Is is appropriate to Press the FA call button to ask for a Drink?
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Is is appropriate to Press the FA call button to ask for a Drink?
Would it be okay or awkward to press the FA call button to ask for a drink when seated in Y. I have never done this but always wonderd if an FA would look at me funny if I did. What do you guys think?
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YES!
And it is even more appropriate if seated in C or F, or if not seated in the aisle. I do not understand the attitude that some people have that it is somehow wrong to ask flight attendants to provide service. However, from reading the posts here it seems that on some (mainly North American) carriers the flight attendants also have the idea that it is not their job to do anything other than sit in the galley chatting.
And it is even more appropriate if seated in C or F, or if not seated in the aisle. I do not understand the attitude that some people have that it is somehow wrong to ask flight attendants to provide service. However, from reading the posts here it seems that on some (mainly North American) carriers the flight attendants also have the idea that it is not their job to do anything other than sit in the galley chatting.
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Originally Posted by Benny8444
Would it be okay or awkward to press the FA call button to ask for a drink when seated in Y. I have never done this but always wonderd if an FA would look at me funny if I did. What do you guys think?
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It's funny though how it seems to vary from one airline to another, and whether flying long-haul or short-haul.
When I'm on a DL short-haul flight in Y, I never see people pushing the button. However, on a KL long-haul flight it does happen more often.
I never do it though.
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Maurits
When I'm on a DL short-haul flight in Y, I never see people pushing the button. However, on a KL long-haul flight it does happen more often.
I never do it though.
Kind regards,
Maurits
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You're only supposed to use morse code on the call button when requesting your drink.
Press once quickly for dot and press and hold longer for dash.
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Originally Posted by Benny8444
Would it be okay or awkward to press the FA call button to ask for a drink when seated in Y. I have never done this but always wonderd if an FA would look at me funny if I did. What do you guys think?
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Just I think people should be aware of the numbers in Y - ie the PAX/FA ratio. I think it would be unfair to keep jabbing it. A prompt service depends on people not abusing it. Also I wouldn't use it when the FAs are obviously busy - eg during meal service.
The attitude of the FA depends on the airline. I've never seen a problem but I don't use US airlines much. An FA friend of mine (on an Asian airline) told me that if a Y PAX requests too much she simply replies "I'm sorry sir, after this we can't offer you any more alcoholic beverages on this flight." and leaves it that.
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Originally Posted by GWU ESIA STUDENT
I personally prefer to walk to the galley myself because it lets me stretch my legs and see if the FAs laid out any snacks.
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Originally Posted by rjque
UA FA's tend to respond with a "what's your emergency?" Of course, UA is not known for stellar customer service.
That's the reponse you'll get when you press the call button during taxi, take off, landing and turbulance, or your child thinks it's a toy...
Yes, except moments stated above, FAs do not mind at all if you press the call button, they are there to help.
Use it but don't abuse it.
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Originally Posted by Spiff
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Originally Posted by LZ-HMI
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Originally Posted by rjque
UA FA's tend to respond with a "what's your emergency?" Of course, UA is not known for stellar customer service.