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Sep 26, 2013, 12:21 pm
#1096
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Sep 26, 2013, 2:27 pm
#1098
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Sep 30, 2013, 4:59 pm
#1099
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Thats crazy! I have noticed that some of the flight attendants are very interesting in talking if you engage them. Like anyone who travels a bunch, i'm sure they get a little lonely 
Oct 10, 2013, 9:20 am
#1101
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I can't believe I'm going to post this, because I'm the biggest advocate of not complaining about this stuff, but here goes...
Whats the deal with FA's offering any member of the airline industry a large bottle of water as soon as they step into the plane? Deadheads, Non-Revs, Pilots, off-duty FAs, ramp personnel, etc.
When I ask for a bottle of water, I'm told, "no i'm sorry, I can only give you this glass".
I get its a courtesy, but...
Whats the deal with FA's offering any member of the airline industry a large bottle of water as soon as they step into the plane? Deadheads, Non-Revs, Pilots, off-duty FAs, ramp personnel, etc.
When I ask for a bottle of water, I'm told, "no i'm sorry, I can only give you this glass".
I get its a courtesy, but...
Oct 10, 2013, 6:10 pm
#1102
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I can't believe I'm going to post this, because I'm the biggest advocate of not complaining about this stuff, but here goes...
Whats the deal with FA's offering any member of the airline industry a large bottle of water as soon as they step into the plane? Deadheads, Non-Revs, Pilots, off-duty FAs, ramp personnel, etc.
When I ask for a bottle of water, I'm told, "no i'm sorry, I can only give you this glass".
I get its a courtesy, but...
Whats the deal with FA's offering any member of the airline industry a large bottle of water as soon as they step into the plane? Deadheads, Non-Revs, Pilots, off-duty FAs, ramp personnel, etc.
When I ask for a bottle of water, I'm told, "no i'm sorry, I can only give you this glass".
I get its a courtesy, but...
Oct 10, 2013, 9:20 pm
#1103
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If its something employees do for each other, that is not official policy, then I dont consider it a perk.
Oct 11, 2013, 9:22 am
#1104
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This may not be the best place to ask this question but here goes. I heard on the news that a flight from DC had an incident with 4 ME men causing a ruckus. The pilots union considered it a dry run. I couldn't find a thread about this. Does anyone have more information? (Mod - if there is a better place to post this question let me know. Thanks)
Oct 11, 2013, 3:24 pm
#1105
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This may not be the best place to ask this question but here goes. I heard on the news that a flight from DC had an incident with 4 ME men causing a ruckus. The pilots union considered it a dry run. I couldn't find a thread about this. Does anyone have more information? (Mod - if there is a better place to post this question let me know. Thanks)
Oct 12, 2013, 2:45 pm
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This may not be the best place to ask this question but here goes. I heard on the news that a flight from DC had an incident with 4 ME men causing a ruckus. The pilots union considered it a dry run. I couldn't find a thread about this. Does anyone have more information? (Mod - if there is a better place to post this question let me know. Thanks)
BKAFRICK, fair enough . I'm honestly not sure so hopefully a crew member will chime in. I've just never meet any crew members that treat me that well.
Last edited by coachrowsey; Oct 12, 2013 at 2:48 pm Reason: Add last paragraph.
Oct 12, 2013, 4:42 pm
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Oct 18, 2013, 4:52 am
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Professional courtesy is best practiced discretely.
Oct 18, 2013, 9:34 am
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"Professional courtesy is best practiced discretely."
Also Triple PQM promotions for some but not others.
Also Triple PQM promotions for some but not others.
Oct 19, 2013, 5:59 pm
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Pet peeve
I understand the "turn off electrical device" is one of the biggest challenges FAs have.
However, I think they bring it on themselves. The FAA (and US Air per a letter I received) policy is that they must be turned off "once the door is shut"
Why do FAs provoke passengers by requesting it before hand. The last flight, even be gore the GA brought the manifest on?
I understand the "turn off electrical device" is one of the biggest challenges FAs have.
However, I think they bring it on themselves. The FAA (and US Air per a letter I received) policy is that they must be turned off "once the door is shut"
Why do FAs provoke passengers by requesting it before hand. The last flight, even be gore the GA brought the manifest on?