Airline Pilot of 24 Years Answers Most-Asked Questions About Airplanes (Part 3)

[@elenamarie272]

I love it when your husband answers flying questions. He’s such a good sport! I, too, hate turbulence so I’m excited to watch that video.

[@shellykzookzoo5922]

I like the flights when the pilot gives updates. Once during The World Series we got game updates. Thanks to all the pilots and flight attendants that get us safely to our destinations!

[@lovedfriend2020]

That is cool they did that but how if they should be flying and not watching TV or listening to something?

[@shellykzookzoo5922]

@@lovedfriend2020 I think they got updates radioed in. At least that is my guess.

[@lovedfriend2020]

@@shellykzookzoo5922 As long as they are safe doing so :) I know the flight crew wants to stay up at 10,000 so they get paid! The next time I fly I should just give them $5 just "for being them" and doing a great job!

[@shellykzookzoo5922]

@@lovedfriend2020 I give a big bag of chocolates to them when I board the plane. They work hard and sometimes with difficult people/passengers. I just want them to know they are all appreciated.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I love that too! And it takes 5 seconds

[@lindawoolbright1960]

Love these videos where your husband joins you - so informative! He is adorable! He has same expression my husband has in situations like this - the “I’m going to do this because I love her, but really wish I didn’t have to” look. 😂

[@jenharvey3397]

I kind of picked up on that energy too! I agree, your hubby is adorable. It is always interesting to hear his perspective on things, and it's good to know there is a reason for everything that happens on a flight. BTW, I always book a window seat (and I always pay the extra to choose a seat with a bit more leg room), and I like the shades open. I feel better if I know what is going on around me, and the light helps me read better. I read paperbacks on a flight, I don't read from a screen, so the light helps my aging eyes.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So true-he’s so much more animated when teaching.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh I too have to read paper!

[@kays749]

Thanks! I did not know about the chimes.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I just assumed it meant we could use computers.

[@Stelia2010]

Window opened all the way! I love to watch out of the window to a view you don't see every day ❤

[@RoxxyVoxxy]

Another really useful Q+A ❤. It never occurred to me that passengers can ask to speak to the pilot (I wouldn't dream of interrupting them, no need for me to it). I always request an aisle seat. I also always have a check-in suitcase. I'm short, not physically strong, and unless travelling with another I won't risk fighting with an overhead locker. My carry-on goes under the seat and contains my essentials.

[@janetgraf905]

Love the "ask a pilot videos" they are informative and helpful. I'm afraid of flying, but I love to travel.

[@AnitaLoerzel]

Hi Laurie! I have watched at least 20 of your videos before and after our vacation to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I just love them. You always give great advice, and you are a joy to watch and to listen to.

[@franciscojavierromeroescot7756]

I really enjoy watching you and your husband pilot answering all the questions so clearly. The way he does it, makes me more comfortable when flying.

[@stunningbystephanie]

Really enjoy info videos from your hubby. Nice to hear directly from the pilot. Y'all are so adorable

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much!

[@Oturtlegirl51]

Geez, this is SO helpful. Thanks so much.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for doing this video. I love to travel but have flight anxiety I’m trying to work through. This was helpful - thanks to your hubby too :)

[@debbieloes5903]

Your hubby is a gem! I fly quite a lot, but learned things I didn’t know. Thanks to hubby!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh thank you!

[@lisawilliams5686]

Very, very helpful. Thank you!

[@robinps52]

Thanks for including your husband in another video; I love to fly & appreciate learning about his responsibilities & activities. I’m a dedicated window person & usually book the extra space seats as they are closer to the front of the plane. I’m flexible about the shade but I do like it up at night to see the town lights.😊

[@jking9165]

I just became a new subscriber and love your informative and very helpful travel tips. Thank you for all your wonderful videos!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Welcome aboard!

[@lisawaddington9880]

Our friend is a pilot for major airline. He said they have FOUR pilots on long flights to Asia and Dubai so they can trade off to rest.

[@JD-zt3nr]

Love your hubby! He seems like such a sweetie!

[@WAG24205]

Really appreciated this! Thanks to your husband , the pilot!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for listening!

[@telloutellou5434]

Thank you so much for this great vidéo!

[@lyndajay4407]

I haven't flown long before COVID, so I appreciate these tips to calm my nerves.

