Being a travel agent isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle! From the outside, it might look like you’re traveling and having fun all the time. From the inside, it might feel like you’re working and putting out fires even when you’re supposed to be having fun!
If you’ve ever found yourself calculating layovers in your sleep, or getting airline hold music stuck in your head… then congratulations! You might just be a travel agent!
We’ve compiled 35 ways to tell you’re a travel agent without ever saying it. Whether you’re a fellow travel professional or just curious about what really goes on behind the scenes, this list is a peek into the life of someone whose heart, head (and camera roll!) are all completely devoted to the world of travel!
35 Signs You Might Be a Travel Agent
- You’ve memorized the hold music for most major airlines.
- You refer to destinations by airport codes instead of city names.
- You know which side of the plane has the best views on certain routes.
- You get really excited about a business class deal.
- You know which airlines are part of which alliances.
- You know the difference between a nonstop and a direct flight.
- You have strong feelings about minimum connection times.
- You can pronounce the names of cities you’ve never been to.
- You geek out over airplane seating maps.
- You have a favorite airport for a layover.
- You have a least favorite airport for a layover.
- You know exactly how long it takes to get through security at different airports.
- You love to give unsolicited travel advice.
- You know exactly which friends will text you the moment a flight gets canceled.
- You’ve tracked a delayed flight like it’s a sporting event.
- You’ve booked a trip while sitting in the boarding area for another one.
- You instinctively look up flight options whenever someone mentions a destination.
- You secretly enjoy building complicated itineraries.
- You’ve fixed a misconnect while sitting in your pajamas.
- You spell everything using the phonetic alphabet.
- You have 20 tabs open in the morning before your coffee is finished.
- You automatically convert currencies in your head.
- You know which airports have the best lounges.
- You can plan a week in Europe faster than most people can plan dinner.
- You’re always working, even when you’re traveling.
- You’ve handled a travel emergency from your cell phone while waiting in line at the grocery store.
- You love free things (travel perks, airline swag, upgrades).
- You’re a member of every travel loyalty program available.
- You think a shoulder season trip is the best of both worlds.
- You’ve calculated layover logistics in your sleep.
- You know which hotels have hidden resort fees before clients even ask.
- Your love language is getting 5-star reviews from happy clients.
- You’re never really “unpacked” just re-packing for the next trip.
- Your entire camera roll is travel videos.
- You really love your job!
