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Matt C
May 30, 2025
Greetings from Ireland, where it’s too cold for late May!
Happy Friday from Dublin! 🍀
I’m here for a quick stopover on my way to London—because (drumroll)... I won tickets to see Beyoncé! Still not entirely sure how that happened, but you better believe I’m packing cowboy in my carry-on. 🤠
In the meantime, I’m making the most of 72 hours in Dublin: wandering cobblestone streets, sipping coffee in cozy cafés, and dodging the occasional raincloud—which, I’m told, is part of the charm.
Also, a quick shoutout to the real MVPs of the skies—tomorrow (May 31) is Flight Attendant Appreciation Day! If you’re cabin crew, thank you for your patience, support, and for somehow always staying calm through the chaos. If you’re not crew, maybe take a moment today to thank one—especially if they helped keep you safe AND scored you that extra Biscoff.
Wherever you’re flying this weekend—or even if you’re staying grounded—I hope it’s a good one.
Matt C
Captain, Standby Steals 💚
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🎒 Matt’s Nonrev Necessities
The Anker 621 Magnetic Charger
If there's one travel essential I never leave home without, it's the Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger—actually, I always carry two of them, fully charged.
Anker calls it “power in a snap!”
On my trip to India in February, standby life meant I had to take three flights to get there. That’s a lot of travel time, a lot of uncertainty, and not always a lot of charging opportunities. Between different aircraft types, limited outlets, and tight connections, keeping my phone powered could have been a struggle. But with my trusty Anker chargers, I never had to worry.
Each one gives my iPhone 15 Pro a full charge, no cables or scrambling needed. Just slap it on the back of your MagSafe-compatible phone, and you're set. Whether I’m killing time at the gate, navigating an unfamiliar airport, or waiting on a seat assignment, I always know I’ve got backup power.
For any frequent traveler—especially those flying standby—this is a game-changer. If you want to make sure you’re never caught with a dead phone mid-journey, I can’t recommend these enough.
Thank me later. 😜
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