View from the Back - Ask the Elites thread
 

Why not?

Will my EUA clear???:rolleyes:

Yes, but you'll already be on the plane, the GA won't tell you and when you notice it on the PDA and you move up to the assigned seat in F another passenger will report you to an FA for self-upgrading.:p

Then the GA will eventually come on to upgrade you and will be incredibly confused when she finds you already sitting in your F seat. After a thorough explanation the GA, still confused, will stand by the front lav with a blank look on her face. :D

HAHAHAHA! Great title for the thread! :p ^

I have one...when stuck in 41E DEL-EWR in the Wintertime with a strong headwind TATL, when 2+ hours is added to the flight, is it kosher to hog both armrests? How about playing elbow wars with your seatmates to get them? :cool:

Shouldn't this thread be an opportunity for the pilots/FAs/GAs/etc to ask us questions? ;)

I am willing and able to offer detailed advice on how best to mix various cocktails with the limited supplies available onboard.

What have pilots ever done that has made a flight memorable (in a positive way)?

If you are serious (not totally serious, just a little bit serious) then I have a question for ya (actually a series of related questions). We (pilots) are required by CO to make three announcements. The captain makes one on the ground shortly before the door is closed. Once we level off the pilot not flying makes an announcement and just before or during the descent we make another one. My questions are:

Does anyone actually pay attention to these?
To see if you are paying attention can anyone tell me what is in the announcements?
Do you get any useful info from them?
Would you prefer we just shut up so you can sleep?
Do you like additional announcements such as "those of you on the left side of the aircraft should have an excellent view of the Grand Canyon, while those on the right can see Mount Rainer..." (on a day with REALLY good visibility)
Fire away!

Having a sense of humor on the PA. :D

...and in a negative way to include worst landings. Come on let the dirt fly!

Or when you notice it on the PDA, you wonder what happened, but remain in coach, then post about it here when you get home. Then some of the most professional men and women in the industry will chime in to tell you the PDA site is wrong. :D

Not sure about the announcement prior to pushback...pretty sure it is about the expected flight time, if we will be delayed from pushback, etc. The second announcement is about the flying time, the route we will be flying and if it is a good time to turn the seat belt sign off (and to keep it on while seated) and if there will be a smooth ride or not.

Third announcemnet during descent is usually made that the descent has begun, what terminal/gate we will be parking at...how long before we land, etc.

Just prior to descent it would be nice if you could give the cabin a "20 minute warning" before the fasten seat belt sign comes on. Too often we are just flying along and all of a sudden the seat belt sign comes on and the announcement to return to your seats for the duration of the flight is made. This would give us a chance to go the restroom one last time, get our things together, etc...rather than scramble around and be berated for not sitting down. :p

I listen to the announcements, usually to learn about the weather, tubulance we may hit on the climb out/decent (although, I usually look this up on my own before the flight) as well as the flight time. Some pilots take it to the next level and give geeky details such as what runway we'll be landing on. Most times, I'm probably one of the few people on the plane that are interested in that. :)

Most of the time the announcements are fine but sometimes a pilot drags on a bit too much - this especially bugs me on a mid-con redeye when every minute of sleep is precious.

I like the announcements. I mostly listen for flight time. I've usually checked weather before I go, so I don't really pay attention to that. I always wear my seatbelt while seated anyway, so don't pay attention to that either. :)

The scenic announcements is a trade-off. If you're sleeping, they annoying, but if you're awake, they're cool. So not sure there's a right answer on that one.