No coffee when the SB light is on? Seriously?
Aug 15, 2017, 1:51 pm
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I, for one, am thankful that generally speaking the flight attendants don't just duck and hide from customers once the seat belt light comes on. If SOP is indeed what ACYYZ/SD posted (and no reason to doubt that), then it seems logical and fair and I do appreciate flight attendants who use discretion and continue service.
I very much enjoy a nice cup of coffee as I fly over the Rockies when flying from Toronto to Vancouver. There's usually a bit of chop over the Rockies as well and I typically get a nice hot cup of coffee while I appreciate the beautiful scenery. ^
Aug 15, 2017, 3:56 pm
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That's not really called for.
I, for one, am thankful that generally speaking the flight attendants don't just duck and hide from customers once the seat belt light comes on. If SOP is indeed what ACYYZ/SD posted (and no reason to doubt that), then it seems logical and fair and I do appreciate flight attendants who use discretion and continue service.
I very much enjoy a nice cup of coffee as I fly over the Rockies when flying from Toronto to Vancouver. There's usually a bit of chop over the Rockies as well and I typically get a nice hot cup of coffee while I appreciate the beautiful scenery. ^
I, for one, am thankful that generally speaking the flight attendants don't just duck and hide from customers once the seat belt light comes on. If SOP is indeed what ACYYZ/SD posted (and no reason to doubt that), then it seems logical and fair and I do appreciate flight attendants who use discretion and continue service.
I very much enjoy a nice cup of coffee as I fly over the Rockies when flying from Toronto to Vancouver. There's usually a bit of chop over the Rockies as well and I typically get a nice hot cup of coffee while I appreciate the beautiful scenery. ^
Aug 15, 2017, 4:05 pm
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Aug 15, 2017, 7:26 pm
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Aug 15, 2017, 7:57 pm
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Aug 15, 2017, 8:14 pm
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Aug 16, 2017, 5:39 am
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Agreed, taking a break is part & parcel of the job but doing so intentionally is not! I have seen crews on Asian airlines long hauls, they are yes, taking a break in their cabins or constantly looking after their passengers.
Aug 16, 2017, 7:59 am
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If anything, this SOP creates more work since FAs need to keep doing beverage service, then go back to those that wanted coffee/tea when the seatbelt sign goes off. Of course there are those who never do go back, but we have bad apples everywhere.
Aug 16, 2017, 8:20 am
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Agreed, how does one get rid of the bad apples? It should be the responsibility of the SD's. I have overheard many crew esp AC talking about which flights they want to do so as to maximize their time, never once have I heard them say, I'd like to provide the best customer experience for AC's customers! So if thats all they want their hours, then I don't think the customers are their # 1 priority.
Aug 16, 2017, 1:50 pm
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Very rarely have I ever accidentally taken a break.
Aug 16, 2017, 4:16 pm
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Aug 16, 2017, 6:42 pm
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How do you accidentally take a break?
Edit: I tried to find a clip to a video, but this reminds me of the Simpsons. "I accuse the phone company of making that film on purpose!"
How do you accidentally take a break?
Edit: I tried to find a clip to a video, but this reminds me of the Simpsons. "I accuse the phone company of making that film on purpose!"
Aug 17, 2017, 1:05 pm
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nrg
Aug 17, 2017, 3:35 pm
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Life skills.