'A Very British Airline' : BA Documentary, airs BBC2 from Mon 2 June
Jun 4, 2014, 3:02 am
#286
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I watched the show last night, and found it quite interesting.
The reaction to Patrick's departure was way OTT - my wife was only half watching it and when she looked up and saw people crying, she actually asked me if someone had died. Jodie is not cut out for a customer facing job - not because of her accent, but because she seemed unable to learn the most basic of tasks (I know some say that is perhaps an unfair portrayal of her, but the number of warnings she got suggests otherwise). I fully expect she'll get through - it'll be this show's equivalent to X Factors "my granny has just died" fight against all odds.
I too found the aircraft casualty hanger and subsequent impact to scheduling the most interesting part of the show, especially how they juggled the aircraft between routes as repairs were delayed. The whole "we can't have scratches" thing was an insult to anyone who has to put up with the interior state of so many BA aircraft and was disingenuous to the extreme.
The show did nothing to dispel the myths about male crew all being extremely camp and female ones having make-up applied by trowels, and although the important of safety came through, that was not as much as the need to look the part did.
Finally, BA Mods needs to start using Snapshots to give people warnings on this board. A kind of online ASBO.
I'm looking forward to seeing what they have in store next week.
The reaction to Patrick's departure was way OTT - my wife was only half watching it and when she looked up and saw people crying, she actually asked me if someone had died. Jodie is not cut out for a customer facing job - not because of her accent, but because she seemed unable to learn the most basic of tasks (I know some say that is perhaps an unfair portrayal of her, but the number of warnings she got suggests otherwise). I fully expect she'll get through - it'll be this show's equivalent to X Factors "my granny has just died" fight against all odds.
I too found the aircraft casualty hanger and subsequent impact to scheduling the most interesting part of the show, especially how they juggled the aircraft between routes as repairs were delayed. The whole "we can't have scratches" thing was an insult to anyone who has to put up with the interior state of so many BA aircraft and was disingenuous to the extreme.
The show did nothing to dispel the myths about male crew all being extremely camp and female ones having make-up applied by trowels, and although the important of safety came through, that was not as much as the need to look the part did.
Finally, BA Mods needs to start using Snapshots to give people warnings on this board. A kind of online ASBO.
I'm looking forward to seeing what they have in store next week.
Jun 4, 2014, 3:38 am
#287
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Made me wonder how two or three crew who were on both inbound & outbound LGW - BGI last month actually passed this course.
One CC, who looked a bit like Jodie, gave me a stern look when I ventured to the Club kitchen for a top up and told me very firmly 'it's self serve', the same CC who gave me champagne when I requested Chablis....
One CC, who looked a bit like Jodie, gave me a stern look when I ventured to the Club kitchen for a top up and told me very firmly 'it's self serve', the same CC who gave me champagne when I requested Chablis....
Jun 4, 2014, 4:43 am
#288
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Watched it yesterday on iPlayer.
How on earth Jodie made it so far?
Was she picked for the purpose of the show?
I've seen few episodes of the Dubai Airport series.
Had the impression that the FAs for Emirates were carefully selected.
After watching the role–play with french pax I had a feeling this wasn't the case with BA...
I too found the aircraft casualty hanger and subsequent impact to scheduling the most interesting part of the show, especially how they juggled the aircraft between routes as repairs were delayed. The whole "we can't have scratches" thing was an insult to anyone who has to put up with the interior state of so many BA aircraft and was disingenuous to the extreme.
+1
How on earth Jodie made it so far?
Was she picked for the purpose of the show?
I've seen few episodes of the Dubai Airport series.
Had the impression that the FAs for Emirates were carefully selected.
After watching the role–play with french pax I had a feeling this wasn't the case with BA...
I too found the aircraft casualty hanger and subsequent impact to scheduling the most interesting part of the show, especially how they juggled the aircraft between routes as repairs were delayed. The whole "we can't have scratches" thing was an insult to anyone who has to put up with the interior state of so many BA aircraft and was disingenuous to the extreme.
Jun 4, 2014, 4:48 am
#289
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We wish!!!!
Jun 4, 2014, 7:35 am
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Jun 4, 2014, 7:46 am
#292
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I thought the exact same thing. I went to uni with a guy who became a FA, to this day I'm still convinced he's the only male FA who isn't extremely camp. When I heard what he was doing for a living I was genuinely surprised.
Jun 4, 2014, 8:07 am
#294
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Jun 4, 2014, 8:14 am
#295
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Jun 4, 2014, 8:17 am
#296
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I could be wrong but I'd imagine that there are restrictions of what they can show to the public before it becomes advertising. Showing the seat and functions to that degree could be prohibited by ASA.
Jun 4, 2014, 8:19 am
#297
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Jun 4, 2014, 8:32 am
#298
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Agreed. And also not.
That said, I can't agree with the hating on Jodi. She's not flawless, but that's what training is for, after all. Let's give the kid a chance, shall we? I hope she makes it.
Jun 4, 2014, 8:34 am
#299
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Publicity, yeah. Not sure about an advert. It's carefully edited. I don't think they'd have been allowed to include things like "BA sale now on, just 599 return to JFK" or whatever. Sure, they showed the logos and talked about their high standards and service, but it wasn't actually advertising and I suspect that that could be for legal reasons.