The Lainey Blog

Flying all over the world certainly has its’ perks. You have unlimited travel, you can be in a different city every week, get to know a different culture and of course, take advantage of all the sales in the states!

But after the novelty wears off, crew members begin to settle into a routine – turn their destination city into a home away from home.

“What’s your plan for this trip?” is the most commonly asked question between crew on the outbound flight.

Chilling, shopping, going for a run, on a mission to hunt down a bargain… these are among the most popular answers you’ll hear.

And it got me thinking… while crew are indeed individuals (and awesome ones to boot!), there are certain types of crew you’ll come across on almost every longhaul flight.

Here are my top 10.

The Mom

Is “here for a rest” or “here for a proper nights’ sleep” Will not meet fellow crewmembers in the bar for drinks ( ‘cos she’s been up since 5.30am cleaning vomit off the carpet). She’ll be up in the bath with a glass of wine, Netflix and a Sephora face mask. Will be awake at 4am local time and might send a text to see if you’re up for brekkie. Likes to socialise over Coffee and shopping.

The Fitness Freak

Will spend the entire flight eating their own lunch in order to have sufficient energy for their MONSTER WORKOUT as soon as they hit the hotel gym. Will possibly go for a quick 10k run or attend a Flywheel spin class the very next morning so they feel they’ve “got the most out of the trip” Most likely to spot them in Wholefoods buying snacks for the flight home. Lives in Activewear.

The Party guy/girl

“So, where are we going tonight?” will be the first thing you hear from this crewmember. Mad to hit the town as soon as chocks are on, they will have most likely guilted you somehow into going out on a mad session round Boston completely against your will. Will more than likely see this person walking along a random beach at 7am the next morning in last nights’ clothes. Will give you nights out to remember for the rest of your life.

The Engaged one.

Spends the (11-hour) flight discussing her wedding plans. Is always stressed. Usually has an appointment in destination city or will be sourcing bridesmaid gowns. Spends a lot of time on her Whatsapp group discussing sizes and accessories. Will invite you to the wedding if you help to organise her table plan.

The Jewellery Fiend.

Haniken’s. Enough said. Is dripping in diamonds and you’ll catch her looking at yours too. Picks up diamonds like they’re socks from Penny’s. Always has a tab open at the jewellers.

The Saver.

This thrifty crewmember can give you the best advice on how to get by on $10 a day. Has packed teabags from home and always has Aldi porridge pots in their crew bag. Is saving for a house deposit. Most likely to spot them nowhere, until pick up the next day.

The Yogi

LOVES yoga and will make it their subtle mission to turn everyone else into a yogi too. Everything about them is zen. Can be seen drinking Matcha Green tea on the flight and giving life advice to the cabin manager. Will be spotted floating around Central Park with a cashew milk chai latte after a two-hour Vinyasa flow followed by a 90-minute mindful aromatherapy massage.

The Newbie

First longhaul flight. Slight deer-caught-in-the-headlights appearance. Is SO excited to see the Golden Gate bridge. Will fall asleep over post-flight drinks in hosting crewmembers’ room or at the Cheesecake Factory.

The Lad

Likes to keep crew morale high by cracking jokes and “acting the maggot”. Is happy-go-lucky and will be the one to calm that disgruntled passenger. Will go for pints with the flight deck crew and will spend the morning cycling 26k around Los Angeles.

The one Seeing a Local

Does this route all the time. You won’t see them at all during the trip. Will talk about their bae the whole way over. Everyone on the flight home knows what they’ve been up to. Knows THE BEST places to eat in the city. Can crash in their room because they won’t be staying there.

‘Til next time guys!

Lainey 😉