What do you find most annoying about our job???
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Originally Posted by Turroncin
Hmm typical passenger! Only joking. Before jumping down my neck, you'll see the last bit you quoted from me was in fact me quoting someone else 
Before I got into this weird and wonderful job, an Iberia airhostess told me something that (at that time) I thought "bloody typical Iberia airhostess thing to say" but now I can see her point: never get on the wrong side of a flight attendant.
Of course being scum of the earth service sector worker, I'm not expecting an apology
Before I got into this weird and wonderful job, an Iberia airhostess told me something that (at that time) I thought "bloody typical Iberia airhostess thing to say" but now I can see her point: never get on the wrong side of a flight attendant.
Of course being scum of the earth service sector worker, I'm not expecting an apology
I'm actually a musician so the service sector might not apply to me although I do offer a musical service ina particular sector. Does that qualify
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Originally Posted by ukjetbloke
Well.... where shall we start....
1 - When someone asks for a gin and tonic for example which you give to them and then their partner says 'i will have the same'.... Why the hell can't they ask for 2!!!!
2 - When someone calls you 'mate'.... In reply I tell them ' I am NOT your mate'!!!!
3 - When a group of pax come on and shows you their boarding cards, upside down and thumb over the seat number....
4 - When you have been away on a weeks trip and the idiots ask you what the weather is like at home....
5 - When flying over a city for example at night and they ask you 'where is that'?.... How the hell should I know.... I squeeze tea bags for a living....
6 - Hearing the unfastening of seat belts as soon as the wheels touch the runway after landing....
7 - Walking through the cabin with your hands full and someone tries to hand you their meal tray.... I am NOT an octopus!!!!
8 - Asking a question eg Tea???? when they have got their headphones on and they can't hear you.... Why oh why do they not take the bloody things off instead of looking at you gormlessly as if you are speaking swahili.... It is not rocket science....
I can go and on unfortunately I have to puit up with all of the above tonight so must foxtrot oscar now.... I look forward to hearing your favourites....
1 - When someone asks for a gin and tonic for example which you give to them and then their partner says 'i will have the same'.... Why the hell can't they ask for 2!!!!
2 - When someone calls you 'mate'.... In reply I tell them ' I am NOT your mate'!!!!
3 - When a group of pax come on and shows you their boarding cards, upside down and thumb over the seat number....
4 - When you have been away on a weeks trip and the idiots ask you what the weather is like at home....
5 - When flying over a city for example at night and they ask you 'where is that'?.... How the hell should I know.... I squeeze tea bags for a living....
6 - Hearing the unfastening of seat belts as soon as the wheels touch the runway after landing....
7 - Walking through the cabin with your hands full and someone tries to hand you their meal tray.... I am NOT an octopus!!!!
8 - Asking a question eg Tea???? when they have got their headphones on and they can't hear you.... Why oh why do they not take the bloody things off instead of looking at you gormlessly as if you are speaking swahili.... It is not rocket science....
I can go and on unfortunately I have to puit up with all of the above tonight so must foxtrot oscar now.... I look forward to hearing your favourites....
i hate it when every 1 claps when the plane lands, now that is well sad.
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I just read this entire thread. Thank you all for your good humor.
And to the marvelous BA CC who recently saw me with a cast on my left hand and in obvious discomfort (I busted it while on holiday in Cornwall), and who offered me a seat up front because, "You might feel a wee bit more comfortable," a grateful THANK YOU!
And to her colleague who helped me fill in my immigration documents on that same flight (I'm left-handed), so I could scrawl my name as best I could, another vote of thanks.
All of you folks do marvelous work and deserve
And to the marvelous BA CC who recently saw me with a cast on my left hand and in obvious discomfort (I busted it while on holiday in Cornwall), and who offered me a seat up front because, "You might feel a wee bit more comfortable," a grateful THANK YOU!
And to her colleague who helped me fill in my immigration documents on that same flight (I'm left-handed), so I could scrawl my name as best I could, another vote of thanks.
All of you folks do marvelous work and deserve
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Originally Posted by ukjetbloke
One that one of our flight deck told me!!.........
A woman entered the F/D on a visit whilst in flight. She took one look out of the window and promptly said "Are we moving??" The F/O who was totally gobsmacked by the remark quickly replied "No madam, we take off and then hover in the air until the earth spins to the point we want and then we land!" She actually believed him!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How brainless can some people be! YES ITS TRUE
A woman entered the F/D on a visit whilst in flight. She took one look out of the window and promptly said "Are we moving??" The F/O who was totally gobsmacked by the remark quickly replied "No madam, we take off and then hover in the air until the earth spins to the point we want and then we land!" She actually believed him!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How brainless can some people be! YES ITS TRUE
I had a CAPT on an a320 convince a pax that he was using voice commands to control the a/c, cos she "cant see the control thingy" or she couldnt see the side stick, expecting to see a coloum as on most boing/mcdonnel douglass/shorts/bombarder a/c
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Most annoying....
We could all write a book I am sure....!
One of my biggies is when they say "I'll never fly with this airline again".
I feel like saying... "sir... if they price is right I can assure you we will see you again.."
One of my biggies is when they say "I'll never fly with this airline again".
