Originally Posted by
symbian simian
Same, FAs had to ask me if they could board (would stand outside in the rain waiting for me), use their phone, smoke on board (yes!!). If I asked for a coffee service would stop until I had my coffee. Funniest (to me) was Switzerland where the Captain would get a better hotel room. I would always have the FO wear my jacket....
Was it better? not always, but some of it was nice.
Are you kidding me? We actually have intelligent men who think for one second, that the above examples were out of respect for the Captain??? I can guarantee you that if you left the FA’s in the rain that respect is the last thing on their minds. Give me the above self sufficient FA who I know will handle things well in an emergency over the group of subservient workers who have to wait for permission before undertaking any task. Respect is earned not granted by company manual.