In answer to your question CabinP89 ..... "Highly trained safety and service personnel" .... erm ... I would say not! Perhaps so with the service side of things, all lipstick and smiles but as far as safety is concerned, in a crisis, I wouldnt trust half the cabin crew to save my butt.
When boarding, I do my own check on where the life saving equipment is, nearest exit and all other relevant equipment within the vacinity of my seat .... and that includes the crews PBE ... if need be, I'm gonna get to it first.
A thank less job? Most definately, especially the charter side. Personally it was quite an insight and one that I would chose not to repeat.
Just my opinion and the terms "Trolley Dolly" & "Cart Tart" seem quite apt for a large percentage .... and that comes from one who is ex crew!
