FA masticating in the p.s. C cabin
Oct 27, 2006, 6:34 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P, AA Gold
Posts: 102
FA masticating in the p.s. C cabin
I took my first p.s. JFK-LAX flight in C (upgrade) this past Tuesday, and was, in general, pleased with the experience; particularly since I got seat 9D with the 15 feet of legroom experience. 
However, the JFK flight crew had one FA who spent the entire flight with, I presume, a piece of chewing gum in his mouth. Every time he came down to serve food, drinks, etc, he'd be chewing away on his gum, his jaws moving up and down.
It seemed fairly unprofessional to me - I don't think I've ever been to a decent restaurant where the wait-staff would be chewing gum as they took your order, served it, and later took it away.
Has anyone else experienced this on a UA flight?
Def: masticate
However, the JFK flight crew had one FA who spent the entire flight with, I presume, a piece of chewing gum in his mouth. Every time he came down to serve food, drinks, etc, he'd be chewing away on his gum, his jaws moving up and down.
It seemed fairly unprofessional to me - I don't think I've ever been to a decent restaurant where the wait-staff would be chewing gum as they took your order, served it, and later took it away.
Has anyone else experienced this on a UA flight?
Def: masticate
Oct 27, 2006, 6:39 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Yuck! I have experienced this many times, but usually on Ted or UX. Certainly unprofessional! 
Oct 27, 2006, 6:45 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 20,404
That's a signature characteristic of UA FA's that we've all observed here...the gum slapping matrons. 
At least the service was good. ^
At least the service was good. ^
Oct 27, 2006, 6:47 pm
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California/In the air
Programs: DL
Posts: 10,382
Am I the only one who did a double take when they first saw this thread's title?
Oct 27, 2006, 6:49 pm
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Originally Posted by us2
Am I the only one who did a double take when they first saw this thread's title?
Oct 27, 2006, 6:53 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P, AA Gold
Posts: 102
Originally Posted by us2
Am I the only one who did a double take when they first saw this thread's title?
Oct 27, 2006, 7:12 pm
#7
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Continental Gold Elite, United Premier Executive
Posts: 6,766
If it makes them more courteous and service-oriented, the FAs can masticate all they want.
Oct 27, 2006, 7:16 pm
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: MUC/LAX/SMV
Programs: LH, UA, BD, AA, NW, FB, NH, AC, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, *W, HH, Marriott, PC, Leaders Club, AMEX
Posts: 12,406
Originally Posted by FruJu
Hey, I admit.. I like the shock value of a good double entendre
The four appetizer courses are over (no, not counting nuts), now waiting for the entree.
Oct 27, 2006, 7:52 pm
#9
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 17,769
Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy
If it makes them more courteous and service-oriented, the FAs can masticate all they want.
Oct 27, 2006, 7:59 pm
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: MUC/LAX/SMV
Programs: LH, UA, BD, AA, NW, FB, NH, AC, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, *W, HH, Marriott, PC, Leaders Club, AMEX
Posts: 12,406
Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
Disagree.
Oct 27, 2006, 8:14 pm
#11
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In the gate area on a flight delay
Programs: UA Million Miler, Hyatt Platinum, Starwood Gold, Marriott Silver, Motel 6 Tin
Posts: 1,093
Excessive mastication is often a sign of low self-esteem, and, if left untreated, may lead to far more serious dysfunctions.
Oct 27, 2006, 8:17 pm
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P, AA Gold
Posts: 102
I think the annoying thing about this particular FA was that he was chewing gum everytime he walked up or down the aisle. I can understand if he were trying to ensure that any ear pressure problems were alleviated during ascent and descent, but even at 37,000 cruising altitude he would walk up and down the aisle with his jaws chomping up and down.
It did remind me a little of a 50's diner experience, but not something you expect to see in p.s. C on a transcontinental.
It did remind me a little of a 50's diner experience, but not something you expect to see in p.s. C on a transcontinental.
Oct 27, 2006, 8:24 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC Elite (waddya mean it's expired?), HHonours Gold, bunch of other stuff
Posts: 859
Originally Posted by FruJu
I think the annoying thing about this particular FA was that he was chewing gum everytime he walked up or down the aisle. I can understand if he were trying to ensure that any ear pressure problems were alleviated during ascent and descent, but even at 37,000 cruising altitude he would walk up and down the aisle with his jaws chomping up and down.
It did remind me a little of a 50's diner experience, but not something you expect to see in p.s. C on a transcontinental.
It did remind me a little of a 50's diner experience, but not something you expect to see in p.s. C on a transcontinental.
Oct 27, 2006, 8:25 pm
#14
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 17,769
Originally Posted by AC110
What in heaven's name does 'p.s.' stand for?
Oct 27, 2006, 8:31 pm
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: MUC/LAX/SMV
Programs: LH, UA, BD, AA, NW, FB, NH, AC, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, *W, HH, Marriott, PC, Leaders Club, AMEX
Posts: 12,406
Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC