Heather Poole

  • A day in New York

    The husband flew into New York late Friday night, so we did what any other ex New Yorker who only had one full day in New York would do, we went for a slice. Or two. Maybe three. Okay fine four! Now he’s back on a plane and flying to…

  • TURN IT OFF NOW!

    We’re on the tarmac in Chicago and the flight attendant is walking down the aisle while the safety video is on and she sees this passenger on his cell phone talking and she’s like, Sir, you need to turn your cell phone off! And he’s like, hold on a minute,…

  • Bob (the singing pilot) performs his song – pilot rest seat lap dance

    Mad Doggy Dog – Pilot Rest Seat Lap Dance

  • Why? He asks! (a conversation in the lav)

    I’m on the airplane and in the lavatory with my son. He’s 2 – almost 3. He begins to reach for something, but I grab his hand and order, “Don’t touch anything!” “Why?” “Because it’s dirty.” “Why?” “Because it doesn’t get cleaned properly.” “Why?” “Because there’s not enough time in…

  • Swine flu on the airplane (a few things you can do)

    Today I’m flying from Los Angeles to New York to start my reserve rotation for May. I’m bringing my son along with me. He’s two. Because my husband travels on business often and I’ll be on-call, my son will be spending eight days with grandma and grandpa. Oh sure I’ll…

  • Cart Toe

    CART TOE – When the leather on the shoe gets worn down from constantly locking and releasing the break on the food or beverage cart during the service and from kicking the cart door shut – Bam! when the service is over.

  • Laviators unite!

    Recently I wrote a post, the hottest trend on the airplane since the mile high club, about something disturbing, yet quite intriguing, that was taking place not just on the airplane, but behind the locked lavatory door at 35,000 feet. Passengers, and I’m talking all kinds of passengers, have been…

  • Mile High Headshot

    Everyone meet Jon. Jon meet everyone.

  • AirTran & more photos from the lav

    Hi Heather, My daughter and I flew to LAX last week and we thought you might want some lav pics for your collection. (: I went ahead and applied with AirTran. I was informed today that Southwest Airlines will not be having any training classes in 2009 so I’m going…

  • Passenger caught with pants down

    Dear Heather, Is it standard procedure for a flight attendant to force open a toilet occupied by a passenger if the plane is about to land? Under what circumstances has the flight attendant a right to do this? Thanks,Caught with My Pants Down Dear Caught with My Pants Down,I’m so…