E-mail from an FA
Aug 15, 2005 | 2:41 am
#62
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Originally Posted by sushibear
I may be joining you!
Well if you want to join me in Winnipeg then I'd be delighted to meet your acquaintance.
I'll even buy you a warming marshmallow filled hot chocolate to thaw you out.
Aug 15, 2005 | 11:11 am
#63
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OK - people - get back to the topic which is an unsolicited e-mail from a FA - NOT politics. Political discussions are not allowed in FT forums other than over in OMNI. Thanks.
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Aug 15, 2005 | 4:00 pm
#64
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throwing my weight around *again*
Over the past weekend I had occasion to relate the OPs story to TWO airline managers. Unanimously they exploded with "He'd be fired on the spot, no ifs ands or buts, for an infraction of company policy re:confidentialty issues."
If you'll recall, I didn't suggest the OP should contact UA with identification of the FA who e-mailed him.
If you'll recall I urged the OP to make it clear to UA that confidentiality had been breached on a recent domestic flight and that the OP would not participate in any further such until confidentialty could be guaranteed.
I call that "kicking in the right direction"--everyone benefits.
And maybe UA makes it $#%& clear to employees that they have a particular obligation with regard to manifests and surveys, etc., that reveal pax ID info.
If you'll recall, I didn't suggest the OP should contact UA with identification of the FA who e-mailed him.
If you'll recall I urged the OP to make it clear to UA that confidentiality had been breached on a recent domestic flight and that the OP would not participate in any further such until confidentialty could be guaranteed.
I call that "kicking in the right direction"--everyone benefits.
And maybe UA makes it $#%& clear to employees that they have a particular obligation with regard to manifests and surveys, etc., that reveal pax ID info.
Aug 15, 2005 | 4:19 pm
#65
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Originally Posted by dcutcher
Over the past weekend I had occasion to relate the OPs story to TWO airline managers. Unanimously they exploded with "He'd be fired on the spot, no ifs ands or buts, for an infraction of company policy re:confidentialty issues."
If you'll recall, I didn't suggest the OP should contact UA with identification of the FA who e-mailed him.
If you'll recall I urged the OP to make it clear to UA that confidentiality had been breached on a recent domestic flight and that the OP would not participate in any further such until confidentialty could be guaranteed.
I call that "kicking in the right direction"--everyone benefits.
And maybe UA makes it $#%& clear to employees that they have a particular obligation with regard to manifests and surveys, etc., that reveal pax ID info.
If you'll recall, I didn't suggest the OP should contact UA with identification of the FA who e-mailed him.
If you'll recall I urged the OP to make it clear to UA that confidentiality had been breached on a recent domestic flight and that the OP would not participate in any further such until confidentialty could be guaranteed.
I call that "kicking in the right direction"--everyone benefits.
And maybe UA makes it $#%& clear to employees that they have a particular obligation with regard to manifests and surveys, etc., that reveal pax ID info.
Aug 15, 2005 | 8:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Seeksreal
That is a sensible approach. Have we all beaten this horse to a satisfying death now?
Aug 17, 2005 | 9:04 pm
#67
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So joining in late...
Yeah, so he got the info in not the best way, violating company policy and could/should get fired for it....but then heck it's life, and well sometimes you gotta take some chances at times....if I were to pass judgement, I'd wonder why he wasn't more forthcoming with his contact info during the flight....but that might be again company policy (do't know if they prohibit hitting on passenders)....well, if no harm is done, then really no harm is done....
People meet in the stranges ways...my current bf i met on Bourbon Street, at the Pub's balcony during a Foam party....I met a divorce laywer that is currently married to her ex-client....bosses dating thier underlings....
If things worked out....when your on your 50th anniversary, it'd be really a cute story huh??
Lifes short....
Yeah, so he got the info in not the best way, violating company policy and could/should get fired for it....but then heck it's life, and well sometimes you gotta take some chances at times....if I were to pass judgement, I'd wonder why he wasn't more forthcoming with his contact info during the flight....but that might be again company policy (do't know if they prohibit hitting on passenders)....well, if no harm is done, then really no harm is done....
People meet in the stranges ways...my current bf i met on Bourbon Street, at the Pub's balcony during a Foam party....I met a divorce laywer that is currently married to her ex-client....bosses dating thier underlings....
If things worked out....when your on your 50th anniversary, it'd be really a cute story huh??
Lifes short....
Aug 20, 2005 | 3:12 am
#68
Join Date: Jan 2005
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innocent emails like that usually show up on the script of yet another romantic comedy. Can you really blame anyone for hoping that your innocent chit-chat was to be the beginning of something wonderful?
I can't believe I just said that. The cynic in me just fainted.
I can't believe I just said that. The cynic in me just fainted.
Aug 20, 2005 | 7:09 am
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Originally Posted by buddhaman
It was only an email for goodness sake. An email address does not contain a home address.