Originally Posted by
Aussienarelle
I am wondering if the inconsistencies on the PDB is because the FAs are not paid until the door is closed so PDB service is before the FAs are getting paid and as far as I am aware none of us tip the FAs. Perhaps their union should be negotiating that FAs be paid when the GA scans the first boarding pass. Serve the PDBs or do not serve them - but be consistent, and yes I know it is a stated benefit of domestic first but I am not sure I would want to work and not be paid, unless I am volunteering my time for a charitable cause.
I don't think that's it. I can't remember if it's AA or DL, but one of them gets paid before the door is closed and the PDB is just as hit or miss as with UA (only difference seems to be that UA further hits or miss with either OJ or water and nothing else).