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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 1:16 pm
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I have a general question. I often come across the term "Purser" in these forums. Who is a purser and how do I identify him/her? What are their responsibilities?
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 2:04 pm
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Purser generaly means the lead flight attendent. They are usually identified by a special pin or different uniform on most airlines.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 2:39 pm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purser

A ship's purser (also purser or pusser) is the person on a ship responsible for the handling of money on board. On modern merchant ships the purser is the officer responsible for all administration and supply; frequently the cooks and stewards answer to him/her as well.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 7:20 pm
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Hence the word "purse".. means money bag handler..
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 12:29 pm
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The good one's will identify themselves. If in doubt, just ask an FA.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 1:36 pm
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On airlines like CX, there is a "Senior Purser" in addition to a "Purser".
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Rejuvenated
On airlines like CX, there is a "Senior Purser" in addition to a "Purser".
'cause they are AARP in addition to being a purser -
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 6:46 pm
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The good one's will stay employed.. a history of handling money..
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