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ONBOARD AND TRAVEL
HACKS & TIPS
Sharing all of the clever cabin crew hacks and tips to utilize while onboard and traveling.
This page is updated frequently.
Galley/Service Hacks & Tips
Microwave your sponges for 40-45 seconds to kill germs.
(credit: Risako @bistro_risako)
Say (Cream) Cheese!
Use a small amount of cream cheese as "glue" to secure macaroons or other food times that require stability or standing up.
They'll stay upright inflight too! No added taste using cream cheese.
Faucet Guard (1 of 2)
If your galley doesn't have a faucet guard, simply use a rubber band to prevent accidentally turning the water on when the sink cover is in place. SWIPE >>>
The Faucet Guard (2 of 2)
Example of a customized faucet guard maintenance can create out of acrylic.
Save Trash Bin Space
Flatten all oven tins before disposing of them.
(credit: @theskytess)
Pre-measured loose ground coffee (1 of 2) - preset in a plastic cup stored in mug for secured storage ...
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if you are going to be making a lot of coffee with limited makers.
(credit: Rhonda Eschete)
TicTac Spice Rack
Tight on galley space? Use TicTac containers for all of your seasonings and and they'll fit in any galley drawer!
Channeling the Rachael Ray Garbage Bowl
(Inspo credit: Breana Paris)
Wine Label Protector
Don't have a wine bottle protector bag? No problem, use a plastic or paper cup plastic sleeve!
Pour Liquids into Plastic ZipLock
To avoid liquids leaking out of the trash bin bag, pour them into a baggie first. Empty water bottles work great too!
(Inspo Credit: @theskytess)
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Transfer your cartons of milk or Half-N-Half into empty water bottles
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Date it with a Sharpie on the lid and this will save you from dealing with leaky cartons in the ice drawer!
(Inspo credit: theskytess)
Empty Water Bottle for Unused Liquids
pour unused liquids and beverages into an empty water bottle and place in trash bin - no leaks!
(Credit Inspo: Kristen (@skyqueen_xo)
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Place a large ziplock bag in the galley sink and partially fill with soapy water to soak your flatware and serving utensils. This prevents food from drying on the utensils and makes clean up a snap!
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If you need to prop the baggie up while it's open, place a small plate inside to keep it upright.
Rubber Bumpers
If you use an induction cooktop, place two large rubber bumpers on the (aft galley side) to level it out since we fly at a slight pitch nose up.
(credit: Scott D. Arnold)
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Cabin Hacks & Tips
Newspaper Display Display (1 of 2)
Changing up the Welcome Table Newspaper and/or Magazines display game!
(credit: Scott D. Arnold)
Newspaper Display Display (2 of 2)
This was created by inserting three acrylic magazine holders, inserted into a leather paper tray (all purchased at Office Depot).
Evian Spray (1 of 2)
It's not just for your face! Spray Evian on fresh fruit, sushi, salad greens and fresh flowers to wake them up!
Evian Spray (2 of 2)
Refresh your flowers with a little spritz, gives them the freshly picked looked with some dew on the petals.
(credit: Flight Tastings)
When changing a duvet cover, if no ties or snaps, secure the bottom corners with binder clips to prevent it from slipping inside the cover. Remove when done.
(credit: Rachel Pennington)
Pillows and pillow cases "go to" bag
Store in the cabin for easy access, instead of trying to "dig" them in the packed luggage compartment.
(credit: Carli @welcometothecalife)
Clean, neat and fresh!
You can create sleep kits as well, which can include sheets, blanket, pillow and case.
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Lavatory Hacks & Tips
(1 of 2) The Succulent Hack
No fresh flowers or an orchid for the lavatory - no problem!
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Use decor rocks and moss along with artificial succulents trimmed to fit. Mist with Evian spray or water mister.
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The Toilet Paper Watermark Hack
If you are unable to use the sink faucet to make your mark ... no problem!
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Use any spray bottle cap, wet it in the sink ...
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Press the spray cap against the triangle fold and press firmly. Voila!
(Credit: Scott D. Arnold)
No Rocks for Your Vase? (1 of 2)
Can't find decorative rocks for your flowers vase/vessel? No Problem! ...
No Display Rocks? (2 of 2)
Every market in the world has coffee beans, use these instead as your vase filler. BAM!
(credit: Scott D. Arnold)
A Classic: Pam Cook Spray
spray the toilet bowl with Pam cooking spray and it will help keep "anything" from sticking to the bowl - easy clean up.
(credit: Oh, just about every CFA! :)
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Travel Hacks & Tips
Hangar Curtain Securer
Tired of that distracting sunlight sneaking through the cracks of your hotel room curtains, use a pants clip hanger to secure it closed! >>>
Place the ironing board in front of the adjoining door as a security alarm if someone enters from the room next door.
Place one of your uniform shoes in the safe so you don't forget to take your items at departure!
Extend the short half of the clip that secures your clothes, travel cubes etc.
(credit: Michelle @flightbrite)
I grabbed some Velcro and my glue gun and made small Velcro ‘hangers’ for those short straps
Now I’ll be able to grab them quickly without digging down deep under my travel cubes
Keep your electrical converters in a pocket of your suitcase, so you never forget them!
No matter your nationality. Keep an "international wallet" in your inside suitcase pocket so you have local currency and the wallet that fits the bil
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