Polarfr8dog-
yes you are right- many FAs are highly skilled airline employees, that is why I said "Not all Fas." Times are also changing where airlines are no longer looking for skilled FAS but simply someone to fill the position at the cheapest rate. I apoplogize if I didnt stress enough that there are some out there whom are total professionals, but it does seem that many out there couldn't handle emergancy situations that well. Thats all. I have many FA friends that are true professionals but just like pilots their pay is being cut down and so the new recruits that want to work for little seem a little unqualified for the position.
Once again not all FAS are ditzy.