Official Ask The Flight Attendant Thread!
May 21, 2008, 12:48 pm
#91
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It's doubtful that any airline will allow passengers to participate in F/A training due to costs and liability. The training facility is also in a secured area. There are fearful flyer classes that might consider incorporating evacuation drills. The most important thing that a passenger can do to prepare is to note the location of the nearest exit, alternative exit and how to operate the handle(s).
May 21, 2008, 3:53 pm
#92
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CPR is also a bit lax IMO. I believe that F/As are first responders in medical emergencies onboard and should be completely proficient with CPR and the use of the AED. We always page for help but it would be a good idea if all F/As were actually certified. Medical emergencies are much more likely than evacuations and properly trained F/As will make a difference. This will also enhance our profession as true safety professionals.
May 21, 2008, 4:34 pm
#93
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We page for any passenger with medical expertise, not just MDs. We also contact MedLink on the ground for guidance.
May 21, 2008, 8:40 pm
#94
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Just wondering what the FAs think about Y pax using the F lav. I know the announcement is always made to use the lav in your cabin but inevitably someone from Y will go up and use the F lav. I don't know why but it bothers me so I was curious if it had the same effect on you. It's not an "elite" thing since, only being GP, I spend most of my time in Y.
May 21, 2008, 9:37 pm
#95
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Just wondering what the FAs think about Y pax using the F lav. I know the announcement is always made to use the lav in your cabin but inevitably someone from Y will go up and use the F lav. I don't know why but it bothers me so I was curious if it had the same effect on you. It's not an "elite" thing since, only being GP, I spend most of my time in Y.
May 22, 2008, 5:22 am
#96
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Yeah I know it will get me in trouble hence I am biting my tongue.
May 22, 2008, 6:49 am
#97
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What it gets on my nerves is when people don't listen or don't want to listen. Obviously as pax it is not my thing to say that to another pax. My reaction in my head is: "Are you kidding me? You look old enough to actually understand what f/a was saying." I swear one of these days I'll say to someone: "What are you? Stupid?"
Yeah I know it will get me in trouble hence I am biting my tongue.
Yeah I know it will get me in trouble hence I am biting my tongue.
May 22, 2008, 9:54 am
#98
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May 22, 2008, 10:22 am
#99
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I hear ya, it is VERY frustrating!
May 22, 2008, 12:19 pm
#100
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What it gets on my nerves is when people don't listen or don't want to listen. Obviously as pax it is not my thing to say that to another pax. My reaction in my head is: "Are you kidding me? You look old enough to actually understand what f/a was saying." I swear one of these days I'll say to someone: "What are you? Stupid?"
Yeah I know it will get me in trouble hence I am biting my tongue.
Yeah I know it will get me in trouble hence I am biting my tongue.
Plus as far as I know and I may be incorrect this was removed as a policy a long time ago--just staying in place for some reason by certain airlines.
May 24, 2008, 7:29 pm
#101
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F/C Meals and E190/193 Question
1. I am Elite on DL and UA also. On trancon flights, or those with meal service in F/C, they change the order of asking for choices based on east or west bound. On west bound flight (DL uses odd/ even number flights) row 1 is asked first for their choice and the last row is asked first on east bound. Makes things very fair since there never are enough choices to get everyone what then want. Why does't US do this?
2. I recently flew on a E190 and E195.. Row 3 was terrible.. had NO room at all between row 2 and 3. (row 2 is emerg row Is this true on all E190/195's? Glad I do not BUY these elite seats!
thanks
2. I recently flew on a E190 and E195.. Row 3 was terrible.. had NO room at all between row 2 and 3. (row 2 is emerg row Is this true on all E190/195's? Glad I do not BUY these elite seats!
thanks
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May 24, 2008, 9:55 pm
#102
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1. I am Elite on DL and UA also. On trancon flights, or those with meal service in F/C, they change the order of asking for choices based on east or west bound. On west bound flight (DL uses odd/ even number flights) row 1 is asked first for their choice and the last row is asked first on east bound. Makes things very fair since there never are enough choices to get everyone what then want. Why does't US do this?
2. I recently flew on a E190 and E195.. Row 3 was terrible.. had NO room at all between row 2 and 3. (row 2 is emerg row Is this true on all E190/195's? Glad I do not BUY these elite seats!
thanks
2. I recently flew on a E190 and E195.. Row 3 was terrible.. had NO room at all between row 2 and 3. (row 2 is emerg row Is this true on all E190/195's? Glad I do not BUY these elite seats!
thanks
As far as FC on the E190. CLT base gets that plane in July. I am blocked on it and will comment after flying it. I sincerely believe that ac at 11/88 seats should have 3 f/a's or take off FC and spread the seats out to make it 100 people.
May 25, 2008, 12:00 pm
#103
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Holy cow! How did I miss seeing this thread before now?
Great idea flight62, thanks for starting it! ^
Great idea flight62, thanks for starting it! ^
May 25, 2008, 7:47 pm
#104
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We have tried this before and believe it or not people complained when we did it that way as well. For those that swear by a certain seat, they are effected. Most really don't care. You may see some former AWA f/a's do it the Delta way as they use to do it that way. I personally like the system Delta uses. but it definitely isn't fool proof. But I also like offering meal choices according to status as well and have done that before.
As far as FC on the E190. CLT base gets that plane in July. I am blocked on it and will comment after flying it. I sincerely believe that ac at 11/88 seats should have 3 f/a's or take off FC and spread the seats out to make it 100 people.
As far as FC on the E190. CLT base gets that plane in July. I am blocked on it and will comment after flying it. I sincerely believe that ac at 11/88 seats should have 3 f/a's or take off FC and spread the seats out to make it 100 people.
May 25, 2008, 8:43 pm
#105
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That burns my butt!! There is no excuse to not honor your choice when you were kind enough to let the f/a know you have allergies. I encourage customers to let me know.