Non-Rev Lounge

Staff Travel Stories with Claire: Bags, Lounges, and Non-Rev Adventures Tyler and Lara record in LA with guest Claire from Liverpool, who works at Manchester Airport in ground operations, focusing on tracing delayed bags and auditing aircraft cleaning, and discusses how staff travel in the UK differs from US non-revving due to taxes, especially long-haul from London. Claire shares her aviation bac...

DorkFest On Location: Pacific Surfliner to San Diego, 9/11 Reflections, and a Guam Detour Lara and Tyler record from DorkFest in Los Angeles with guests Dave and longtime listener DJ, discussing meeting fellow spotters, Hyatt Globalist perks, and their day trip riding Amtrak’s state-supported Pacific Surfliner to San Diego for lunch at the Top Gun–filming Kansas City Barbecue and a Navy SEAL museu...

Non-Rev Super Traveler Brooke: 60 Countries, Group Trips, Baby Travel, and a Harry Styles Encounter The hosts of the Non Rev Lounge (Monique, Tyler, and Lara) welcome coworker Brooke, a frequent non-rev traveler in her early 30s who has visited 60 countries, completed five of the Seven Wonders (missing Christ the Redeemer and the Great Wall), and discusses visas, including China’s challenges for n...

Unreal Lounge: Salt Lake Crew Chief Transfer and Lara’s Mediterranean Cruise The hosts discuss workplace complaints, joking that accusations of racism trigger management attention, then recap a group river outing and a Phoenix near-miss incident involving two flights with the same flight number. Monique describes a flight attendant focus group about improving the Phoenix base, including rotating r...

From River Heat to Melbourne Suites: Travel Updates, StaffTraveler Changes, and Global Entry Hosts Monique and Tyler recap recent events and travel: a small meetup around Tyler's birthday that included tubing on a very hot day, where Tawny showed signs of heat illness, and Tyler briefly tipped his tube, followed by dinner at Mesa with guests visiting from several cities. They discuss working...

Non-Rev Tales: Puerto Rico Song Jokes, Italy Highlights, and an Extra-Section Ride Home The hosts share a running joke about a “Puerto Rico” song, including a supervisor-office moment where the reference fell flat, and later a party clip that accidentally resembled a Nazi salute. They discuss annoyance with social media trend-copying, upcoming meetups and travel plans (Dork Fest, Seattle, Universa...

Non Rev Lounge: Arizona Meetup Plans and Monique’s Italy Trip, Part 1 Tyler, Monique, and intern Lara return to record in Tyler’s mostly empty house after a slow July of publishing due to busy schedules and monsoon weather, then discuss non-rev travel logistics and costs, including full London return flights and upgrade taxes, United’s added fees, and airport lounge experiences in Philadelphia bef...

Maui Trip Recap, Phoenix Salt River Meetup Plans, and Non-Rev Tools & Travel News Tyler and Monique discuss upcoming work trips and announce an August 8 Phoenix meetup to float the Salt River (tube rental about $25, potential group discount, sunscreen, and water shoes recommended) followed by dinner, with signups via email/Instagram/Twitter. They share a StaffTraveler eSIM ambassador opportuni...

Girls-Only Non-Rev Lounge: Summer Travel Plans, Italy Tips, and Airline Stories Monique and Lara host a girls-only Non Rev Lounge episode while Tyler is busy moving, thanking production Dave and Tawny. They discuss Lara’s packed summer travel—Hawaii (including the Road to Hana and seeing Lahaina after the fires), then a quick turnaround to Italy with Zachary, plus a St. George girls’ trip and Dork...

Non-Rev Travel Stories, Gate Challenges, and Airline Benefits Talk Monique and Tyler record at Monique’s house and discuss recent travel and work experiences in the airline world. Monique recaps a Flagstaff trip for Hayden’s 21st birthday, including tight non-rev flights, a risky slip-and-slide game on gravel, and the stress of getting Zachary home after losing a seat, helped by friends at the air...

Back in the NonRev Lounge: Summer Schedules, Maui Plans, Italy Routing, and a Tucson Museum Trip Tyler and Monique return after losing a previously recorded episode due to an editing issue and share life updates, including a busy home remodel, an upcoming move, and Tyler’s likely commuting from Salt Lake City while waiting on a transfer. They discuss airline summer schedule changes out of Phoenix...

Episode 250: Lara Returns—London Bonus Day, Recurrent Training, and a Venice Bike-and-Barge Adventure Tyler and Monique celebrate the podcast’s 250th episode by welcoming back longtime guest Laura, who shares updates from flying to London again, joining a company-wide ambassador program to reinvigorate employees, and receiving praise from a passenger who said she felt like she was in first class....

