Do LH CC appreciate when i identify myself as a pilot?
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Do LH CC appreciate when i identify myself as a pilot?
Hi all,
Just that question; do you like me to identify myself as a commercial pilot (capt. 757). on my next long-haul flight?
And no, i am not looking for an upgrade
Vielen Dank!
Just that question; do you like me to identify myself as a commercial pilot (capt. 757). on my next long-haul flight?
And no, i am not looking for an upgrade
Vielen Dank!
A BA pilot, even more ancient than me, told me years ago............the first thing to do is to sense the "mood" of the cabin crew........which he thought was often set by the PiC., and transmitted by the Head Crew person.
He only identified himself if they seemed to be a happy bunch.
He only identified himself if they seemed to be a happy bunch.
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A BA pilot, even more ancient than me, told me years ago............the first thing t
I think maybe these days it would not really get a response? If you identified yourself as CC, you might be able to strike up a conversation in the galley to compare conditions, rosters etc. As a pilot, it might be useful to know in the event of an evacuation, as you would be assessed as a perfect "ABP" or "able bodied passenger" to assist in a number of scenarios, trained in similar standards and mostly having a cool head under pressure! Depending on the culture of the airline and even the region, pilots are sometimes regarded as the "drivers" (all due respect). In effect, you guys fly the plane and the CC control the PAX, very different job roles. In the event of an emergency, chain of command exists, but flying a $400 million dollar machine takes a different skill set to controlling 400 PAX. Have got onto the crew bus after a 14 hour duty to meet "Dave" the Captain, no interaction whatsoever preflight or during the flight, shows the disconnect. I think these days the Marketing and Product Development departments have the say with CC so unfortunately, your mate from B.A. may may be a decade or 2 out from his friendly advice? BTW your Association should have you in a Premium class for duty, supernumerary and leisure travel anyway 
Anyways, thanks for doing a go around when appropriate and keeping us safe!
Anyways, thanks for doing a go around when appropriate and keeping us safe!
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In some countries, example Spain, it is a requirement for pilots to make themselves known when boarding as passengers.
I do this every time, so do most of my colleagues.
Not for any upgrades ( never happens anymore) but for in case a situation arises that might need assistance.
I do this every time, so do most of my colleagues.
Not for any upgrades ( never happens anymore) but for in case a situation arises that might need assistance.
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Not a chance in hell me doing that. Must have been to Spain 10-15 times in the last 10 years as a pax.
What are we meant to do read the AIP for the country we are going to when we go on holiday?
Mind you a Spanish carrier has never been in the offing for being used so no harm done.
What are we meant to do read the AIP for the country we are going to when we go on holiday?
Mind you a Spanish carrier has never been in the offing for being used so no harm done.
Slightly off track, in the past I've often managed to get a more spacious emergency exit seat on the basis of being an aircraft engineer. At least fellow pax can count on the exit being opened correctly in an emergency (depending on how many in-flight grogs I've had 
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