Two Guys on a Plane
Two Guys on a Plane
Two Guys on a Plane
Saying Goodbye to Spirit Airlines: A Flight Attendant’s Story
57 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome to Episode #38!
Donald & the sweet proposal
Spirit making aviation more accessible
Donald’s aviation story
Aviation professionals come from everywhere
The universe speaks to us in mysterious ways
Donald’s favorite memories with Spirit
Flying out for tacos and tequila?
What people wish they knew about Spirit Airlines
Disconnect, even for a bit
The aviation industry is so interesting
Changing airlines is not easy
Navigating two bankruptcies
Coping with the fall
Showing support as a union representative
Dealing with the shock
How other airlines support the Spirit crew
What’s next for Donald?
One thing we’ll miss most about Spirit
Donald’s message to the Spirit crew
People are the heart of aviation
Let’s play Cross-checked!
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Behind every airline is a huge group of hardworking people ensuring the safety and comfort of every flight. It is the frontliners who truly run the show and are the real heart of aviation. But what happens to the thousands of aviation professionals when an airline disappears? In this episode, we are talking with former Spirit Airlines flight attendant and union representative, Donald Gionta. Donald was with the airline for 8 years and is here to share his memorable experiences with Spirit, hi...