[@luckypenny4263]

I respect what pilots do for us and our safety. When I leave my flight I always take the time to thank the pilot for a safe flight. My husband is a Veteran who learned how to become a helicopter mechanic and eventually became a helicopter pilot. After servicing for a full career in the Army he now works for EMS he calls himself a fancy air taxi driver. He has flown helicopters now for more than 25 years of experience. He does two weeks on two weeks off with the flight crew paramedics and nurse.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That is a great name! Thank him for all of his service from me and my family!

[@luckypenny4263]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you

[@shellygoo1968]

Looking forward to the turbulence vid for sure! I like for the window shade to stay open so I can see what's going on out there because I have such high anxiety hahahaa but I prefer the aisle seat, back near flight attendants. If they are casually talking, laughing, working then I feel less anxiety.I can get up more easily to go use restroom or walk off some of that fear and anxiety.

[@Sassycat757]

That's exactly how I feel...lol! 💯

[@user-rz7vk8sk7g]

Helpful info! I’m happy you will be making a Fear of Flying video!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I linked it right below the video in the paragraph.

[@user-rz7vk8sk7g]

Thank you. Will watch!

[@denise1665]

Hi, we love your channel and have learnt loads. We are going on a West Coast trip soon, can't wait. We love your country. Denise

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have fun!

[@mmorden9938]

Great video!!! You and your husband are such a great team, and he is soooo supportive of your career. Cheers

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He has been!

[@kenbrown2808]

turbulence is just potholes in the sky. annoying, but the plane is built to deal with it.

[@DenverBoy1988]

Hello! I was wondering, as a nervous flyer, is there a procedure in case the elevator were to get stuck, say in a nose dive position, can it be corrected?? How common is it? Thanks!

[@Zippitybippity]

What a wonderful interview! Thanks to you and your husband.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for watching!

[@nativebluelake]

Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Nice tie tacks. Thanks for answering questions.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks again! I enjoy doing these.

[@monicataylor9977]

I used to be afraid to fly until we took off in the middle of a thunder storm and had a beautiful flight above the clouds and I could pry my white knuckled hands off the armrests!! Because of vertigo I do have trouble when we are banking but I just dont look out the window then. Thanks and props to the hubs for doing this for you and us, he's very calming. I wish I could have given you an extra thumbs up for the kiss at the end 🥰

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes I get white knuckled too!

[@eileenammendolea1776]

This was such an informative interview! Thanks for sharing! You two make such a cute couple!❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hope his pilot experiences help.

[@carolinetomkinson760]

It is great to hear first hand from the Pilot. Thank you both, love your vlogs.🥰

[@jamiechoi13]

I can’t wait for the turbulence video! I’m always super nervous.

[@stylewithcathyover50]

Love these videos Laurie! Thank you.

[@candywalters8388]

Really helpful info Thank you

[@pollyd612]

So helpful to hear what he has to say!! Thanks a lot! We r heading to Europe in two weeks for a Viking cruise and his info is very helpful!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh how exciting! Here is a video that may help: bit.ly/NotForget2Pack4RiverCruise

[@dinghern5924]

New to your channel and enjoying all your content. I’m suuuuper terrified of flying but I love traveling. These topics of yours put me at ease somewhat.

[@Hootymae]

You and Hubble are so cute. Good questions and answers.

[@bonita7335]

Thank you for having your husband as a guest to answer questions. His knowledgeable information was a treat.

[@bristolishome8049]

I love this question time! So many sounds are just background noise to me, so I’ve never noticed a lot of these questions; I guess it’s like what goes on backstage.

[@sallypruett4281]

Thank you for this video - I’m one of those afraid of flying so this is a big help!

[@BonnieCosta-u7g]

Hi Laurie, I started watching your video's and really enjoy them. My Son and I are traveling this fall to London to catch our cruise to Ireland and Scotland, any suggests, also kind of personal but you mentioned is several videos that you wear hearing aids, would you be willing to share the brand as you said they were rechargeable. Thank You, very informative programs.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hey and yay!! I suggest @loveandlondon on KZbin for tons of tips. My hearing aids are reSound. And the rechargeable case will go almost 3 days or more before I have to charge so they will go overseas easily.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Don't know which airport you're flying home out of, but if it's Heathrow, be aware that they have a track record of being super strict with liquid bag sizes and might make you use one of the ziploc-style ones they provide at the checkpoint. Not sure whether any other UK airports are like that or not.

