Originally Posted by
KenTarmac
Your expectation of what FA's are capable of in an emergency and reality are far removed from each other. I've heard "Is there a doctor, nurse, EMT or other medical personnel on board?" more times than I can count. Those are the true emergency situations that are far more likely to be encountered and no, FA's are not equipped to handle them beyond basic first aid - sober or not.
I'd expect an FA to be able to follow instructions from the captain and communicate instructions to passengers in an emergency. I don't expect them to provide medical assistance beyond basic first aid. Regardless, it's indisputable that being drunk is only a hindrance to the performance of one's duties. An unlike being tired or sick, being drunk is entirely within his control.