I flew my last FlyI flight today
Jan 2, 2006, 10:14 pm
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I flew my last FlyI flight today
As usual excellent service. FAs were visibly shaken -- the one I spoke to most today said she found out from another FA when they arrived in BOS this morning. She said she must have been in denial, as she continued to bring my free Gin & Tonics. They all said they loved working for FlyI and seemed to really feel like it was "their" airline.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
Jan 2, 2006, 10:21 pm
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Originally Posted by ScottinHooville
As usual excellent service. FAs were visibly shaken -- the one I spoke to most today said she found out from another FA when they arrived in BOS this morning. She said she must have been in denial, as she continued to bring my free Gin & Tonics. They all said they loved working for FlyI and seemed to really feel like it was "their" airline.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
Jan 2, 2006, 10:27 pm
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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
I am on my last DH flight tomorrow, I know the outstation manager by name and thought it would be nice if i could give him a small gift, does anyone have a suggestion?
Jan 2, 2006, 10:30 pm
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I too flew my last FlyI flight today on a packed A319 and couldn't believe how upbeat and chipper the employees seemed to be. Great service, same as ever. At the end of the flight one F/A announced that it would be the last flight for two crewmembers -- the Captain, who was retiring (not sure if he had planned on it before hand or not) and one of the F/As. Everyone clapped for them and wished them luck on the way out. Most people seemed to know that Thursday would be the airline's last day. But as I walked off, I really was astonished at how upbeat the employees seemed .. I'm not sure that's the attitude I would have in that situation.
Jan 2, 2006, 10:42 pm
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Originally Posted by spampurse
Being a DH employee myself I can tell you that booze is probably the way to go.
Alright cool, I just got back from SJU (on DH) a few days ago, so i can spair one of the many bottles of rum I picked up at duty free. Hows Ron Reserve?
spampurse, what did you do for DH?
Jan 2, 2006, 10:47 pm
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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
Alright cool, I just got back from SJU (on DH) a few days ago, so i can spair one of the many bottles of rum I picked up at duty free. Hows Ron Reserve?
spampurse, what did you do for DH?
spampurse, what did you do for DH?
Jan 2, 2006, 10:53 pm
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since its like 50% part of the US and 50% on its own you can buy from a duty free and there is no limit do the $$$ amount. You don't even need to declare it. Which works out great for me cause i am not legal yet in the mainland.
Originally Posted by AS Flyer
How do you get rum at duty free in SJU? SJU isn't an international destination. Just curious.
Jan 2, 2006, 10:59 pm
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Originally Posted by jkm024
I too flew my last FlyI flight today on a packed A319 and couldn't believe how upbeat and chipper the employees seemed to be. Great service, same as ever. At the end of the flight one F/A announced that it would be the last flight for two crewmembers -- the Captain, who was retiring (not sure if he had planned on it before hand or not) and one of the F/As. Everyone clapped for them and wished them luck on the way out. Most people seemed to know that Thursday would be the airline's last day. But as I walked off, I really was astonished at how upbeat the employees seemed .. I'm not sure that's the attitude I would have in that situation.
Jan 2, 2006, 11:08 pm
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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
spampurse, what did you do for DH?
If you have children and they say they want to grow up and work for an airline, send them to their room and ground them... it is the funnest job they will ever have, but it will break their heart everytime.
Anyway, back to posting that resume...
Jan 2, 2006, 11:11 pm
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Originally Posted by spampurse
I worked in the system control / dispatch office. March would have been six years with ACA / DH, and I can honestly say it was the funnest place I have ever worked *sigh*.
If you have children and they say they want to grow up and work for an airline, send them to their room and ground them... it is the funnest job they will ever have, but it will break their heart everytime.
Anyway, back to posting that resume...
If you have children and they say they want to grow up and work for an airline, send them to their room and ground them... it is the funnest job they will ever have, but it will break their heart everytime.
Anyway, back to posting that resume...
Jan 3, 2006, 2:03 am
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ACA was such a subpar airline all around for United.
Jan 3, 2006, 4:43 am
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Originally Posted by CApreppie
ACA was such a subpar airline all around for United.
Jan 3, 2006, 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
I am on my last DH flight tomorrow, I know the outstation manager by name and thought it would be nice if i could give him a small gift, does anyone have a suggestion?
Bob H
Jan 3, 2006, 10:58 am
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Sky West is not subpar!
Originally Posted by DHAST
United got what they paid for wrt to ACA. ALL regional carriers are subpar airlines, and in this revenue climate, if you're not used to it by now, you're in for a rude awakening.
Jan 13, 2006, 2:54 pm
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I flew my last FlyI flight today
Originally Posted by ScottinHooville
As usual excellent service. FAs were visibly shaken -- the one I spoke to most today said she found out from another FA when they arrived in BOS this morning. She said she must have been in denial, as she continued to bring my free Gin & Tonics. They all said they loved working for FlyI and seemed to really feel like it was "their" airline.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
So long FlyI. Good luck to those who lost their jobs.
My friend flew last week. He said the service was excellent like if they were going to stay in the business for 10 more years. It's pity that they are not