What do you find most annoying about our job???
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Great Stories everyone,
Iv only been flying a short while but already things are buggin me..
1. Pax who delibratly sit in the wrong seats when boarding on a full flight and when you go to sort it out they say say "But I asked for this seat"...THEN WHY THE HELL DIDNT YOU CHECK WITH THE CHECKIN AGENT!
2. Pax who demand VGML's even when they didnt order one "But the checkin agent never gave me a menu"
3. 3 by 3 abreast seating and one idiot complains that he's not sitting with his wife and two children but across the ailse from them "Im sorry sir, let me just give Airbus a quick ring and ask them to redesign the aircraft before we take off"!
4. Passing through the cabin doing a final check before landing and someone asks for a coke!
5. ANd the most annoying, the people who get on first, put their cabin baggage in the first overhead container eventhough they are sitting down the back because they think it will get them off quicker! The gas thing is that in my base we usually disembark from the rear!!! HEHEHE
Keep it up!!!
Iv only been flying a short while but already things are buggin me..
1. Pax who delibratly sit in the wrong seats when boarding on a full flight and when you go to sort it out they say say "But I asked for this seat"...THEN WHY THE HELL DIDNT YOU CHECK WITH THE CHECKIN AGENT!
2. Pax who demand VGML's even when they didnt order one "But the checkin agent never gave me a menu"
3. 3 by 3 abreast seating and one idiot complains that he's not sitting with his wife and two children but across the ailse from them "Im sorry sir, let me just give Airbus a quick ring and ask them to redesign the aircraft before we take off"!
4. Passing through the cabin doing a final check before landing and someone asks for a coke!
5. ANd the most annoying, the people who get on first, put their cabin baggage in the first overhead container eventhough they are sitting down the back because they think it will get them off quicker! The gas thing is that in my base we usually disembark from the rear!!! HEHEHE
Keep it up!!!
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On flight to Warsaw yesterday as we were landing one of my fellow passengers was videoing the landing out of the window. I make this point as I am unsure which part of 'turn off ALL electrical equipment' he did not understand, and also to highlight some of the things passengers do that really stresses the FA's, which reall are no mre than common sense.
Still in the worst case scenario they would have had video evidence on the cause!!!!!
Still in the worst case scenario they would have had video evidence on the cause!!!!!
Political Correctness and all those who practice it !
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You CC's are a hoot!
The highlight of my day is in the van going to the layover hotel listening to stories like these from the flight attendants. Being locked up behind our moat and drawbridge, we don't get many visits from the FA's anymore
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Keep the great stories coming!TC
.Keep the great stories coming!TC
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two can play this game. From our SLF side:
I have found this post so funny, at times had tears streaming.
I was a SLF a few weeks back and was asked while dinner was being served. I didn't have a menu card. Honestly I thought it was most odd
CC "What would you like ?"
Me What have you got
CC we only have chicken
For cying out loud why not just tell me what you had left, to which I replied
ME I'll have the chicken, but just out of curiosity what was the choice
Don't get me wrong guys, I really appreciate the hard work that you guys and gals do. I too have come across (not literally) many silly passengers. It was probably just my bad luck and the CC was probably having a bad day. I always try my very best to be nice to the crew and help out in the little way that I can, in a way to show the CC that not all passengers are w@nkers !!!
LDG
Keep up the good work
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Love all the stories, I'm with you, it's a tough job.
...but I couldn't resist posting this which I found in another place...
Tips for Pax
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* When boarding show your their boarding card with your thumb over the seat number. That way you can sit where you like. If someone else turns up to take your chosen seat mutter something about free seating and if that doesn't work pick another one.
* If asked "tea or coffee" just put you cup on the tray and take whatever you get. It's a catch 22 situation. If you say "tea please" you can be sure they will be serving coffee and the tea will never actually arrive. If you say "coffee please" you can be sure they are serving tea and...well you get the idea. If in doubt just say "yes please" it all tastes the same anyway.
