Originally Posted by
RonRicco
For what it is worth, they did an experiment back in 98 doing just that. I am sure the data is still there, but there were not a lot of benefits according to what was presented.. Keeping pilots and FAs together is not as simple or cost effective as it may seem ...
FWIW, the FA's are great and all, but as an FO it is nice to have them stay somewhere else and not have the "sonny, my bags ...", "the pilots used to buy us (drinks/dinner/entertainment)", the once in a while getting hit on by someone 25+ years older than my wife and pure drama of whatever domestic disaster has befallen their (partner/spouse/cat/kid). Delta's FA's are mostly responsible, professional and friendly. If you've flown for an airline where you (the pilots) have to babysit ... you really appreciate the fact that Delta's cabin crew are self reliant, responsible, professional and friendly adults.