CRASH PADS 101 - A Full Flight Attendant Guide

[@Kris-ku3xr]

Thanks for sharing. I'm launching a new crashpad in Houston IAH so this helps in understanding what you all like and dislike! :-)

[@valenciaflyer]

That’s awesome! I’m glad this helped.Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a good one! 😄

[@fashionwithcompassion7598]

THANK YOU! I just applied to 4 airlines and my husband and I were discussing the possibility that I may be based across the state. This video was very helpful! Fingers crossed that I get a CJO 😊

[@valenciaflyer]

That is so amazing. Congratulations. I hope that you get lots of responses and options to choose from. Please let me know if I can help in anyway or if you have any questions. Thanks for watching and subscribing. All the best to you. Talk soon. 🙂

[@victorboswell1485]

Did you get it?

[@fashionwithcompassion7598]

Unfortunately no, but I would say the experience was great! I am presently in Ohio for another F2F and I have a VI on Thursday 😊

[@justinlu5479]

My god! 1100 a month for four person. You guys are so lucky!

[@Valencia112]

Hi! One of your videos showed up in my timeline. I am not a FA but I do watch a lot of FA content. First thing I noticed was the name & yes my name is Valencia. I have checked out at least 2 of your videos & I have subscribed. I’m enjoying your videos so far. Congrats on your new career.

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there Valencia. Great to meet you. Awesome that you found me. Thanks so much for the comment, I hope you enjoy the content. Thanks for subscribing and let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day. 😁

[@micheleflores6897]

Thank you for such an informative video. I learned a lots and took many notes. I love your current situation and hope to find something similar after training!

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there Michele. Thanks so much for the comment! I hope it did help. I appreciate you watching and subscribing. I’ll have new content out soon. Have a great day. 😄

[@stacyscribner9801]

Just found your channel! I will be binge watching! Thank you so much for your enjoyable videos! Just got my CJO!!

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there Stacy! Congrats!! So exciting. Thanks for the comment. I hope you find the videos useful. I will have more videos coming out soon. Thanks for watching and subscribing. In the meanwhile let me know if you have any questions. Take care!

[@TEXASBAMA-80]

Such great info and explained very well!!!! Thank you and good luck on your new journey ❤❤❤

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there. Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your comment. Hope you’re doing well. Thanks for watching and subscribing. See you soon on the next one! 😊

[@adrenalinelife945]

Thanks for the video. This was great coverage on crash pads. The information was invaluable. I only hope that I will be so lucky in finding something like you did. Not a huge fan of bunk beds…your situation sounds optimal!

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there. Thanks so much for watching. I’m glad it was useful. All the best to you. Let me know you have any other questions. 😊

[@adrenalinelife945]

@@valenciaflyerI am sure I will have many more questions. My training starts the end of November. Do commuters get to park for free at the airport in their home airport? My airline has a satellite base in the airport near where I reside.

[@Herman-in-SEA]

Hi VF. Looks like you had a short clip of your place - Clarion Airport Hotel. Clarion is a respectable chain. Great that you have compatible roomies. Can make ALL the difference Been able to stay off the 717s so far? Herman

[@valenciaflyer]

Depending on your airline I do think that they will provide parking at headquarters. Congrats!

[@valenciaflyer]

So far yes, no 717. Haha. We’ll see how long that lasts!

[@davidmcilroy4697]

Really enjoyed this video. Very interesting and informative. You explain everything so well and cover so much. Thank you.

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there, David, thank you so much for the comment. I hope the information helps. I appreciate you watching and subscribing. I’ll have more videos soon. Have a great day.

[@victoriareese9045]

I am going to put the room for rent near Houston IAH. Trying to understand what I need to organize for hard working airlines people. Thank you.

