Keeperboy I agree with you totally. This is an aspect that some people don't know or forget about. I used to feel very lonely when I was flying long haul (not drinking alcohol was the reason number one, it was more difficult to socialise). And when I got "harrassed" during a week long trip in the Dominican Republic, I couldn'tfind anybody to talk to for days (SCCM included). I ended up on my own, in my room, too scared to come out for days. Terrible.
I have to say it got much better when I finally started flying short haul.
In all these years I have witnessed fellow crew members breaking down, bursting into tears for this and that reason downroute, and I have to say that when I had a HUGE problem myself during a 2 night-stop last november, both Captain and SCCM were so good, spending all the time necessary to make me feel better and making sure I was REALLY ok to fly back.
I want to say it here to all EF LGW cabin/flight crew who know who I am - I will always be available when on a trip, both on the plane and at destination. If you have a problem and need somebody to talk to anytime, day or night, please do approach me. I am a good listener and have been through the wars (winning!!) myself. I know how it feels!!!
Keeperboy your message, I think, is very important, and even more vital for LH crew. Guys, let's look after each other.
All my sympathy to everybody who knew that poor girl.
FBW xxx
Last edited by flybywire; 28th Feb 2006 at 13:23.