15 Nov 2022
00:42:47
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
We made it to 💯 episodes👏👏👏👏👏 To help celebrate we have our auxiliary team member Brittany recording with us! We get together to remember some of our favorite episodes.
What a milestone! Thank you to all of our listeners!! We’ve enjoyed putting these together and YOU are WHY we do it! 🤣 (Airline motto)
Friday we’re gonna drop the 2nd half of our 100th episode in a special edition!!
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#226 From Graduation Caps to Margarita Machines
14 May 2025
00:35:08
Adventures and Anecdotes: Catching Up Over Flights and Fun
In this episode, hosts Tyler, Monique, and Lara catch up on their recent activities and share engaging anecdotes from their lives. They discuss Sam's Club meetings, bartending jobs, and coordinating their matching shirts. The conversation transitions to their Mother's Day celebrations, detailing Monique's Mexican dinner, Laura's trip to Chicago for a college graduation, and Tyler's flight challenges from Salt Lake. They bring up amusing encounters with coworkers, flight attendant protocols, and industry gossip particularly surrounding Southwest Airlines. Special moments include Monique meeting a fan of their podcast and reminiscing about unique flight experiences like John Paul II's travels. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about what constitutes a vacation versus a trip.
00:00 Casual Catch-Up at Sam's Club 00:26 Podcast Talk and Murder Mysteries 02:14 Technical Difficulties and Apologies 03:09 Mother's Day Celebrations 04:00 Zach's Graduation and Family Time 08:21 Travel Adventures and Buddy Passes 12:45 Flight Attendant Etiquette and Stories 17:06 Commuter Bag Dilemma 17:57 Flight Attendant Swap Drama 19:16 Podcast Fan Encounter 21:56 Southwest Airlines Policy Changes 27:24 Vacation vs. Trip Debate 31:32 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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Hey everyone! The three of us are back and just catching up! We’ve kept Broadway Tina with us for this one because she’s fun and we can bounce ideas off of her!
Election Day (Monique and Lara , fisticuffs?)
Phoenix weather
Thanksgiving travel
Baby On Board!
Weird passengers
Merge talk since Tina and Lara have been through 2!!
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#44 Tina: Broadway Show Queen!
01 Nov 2022
00:34:40
We talk to Tina who loves Broadway shows! She is a flight attendant that bids JFK trips if they give her enough time to go see a show! She really appreciates London shows when her work trips take her there. She also non-revs just for a show!
AWA alumn/Continental Airlines
Flight Attendant base change
Broadway Rush Tickets, learn about these great tickets!
TKTS booth in Time Square
Check the theater first!
“Dream Trip”
Stolen!
Best piano bar in NYC
Souvenir cups
Piano bars: Don’t Tell Mamas is in the theatre district on 46th between 8th and 9th (restaurant row) Marie’s Crisis (all show tunes) is in the village and Brandy’s is on the upper east side on 235 E. 84th St.
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#43 Tawni: SEA of Love ❤️
25 Oct 2022
00:39:07
We are joined by Tawni, Monique’s beautiful wife! They discuss their honeymoon up in the gorgeous San Juan Islands!
Halloween 🎃 plans
First year of Non reving for Tawni!
ORD employee bus stop sign!
Sleeping in airports 😩
San Juan Islands
Downtown Seattle
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