* When they ask you how you want it always answer "Black". That way you are sure to get a full cup. Then ask for milk and sugar if you need it, they won't mind.
* If travelling as a group always stack your trays as high as possible. The crew will have to unstack them but a swaying pile will ensure yours are collected promptly.
* You may have heard that most flights are non smoking. It's not true. There are ash trays on all the toilet doors and the crew will sell you cigarettes at discount prices.
* If travelling with a baby you can either carry your baby on your lap for 9 hours (and skip meals) or you can reserve a bassinet when you book your ticket. The airline usually charge you 10% of the full adult single fare and the agent should print your request on your ticket. There won't actually be a bassinet on the flight as nobody is responsible for putting one on the plane. If you call head office and write lots of letters when you get home you stand a good chance of receiving a 10% refund of the heavily discounted ticket price. This will be re-credited to your credit card in the currency of their choice.
* Don't bother with the film. The cabin crew will be too busy to put it on in time so you'll miss the end and the pilot will interrupt the sound channel at the critical moment to tell you that you're just passing over his home town at 50,000 ft.
* The reason they play Mr Bean tapes is NOT because he is universally funny to all nationalities, it's because he's easily understood even over poor quality sound systems.
* If you drink tea take your own milk. Planes only carry "creamer" as in an emergency this can be used to lubricate engine bearings. Some planes carry lemons but only the Americans and the French drink tea with their lemon. It's probably not true that the crew use the lemons first to remove grease from the windshield.
* You can't play games on your mobile phone but few people know there is a game built into your seat arm rest. You have to guess which light will come on when you press the button with a little man painted on it. Person sitting nearest wins.
...but I couldn't resist posting this which I found in another place...
Tips for Pax
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* When boarding show your their boarding card with your thumb over the seat number. That way you can sit where you like. If someone else turns up to take your chosen seat mutter something about free seating and if that doesn't work pick another one.
* If asked "tea or coffee" just put you cup on the tray and take whatever you get. It's a catch 22 situation. If you say "tea please" you can be sure they will be serving coffee and the tea will never actually arrive. If you say "coffee please" you can be sure they are serving tea and...well you get the idea. If in doubt just say "yes please" it all tastes the same anyway.
* When they ask you how you want it always answer "Black". That way you are sure to get a full cup. Then ask for milk and sugar if you need it, they won't mind.
* If travelling as a group always stack your trays as high as possible. The crew will have to unstack them but a swaying pile will ensure yours are collected promptly.
* You may have heard that most flights are non smoking. It's not true. There are ash trays on all the toilet doors and the crew will sell you cigarettes at discount prices.
* If travelling with a baby you can either carry your baby on your lap for 9 hours (and skip meals) or you can reserve a bassinet when you book your ticket. The airline usually charge you 10% of the full adult single fare and the agent should print your request on your ticket. There won't actually be a bassinet on the flight as nobody is responsible for putting one on the plane. If you call head office and write lots of letters when you get home you stand a good chance of receiving a 10% refund of the heavily discounted ticket price. This will be re-credited to your credit card in the currency of their choice.
* Don't bother with the film. The cabin crew will be too busy to put it on in time so you'll miss the end and the pilot will interrupt the sound channel at the critical moment to tell you that you're just passing over his home town at 50,000 ft.
* The reason they play Mr Bean tapes is NOT because he is universally funny to all nationalities, it's because he's easily understood even over poor quality sound systems.
* If you drink tea take your own milk. Planes only carry "creamer" as in an emergency this can be used to lubricate engine bearings. Some planes carry lemons but only the Americans and the French drink tea with their lemon. It's probably not true that the crew use the lemons first to remove grease from the windshield.
* You can't play games on your mobile phone but few people know there is a game built into your seat arm rest. You have to guess which light will come on when you press the button with a little man painted on it. Person sitting nearest wins.
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annoying things..
SLF: would it be possible to sit next to my wife/husband?
ME: yes certainly, if you can find someone who's willing to swap, no problem.
handing out immigration cards to on charters from LGW to SFB
SLF: what nationality am I?