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

Thank you Captain! Good info!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!!!

[@cadlac1533]

xoxo your channels as very informative .

[@barbarajefferson4672]

Thank you for the helpful and interesting video!

[@amritawhitman8112]

YES - TURBULENCE video please!! I leave on May 8th for a 10 hour 30 minute flight to London, so that video would really help. It's the only thing that bothers me about air travel! I've been on some pretty rough flights over the years.

[@jillram7659]

I don’t like turbulence either Amrita……but I believe in Jesus Christ……and this so helps me…..I will be praying for you on the 8th May…..that He will help you too! God bless you and may He give you a great flight! X

[@amritawhitman8112]

@@jillram7659 Thank you Jill - that's very kind of you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh nice!!! It should be in the paragraph below the video.

[@amritawhitman8112]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Sorry but I don't see anything in the paragraphs below this video about turbulence. You mentioned in this video that at a later date you would do a video about turbulence. That would be great! Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@amritawhitman8112 Ugh I get so mad at myself. I thought I put it down here; maybe it is in the I cards that pop up. Thanks for letting me know. Here it is: bit.ly/NotBeScaredToFly

[@annapower9799]

Love this video content. Hurry with the turbulence video. Flying soon!

[@janiceross5134]

Great questions and reassuring answers. Thank your adorable husband for answering them and being kind to scared passengers, his demeanor is helpful I am sure.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You're welcome!

[@josephinecronin1195]

Thanks very much to both of you

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Great information

[@missmissy2490]

Wonderful. Thank Thank you!

[@user-xx5jc5lj3z]

Aisle seat always for me!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay team go-to-the-bathroom-often!

[@georgiafrye2815]

I know taller people also like aisle for leg room and bathroon but I HATE the aisle seat with a passion as get bumped and nudged by the cart as well as passengers getting up. I am not that large or broad hanging over the side aisle. I can never rest there and it never fails. I love the window seat to lean on and can actually sleep on eight your flights.

[@sb859]

You forgot to ask about Chem-Trails! ;)

[@kimberlymavrakos2661]

Loved this! He explains things so well!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I agree

[@judywelday9387]

These videos are so great, thanks so much. And by the way...aisle seat all the way!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

😂 Okay!

[@lindalincks6187]

Love when you husband shares his expertise! I cracked up about the weight restriction on bags comment! Y’all are great!! ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I think those airlines are trying to make passengers check luggage. Now, we all know their plan lol.

[@lisamerriman255]

Love these videos. Very informative. Thanks to you and your husband!

[@Hbush1987]

Love when pilots tell me when and how long turbulence is expected! I’m not as “alarmed” .

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I really love that they had casual but chic options for my style on vacation.

[@lynneuribeross2695]

I love these videos, it makes it more comfortable to fly. I wish all airlines were like Southwest for seating!

[@gabypiti]

Hello there! So grateful for all this information you guys provide for us! I have a question: can the crew/flight attendants obligate us the passengers to close our window shades? It happened to me last month in a day flight from Hawaii to CA and of course the view from my window seat was so beautiful that I wanted to keep it open but a flight attendant demanded to close it so was wondering is that is a correct action or not? Thanks so much!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! Oh man, they can say to keep it closed when you land to keep it as cool as possible. The only thing we know is that sometimes they say to keep them open for take off and landing. I would ask another f/a if this happens again.

[@thatgirlPAIGE94]

Great info!

[@Usepen]

Thank you both so much for this PSA. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☺️📢

[@lorrainewatkins9825]

I enjoy your videos. I used some of your suggestions our trip to the UK last year . I only took a carry on and personal item for 1 month. I am packing again for 5 weeks but checking a bag. I love the connection between you and your husband. ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would do that too!

[@kms5306]

Wooooo Hooooo! more Q&A from the hubby. He’s such a sweetie!! And these are great questions!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I love it when y’all send the qus!

[@chicanica64]

Isle and seat for me! I like the window open.

[@livi116]

Thanks guys!

