60'sRelic, I hear what you say, agree with some aspects of it. The system has changed, the passengers have changed (a wider cross section of the community) we are all just trying to deal with it as best we can. Someone else said it - the o/w seats are sold at a premium these days. The F/A's can move people but it is a judgement call on their behalf. As with any operation there are good people and not so good people. Those of us working on the line are dealing with a whole heap more crap than you older blokes ever did and doing longer days than you ever did. I dont think the things that are happening are good or right by the way. So whilst I agree with some of your comments what are we to do about it if we wish to stay in the industry? As far as Tech crew standards go however I wonder how you form your opinions. I wouldn't have felt to safe on the Garuda 737 into Yogyakarta even if there were 6 f/a's and one in the overwing.
Last edited by kimir; 10th Aug 2011 at 12:21.