Time for some more travel tips! 😂 I’m reacting to a hotel worker and sharing my own travel struggles with ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs. It seems like ignoring hotel signage and various cleaning requests can cause some serious travel problems, and create real problems for guests. Let me know your experiences in the comments!
“Do Not Disturb” should mean privacy… right? 😬 Today I’m reacting to Jessica Vanel’s breakdown of DND signs and daily wellness checks—and giving you the flight-crew playbook: why hotels can enter, how that impacts FAA 10-hour crew rest, and the exact steps I use to protect my space (yes, throw the latch every time).
I’ll spill some real crew stories (mic-grabbing captains, awkward door knocks, latch saves), plus practical hotel safety:
* Latch + deadbolt the second you enter
* Verify anyone at your door by calling the front desk (don’t open first)
* Stow valuables in the safe or fully out of sight
* If naps/kid schedules matter, pre-coordinate the check time with the desk
* Mind sightlines (shower/door) so a cracked door isn’t a peep show 👀
💬 QOTD: Has staff ever tried to enter with your DND on? What did you do?
🔗 Mentioned
• Jessica Vanel’s original video: [link]
• “Stop Using Debit at Hotels?” (her video): [link]
• My Travel Planner (budget, packing, itinerary): [your link]
• My Flight Attendant Travel Journals (paperback & hardback): [Amazon link]
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Cold open – DND rage 😅
01:00 Who is Jessica & why this matters
02:40 Why hotels can enter (wellness checks)
04:30 Crew rest 101 (why early knocks matter)
06:30 Safety reasons: medical, weapons, drugs, trafficking
09:30 Disney/industry policy shift
11:00 KCM & crew security (quick context)
13:30 Hotel privacy checklist (what I actually do)
17:00 Stories + AirBnB vs hotels hot take
21:00 What’s next: Flight Attendant Friday + Q&A