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15 Signs You’re a First-Time Flyer

July 21, 2026 · 51 min

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We’ve all been there. Getting on your first flight can be scary! But no matter how nerve-wracking it can get, flight attendants will always be there to ensure your safety onboard.

With that being said, if you’re a first-time flyer… there’s a good chance your flight attendants can spot you a mile away!

In this episode, we’re talking about the 15 signs that tell us you are a first-time flyer, sharing our best flying advice, and spilling some of our favorite passenger experiences.

Let’s laugh it all out and reminisce about the first time we ever boarded a plane!

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] Welcome to Episode #42!
[0:53] Are you a first-time flyer?
[01:35] Drew, good flying, base hopping
[4:30] Rich, trains, and a cranberry vodka
[8:20] Sign#1: Wreaking havoc
[11:41] Sign#2: Way too early at the gate
[14:04] Sign#3: Is clapping cute or cringe?
[16:16] Sign#4: Too shocked by the turbulence
[18:34] Sign#5: Extremely silly questions
[20:10] Sign#6: The bathroom question
[21:21] Sign#7: The seat algebra
[24:42] Sign#8: Overpacking
[26:42] Sign#9: Yes, there are boarding gates
[28:10] Sign#10: You must be an influencer!
[30:23] Sign#11: We love the safety demo
[33:51] Sign#12: Suitcase & the open bins
[36:42] Sign#13: Small lavatory
[38:01] Sign#14: Why are you standing?
[40:58] Sign#15: Making the connection
[43:35] Galley Gossip
[46:07] Let’s reflect

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