First Names??
I was reminded again this morning of a curiosity in (most of) the flying world.
"This is the Captain speaking, my name is Harry Potter and with me today is First Officer Hermione Granger. I shall now hand you over to our cabin crew. The senior purser is Ron and he is assisted by Vernon and Petunia."
OK, not quite but you get my question ... why are the flight crew announced with their family names and cabin crew with first names only?
To prevent folks (blokes) being overly familiar perhaps? Maybe it is not all airlines but it seems consistent. Do you mind or not really bothered?
My thanks to ALL the crew of BA 4331 IOM ~ LTN today, pleasant as always.