<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Spiff:
Didn't know there were too many and I'm not sure I want any.
I know that they claim to be there primarily for my safety, but I'd just as soon look out for myself and have them deliver the drinks, food, and blankets.
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They want to be there for our safety, they really, really do. Problem is, they add as much "safety" to the airplane ride as TSA adds "security" to the airport experience.
Enforcing the FAA's childish rules on seatbacks, tray tables and seat belts doesn't add enough "safety" to be statistically significant.
And the wasted training on evacuations? Might as well put those weeks to work becoming better sky waiters and waitresses. And if airlines aren't going to serve me food and drink, the FAs might as well be canned and the money saved (Lord knows the airlines could use the dough right now).
How often have flight attendants really mattered in an emergency? I'm willing to take my chances. On no other mode of transportation does the federal government require that the carrier employ attendants who are to treat the pax like children.