Actually, I'm pretty certain some of the FAs whom post on the UA board have said UA often puts on more than the FAR-required number of FAs on some a/c. I've also been on Aloha flights with more than the FAR minimum.

(I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the union has negotiated for FAs above the minimum required at some airlines. FAs then get additional pay if the number falls below the union-mandated level but is above the FAR-mandated level).

[This message has been edited by letiole (edited 09-01-2002).]