Non-Rev Lounge

Summer Adventures and Travel Misadventures In this episode, Monique and Lara chat about recent and upcoming travel plans, including family trips, work-related travel experiences, and vacation destinations. The episode kicks off with technical difficulties before diving into updates on Tyler's travels to Puerto Rico and Sydney, Monique's California adventures, and Laura’s trips to Mexico...

Travel Tales: Airline Etiquette and In-Flight Shenanigans In this episode of Leonard Lounge, Tyler and Monique and Lara discuss their return to recording in Laura’s kitchen and share their experiences and plans following Memorial Day weekend. They dive into various travel-related topics, including the quirks of working as flight attendants, handling new colleagues, the logistics of tipping van dri...

Adventures in Travel: Gym Mishaps, Ticket Trades, and Flight Stories In this episode, the hosts share a variety of personal stories and experiences. Lara recounts a humorous incident with her cycling instructor at the gym. The group discusses selling concert tickets to a listener and their encounters with a sweet fan named Marilyn who exchanged gifts with them. They delve into detailed travel stor...

Adventures and Anecdotes: Catching Up Over Flights and Fun In this episode, hosts Tyler, Monique, and Lara catch up on their recent activities and share engaging anecdotes from their lives. They discuss Sam's Club meetings, bartending jobs, and coordinating their matching shirts. The conversation transitions to their Mother's Day celebrations, detailing Monique's Mexican dinner, Lau...

Travel Stories, Resort Fun, and Airport Antics In this lively episode, Tyler, Lara, and Monique share various anecdotes from their recent adventures and trips. They discuss everything from cartooning themselves, attending the Cranky Network Awards, and family vacations, to funny and outrageous moments at adult resorts. The group dives into their experiences of navigating airport hassles, the chall...

Navigating Non-Revenue Travel: Tips, Tricks, and Personal Stories Join Lara, Monique, and Tyler as they welcome back one of their favorite guests from Staff Traveler, Guillermo, to the Non-Rev Lounge! The episode dives into a year filled with non-rev travel stories, recent Staff Traveler updates, and incredible tips for non-rev travelers. Guillermo, who has recently become a father, shares his lat...

Experiences and Adventures of a Dedicated Plane Spotter In this episode, Tyler, Monique, and Lara welcome Michael, a loyal listener and aviation enthusiast. They discuss the unique collectibles they wear and how they met during various aviation events. They dive into Michael's career in healthcare administration, his passion for aviation, and his extensive plane spotting experiences spanning...

Navigating Non-Rev Travel: Tips and Tricks for Airline Employees In this episode of Non Rev Lounge, hosts Lara, Monique, and Tyler dive into the world of non-revenue travel, providing comprehensive tips for new airline employees. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the importance of understanding airline policies, and offer practical advice on using standby and ZED fares effectively. The conver...

In this episode, Monique, Lara, and Tyler discuss a variety of topics, including in-flight experiences, April Fool's jokes in the aviation industry, and global entry app benefits. They share personal stories such as drinking trips to Tucson wile doing passport renewals, and dealing with explicit content on flights. The crew also touches on the pros and cons of different airports, the nuances...

Tales from the Tarmac: Travel Mishaps and Airport Adventures In this lively podcast episode, Monique, Lara, and Tyler discuss a variety of entertaining and surprising travel experiences. The trio recounts humorous and challenging situations such as dealing with extreme temperatures on the plane, innovative tactics to speed up boarding, and the challenges of international travel with limited airlin...

Taipei and Seoul Travel Adventures: From Lanterns to Night Markets In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, Tyler, Lara, and Monique discuss Tyler's travel adventures in Seoul and Taipei with his two young boys. The conversation covers a range of experiences from a unique sauna encounter in Korea, a visit to an interactive zoo, and the discovery of the difference in cultural activities between...

Behind the Memes: Two Guys on a Plane Share Their Journey to Social Media Stardom In this episode of Rev Lounge, Lara, Monique and Tyler sit with Rich and Andrew, famously known as 'Two Guys on a Plane.' They recount their serendipitous meeting on a flight, their viral social media presence with hilarious flight-related content, and how their relationship grew into a marriage celebrated...

