Originally Posted by
forgot to bid
I missed it, are you guys being pushed to do the in cabin meet and greet thing?
I remember years ago coex in our flight plan have us this 1-2 minute speech about buying a credit card, we were supposed to say it over the PA enroute. I think that kind of stuff is a bad idea. Maybe I wear my hat too tight but when I ride in the back all I want is quiet, and I'm riding for free. If I paid to ride, I demand it be quiet. Just smile and tell me you're glad I'm there and respond if I need something.
Maybe on a international flight, but on a domestic flight you've already got too many people standing at the 1L door to begin with.
Management asked each work group to do their "one thing". The pilot group's "one thing" was for the CA to stand in front of the PAX before the flight and make a little speech. Like that was going to win over the PAX and keep them flying on us vs. jumping ship and running over to DAL. Keeping customers loyal goes beyond some pilot nerd making a speech before each and every flight, but what do I know?
I do agree with you, FTB. Too many PAs can really ruin the experience for passengers. Some of our guys make too many PAs. Add to that all the PAs made by the flight attendants. My least favorite is the FAs selling the mileage plan credit card prior to TOD.
Anyway, most CAs I fly with don't do the speech. Some do it time permitting... as long as it's not interfering with pre-flight duties.