Originally Posted by Weatherboy

I flew EWR-PHL yesterday and the FA never did a safety briefing. She didn't even bother to ask those of us in the exit row if we were "ready and willing." She didn't even notice the guy next to me didn't have his seat belt on (actually, wasn't able to because he was too large.) I prompted him to proactively ask for a seatbelt extender because I didn't want him to become a large projectile should we hit some rough air. During the flight, the FA ran down the aisle with plastic cups and a large bottle of water, pouring anyone who wanted a drink on the short 40 minute flight a glass if they wanted. She then returned to her seat, read her book (which she was reading in place of her safety briefing), and only returned prior to landing to collect cups. There were 5 empty seats on the plane.

On the flip side, about a month ago, I flew EWR-PHL that was completely full. Even though flight time was ridiculously short, she offered beverages to everyone in the flight. (She went row by row, asked everyone what they wanted, jotted the orders on a napkin, went to the galley to pour, and brought them back.) I have no idea how she was able to do it on a 30 minute flight, but she did it.. with enough time to round up garbage prior to landing. I wish CO would give her a medal for that performance... and perhaps send yesterday's FA for some retraining.