[@valenciaflyer]

Hello there. I would say one of the top things is Organization. Try to make as much room and the ability to organize their things. Space is King. Also, if there is a place they can get ready and not disturb others that are sleeping would be a huge plus. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.😊

[@boys_and_pizza]

Thank you so much! Please wish me luck for United Airlines! Waiting for a 1:1 and then I’m hoping for SFO

[@valenciaflyer]

All the best to you. Please let us know how it goes!! 😀🙏

[@nanagyambibi7426]

I would like to turn my home into a crashpad. If I have a 3 bedroom home with 3 beds am I only allowed 3 individuals access to my home? Or can I have as many people as possible as long as it works with everyones schedule?

[@valenciaflyer]

Hello there. In my opinion, it might be possible to put two people to a room if there’s enough space for two beds and dressers in each room. Making it comfortable is a top priority. Space and organization are very important. Hope that is helpful. Thanks so much for the comment And for watching. Take care.😁

[@lasheydavis]

My son wants to convert 2 rooms to crashpad in his house he lives in. In Charlotte. What do you recommend he do to start this?

[@valenciaflyer]

Hello there. So sorry for the delay in response. Hope you’re doing well and you had a great holiday. I think the first thing I would do is research other crash pads in the area. Maybe even visit a few of them if possible. The best ones are the ones that have the flight attendant in mind. Not just bodies that come and go. If he has a clean and thoughtful place, then it will go far. Hope this helps. Happy new year. 🙂

[@michaelsmith5463]

QUESTION: How much of your commute is a tax write-off if you don't live in-base? (Bed, Food, shuttle, etc)

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there Michael. Hope you’re well. Thanks for the question. Honestly, at this point, I’m not quite sure since I will be doing my taxes as a flight attendant for the very first time in the coming months. I will definitely let you know and probably create an episode on all of that. Until then, thanks again for watching and subscribing. Take care. 😁

[@davidmcilroy4697]

Hope all is well with you and all is good. Are you planning to post any videos anytime soon? No pressure but you’re missed!

[@valenciaflyer]

Hey there David. Thanks for reaching out. I do have another one coming soon this coming week. Sorry for the delay. Been flying a lot this month. ✈️

[@davidmcilroy4697]

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[@nlabossiere5]

Do you need credit check to get one ?

[@valenciaflyer]

So far I have not encountered anyone that requires a credit check. You do have to be an active flight attendant though. Therefore, they might ask you for your ID as a flight attendant. But I think that would be the most that they need to verify you. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching and subscribing. Have a wonderful evening.

[@spirituallylovingme-11]

Can a flight attendant have the air lines pay for their hotel room

[@valenciaflyer]

Hi there. They will only pay it when you’re on a job rotation during one of your layovers. Otherwise it’s up to you. Thanks for the question. 😄

[@michaelsmith5463]

QUESTION: is crash-pad expense a tax write-off?

[@valenciaflyer]

Hello again. I would imagine that a crash pad is a write off. As long as you have a receipt to show your payments. Don’t quote me on that yet, but I imagine it would be.

[@Nelya-k3o]

How many times a month one person stays there?

[@valenciaflyer]

That would depend on your arrangement with the owner. The typical is 6 nights, 12 nights or 30 nights a month. All with different price points. The price is not drastically different between 6 and 30 so shop around. Hope it helps. Thanks for the question. 😃

[@joser2933]

Can I anybody get crash pad like a ramp worker for the airline ?

[@valenciaflyer]

Good morning. That’s a great question. From my understanding it’s mostly reserved for flight attendants. Ramp workers typically live in the same city that they work. Therefore, I don’t think they would be accepted. Crash pads are set up for people who do not live in that city that they are based in. That way they have a place to crash For the night when waiting for their next rotation. Especially during on-call reserve days. Thanks again for the question, hope you enjoy the content. Have a wonderful weekend. 😀

[@Chrisoula17]

Why can’t airports provide crash pads? Just curious.

[@valenciaflyer]

I wish!! But honestly that’s not their business model. Some airports have hotels inside them but for us FAs the best we can hope for is a lounge that is provided by our company. 🙂

[@dv1216]

Please tip your maids too! I’m sur you do🤙

[@valenciaflyer]

Yes we do actually. Probably once a week.