You are talking to the Capt., and you smell alcohol. Although you didn't see him drinking, what would you do?

 

Are we on the aircraft, jet bridge, or at the hotel?????

 

what are you doing writing a book

 

I'd confront him, and I'd say,

"You got any more?"

 

These questions are always interesting..trick is not to assume the specifics. Ask where you guys are when you smell it. Don't assume you're on the airplane. Nothing wrong if you smell it on him at the bar on a long overnight.

If you're on the plane, and you're 100% certain it's booze, ask him if he's feeling well. Don't make a scene in front of the crew, pax etc...if he says he's fine, don't be afraid to tell him what you smell. Who cares if it hurts his feelings. If he's also acting belligerent, clearly still hammered, or puking in the trash, don't be afraid to refuse to fly until its figured out. The next step could be to call a union rep.

 

We've had numerous threads on this. Find them using the search window at the upper left.

I think the consensus on the jetway is to tell him or her to call in sick and go from there. Already in the cockpit and he is Denzel Washington, you are in for a long couple of hours. At a night club- just see if he wants another round.

 

And don't ass-u-me the interviewer is actually looking for the most "Correct" answer. He or she may just be looking for your reaction; are you going to be a dick? Are you spring loaded to Panic? Will you be a bit more subtle about it? Are you a Nazi? Will you shoot him? Or call the cops? Or...?

Remember, the guy asking you the question is probably not really interested in your actual answer, there are many possible right answers, but more in your demenor. In his mind, he's thinking, "Do I want to fly a 4 day trip with this guy?"

What he's looking for is your ATTITUDE, when confronted with a difficult situation.

Don't go jumping off the deep end every time he puts you in a situation. He's not really interested in what the "Rule Book" says, we all know what the rule book says, he wants to know if you are a TOOL.

 

What if your captain is Denzel? He just might fly better...