Originally Posted by
Sawdog
Why would you help a flight attendant with her bags since it states in their contract that they are not to lift the bags of the passengers? All you are doing is creating back and shoulder problems for yourself. I know it may be not be nice to help them, but they need the exercise so they can lift the door in an emergency. The only reason they pass their recurrent in ATL or MSP is because the doors there have been used so many times they can lift the doors with a fingar.
You guys seem a little harsh... When I'm deadheading I have trouble getting my bag in the overhead because it is hard to lift it above my head and then maneuver it into the overhead. Usually someone sees me struggling and helps me. I never ask for help, and certainly don't expect it, and if you have back problems then you certainly shouldn't be the one helping people, but I don't understand why guys are on here bragging about not helping people. Seems a little against the Delta company culture. I CAN do it but it is hard and usually takes me awhile blocking the aisle, so it is always greatly appreciated when someone lends a hand.
I can do the emergency exit no problem...pulling a 40 lb door out is a lot easier than hoisting a bag above your head.
One thing I really like about Delta is that their employees usually seem to go out of their way to help eachother as well as passengers
