Annie is a rock star (aka United in Australia) (retired 2020)
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United US BASED FA's from SFO doing Three (3) turns a month to SYD, with 5 star hotel layover on each one and per diem in USD, and that being a legal monthly working duty roster
THAT is absurd. @:-)
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WHen i was in the lounge many months ago, an employeee from UA HQ was doing an interview with Anne, they also interviewed FT'ers and I was also. I think it was for an internal article I never did see it posted.
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There will supposedly be an article featured in Hempishperes, though we haven't seen it yet...
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Given that each turn takes approx 5 days out of the FA's week, doing 3 or 4 of those a month (plus adding in other routes where they can get the work), takes up a good chunk of time, so its hardly bludging. If you think they have it so easy, why not join up as a UNITED FA and enjoy it for yourself .
Back to topic: We managed to sneak in an extra impromptu trip to the USA in July. I saw Annie in the lounge and she greeted MINI DG and I like we were long lost friends and we were treated like royalty ^. We had a lovely chat with Annie and really enjoyed our time with her in the lounge. Annie is a 5 STAR UNITED employee and I really look forward to seeing her again at the end of September.
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http://www.mirvachotels.com/sydney-marriott-hotel
UA crew used to stay in SYD Hilton before that.
And if they have changed, it will be nothing too shabby, trust me.
Three (3) turns a month down here for senior FA's is a legal roster. SYD is the plum route of all plums. Most of them do not want any more than that. Heaven forbid. Hence my point.
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Well you better break your newsflash to Marriott. Their website seems to show you are the one who needs to check their info.
http://www.mirvachotels.com/sydney-marriott-hotel
UA crew used to stay in SYD Hilton before that.
And if they have changed, it will be nothing too shabby, trust me.
Three (3) turns a month down here for senior FA's is a legal roster. SYD is the plum route of all plums. Most of them do not want any more than that. Heaven forbid. Hence my point.
http://www.mirvachotels.com/sydney-marriott-hotel
UA crew used to stay in SYD Hilton before that.
And if they have changed, it will be nothing too shabby, trust me.
Three (3) turns a month down here for senior FA's is a legal roster. SYD is the plum route of all plums. Most of them do not want any more than that. Heaven forbid. Hence my point.
Anyone seen Annie lately?
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Dave
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I was surprised to see this thread to veer off topic completely. SOTP os my favorite hotel in Sydney.
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United FA's staying in 5 STAR HOTELS in SYD
another issue.
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Annie treated Mrs. & I like long lost friends back in June, and it was the first time we'd met her! Looking forward to seeing her again next month. (hope she's there)
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All of which begs the question "If she's so wonderful why hasn't one of the *real* airlines snapped her up long ago." I'd think one of the Asian carriers would kill to have her working for them at SYD.
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Originally Posted by bseller
Sorry, my good friend, but its NOT the Marriott!
Back on topic - Annie IS a rock star
Back on topic - Annie IS a rock star
and her husband. Not that I care, I avoid SYD and its denizens (except for
Tetsuya Wakada) as I am able.
P.S. I have seen some interesting encounters with Annie. The secret is, if you
go by the rules, she's a gem; if you try the tiniest transgression, even a harmless
one, she will be down on you like a hod of bricks. I think her philosophy is - the
rules can be stretched, but it is she who is entitled to do the stretching, not you.
And that's fair.