Unwritten Rules Every Flight Attendant Should Know

There's nothing worse than boarding a new aircraft and finding the galley left in shambles by the previous crew. We spend plenty of time on this show discussing passenger etiquette, so this week we are turning the mirror on flight attendants and breaking down the unwritten rules of the galley, aka the office, the kitchen, the break room, the storage closet, etc., that also happens to sometimes be the only sane corner of the airplane. From wet counters and unlatched carts to hoarded ice mallets, a mysterious abundance of hand soap, and a heated debate over who actually answers the call bell, we’ll talk and laugh about what every crew member should be doing (and what flight attendants are all quietly guilty of). Episode Highlights: [0:00] Welcome to Episode #53! [1:17] Drew & the crew’s pet peeves [3:06] Those galley behaviors [5:18] Rich & the nervous passenger [8:47] We love our Senior Mamas! [10:30] Wipe the counters down [11:54] Restock your toppers [14:42] Downline supplies [16:26] The easiest flight attendant to work with [18:42] Dispose of trash properly [21:36] Get out of the way [24:01] Pitch in [26:42] Do you like answering call bells? [28:44] Just put it back [33:04] Be a good jumpseater [36:05] It should look better [38:33] Galley etiquette summed up! [40:12] Galley Gossip Text us or leave us a voicemail! Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Markets adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in December 2026! Experience festive markets, charming medieval cities, holiday treats, and the magic of three countries in one incredible trip... View the Itinerary + Book Your Spot ✈ Join our official community for exclusive merch, early access, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! As independent podcasters, we rely on audience support to keep our show going. We couldn't do it without you! Join the Galley Gang on Patreon ✈ Have a funny, wild, or heartwarming travel story from a flight that you’re dying to share with us? Submit your story at the link below and we could feature your story on an upcoming episode of the show! Submit Your 'Galley Gossip' Story ✈ This episode was brought to you by StaffTraveler, the #1 non-rev app! If you travel on standby and are looking to make your journey easy and stress-free, check out StaffTraveler for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download StaffTraveler