Pax: Can I have a sandwich please? Me:We haven't got any sandwiches left,sorry. Pax: Oh have you got any chicken sandwiches left? Me: No, sorry, we haven't got any sandwiches at all. Pax: What, none at all? Not even any egg? Me: No we haven't got any sandwiches of any description Pax: You must have some sandwiches, it's got a picture of one in the in-flight magazine. Another Pax: Please get me a blanket and a pillow. Me: I'm sorry we've given them all out. Pax: But you said when we got on that you had some blankets and pillows. Me: Yes but that was two and a half hours ago. Pax: But they've always got enough on British Airways. Me: You're welcome to try to transfer but as we're at 35000 feet it might be a bit awkward.
(As told to me by Mrs. Robo283)
Absolutely true story. Three hours into flight from Paphos to Manchester.
Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes Young lady in seat 14D with very restless infant. Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes Young lady in seat 14D asks passing CC for pillow for infant. Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes CC says to young lady in seat 14D 'you will find one in the overhead lockers' and continues towards the rear of aircraft. Thick Passenger Seat 17D States to Passing CC It's OK, I'll find her a pillow for the infant. CC Member Totally embarrassed.
Must add that this CC attitude is not typical of this particular airline.
ME: Sir, would you like a drink with your breakfast? PAX: Ill have a tea please. ME: Sorry sir, unfortunately we have run out of potable water (dont ask, its a long story but lets just say we coped despite a total lack of even flush water in the loos) so hot drinks are unavailable. I do apologise however can I offer you some juice? PAX: Its ok, its not your fault, Ill just have a Coffee instead!!!!
Absolutely true story. Three hours into flight from Paphos to Manchester.
Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes Young lady in seat 14D with very restless infant. Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes Young lady in seat 14D asks passing CC for pillow for infant. Thick Passenger Seat 17D Observes CC says to young lady in seat 14D 'you will find one in the overhead lockers' and continues towards the rear of aircraft. Thick Passenger Seat 17D States to Passing CC It's OK, I'll find her a pillow for the infant. CC Member Totally embarrassed.
Must add that this CC attitude is not typical of this particular airline.
It may be me, but I think there's an element of sarcasm there......
Must admit, as humble SLF i find the original post a little insulting. Both the pax are requesting things that they were told would be available. And as for the comment --
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Me: You're welcome to try to transfer but as we're at 35000 feet it might be a bit awkward.
Please pass on to HID that I bet that pax ain't flying with your lot again!!!!
It may be me, but I think there's an element of sarcasm there...... Must admit, as humble SLF i find the original post a little insulting. Both the pax are requesting things that they were told would be available. And as for the comment -- Please pass on to HID that I bet that pax ain't flying with your lot again!!!!
I don't think the OP was suggesting that the pax was "thick" for asking for said items as, you're correct, these were all offered initially. The OP was suggesting that the passenger was "thick" because they continued to ask the same questions (with slight variations) even after being repeatedly told that such items weren't available.
I know variations of this one's come up loads, but it happened (again) today....
Me: "Any Coffee?" Pax: (Takes out headphones) "Eh?" Me: "Any coffee for you sir?" Pax: (totally blank expression for a few seconds) Me: (for the final time) "Would you like any coffee sir?" Pax: "Is that tea?"
The rotty family is OFTEN slf between Japan and the USA--3 more flights and we get our own personal 744!!! Well not quite. But I have been witness to innumerable incidents such as the ones mentioned, with various happy, tense, or angry outcomes. Sometimes the pax is just a complete wa er, true. However, before CC decides to write someone off, so to speak, please remember that you are AT HOME on the aircraft, doing your job; it is a day at the office for you with very few uncertainties. It may not be so for your pax. Jet-lagged out, unfamiliar perhaps with the aircraft, destination, or what awaits them there. Simply put, their state of mind may be VASTLY different from yours. Case in point, I was once sat next to a fellow who seemed nearly catatonic, having trouble acknowledging the CC request to re-stow some carry-on. The gal with the stockings was quite harsh on him, at one point mentioning having him tossed off the plane. I intervened a bit, helped get the guy's bag stowed, etc. Some time later, after takeoff, he responded to a little gentle attention and opened up a bit. Turns out he was flying home to bury his wife and daughter who had been killed in an automobile accident in his absence. We have a responsibility for kindness, try it and see how far the ripples carry...
Threads such as these are meant purely as therapy for those of us who deal with the less erm 'familiar with flying' (yes, that was a diplomatic enough description ) amongst our pax - no malice or harm intended - please don't view it in any other way!
In fairness one and all, I would not normally say this but if the SLF dont like what we are saying in this thread I suggest you choose to ignore it and move onto the next thread. It is simply a little light relief for us cabin crew dimwits, no offence is intended but this is a "Cabin Crew" thread. Im aware of the irony as I only posted a few weeks ago in defence of SLF that they should be allowed to input their thoughts but considering some of you are taking offence to something that is intended to be "shop humour" I suggest you leave this one alone and let us play amongst ourselves. Probably too late for that now though cos the moment has been lost.
) amongst our pax - no malice or harm intended - please don't view it in any other way!
