In the continuing saga of “You found what WHERE?” Let’s revisit the coat closets on the L1011 where we left off last time. Oh yes, the closets should have had monitors. On another flight from the US to San Juan the mid coat closet was the center of attention. This closet was an engineering marvel.Continue reading “What’s That Smell???”
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Always Check, Cross-Check
Let’s explore a little more under the theme of “Oh no you didn’t…” I didn’t always fly on the large, modern aircraft. This will really date me, but I began my career on 727s, DC9s and DC8s. At the bottom of the seniority list I got really familiar with the DC9. One endearing quality ofContinue reading “Always Check, Cross-Check”
Classless in First Class
So back to a more lighthearted look at “Oh no you didn’t…” Folks often wonder if flight attendants ever thought of sort of “getting back” at particularly difficult passengers. Well, c’mon, we are human. Thank goodness for filters. If the running dialog in my head as I worked a beverage service in a packed cabinContinue reading “Classless in First Class”
Nonstop to Hell
I’d be lying if I said those experiences didn’t shape me and form my tolerance level for tomfoolery and such. As I gained experience, I got a much better feel for where that fine line was between “blowing off steam” and personally abusive. I wasn’t a big fan of the latter but always triedContinue reading “Nonstop to Hell”
Flash Dance
Those flying machines could take a lot, though, and my respect for them grew not out of blind following, but from experiences when they proved themselves over and over. I transferred bases down to DFW when I got married and did a lot of flying in wild Spring weather. Those storms in the SpringContinue reading “Flash Dance”
What’s Behind THAT Door?
OK, if there’s that much stress and responsibility involved from time to time, where do flight attendants go to get a few moments on their own? What’s really behind those doors they key a code into and then disappear behind without so much as a glance back? Let’s start by entering the sacred confines ofContinue reading “What’s Behind THAT Door?”
Why Do You DO That??
Very closely related to the need for doors that we disappear behind is the burning question that springs to a crew member’s lips repeatedly during their career: What on earth would posses you to do THAT? Of course that question must remain suppressed, so eventually we must disappear behind doors and curtains and roll ourContinue reading “Why Do You DO That??”
Coffee, Tea or?
Another one that will make us want to snap you on the head after about 20 rows of this routine over and over and ask: “Why do you DO that?” has to do with basic (?) courtesy. Back to a breakfast flight. The breakfast lights are on, for those of you following in chronological orderContinue reading “Coffee, Tea or?”
Do You Do That At Home?
Will some of you tell me about the door knobs on the bathrooms in your homes? Maybe submit some pics in the comments section if you don’t mind? I’ll tell you why; it has been a burning question among crew members as we sit on jumpseats near lavs for years and observe passengers struggle mightilyContinue reading “Do You Do That At Home?”
You Are Not At Home
OK, You are NOT at home So clearly the flying public has gotten very comfortable with air transportation and when some folks board a flight they tend to feel like this IS their home for the next few hours. We love that. We want people to feel welcome and relaxed. It is a public formContinue reading “You Are Not At Home”
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