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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