Mr Potato Head Meets Projectile Puke...

Somebody claims they got kicked out of flight attendant training for being a straight male, and we’re not letting that one slide. We break down why that story smells like pure blame-shifting, what actually gets people sent home from training, and why dragging an airline on social media with your name attached is a fast way to end your own career before it starts. If you care about accountability, professionalism, and how airline hiring really works, you’ll feel this part. From there we dive into the kind of aviation chaos you only get from real crew conversations: adult Disney vacations with no kids, jumpseat therapy confessions, and the surprisingly deep perks of the flight attendant lifestyle. We talk about why international flying can make the job fun again, how the schedule creates a strange kind of independence, and how relationships work differently when you’re gone for days at a time. We also get specific on aircraft preferences from a flight attendant point of view, including why the Boeing 787 is a favorite and why certain planes feel like a never-ending workhorse shift. Then it gets disgusting, because airline stories do that. We tell the full projectile puke in first class situation, what it’s like when the smell moves through the cabin during turns, and the simple trick that helps people with a gag reflex. The big takeaway isn’t just “ew,” it’s courtesy: when someone cleans up your mess at 35,000 feet, a thank you should not be optional. Subscribe to Cabin Pressure, share this with a friend who’s always late to the airport, and leave us a comment with your funniest travel experience. Leave us a message, or ask a question? Support the show 🎙️ Thanks for flying with Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G! If today's episode made you laugh, cringe, or say “that is so true,” share it with somebody who loves travel chaos and behind-the-scenes airline life. ❤️ Want to help keep Cabin Pressure flying? Join the Cabin Pressure Crew for as little as $3/month—and we'll give our supporters a shoutout on an upcoming episode! Support the show 🎥 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CabinPressurewithShawnandG 🧳 Travel Gear We Actually Use https://www.cabinpressurewithshawnandg.com/travel-gear-we-use 📧 Questions, crazy travel stories or show ideas? cpwithsg@gmail.com 🌐 Website, merch & more https://www.cabinpressurewithshawnandg.com/ Every listen, share, review and contribution helps keep the show flying. We appreciate having you along for the ride. Until next time, keep your shoes on, your tray table up, and the cabin pressure just right. ✈️