What do you find most annoying about our job???
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I think you need to lighten up a bit Christep!!!!! 
It is Christmas after all! If you are adding the airlines that employ all the people who have posted on this thread, to your " Don't Fly" list then i think you will be confined to traveling by land!! These people must represent nearly EVERY major airline in the world! (And some of the minor ones too)
We are taking a lighthearted look at our job. If you didn't laugh at the things that go on on our jets then you would be constantly crying!!! Isn't it funny that the same points are brought up by crew from around the globe. We are simply sharing what 99% of the people that have read this thread find highly ammusing. (It seems to be the NON Cabin Crew PPRUNERS that dont like what we are posting!)
Cheer up and lighten up....this forum is, after all meant for CABIN CREW!!
Happy Xmas everyone.
It is Christmas after all! If you are adding the airlines that employ all the people who have posted on this thread, to your " Don't Fly" list then i think you will be confined to traveling by land!! These people must represent nearly EVERY major airline in the world! (And some of the minor ones too) We are taking a lighthearted look at our job. If you didn't laugh at the things that go on on our jets then you would be constantly crying!!!
Isn't it funny that the same points are brought up by crew from around the globe. We are simply sharing what 99% of the people that have read this thread find highly ammusing. (It seems to be the NON Cabin Crew PPRUNERS that dont like what we are posting!)Cheer up and lighten up....this forum is, after all meant for CABIN CREW!!
Happy Xmas everyone.
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Well said ukjetbloke!!!! A good sense of humor is a MUST have in our job!!!
Yes, some of us work for major and minors airlines, some of us have (or had) very high positions within Cabin Services, some of us are new to the job, others have 16, 20 or + years experience, we all come from different countries and have different cultures ... and we all have something special in common ... never let a good laugh go!
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There's 1 experience that I'll remember for the rest of my life..I was doing a flight from Singapore to Jarkarta, economy class. When this Indonesia-Chinese couple with 4 kids were making a hell lot of noise and jumping up and down their seats. We had to tell them to sit down as we are preparing for take-offs.
During meal service, the man asked if we had cavier! I was like: huh? He said he needed to have cavier or he can't eat at all. I tried telling him gently that we do not have cavier on this flight.
And he make a big hoo-ha and said:Land this plane somewhere if you have to. I'm rich, I've got money to buy myself cavier! I'm Chinese, you are also Chinese..but I'm so rich that I can get you to land this plane.
Upon hearing that, my crewmate came over and said: What are you doing in economy class then? He said:its full so we don't have a choice but to squeeze this smelly, flithy class.
(The business class had only 2 passengers out of like 50 seats?!?)
My crewmate: Its a pity that your money can't buy you some common sense, manners, honesty and humulity!
Ever since then, I'm averse to serving Indonesia Chinese.
During meal service, the man asked if we had cavier! I was like: huh? He said he needed to have cavier or he can't eat at all. I tried telling him gently that we do not have cavier on this flight.
And he make a big hoo-ha and said:Land this plane somewhere if you have to. I'm rich, I've got money to buy myself cavier! I'm Chinese, you are also Chinese..but I'm so rich that I can get you to land this plane.
Upon hearing that, my crewmate came over and said: What are you doing in economy class then? He said:its full so we don't have a choice but to squeeze this smelly, flithy class.
(The business class had only 2 passengers out of like 50 seats?!?)
My crewmate: Its a pity that your money can't buy you some common sense, manners, honesty and humulity!
Ever since then, I'm averse to serving Indonesia Chinese.
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Please disregard Unjetbloke's assertion that "this forum is, after all meant for CABIN CREW!!". That is not PPRune policy.
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Please disregard Unjetbloke's assertion that "this forum is, after all meant for CABIN CREW!!". That is not PPRune policy.
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Thanks for the post, unjetbloke.
I can see both points of view but, as a Mod, won't take sides. One of the good things about PPRuNe being an 'open' website is that people inside and outside the industry can express their opinions and learn from each other.
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you missed the point cumpletly. Cwatters was demonstrating humour. HUMOUR. HYOOOO MUHHHHH...
nice one cwatters.
christep
also disregard the other 'moderate' reply about your posts. its easy to see your motivation for anyone who thinks about it for more than a second.
you missed the point cumpletly. Cwatters was demonstrating humour. HUMOUR. HYOOOO MUHHHHH...
nice one cwatters.
christep
also disregard the other 'moderate' reply about your posts. its easy to see your motivation for anyone who thinks about it for more than a second.
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Bit cheeky but...
Well, I'm not Air Crew (only a PPL) but I do have a question which could make my (and your) lives a tad easier, viz.
I fly long haul a great deal and never sleep. So, I drink. Is it better just to say "May I have 2 / 3 beers / rum and cokes" in one go?" Is this rude. Oh, and yes, I am British!
Oh, and whenever I'm on the LHR-JNB sector SAA and wonderful Virgin alway leave the "bar" open when they go for their snooze whereas BA get snotty. I mean, I know I'm usually at the "back of the bus, dear" but they do seem to have the English Disease.
Now then, that's that off my chest.
Yours aye.
I fly long haul a great deal and never sleep. So, I drink. Is it better just to say "May I have 2 / 3 beers / rum and cokes" in one go?" Is this rude. Oh, and yes, I am British!
Oh, and whenever I'm on the LHR-JNB sector SAA and wonderful Virgin alway leave the "bar" open when they go for their snooze whereas BA get snotty. I mean, I know I'm usually at the "back of the bus, dear" but they do seem to have the English Disease.
Now then, that's that off my chest.
Yours aye.
