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09-22-2014, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jabwmu
Anyone know when your supposed to be in your seat (in the cockpit) prior to departure time? I can't find the language or time. Thanks.
I try to get there before boarding, because sometimes you need to get a pack on, or the the ext power falls off, etc. I've been there as late as 10 prior and pushed on time.
09-22-2014, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Finally, the whole "12th man" thing actually was created by Texas A&M, not the Sea Hawk fans.
The 12th man thing is getting played out. It's like that thing some schools are doing when their home team gets a first down where the PA guys says "another XXX" and the stadium says "FIRST DOWN!"
If you started it, it's yours. Everybody else... do something original.
09-22-2014, 05:49 AM
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I didn't know Michael Buble was sitting NYC ER reserve:
Michael Buble - Let me go home ( with LYRICS) - YouTube
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09-22-2014, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
The teams hand select the FAs for the charters. Do the math...
How is that done? Do they go to Bubbaville and have a lineup? Do the FAs wear numbers? What is interesting is that one charter I did was an NBA team, and half the FAs were not of the type that many on here like to describe as the ones that will save our industry. IOW... not Hooters models. Since sports guys are GUYS for the most part.. why aren't all the chosen ones Hooters models? Kinda puts the whole theory about the necessity for drop dead gorgeous FAs to rest now doesn't it?
09-22-2014, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
The teams hand select the FAs for the charters. Do the math...
09-22-2014, 06:16 AM
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I think that some NFL teams do get to hand pick their FA's, however it is NOT the players doing the picking. I would imagine the players wives, coaches and coaches wives would rather them not be Hooter's types as this is just a distraction.
Just looked it up on deltanet. There are open charters meaning anyone charter qualified can fly them, then there are dedicated sports team charters where the same flight attendants only fly for that team.
Just looked it up on deltanet. There are open charters meaning anyone charter qualified can fly them, then there are dedicated sports team charters where the same flight attendants only fly for that team.
09-22-2014, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DALMD88FO
I think that some NFL teams do get to hand pick their FA's, however it is NOT the players doing the picking. I would imagine the players wives, coaches and coaches wives would rather them not be Hooter's types as this is just a distraction.
Just looked it up on deltanet. There are open charters meaning anyone charter qualified can fly them, then there are dedicated sports team charters where the same flight attendants only fly for that team.
Just looked it up on deltanet. There are open charters meaning anyone charter qualified can fly them, then there are dedicated sports team charters where the same flight attendants only fly for that team.
They were not all Hooters-style hotties, but they all were attractive, hard-working, (in fact, incredibly hard-working) and knew all the players and staff by name, and had great rapport with them.
I think the hand-picked FAs are just for professional sports teams. It does not apply to college teams, mil charters, or any other charter we have (once I flew a charter for State Farm Insurance to Bermuda, for example--regular FAs).
09-22-2014, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
The 12th man thing is getting played out. It's like that thing some schools are doing when their home team gets a first down where the PA guys says "another XXX" and the stadium says "FIRST DOWN!" If you started it, it's yours. Everybody else... do something original.
If you started it, it's yours. Everybody else... do something original.First Down Alabama - audience ROLL TIDE - YouTube
Come on, admit it. You're just jealous.
09-22-2014, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Flamer
FDX is not only "in our industry", but they are also in our union. You know, the "airline pilots" assossiciation. SWA is in our industry too. They are a direct competitor in many cities as a matter of fact.
Originally Posted by Flamer
...there is a lot of apathy regarding ALPA's willingness to take its own members input.
He says they even went so far as to hold webinars to take pilot input on what the survey should ask. First I've seen something like that.
09-22-2014, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by satchip
You mean like this T?
First Down Alabama - audience ROLL TIDE - YouTube
Come on, admit it. You're just jealous.
First Down Alabama - audience ROLL TIDE - YouTube
Come on, admit it. You're just jealous.
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