What are the most common expenses flight attendants and pilots should deduct?

Pilots and flight attendants can write off any expenses, and if they itemize, save a significant amount of tax money each year.  The most common deductions for pilots and flight attendants include:

• Meals via the per diem deduction (not actual meal expenses)
• Union dues
• Van driver tips between the airport and hotel
• The airline crew business portion of a cell phone bill
• The airline crew business portion of an internet bill
• Job search expenses (for jobs already in the same occupation)