Originally Posted by
BAcrewmember
Of course most flights ex LHR have a smattering of non-British crew and they're (usually) great having worked in the Uk or for BA long enough to capture the British sense of service...but would it be the same if they were all based in Paris and had never worked for BA in the UK?
I love the foreign BA crews. They are a real asset and I am always delighted to meet them on my travels. They are a tangible commitment to BA's position as a global airline. I think a large contingent of French crew on a CDG-JFK service would be a good idea. After all, a large percentage of the pax are going to be French.
I agree, you want to try and keep a mix of some British crew; not least to ensure service consistency accross the brand. I like
adrianjc32's idea of running a LHR-CDG-JFK service.
Originally Posted by
BAcrewmember
...but ask yourself if you really want a crewful of Manuels and Pierre's serving you and calling themselves British Airways when really they are an inferior subsidary. I know some of you grumble about our service but really, is this what you would want..?
The short answer to that is, yes. I have met foreign based crews who work for GB Airways and mainline. Without exception, they have been hardworking, friendly and a tribute to BA. I think you'll find that most pax are not quite as xenophobic as you might think.