ME: i've no idea, i've never met you before
the pax that enter the galley and do a "Frank Spencer" "Mmmmmmmmmmmm" and point to the toilet door!! then the usual ashtray routine.
making polite conversation to americans (no offence) whilst doing drinks
ME: would you like a drink sir?
SLF: could I get a club soda
ME:yeah sure (or would you like me to get it for you?)
ME: where are you from?
SLF: THE USA
ME: getta way!!! (i'd never have known)
another funny thing
when you land and say welcome... .the time is.... look how many passengers check their watches to see if your teling them lies, also when you point out the floor prox lights nobody belives you so they have to look for themselves.. happy flying!!
SLF: would it be possible to sit next to my wife/husband?
ME: yes certainly, if you can find someone who's willing to swap, no problem.
handing out immigration cards to on charters from LGW to SFB
SLF: what nationality am I?
ME: i've no idea, i've never met you before
the pax that enter the galley and do a "Frank Spencer" "Mmmmmmmmmmmm" and point to the toilet door!! then the usual ashtray routine.
making polite conversation to americans (no offence) whilst doing drinks
ME: would you like a drink sir?
SLF: could I get a club soda
ME:yeah sure (or would you like me to get it for you?)
ME: where are you from?
SLF: THE USA
ME: getta way!!! (i'd never have known)
another funny thing
when you land and say welcome... .the time is.... look how many passengers check their watches to see if your teling them lies, also when you point out the floor prox lights nobody belives you so they have to look for themselves.. happy flying!!
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SLF: would it be possible to sit next to my wife/husband?
ME: yes certainly, if you can find someone who's willing to swap, no problem.
ME: yes certainly, if you can find someone who's willing to swap, no problem.
SLF: would it be possible to sit next to my wife?
CC: I'll try to find someone who will swap with you Sir, please wait a moment
You pay your money and take your choice I guess.
(Which airline do you work for, by the way, FCNK - just so I know not to pay my money there by mistake?)
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FNCK "When you point out the floor prox lights nobody believes you so they have to look for themselves."
Uumm, actually, if I am in an aisle seat, I look for two reasons, firstly to see how they might differ "from other aircraft you have travelled in" and secondly, so that you know I am listening.
Uumm, actually, if I am in an aisle seat, I look for two reasons, firstly to see how they might differ "from other aircraft you have travelled in" and secondly, so that you know I am listening.
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Well a a big thumbs up for all the comments about those blessed passengers!!
The most annoying thing I find is when one passenger asks you for a glass of water and as soon as you bring it out, about 20 other passengers decide they want water.... and then 5 minutes later when you're clearing in, they'll hand you back a half full glass of water!!! What is the deal? They just cant miss out on anything free can they? Even if they dont really want it!
Keep up the good work guys!
The most annoying thing I find is when one passenger asks you for a glass of water and as soon as you bring it out, about 20 other passengers decide they want water.... and then 5 minutes later when you're clearing in, they'll hand you back a half full glass of water!!! What is the deal? They just cant miss out on anything free can they? Even if they dont really want it!
Keep up the good work guys!
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I thought you all would like a few more from the ground!!!!
SLF: "Where is my plane?"
Me: "Well, take your pick of all of one plane on the tarmac!"
While I am sitting at a desk with a big Go sign behind me.
SLF (shouting): "You idiots have lost my bags? you people are complete morrons! Do you think I have time for this S**t?"
Me: What flight did you come in on Sir?
SLF: FR 356
Me: Ok! Good! Now, when you are going to shout at someone make sure you've got the right person! Ryanair is over there.
Me: Sorry sir you have missed your flight!
SLF: When is the next?
Me: Sorry there are no more today.
SLF: Isn't there another flight that can drop me off on the way?
Me and fellow worker:
SLF: Any chance of an up grade?
Keep in mind I worked for a low cost airline!
Me: For you, no problem! Window? (I'm a real basturd!!
