Smoking on Turn-around
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On the a/c, only if time, with Commanders permission and no fuelling in progress - sometimes it's just not possible, so you either walk 50mtrs up to the terminal or go without.
I don't expect this to last: It can only be a matter of time until the office busybodies spot an opportunity to further justify their positions by issuing a string of procedures on this subject, and then ultimately ban it. The present system is humane, intelligent and tolerant, and hurts nobody except the smokers - therefore don't expect it to last.
I don't expect this to last: It can only be a matter of time until the office busybodies spot an opportunity to further justify their positions by issuing a string of procedures on this subject, and then ultimately ban it. The present system is humane, intelligent and tolerant, and hurts nobody except the smokers - therefore don't expect it to last.
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It seems most airlines are clamping down on crew smoking, GOD I remember the days when I used to be kneeling down the back of the old 73 posting meals with one hand and smoking a ciggie in the other!!! Ah those were the days...
In my current airline you cannot smoke on turnaround, you are not allowed under any circumstances to ask the captain, though some are very obliging and ask the cabin crew if we need fresh air at all? It is also frowned upon to have a ciggie before/after briefing and actual duty, though the ironic thing is we can actually smoke in uniform!!!
Everyone has their faults but believe me when you're gagging for a ciggie, it will take seconds to smoke it so theres no danger of delaying the aircraft!!! Flightcrews please have sympathy for your smoking cabin staff.
In my current airline you cannot smoke on turnaround, you are not allowed under any circumstances to ask the captain, though some are very obliging and ask the cabin crew if we need fresh air at all? It is also frowned upon to have a ciggie before/after briefing and actual duty, though the ironic thing is we can actually smoke in uniform!!!
Everyone has their faults but believe me when you're gagging for a ciggie, it will take seconds to smoke it so theres no danger of delaying the aircraft!!! Flightcrews please have sympathy for your smoking cabin staff.
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Smokers usually rush on the jetway for a quick cigarette during turnaround here. No smoking on planes but usually lots of tolerance from crew for the disappearing ones (who takes care of everything while smokers smoke? Non smoking moi! 
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Oh dear! 
Any thoughs about becoming a smoker then Fab Flyblue?
Only jocking
Luckly no turn arounds on long haul, but in the other hand I keep going a LOOONG time without having a smoke! ... All gained in health I keep telling myself 
Any thoughs about becoming a smoker then Fab Flyblue?
Only jocking
Luckly no turn arounds on long haul, but in the other hand I keep going a LOOONG time without having a smoke! ... All gained in health I keep telling myself
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FUMEUR!!
U have hit the nail on the head - leave the a-c on turnaround and the non-smokers get to do seat pockets etc - When all t/r duties are done, thats the time for going to d./f shop smoking etc -
If u join a company knowing about the n-s rule, why complain when u can't have one (a cigarette that is!?)
I remember the vback galley and those smokers leaving cups with fag ash in them for others to clear up...
If u join a company knowing about the n-s rule, why complain when u can't have one (a cigarette that is!?)
I remember the vback galley and those smokers leaving cups with fag ash in them for others to clear up...
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indeed not but the attitude amongst some smokers is that they be allowed to skip some of their duties to do so; there are toys chucked out of prams if they can't get their fix...
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UFGBOY,
mine was not a real complaint, just half-serious
It is true that some of my collegues "disappear" for a quick smoke during turnaround. But it is also true that on the following sector they always ask if I don't mind and if this time I want to be the one to get out of the plane for a quick stroll to the teminal. It's all a matter of courtesy and politeness. Your working environment is what you make of it. And in the end, it's the Cabin Chief who should be in charge of distributing the workload fairly (if this doesn't happen) and check that no fags are "forgotten" in the galleys or such. When the company spirit is to be polite to eachother then it's easy for everyone to pick it up.
mine was not a real complaint, just half-serious
It is true that some of my collegues "disappear" for a quick smoke during turnaround. But it is also true that on the following sector they always ask if I don't mind and if this time I want to be the one to get out of the plane for a quick stroll to the teminal. It's all a matter of courtesy and politeness. Your working environment is what you make of it. And in the end, it's the Cabin Chief who should be in charge of distributing the workload fairly (if this doesn't happen) and check that no fags are "forgotten" in the galleys or such. When the company spirit is to be polite to eachother then it's easy for everyone to pick it up.
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a) run up the aerobridge go straight to the nearest toilets...
b) remove the Dishdasha and gutra concealed in your esky bag..
c) place arab traditional clothing on top of your uniform
d) place dark ray bans on
e) run down to departures loading zone
f) open camel ciggies and light up - they match the arab dishdasha
g) run like hell to the downstairs toilets
h) remove funky sexy garment before going through security to avoid embarrassing terrorist fears
i) munch the chewy or suck on the listerine in the amenity pack
j) reapply the number 5 or the Kouros for the fellas...kouros WORKS
k) strut your stuff back up the escalators and do your thang!
l) meet your crew and huddle closely together while in the transit.
b) remove the Dishdasha and gutra concealed in your esky bag..
c) place arab traditional clothing on top of your uniform
d) place dark ray bans on
e) run down to departures loading zone
f) open camel ciggies and light up - they match the arab dishdasha
g) run like hell to the downstairs toilets
h) remove funky sexy garment before going through security to avoid embarrassing terrorist fears
i) munch the chewy or suck on the listerine in the amenity pack
j) reapply the number 5 or the Kouros for the fellas...kouros WORKS
k) strut your stuff back up the escalators and do your thang!
l) meet your crew and huddle closely together while in the transit.
