"NWA's longest-serving flight attendant loves his job, even after 55 years."
Sep 7, 2006, 11:32 pm
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"NWA's longest-serving flight attendant loves his job, even after 55 years."
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twinci...s/15434728.htm
"Bob Reardon will need several more. At 82, he has no intention of giving up the title of Northwest's longest-serving flight attendant.
After 55 years of working the aisles of Northwest Airlines planes..."
But does he know how to combat a plane full of snakes?
peace,
~Ben~
"Bob Reardon will need several more. At 82, he has no intention of giving up the title of Northwest's longest-serving flight attendant.
After 55 years of working the aisles of Northwest Airlines planes..."
But does he know how to combat a plane full of snakes?
peace,
~Ben~
Sep 8, 2006, 12:16 am
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Before the most recent work rule changes and pay cuts imposed upon the flight attendants in July, Reardon typically averaged 72 to 74 hours per month of flight time. To meet the new minimum requirement of 75 hours per month, Reardon had to add another flight to his monthly schedule: roundtrip to Honolulu, boosting his flying time to 82 hours.
Sep 8, 2006, 12:26 am
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I was reading elsewhere that he is not a nice person to walk with.
He reckoned after 55 service he never had one complaint from a passenger. I find that extremely hard to believe!
He reckoned after 55 service he never had one complaint from a passenger. I find that extremely hard to believe!
Sep 8, 2006, 5:50 am
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With all the cuts etc, one wonders how he keeps surviving? Unless NW has a perverse sense of pride!
Sep 8, 2006, 6:17 am
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Originally Posted by jimc_usa
With all the cuts etc, one wonders how he keeps surviving? Unless NW has a perverse sense of pride!
Sep 8, 2006, 7:04 am
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Originally Posted by MrSydney
He reckoned after 55 service he never had one complaint from a passenger. I find that extremely hard to believe!
Sep 8, 2006, 7:17 am
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Originally Posted by aSiAnRiCk
I wonder why he chose Honolulu?
Sep 8, 2006, 7:21 am
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Originally Posted by MrSydney
I was reading elsewhere that he is not a nice person to walk with.
He reckoned after 55 service he never had one complaint from a passenger. I find that extremely hard to believe!
He reckoned after 55 service he never had one complaint from a passenger. I find that extremely hard to believe!
Sep 8, 2006, 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by yogimax
Why do we always have to look for the negative? This is an upbeat story that celebrates one person's happiness in his life and work. Let's accept it for that! ^
Sep 8, 2006, 9:08 am
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I wonder if Bob has met Iris who's name pops up in the UA forum from time to time as their oldest FA 
Sep 8, 2006, 10:24 am
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I have had him as the lead in FC on several HNL flights. He certainly stays crisp and professional but he isn't the friendliest guy around.
Sep 8, 2006, 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by sxf24
Pension and social security on top of a salary of $36-38,000.
If he has been with NW for 55 years, where is he getting a pension from?
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Sep 8, 2006, 11:58 am
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Originally Posted by Yaatri
If he has been with NW for 55 years, where is he getting a pension from?
Federal law allows people to collect their pension at age 70, working or not.
Sep 8, 2006, 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by xyzzy
He's getting it from NW. The article states this:
Guess I now know that pensions are the same way.
Steve B.
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Sep 8, 2006, 2:58 pm
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From one of the FA's I know. His goal in life is "to die in NRT so the company has to ship my A$$ back here"