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SLF: "Where is my plane?"
Me: "Well, take your pick of all of one plane on the tarmac!"
While I am sitting at a desk with a big Go sign behind me.
SLF (shouting): "You idiots have lost my bags? you people are complete morrons! Do you think I have time for this S**t?"
Me: What flight did you come in on Sir?
SLF: FR 356
Me: Ok! Good! Now, when you are going to shout at someone make sure you've got the right person! Ryanair is over there.
Me: Sorry sir you have missed your flight!
SLF: When is the next?
Me: Sorry there are no more today.
SLF: Isn't there another flight that can drop me off on the way?
Me and fellow worker:
SLF: Any chance of an up grade?
Keep in mind I worked for a low cost airline!
Me: For you, no problem! Window? (I'm a real basturd!!
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why oh why do passengers expect free upgrades?
if i ask for a hamburger at Mcdonlads i dont expect it to be upgraded to a cheeseburger just because i'm a nice person or beacuse I use McDonalds often, I wouldn't have the nerve to ask. You pay for what you get..
PS christep: I dont fly to Hong Kong, saying that, what makes you think I fly? I could just be another annorak!!
if i ask for a hamburger at Mcdonlads i dont expect it to be upgraded to a cheeseburger just because i'm a nice person or beacuse I use McDonalds often, I wouldn't have the nerve to ask. You pay for what you get..
PS christep: I dont fly to Hong Kong, saying that, what makes you think I fly? I could just be another annorak!!
Yeah good read. I only got this thread by clicking the last updated tab. I go to other areas on the site. I can see the humour. I must say the comment about 'but I sqeeze tea bags for a living' gave me a chuckle.
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FCNK: I fly up to 200 flights in a busy year (only 50 or so this year - business is hard) all over the world and on a variety of airlines, so I just wanted to add yours to my "don't fly" list (along with China Airlines , Korean, Virgin Express and one or two others).
I assumed you were cabin crew because you wrote inflight conversation examples using the titles "SLF" and "ME".
And experienced passengers don't expect free upgrades. However, as a frequent and loyal customer of an airline, if the airline has an operational need to upgrade due to overbooking then I feel that being high on the priority list is a reasonable reward for my loyalty. No harm in politely reminding the check-in of my frequent flyer status just in case it has been overlooked. Having said that, I will normally use an online system to check the loading on a flight before I check in - I would only hint about upgrades if I knew it was pretty full.
I assumed you were cabin crew because you wrote inflight conversation examples using the titles "SLF" and "ME".
And experienced passengers don't expect free upgrades. However, as a frequent and loyal customer of an airline, if the airline has an operational need to upgrade due to overbooking then I feel that being high on the priority list is a reasonable reward for my loyalty. No harm in politely reminding the check-in of my frequent flyer status just in case it has been overlooked. Having said that, I will normally use an online system to check the loading on a flight before I check in - I would only hint about upgrades if I knew it was pretty full.
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Hi!
What I find really annoying is when Pax press the call bell and the small light comes on and they think this is the reading light. Erm no sorry that is the call bell, the button you want is the one with the "bulb" on!! Duh!!
And yes the ashtray handle has to be the best! Why do they ask where the toilet is when they have already been told over the p.a and then there are great big signs saying TOILET!!!!
But most annoying is when you are going down with the gifts and they put empty glasses and rubbish on the trolley, yes sir our gash carts have aftershave displayed on them!!
Love the stories are all very familar and so true!
Ian
What I find really annoying is when Pax press the call bell and the small light comes on and they think this is the reading light. Erm no sorry that is the call bell, the button you want is the one with the "bulb" on!! Duh!!And yes the ashtray handle has to be the best! Why do they ask where the toilet is when they have already been told over the p.a and then there are great big signs saying TOILET!!!!
But most annoying is when you are going down with the gifts and they put empty glasses and rubbish on the trolley, yes sir our gash carts have aftershave displayed on them!!
Love the stories are all very familar and so true!
Ian