Originally Posted by
AYLflyer
Absolutely bonkers. Operated multiple very late flights and it took us over an hour to turn each one. These were 320's, yet somehow we can't deplane and reboard with any sense of urgency when we're running 2+ hours late. One point we were sitting up front figuring out why the plane was completely empty after being cleaned and catered more than 10 min prior during a turn.
I don't think more 220s would be bad but I can't see why we would want to go in that direction when we're chasing premium customers and pushing premium products.
They absolutely show no initiative to make up time.
We had a plane the other day where the auto brake switch would not stay in place. Called it in 30 mins prior to boarding. I look it up you can Mel it great let’s board this will be done quick. Mx comes out plays with the switch I’m like we can Mel it. Oh I know but let’s see if we can fix it. Starts digging through the computer stuff. I’m like it’s the physical switch because when you turn it the computer shows it’s on, it just won’t stay. Ok I guess I’ll go get some tools. 5 mins to departure he looks at the other guy and is like do you know how to fix this? Nope. I’m like guys YOU CAN MEL IT I don’t need it. Oh we can Mel it, yeah let’s do that. SMH.
But wait here is where it gets fun. They post a delay because of MX but we are ready at departure time. Guess what the ground crew scattered. It took 30 mins to get our ground crew back who left 5 mins ago.
We took a large delay for no reason. (Yes I submitted a pointless report)