Non-Rev Basics: Backup Plans, Standby Strategy, and Airport Stories Hosts, Tyler and Monique, reunite at Monique’s house to catch up on limited recent travel, discuss using United benefits, and recap coordinating family travel to Orange County for a celebration of life. They share two aviation incidents: a passenger stripping naked and causing a disturbance at a Phoenix gate that traumatized agent...

Southwest Seat Assignments, Grief and Travel: Colorado Springs, Costa Rica, and a Points Trip to Cancun Tyler and Monique return to the Non-Rev Lounge after a delay and discuss recent travel and life updates. They recap a Colorado Springs trip for an Oscars party and Tyler’s first experiences with Southwest’s new seat assignments, including bulkhead storage frustrations, while also noting Southwes...

Non-Rev Lounge: Recording Mishaps, Travel Updates, and a Move to Salt Lake Tyler opens the episode explaining Monique’s family emergency, a recording mistake that cut a 70-minute Laura conversation down to about 30 minutes, and brings on his wife, Katie, to join. Tyler and Laura recap their attendance at the Cranky Network Awards, discuss pilot hiring challenges affecting Laura’s son, Drew, and ta...

Africa Highlights and Travel Lessons: Egypt Challenges, Gorilla Trekking, Vic Falls, and Cape Town Tyler hosts Non Rev Lounge in Austin with returning guest Melissa and her husband Jay, longtime friends who first met Tyler on a Southwest flight and later traveled together to Hawaii. They discuss Melissa and Jay’s multi-week Africa trip planned around Jay’s 50th birthday, including missing Tyler’s...

Standby Airlines and The Non-Rev Lounge: Navigating Crazy Days, Hospital Stays and More In this episode of The Non-Rev Lounge, Monique and Tyler discuss the unpredictable life of standby airline employees, including personal stories, recent travels, and challenges faced by airline staff. The hosts share humorous anecdotes, address the recent changes in Southwest Airlines' seating assignments,...

Exploring Japan: Tips and Experiences from Frequent Travelers In this episode of Lounge, hosts Tyler and Monique are joined by seasoned travelers Brenda and Jeremy to discuss their extensive experiences visiting Japan. The guests share insights into the best times to visit, transportation tips, cultural norms, and must-see locations. They delve into their favorite activities, from enjoying conveni...

Return of the Non-Rev Lounge: 2026 Kickoff and Airline Jobs Discussion Monique and Tyler return to the Non-Rev Lounge podcast to kick off 2026, reflecting on five years of podcasting, holiday travels, and the excitement of listener feedback. They discuss their recent travel experiences, challenges of airline travel around the holidays, and share advice for non-revenue passengers to ensure smoother...

Non-Rev Adventures: From Mongolia to Anchorage – Gate Agent Etiquette In this episode, Kelsey, Nicole, and Tyler discuss their recent travels and experiences as airline employees. They delve into their career backgrounds, and Nicole shares insights from her previous job in global operations, including process simulations and passenger recovery. The conversation shifts to their latest trips: Tyler&...

Our African Safari Adventure: Tyler and Jake's Memorable Trip In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, host Tyler and his son Jake discuss their recent family trip to Africa. They recount their exciting safari experiences, including close encounters with elephants and witnessing a leopard drag a zebra up a tree. They also talk about staying at the Black Rhino Reserve, exploring Cape Town, visit...

Adventures in Africa: A Journey of Safaris and Family Memories In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, Monique and Tyler discuss their recent trip to Africa, reflecting on their experiences since their emotional last episode, Lara's Retirement, and their grandmother's passing. They bring on a special guest, Kim, to share insights about their African safari adventure, including encounters...

Final Episode: Lara's Podcast Retirement & Memorable Non-Rev Journeys In this episode, the hosts reflect on the positive impact of adding extra production time to their episodes. They discuss humorous ideas for wearing themed shirts inspired by viral trends and amusing t-shirt exchanges. They highlight memorable moments from past trips, including travel mishaps and unique Airbnb experienc...

Navigating Non-Rev Travel: Insightful Stories and Pro Tips with John and Lisa In this episode, John and Lisa share their captivating experiences and expert advice on non-rev travel, featuring their adventurous journeys, including attending Dork Fest and the Cape of Good Hope. They delve into John's blog, Fly Run Fun, which chronicles his unique travel experiences interlinked with running mara...

Aviation History and Plane Spotting at MotoArt In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, Laura and Tyler broadcast live from MotoArt in Torrance, California. They are joined by Tim, who has a background in aviation media engineering and is closely associated with MotoArt's unique projects. Throughout the episode, they discuss the recycling of aircraft to create art and bespoke furniture, particu...