New American Airlines Safety Video Released 22 Sep 2016
Jun 15, 2018, 1:33 pm
#136
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BAs is very very long, and unbelievably tedious as the participants think that they are being funny and clever and they are neither. I shall not discuss what I think about the cheering being removed as I think that I agree with others about the AA video, I am however, instantly caught by that infectious ticky- tocky beat which goes all over you like a rash, and I feel like getting up and sashaying down the aisle. I would even need a PDB. I think that it's actually quite a good video.
In my salad days I was a slave to love, now it is miles, points, and of course - the rhythm.
In my salad days I was a slave to love, now it is miles, points, and of course - the rhythm.
Fun fact: all the background sound in AA's safety videos were recorded from actual airport/aircraft operations.
Jun 15, 2018, 3:25 pm
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And I thought I was the only one who noticed.
I've never had a problem with the AA safety video. To me it somewhat successfully walks a fine line between formality (oxygen mask demo) and comedy (devices/smoking) without coming across as trying too hard (which the new BA one does).
I had the privilege of seeing this safety video once on a wet-leased Air Mauritius A340-300 that substituted for AirAsia X on KUL-STN back in 2009. I love the enthusiasm for the brace position and the glare from the F/A on the lifejacket demo. Bonus points if you can pick up the borderline stereotyping.
I've never had a problem with the AA safety video. To me it somewhat successfully walks a fine line between formality (oxygen mask demo) and comedy (devices/smoking) without coming across as trying too hard (which the new BA one does).
I had the privilege of seeing this safety video once on a wet-leased Air Mauritius A340-300 that substituted for AirAsia X on KUL-STN back in 2009. I love the enthusiasm for the brace position and the glare from the F/A on the lifejacket demo. Bonus points if you can pick up the borderline stereotyping.
Jun 15, 2018, 10:35 pm
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I did last year on a flight to or from LAX/ORD with my family. She is super nice and friendly. One of the best FA’s I’ve encountered. It’s amazing how the FA can really set the tone for your flight. (Unrelated, but I had the worst FA ever from YYZ-ORD a couple days ago...and it soured the whole flight.)
Jun 16, 2018, 8:28 am
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I actually don't mind the video...I've seen it maybe 4 times more than BA's new comedy routine (which has been around for a lot less time) and the latter annoys me far more. I think AA's is quite cleverly done and do try to spot the camera operators in the mirrors when everything switches around...
If I told you it was, "First things first, let's buckle those belts" would you be able to stand it more?
If I told you it was, "First things first, let's buckle those belts" would you be able to stand it more?
Jun 18, 2018, 8:47 pm
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The recent depressurization of an SWA flight revealed that many of those pax had no idea how to properly apply the O2 mask. Granted, most of SW's pax tend to be infrequent fliers, but in general it's likely that many would miss the nose in an in-flight emergency.
Jun 18, 2018, 9:55 pm
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Consider the number of muppets that think that an emergency is a good time to start taking videos on mobile phones or getting bags out of the racks when evacuating - and not just on low cost carriers
Jun 18, 2018, 11:15 pm
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Jun 18, 2018, 11:17 pm
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From what I have heard reported, I o not think that it is just the SWA passengers that have no good sense in an emergency
Consider the number of muppets that think that an emergency is a good time to start taking videos on mobile phones or getting bags out of the racks when evacuating - and not just on low cost carriers
Consider the number of muppets that think that an emergency is a good time to start taking videos on mobile phones or getting bags out of the racks when evacuating - and not just on low cost carriers
when stuff goes sideways, common sense rapidly goes out the window.
Jul 19, 2018, 3:00 am
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AA safety Video
Is it just me, or do you find the safety video just annoying..
Having flown a mix of BA and AA this year, at least the BA video can make you laugh
Having flown a mix of BA and AA this year, at least the BA video can make you laugh
Jul 19, 2018, 4:14 am
#146
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The AA videos are fine - although I find it odd that the FA jumps onto the slide with her heels still on...
Saw the Chabuddy G videos for the first time on my LHR to Europe segments. Mildly amusing.
Saw the Chabuddy G videos for the first time on my LHR to Europe segments. Mildly amusing.
Jul 19, 2018, 4:32 am
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I found it annoying for the first 10-20 times I saw it. Now I just tune it out. Which probably isn’t the best thing for a safety video. AA needs to change it up every so often so people will pay more attention.
May 12, 2019, 3:28 pm
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How does AA pick the employees on its in-flight screens and safety video?
AA certainly has a photogenic group of people on its in-flight screens (which just show smiling employees when the screens aren’t showing a safety video), and the young lady who does the safety video comes across well.
Curious how these people were selected and what their roles are at AA?
I read an article about the lady who does the safety video and she’s apparently a Chicago-based FA who now does more than being a flight attendant, but how about the others?
Curious how these people were selected and what their roles are at AA?
I read an article about the lady who does the safety video and she’s apparently a Chicago-based FA who now does more than being a flight attendant, but how about the others?
May 12, 2019, 5:39 pm
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AA certainly has a photogenic group of people on its in-flight screens (which just show smiling employees when the screens aren’t showing a safety video), and the young lady who does the safety video comes across well.
Curious how these people were selected and what their roles are at AA?
I read an article about the lady who does the safety video and she’s apparently a Chicago-based FA who now does more than being a flight attendant, but how about the others?
Curious how these people were selected and what their roles are at AA?
I read an article about the lady who does the safety video and she’s apparently a Chicago-based FA who now does more than being a flight attendant, but how about the others?
