109: The 9 Types of Flight Attendants You Need to Know

Every flight attendant has worked with them: The Enforcer, The Party Animal, Mother Hen, the Tough Guy, the Newbie, the Flirt… and the one who is clearly just here for the paycheck. This week, Shawn and G break down the flight attendant personalities you’re guaranteed to meet somewhere along the way—and yes, we recognize ourselves in a few of them. From “Cell Block D” cabin walks and Margo’s Bag of Goodies to disappearing crew members, airline unicorns, and people with a permanent chip on their shoulder, somebody you know is going to feel personally attacked. Then we get into intoxicated passengers, turbulence stupidity, early-morning employee buses, passenger logic that makes your blood pressure rise, sports madness, and an Around the Globe segment featuring new-hire pranks, “SIT DON,” tugjacking, and plenty more airline chaos. Chapter List 00:00 The Flight Attendant Personalities We All Know 00:22 The Enforcer, Party Animal & Mother Hen 03:48 Tough Guy & Senior Mama/Papa 07:12 The Newbie, The Flirt & The Paycheck FA 09:47 The Brand Unicorn & Chip on the Shoulder 13:49 Listener Spotlight & Shawn and G’s Debriefs 23:54 Around the Globe: Pranks, “SIT DON” & Tugjacking 27:42 Inspirational Quote & Final Thoughts Links Mentioned in This Episode Air Sample – New Hire Prank https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2517584522060572&id=507261461&mibextid=wwXIfr Sit Down – How Do You Spell It? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18fCFDKHAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr Tug-Jacking https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19bZWJmuyK/?mibextid=wwXIfr Blocked and Denied – Why? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14qNBaSJnpt/?mibextid=wwXIfr Inflight Drama https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19tAcUJ9GV/?mibextid=wwXIfr 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. ✈️