The Layover

Akwaaba is a word you'll see as soon as you enter the Accra airport (ACC), but the word originated in the region we talk about in this episode. Adu helps us understand a little about the Ashanti people, their culture, and their kingdom (yes, kingdom). We cover Lake Bosomtwe (a UNESCO world heritage site), the famous Akwasidae festival, some Twi phrases and more. 
Adu is happy to get in touch with travelers coming to Kumasi. Comment for his info

George started his aviation career as a flight attendant. As life changed, so did he. He worked as a check flight attendant then transitioned into a role as a full time trainer and now works as a pilot coordinator. More than just ambition, it's been relationships and openness that have spurred him along. Hear his story in this episode. 

With flight lessons starting at about $250/hr, one of the biggest barriers to entry for flight training is the cost. In this episode, Dave talks about his journey from jump seat to right seat and how the cadet program gave his pursuit much needed focus and structure. 

Have you heard of the regional to mainline pipeline? Do you even know what that is? Are you wondering whether regional or mainline flying is better for you? In this episode, I talk with Derrick who has worked for both regional and mainline carriers. Hear about the differences between the two and how it was to make the leap here.  

In this episode Jim teaches us the foundations of surviving career changes. From an unemployment market after his graduation to a long stint in corporate followed by a covid layoff to becoming a flight attendant and being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Find his story here. 

Trichia's career is marked by leaps of faith. From working doubles between hotel counters and airport gates to working the aircraft aisle as a flight attendant. She's done it all and still has more to do. Ever considered taking the leap yourself? Find her story here. 

One of the major perks of working for an airline is being able to go wherever they go. In this episode, I talk with Tina about not just traveling but the process of doing it for free.  

Over 900 million passengers pass through U.S. airports a year. About 45,000 flights depart every day. I talk with Marques about the place around which flight attendants' work revolves. Check out this insider perspective on airports. 

The aviation industry is full of opportunity. How you navigate the opportunities will depend on what's important to you, what skills you develop, and your understanding that the opportunity is there. In this episode, Jamie helps present just some of the opportunities. She's on year 7 of her 10-year plan as a flight attendant. Do you have a plan? What year are you?

It's hard to know where you're at until you know where you've been. On this episode, Francie helps us get a sense of the changes flight attendants have gone through (and sometimes created themselves).
Some mentions:
Turbulent Romance: https://www.afacwa.org/turbulent_romance
Patricia Banks and Ruth Carol Taylor-https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/african-american-flight-attendants
 Celio Diaz- https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/meet-flight-attendants-who-fought-equality-during-civil-rights-era