[@sherrywyllie2163]

What I've never understood is why someone would pick a window seat and then pull the shade down! I've had to sit in the back of the plane with ZERO windows and the guy up ahead pulls the shade down. I'm claustrophobic and it drives me crazy.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Window seat is wider than middle and aisle seats on some planes - CRJ200, 737-800, and 737-900 among them. I usually leave the window open because I love looking out (I always get a window seat), but when I flew on Monday, the sun was glaring into my eyes for most of one of my flights (window seat on R side of plane, flying east in the morning), so I had it closed most of the way (about 2" open at the bottom) for most of that flight, which also allowed me to get a nap in because I was exhausted.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

True but some like standby passengers may not choose that seat. I can see my screen better with the shade down.

[@pollyd612]

I like the window and I like to look out!!!

[@cj9667]

Great information! Aisle seat on right hand side of the plane close to the front. Shades..are always closed in PHX to keep the plane cooler while at the gate. I prefer shades open during the flight and landing. Question…do you get to pick your FO?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh great question! Yes his mom is in Phoenix. Whew those planes are hot

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

They tell us to keep the shades closed at the gate in the summer in WY, too - it might not get quite as hot here as AZ does, but still easily almost 100 in the summer, and a CRJ200 heats up fast!

[@P-M-869]

In one of your videos from a year ago, you said that dry pills don't need special screening when going threw TSA. What about softgel pills which have a liquid in them? Thanks for all your information.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I would think those would just be pills.

[@P-M-869]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank You

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Still nope - I've been flying with them for years.

[@crusinconnie2551]

I like the aisle seat.

[@norarosenke8697]

I’m looking forward to the turbulence video, thank you for doing this!

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Been wondering this for a while, but only just thought to ask - out of curiosity, why do you blur some words/logos out in some of the pics you show in your videos? I know different people have different reasons, so I was wondering what yours was, since only some pics have them blurred.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi if they say something offensive or used to you were not supposed to have logo names so if it’s an old pic that may be why,

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Gotcha. I was mainly wondering about blurring out the United (like the gate B23 in DEN pic in this vid) and Travelpro logos, and some other brand logos when you have pics showing your gear.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@SnowySpiritRuby Yep that was why

[@betsydoc3628]

thanks for this. I used to be a panicky flyer. I overcame when I had to fly to see my grandchild. I especially liked learning what the chimes mean.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi any more questions that he can answer for you!

[@robinsonsontheroll5482]

I have a question, lately when I’m flying we have been instructed to lower or raise the shades during takeoff or landing. I also like to look out the windows so this annoys me 😉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi it’s probably just for take off and just for landing. Once they get up, do what you want.

[@juliebriz1703]

Very interesting thank you! Looking forward to the video about turbulence because I'm not a fan - always makes me feel queasy!

[@rhondaf2214]

This was a great video! I have wondered about several of those things that your husband just very clearly answered. The information about the required rest periods for pilots is very interesting, and reassuring for the traveler! PS: Your husband is kind of camera shy ... so cute!

[@gamacaluso]

Thank you both….I really enjoyed this info. ✈️ I love to travel! 😘

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’s such a treat

[@StoneysWorkshop]

window open for me, i like visible bearings and seeing if we are in clouds etc etc

[@amycorley1658]

Any tips on motion sickness, for me it's the smells that get me. Oh and I have a friend that is a retired flight attendant and she preferred that if you have used the sick bag that you carry it out yourself and ask to put it in the trash to decrease any spreading of germs.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh yes! Hubby does not like egg smells in the airplane during breakfast! Hmmm maybe a strong mint gum?

[@amycorley1658]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie That would do me in but it starts with that fuel smell🤢

[@karenolson7855]

On a flight in fall, 2022, we were delayed after loading for a 9ish am flight, ticket agents were on and off making arrangements for connections and pulled some people, and then we were further delayed because they had to switch out pilots. I’ve never had that situation occur before. How frequent is this? More so post-COVID?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, was this in the US?

[@karenolson7855]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes. MKE to GEG

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@karenolson7855 OH, I bet the pilots timed out for their duty day.

[@darrenbrooks2934]

My 19 year old son is three weeks away from his FAA oral exam and check ride for his private pilot license. He’s stressing himself out, causing self doubt and thinking he won’t be ready. Any suggestions on how to better prepare for this phase? Thanks in advance!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

My husband says if he reviews the Practical Test Standards (PTS) and knows every bullet point he should do fine. Most examiners know that you are going to be nervous. He may not get every answer right but as long as he knows most of them he should do fine. Examiners also like to teach so they may use a wrong answer as an opportunity to teach your son something. Always be open to learning and he should do fine.

