Monthly Archives: March 2010

Book Giveaway – The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010

Yeah I know, you’ve heard about it before, the book, and now you’re going to hear about it again. Only this time you have a chance to win it!  I’m giving away TWO copies!  All you have to do is click … Continue reading

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Really I just wanted to use the word “Kuchi”…

I live in LA, but I grew up in Texas, which explains why I got a little excited when I spotted the Texas Rangers airplane at LAX.  As soon as I got home I tweeted, ”Dropped the husband off at the airport and spotted … Continue reading

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Flight attendant revokes travel privileges from husband

Dear Heather, Someone I know was requested by his wife to meet him in another state due to a medical emergency on her part. She had been working out of the country. As a retired airline employee, she had flight … Continue reading

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An Ode to B-cups

An excerpt of my essay, An Ode to B-cups,  featured in the anthology Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010:  True stories from around the world…. Life is about the choices we make.  It’s also about taking responsibility for those choices.  Even the … Continue reading

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Fly Girls premiere doesn’t quite take off

I’m not going to write anything.  That’s what I told myself SEVERAL TIMES throughout the premiere episode of Fly Girls.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.  Well as soon as I woke up … Continue reading

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5 Rules for being a great airline passenger

There’s a great article written by Paul Eisenberg featured on FOXnews.com – 5 rules for being a great airline passenger.  Everyone should read it!  And not just because I’m quoted - Several times!   (Shameless plug, I know. ) If you were the world’s most … Continue reading

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LAVIATORS 114 – 128

  My fave thing to find in airplane lavs–toilet seat protectors! – @Juliana6 Good to know, Juliana.  I MEAN IT!  I do.  Really, I do.  Upper deck 747 no less.  My dad was a pilot for over 30 years and is now … Continue reading

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Flight attendant sent to prison for sexy texting

Recently someone said to me, “I travel on international flights all the time to visit family and I’ve noticed that the women who work for the airlines are getting older. Is this okay?” Is this okay? Is this okay! I … Continue reading

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3 reasons flight attendants won’t allow passengers to switch seats in flight

Dear Heather, What is the proper etiquette for switching to an open seat? Should I ask the flight attendant first? Is it okay to switch to another row if only one person is occupying the row? Thanks, Rich Go for … Continue reading

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Let’s talk! I’m serious. CALL ME!

I just set up a radio interview with Greg Damon (KMOX.com), the host of Greg’s Garage, and we’ll  be taking calls – LIVE!  Have a question or care to share a story?  Call us.  I’m serious!  Saturday, March 13 at 2:15 pm CT. 314-436-7900 or 1-800-925-1120. You can … Continue reading

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