Have you seen the standby list in July? If you have, then you completely understand the stress and crazy things passengers go through at this time of the year. Non-Rev travel in the summer is not for the weak! You need a solid backup plan, good weather, and hopefully—an extra tablespoon of patience.

Non-revving can be chaotic, and that’s okay! It has taught us the value of patience and flexibility.  Plus, our loved ones always get a thrilling sense of adventure out of it! 

In this episode, we are sharing our ultimate Survival Guide for Non-Rev flyers. Here are the 15 most important travel tips you need to survive the summer fiasco!

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Episode Highlights:

[0:00] Welcome to Episode #36!
[1:16] Drew & union duties
[2:32] Rich & crazy people 
[5:45] Non-rev & standby
[6:34] Tip #1: You need StaffTraveler!
[8:50] Chaotic summer travel experiences
[11:27] Tip #2: Stay flexible
[12:23] Tip #3: Avoid peak travel times
[13:15] Tip #4: First flight only
[13:54] Tip #5:Backup plans are essential
[15:07] Tip #6: Get ready for connecting flights
[17:06] Tip #7: Small baggage is queen
[17:49] Tip #8: Pack for every scenario
[19:17] Tip #9: Dress comfortable
[20:37] Tip #10: Monitor flights constantly
[22:09] Tip #11: Be nice to the crew!
[23:23] Tip #12: A backup ticket
[25:20] Tip #13: Extra time on both ends of your trip
[27:19] Tip #14: International standby
[29:02] Tip #15: The art of airport survival
[30:59] We’ve got to love non-rev trips
[31:35] A tarot reading inflight?

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