Loading those that need extra time and exit rows first.
Aug 29, 2003 | 9:13 pm
#16
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I believe it make perfect sense to load UM's, families with very young (2 years or younger) and pax in wheelchairs or with a diability first.
Many times these pax board later during the general boarding and it really seems to slow down the entire boarding process.
This may be a little off topic, on 757's there are as many as 224 pax to board on the new 757-300's and I've seen GA's use either the 2nd door or the 1st door to board.
The 2nd door seems like a much better choice, but wouldn't using TWO doors at the same time be even better!
RC
[This message has been edited by Radiocycle (edited 08-29-2003).]
Many times these pax board later during the general boarding and it really seems to slow down the entire boarding process.
This may be a little off topic, on 757's there are as many as 224 pax to board on the new 757-300's and I've seen GA's use either the 2nd door or the 1st door to board.
The 2nd door seems like a much better choice, but wouldn't using TWO doors at the same time be even better!
RC
[This message has been edited by Radiocycle (edited 08-29-2003).]
Aug 29, 2003 | 10:53 pm
#17
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A CO flight attendant and I were discussing why it takes 30 minutes to board a flight but only 5 minutes to disembark...
Aug 29, 2003 | 11:03 pm
#18
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by heasdstrong:
The silver elites are another interesting bunch. Everytime there is a problem in FC I will bet my next paycheck it is a silver.
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The silver elites are another interesting bunch. Everytime there is a problem in FC I will bet my next paycheck it is a silver.
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Aug 30, 2003 | 4:53 am
#19
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On the plane it is a running joke. A pax gives you a hard time so you check the pax list and sure enough...they are silver elite.
Sometimes I think the problem is that they are not always familiar with the routine of FC.
When I see a FC cabin of Plantinums, I know that it is going to be a calm and flight and everyone will be happy.
Sometimes I think the problem is that they are not always familiar with the routine of FC.
When I see a FC cabin of Plantinums, I know that it is going to be a calm and flight and everyone will be happy.
Aug 30, 2003 | 5:07 am
#20
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by heasdstrong:
I know this is a little off topic and I'm sorry but I (along with those I fly with) would really like to know why passengers think the seat pocket doubles as a trash can?
I am constantly amazed by the stuff I find in there. Why is it that when we walk through with a trash bag and ask for newspaper and trash, people will still leave junk in the seat pocket?
Also, I will NEVER understand the families who leave crushed bits of food and paper on the seats and floor. That is just plain rude.</font>
I know this is a little off topic and I'm sorry but I (along with those I fly with) would really like to know why passengers think the seat pocket doubles as a trash can?
I am constantly amazed by the stuff I find in there. Why is it that when we walk through with a trash bag and ask for newspaper and trash, people will still leave junk in the seat pocket?
Also, I will NEVER understand the families who leave crushed bits of food and paper on the seats and floor. That is just plain rude.</font>
Regarding aisle trash, see above- where to stow temporarily, but the seat pocket? Not that the aisle is a fit receptacle for such items, but I only expect the phenomenon to grow worse as airlines diminish in-flight meal offerings, or charge the young family $40 for four sandwiches. The smart, prepared family as a consequence will understandably then pack its own lunches, with the unfortunate side effect of insufficient waste deposit opportunities.
Aug 30, 2003 | 9:23 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ronin:
My speculation is that people stow such items in the seatback flap because there is nowhere else to put them for the moment, and by the time an FA comes to collect trash an hour or two later, the passengers have forgotten or are asleep.
Regarding aisle trash, see above- where to stow temporarily, but the seat pocket? Not that the aisle is a fit receptacle for such items, but I only expect the phenomenon to grow worse as airlines diminish in-flight meal offerings, or charge the young family $40 for four sandwiches. The smart, prepared family as a consequence will understandably then pack its own lunches, with the unfortunate side effect of insufficient waste deposit opportunities.</font>
My speculation is that people stow such items in the seatback flap because there is nowhere else to put them for the moment, and by the time an FA comes to collect trash an hour or two later, the passengers have forgotten or are asleep.
Regarding aisle trash, see above- where to stow temporarily, but the seat pocket? Not that the aisle is a fit receptacle for such items, but I only expect the phenomenon to grow worse as airlines diminish in-flight meal offerings, or charge the young family $40 for four sandwiches. The smart, prepared family as a consequence will understandably then pack its own lunches, with the unfortunate side effect of insufficient waste deposit opportunities.</font>
RC