[@robind.5370]

Love your videos and especially when your hubby joins you. In his video he mentions sitting up front as less turbulence. Would this also be the same for motion sickness. I am neutral on flying as far as liking or disliking as it gets me to places I want to be but always envy flight attendants how they can go up and down so often. I usually get air sick and the first thing I do when I get on a flight is make sure that little white back is at my seat. So any tips or tricks to avoiding it. And yes turbulence usually sets it off but not always. And it’s most often on landing.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks; I will ask him. But you may want to ask your doctor.

[@robind.5370]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yup. That’s done. I take an antiemetic when I fly now.

[@Sassycat757]

Question, can I put my hanging toiletry kit in my carry-on? To hold my 3oz items? Thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi if you have precheck you can. Technically you have to pull it out and put it in the bin. Some airports have new tech and do not make you pull it out anymore.

[@Sassycat757]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you.

[@jackielongnecker1089]

Thank you!

[@amyhoneycutt6117]

I enjoy these videos so much!! I am a window person. I do have an international question. The last time I flew to CDG about 3 years ago, there was a plain clothes US Marshal sitting in front of me. How many do they have on international and domestic flights and are they on every flight?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, they are not on every flight and they never know if one will be on their airplane.

[@tinahenderson9990]

Love your videos

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks Tina!

[@Princessmom9]

Is there a way to find out which type of plane a flight is going to be on prior to booking the flight? I hate flying on those CRJ planes, they are little more than flying buses.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi I do not know-maybe through that airline’s app, act like you’re booking a flight and it’ll tell you.

[@malkymandel9925]

This was delightful… thank you for having your husband on… always happy to learn things from a different perspective

[@annsteffes10]

I have flown when the pilot told us that we would be having some turbulence when we were over a certain state and that did help to be told ahead of time that it was coming.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I do not think it helps-it makes me nervous.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Our pilots did that for us last week, and it was really nice to simply know that it was coming and approximately when. Personally, turbulence doesn't make me nervous - to be honest, I kind of enjoy it (especially if there's a sudden drop - the planes are so overengineered that I know there's zero reason for me to worry), and when the wings are flapping up and down hard enough to shake the plane, it's just proof that there's nothing wrong with it and the plane is designed to handle it just fine - but I know it does other people, so I was grateful on their behalf for the pilot's announcements; mostly, I just always make sure I don't ever have any open drinks and my seatbelt is fastened in case we hit turbulence unexpectedly (when I fly, it's always over the Rockies, so turbulence is a fact of life for me, so it's never a matter of if, it's a matter of when).

[@kathleenperez2650]

I wear hearing aids too! I leave mine on but when we take off I have to sip water until we are in the air. That’s why I prefer direct flights, less up and down and less pain in my ears. Any tips you have as hearing aid wearer? 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I have not heard of anything helping with the pain. I don’t have any though,

[@marisayoung8670]

Thanks 🎉

[@kimhayes7075]

In regards to changing gates, on our last trip my TripIt app. Told me there was a gate change about 10 minutes before the airline if anyone is looking for a good app for travel!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome and thanks!

[@kimberlydeprey]

Thank you Chris :) and wifey of course ;)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Our pleasure!

[@lakegirl885]

Lithium batteries. The person with the speech device, it might have a larger lithium battery. There are restrictions on those in cabin. Great video, thanks!

[@edwardgh57]

Please more pilot and crew q and a . Excellent

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

What questions do you have about crew?

[@lindaunderwood4446]

Love these Q&As. Why does the pilots need to call the flight attendants if they need to use the restrooms? For them to make sure one is available or security reasons? I prefer window seat if traveling by myself. Isle seat if my Yorkie is with me as it's easier to get to him if ther's ever a need.

[@lisawaddington9880]

I was wondering why they call for restroom break too!

[@cherylkern3288]

When the pilot uses the restroom, a flight attendant will position the cart so that it blocks access to the galley area/restroom. In other words, they don't want any passengers in that area while the pilot is out of the cockpit.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Great question to add!

[@CJWJR]

To those who close the window shade, book an aisle seat please. Thank you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

😂