I feel like saying... "sir... if they price is right I can assure you we will see you again.."
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One of the better threds on PPrune (even if ruined slightly by people like 'Ground lover' who appeared to have missed the entire point of the thred).
Being one of the guys in the FD, it is unbelieveable when we hear some stories from the CC.
For example, (had difficulty believing this one) a mother along with small baby board and mother attempts to put the baby in the overhead storage !!!
Keep squeezin' those tea-bags - you all do a great job !
Being one of the guys in the FD, it is unbelieveable when we hear some stories from the CC.
For example, (had difficulty believing this one) a mother along with small baby board and mother attempts to put the baby in the overhead storage !!!
Keep squeezin' those tea-bags - you all do a great job !
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*People who have to be told a million times to put bags under the seat IN FRONT of them!
*How there's always a massive queue to use the toilets on V.short flights, they're adults, i'm sure they've mastered the art of bladder control by now!
*People with excessive handbaggage
*people who let their children get out of their seats into the aisle when we've only just landed and the seat belt signs are yet to go off!
*People who go to use the toilets when we've about a minute to land, and then are just plain rude to you when you tell them to sit down
Apart from that, most of the time they're fine!
*How there's always a massive queue to use the toilets on V.short flights, they're adults, i'm sure they've mastered the art of bladder control by now!
*People with excessive handbaggage
*people who let their children get out of their seats into the aisle when we've only just landed and the seat belt signs are yet to go off!
*People who go to use the toilets when we've about a minute to land, and then are just plain rude to you when you tell them to sit down
Apart from that, most of the time they're fine!
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Crew who have gone way past their use by date and hate everyone along the way
. We have a number who would not make it in the real world for a second yet they hate the company and most things about it. We have a VR package going at the moment and I hope we lose a few of the old boilers who complain at any chance they get.
. We have a number who would not make it in the real world for a second yet they hate the company and most things about it. We have a VR package going at the moment and I hope we lose a few of the old boilers who complain at any chance they get.
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I'm sure most cc would agree that flying beats working anyday. We rush about like blue a**e flys on most flights and love to complain, but we all love to tell the stories and go back for more so it can't be to bad. I could not go and do a "proper job" (as my careers officer at school put it, "dont be silly you can't do that you need a proper job").
a few quick 1's from my ground days
pap: "could i have an exit seat with the extra leg room?"
psa: "do you have any medical problems that will restrict your movement?"
pap: "yes i have a bad back and knees, thats why i need the extra leg room"
psa: "i'm sorry you need to be fully fit to sit by an exit"
pap: " well its not really that bad"
pap: "i have a note from my doctor he says i need a seat with extra leg room"
psa: "we only have aisle seats available now so you will be sat just accross the from one another"
pap: "you mean we can't sit together"
psa: "your traveling with JMC they check in upstairs"
pap: "but it says check in for any flight on your screen"
(and just above that it says Airtours)
a few quick 1's from my ground days
pap: "could i have an exit seat with the extra leg room?"
psa: "do you have any medical problems that will restrict your movement?"
pap: "yes i have a bad back and knees, thats why i need the extra leg room"
psa: "i'm sorry you need to be fully fit to sit by an exit"
pap: " well its not really that bad"
pap: "i have a note from my doctor he says i need a seat with extra leg room"
psa: "we only have aisle seats available now so you will be sat just accross the from one another"
pap: "you mean we can't sit together"
psa: "your traveling with JMC they check in upstairs"
pap: "but it says check in for any flight on your screen"
(and just above that it says Airtours)
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Outbound from Cairo -
PAX - "Excuse me," said a a man sitting just towards the rear of club class staring at me with with duck-like eyes and looking like his diet comprised Grolsch and steroids.
STEW - "Yes sir?" I replied
PAX - "Could you ask the pilot to come here and cash this cheque for me?"
STEW - "I think the pilot is currently occupied with more important matters, sir," I poked rather harshly.
PAX - "Excuse me," said a a man sitting just towards the rear of club class staring at me with with duck-like eyes and looking like his diet comprised Grolsch and steroids.
STEW - "Yes sir?" I replied
PAX - "Could you ask the pilot to come here and cash this cheque for me?"
STEW - "I think the pilot is currently occupied with more important matters, sir," I poked rather harshly.
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I just got a job as cabin crew and I can see I'm in for a whole lotta fun!!!
I currently work for a bank and the questions you get asked are just priceless...difference with cabin crew will be that I'll be doing something fun! Not sat in an office all day!
Sweetie is cool! Stop having a go!
You've all made me laugh...A LOT and I cannot wait to start now
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I currently work for a bank and the questions you get asked are just priceless...difference with cabin crew will be that I'll be doing something fun! Not sat in an office all day!
Sweetie is cool! Stop having a go!
You've all made me laugh...A LOT and I cannot wait to start now
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What realy gets me is when on a budget airline we are asked
1. Do you have any blankets?
2. are the drinks free?
3. whats the movie?
ok heers the deal pax "You pay budget you get budget"
1. Do you have any blankets?
2. are the drinks free?
3. whats the movie?
ok heers the deal pax "You pay budget you get budget"