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Reasons Why
In a nutshell all cabin crew and flight deck, if they have to get involved in pax issues should appreciate the NURSERY SYNDROME. When pax board an aircraft they revert back to being in a nursery; they are led to their 'cots'; they are given their blankets; they are fed food and drink; they have little bells to ring for attention; they know that 'mummy' and 'papa' will give medical relief and look after them if need be. That is the psychology of the average passenger. When we consider how people behave we should ask ourselves "why", as more often than not the real reason for certain behaviour is contary to the assumed intent.
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D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU, "WHERE ARE WE FLYING OVER" and your not sure or cant be bothered to ask the fd, simply say. We are currently flying over the small city of D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F.
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One of the funny ones Is when you say Tea and they say coffee, Is there a button out there on some aircraft that turns Tea into Coffee?
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On long haul flights when you go on second crew break the pax are awake by the time you get out of the crew rest area.Still half asleep you peak thru the curtain,your hair looks like Ace Ventura and a pax asks you for a cup of tea!
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Originally Posted by FCNK
also when you point out the floor prox lights nobody belives you so they have to look for themselves.. happy flying!!
Loving the thread BTW
Oh, here's one I bet you little cutes don't hear! "Gee, I bet you were quite a looker back in the day!"
Yeah, our pax were much nicer looking back then too!
Just you know, I still wear the same size uniform I was hired in, waay back then!
LOL
Dea
Yeah, our pax were much nicer looking back then too!
Just you know, I still wear the same size uniform I was hired in, waay back then!
LOL
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Don't you love going out with the duty free trolly and getting to a pax who orders a few items then when it comes to paying looks at you and says "oh well my bags up there somewhere" grrreat!
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Rivaldo....Do you work for Qatar Airways???? So sounds like the sh1t I used to have to listen to on a daily basis!!!
But at my airline nothing pishes me off more than old disgruntled crew who dont know why they hate the airline but just do for some reason and make it a mission to bring the rest of the crews day down!
But at my airline nothing pishes me off more than old disgruntled crew who dont know why they hate the airline but just do for some reason and make it a mission to bring the rest of the crews day down!
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Lighten up
I have never posted on this forum but often have a read. Feel I must say to GY80 that firstly the "self loading freight" do not pay our wages our airline employers do in return for our services to ensure all our pax are safe and comfortable throughout a flight. And secondly, yes we did choose to do this job and think I speak for most when I say its a fantastic job but that doesnt mean we are obliged to enjoy every single aspect of it. Lighten up a bit, does nothing in your job niggle at you?? If not your a very lucky person.
A fantstic thread. Could identify with most others and really made me giggle!!
A fantstic thread. Could identify with most others and really made me giggle!!
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- Pax who poke you right on the arse or tug on your pinny to get your attention!
- Pax who in a weird creepy way use your name every time they speak to you
- Pax who make a masive fuss about their special ordered meal which you then go out of your way to make sure they get, then when you come to clear in they havn't touched it
Here's a funny one -
american pax says to FA coming through thre cabin with the gash cart "are you trash?" FA replies "i used to be when i was younger, but i like to think i've cleaned up my act now"
I could go on for hours but don't want to repeat what has already been covered!!
Safe and happy flying guys!!!!!
- Pax who in a weird creepy way use your name every time they speak to you
- Pax who make a masive fuss about their special ordered meal which you then go out of your way to make sure they get, then when you come to clear in they havn't touched it
Here's a funny one -
american pax says to FA coming through thre cabin with the gash cart "are you trash?" FA replies "i used to be when i was younger, but i like to think i've cleaned up my act now"
I could go on for hours but don't want to repeat what has already been covered!!
Safe and happy flying guys!!!!!
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Very amusing thread. As a dentist, it reminds me of the standard lines that so many patients come out with. I guess we are all guilty of appearing foolish at times.
Why is there an ashtray built into the outside of all aircraft toilet doors? I can see how it could be mistaken for the handle. I suppose originally the designers wanted pax to "check their stogies" outside the loo. Now that most flights are non-smoking, shouldn't the ashtrays be (at least) taped over?
My favourite gripe is pax releasing seat belts and all standing up before the a/c is on final stand. Then they all stand there, pressed against each other like commuters in a Tokyo train, for several minutes. I still haven't figured out what they hope to achieve.
Full marks to cabin crews - I think you all do a great job in the face of overwhelming odds!
Why is there an ashtray built into the outside of all aircraft toilet doors? I can see how it could be mistaken for the handle. I suppose originally the designers wanted pax to "check their stogies" outside the loo. Now that most flights are non-smoking, shouldn't the ashtrays be (at least) taped over?
My favourite gripe is pax releasing seat belts and all standing up before the a/c is on final stand. Then they all stand there, pressed against each other like commuters in a Tokyo train, for several minutes. I still haven't figured out what they hope to achieve.
Full marks to cabin crews - I think you all do a great job in the face of overwhelming odds!
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Studyolic, the ashtrays are there so if some dumb passenger decides they are going to smoke they can at least dispose of it safely. Unfortunately they don't and drop it in toilet bin and risk causing a fire and killing all onboard
I have a really low tollerence level for people who smoke onboard the aircraft i shout at them like they are littlle children in front of all the other passengers. My favourite line is - "What makes you think you have the right to endanger my life and everyone elses life on here? Because that is what you have done!!!" I hope to make someone cry oneday preferably a man!!
I have a really low tollerence level for people who smoke onboard the aircraft i shout at them like they are littlle children in front of all the other passengers. My favourite line is - "What makes you think you have the right to endanger my life and everyone elses life on here? Because that is what you have done!!!" I hope to make someone cry oneday preferably a man!!