Jet lag—it’s that relentless travel companion we never asked for but always seem to bring along. In this episode, we’re unpacking the reality of jet lag from the flight attendant perspective: what works, what totally doesn’t, and the hilarious and horrifying travel stories we’ve collected along the way. Whether you’re someone who swears by strategic napping or you’re just trying to make it to the Airbnb without puking into a canal (hi, Amsterdam), this one’s for you.

We’re also diving into TikTok travel trends, influencer airport fails, and the magic of “cart chemistry” on long-haul flights. Plus, we’re dishing out the best jet lag tips we’ve got—from hydration hacks to buffer day brilliance—and, of course, sharing one outrageous galley gossip tale involving a mystery mouse. Grab your melatonin (or maybe don’t), and buckle up for a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud episode that proves no one is immune to the jet lag struggle.

 

Episode Highlights:

[0:21] – That burning passenger question: “How do you deal with jet lag?”
 [1:25] – Drew gets randomly selected at TSA and has thoughts on viral TikTok trends (spoiler: they’re not cute)
 [4:24] – Airport train TikTok chaos: SEPTA isn’t here for your influencer moment
 [5:48] – Meet "cart chemistry": when your inflight service partner is your soul twin
 [7:28] – Amsterdam anniversary trip: jet lag + weak stomach = canal drama
 [11:55] – Portugal panic: no sleep + no public bathrooms = street meltdown
 [15:12] – Rich’s Mrs. Doubtfire nap: the Christmas show he totally slept through
 [16:29] – The food trick that saved us: bringing your own sandwich
 [18:56] – Shoutout to StaffTraveler: how we survive the non-rev chaos
 [22:07] – Why grace and buffer days save our relationship (and our sanity)
 [25:50] – Sleep aids? Not for us. We’ll take strategic naps and caffeine instead
 [28:46] – Move your body? Sure—but not in the aisle, please
 [30:34] – Bali belly defeated: probiotics, prep time, and a 24-hour nap win
 [31:15] – Best advice ever? Always pla

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