I have seen this in other forums but after my Sunday MAN-LHR on BMI I thought I would ask in here.

On the above flight there were 4 BMI FA's (In uniform) and 2 C passengers. During the whole boarding process at least 2 of the on duty FA's were sitting on the arm rests and talking with the ones off duty.

Has anyone else seen this? I don't think its very profesional, given that my flight was already late maybe they could have used theri time better getting ready for departure.

I do think off duty crew should fly in C if space is avalable, but they should just be treated like the regular passengers, and their presence should certainly not effect the service of paying passengers in either C or Y.

tht