Travel Adventures and Airline Awards: A NonRev Lounge Special Join hosts Monique, Lara, and Tyler in this lively episode recorded from Tyler's international trip in South Korea. The team shares insights on the Cranky Network Awards, a travel geek's dream event, discussing their experiences and the impressive organization of the award ceremony. They reflect on various airplane models, hum...

A Day in the Life: Travel Stories and Airline Mishaps In this episode of the Niner Lounge podcast, hosts Tyler, Lara, and Monique gather in Laura's kitchen to share their latest adventures in the airline industry. They discuss everything from attending the Charlotte Aviation Day and dealing with busy work schedules, to humorous incidents with hotel room lighting and encounters with fellow tra...

Hawaii Travels and Flight Tips: Non Rev Lounge In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge podcast, hosts Tyler, Monique, and  Lara are joined by guests Luke and Monica to discuss their recent trip to Hawaii. They share their experiences and challenges with non-revenue travel, hotel stays, local food, and the large family gatherings they attended. They also delve into South Korean travel tips, including...

Travel Experiences and Tales from the Non Rev Lounge In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, hosts Lara, Tyler and Monique share various personal experiences, talking about topics such as tattoos, travel mishaps, and memorable hotel stays. They delve into the intricacies of flying non-rev, critiquing an aviation movie, and share intriguing stories, including one about a stalker on a flight. The dis...

Exploring Aviation Industry Stories and Adventures in Taipei with Tom Rainey In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge podcast, hosts Monique, Lara and Tyler are joined by their good friend Tom Rainey. They discuss Tom's extensive background in the aviation industry, including his work and his lifelong passion for aviation. Tom shares his childhood experiences near Air Force bases, his career pro...

Reflecting on Tragic Events and Aviation Safety In this somber episode of the Non Rev Lounge podcast, Tyler, Monique, and Lara discuss a recent week marked by tragedy within the aviation community. They reflect on the death of a ramp agent in Charlotte and a more publicized plane crash that deeply affected them. The hosts share emotional experiences and emphasize the importance of safety and vigil...

Exploring Aviation Passions and South African Adventures with Kim In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, hosts Lara, Tyler and Monique chat with a dedicated listener and avid traveler, Kim. Kim shares her emotional connection to the Emirates A380, her experiences living near LAX, and the benefits of using buddy passes for air travel. She vividly recounts her background from South Africa to moving...

Pilots, Podcasts, and Paris: Travel Talk and More In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, hosts Monique, Laura, and Tyler reunite to discuss their 2025 goals, recent journeys, and amusing anecdotes from their travels. They share stories about unexpected guests on planes, including stowaways and inflight incidents. The team also highlights their experiences with new destinations, including a unique...

Timotheus' Journey: From Airliner Maintenance to Adventure on Tall Ships This episode of Non Rev Lounge features guest Timotheus from Montreal, an aircraft maintenance engineer who shares stories about his work in aviation and his adventurous sailing trip in the South Pacific. Timotheus discusses his fascination with airliners, detailing his career path and various technical aspects of his jo...

This episode covers the hosts of the 'Non Rev Lounge' podcast—Monique, Lara, and Tyler—discussing their holiday experiences, travel adventures, and health issues. The episode includes recollections of family gatherings, getting sick during travels, and plans disrupted by illness. They also share amusing tales of large family parties, difficult holiday trips, and celebrating New Year&apos...

Holiday Travels and Christmas Traditions (Lara cut her head off for the recording, if you are watching see if you can see and how Tyler tried to cover it up) Monique and her friends reminisce about memorable holiday moments, discuss their travel plans for Christmas, and exchange thoughtful gifts in this festive episode. They share insights on flying during the holiday season, gift-giving practices...

Non Rev Lounge Ep. 206: Adventures, Mishaps, and Holiday Reflections In the latest episode of the Non Rev Lounge, Laura, Monique, and Tyler return to Lara's kitchen to discuss their experiences over the past week, including receiving a positive response to their YouTube content. They share stories about vacation trips, Thanksgiving celebrations, and discuss the implications of travel benefits...

Celebrating Four Years of Non-Rev Lounge: Introduction and Memorable Moments You can now watch our episodes on Youtube https://youtu.be/2MWdSwPqGB0 In this episode, Monique, Tyler, and Lara introduce themselves and discuss the origins and growth of their podcast, Non-Rev Lounge, which is celebrating its four-year anniversary. The hosts share their backgrounds in the airline industry and talk about...