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mainlineAF 07-31-2018 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2644936)
It seems as if you guys work at airlines where the entire crew stays together. We don’t. Between the 5-7 of us there could be between 2-7 different pairings. We also usually say at different hotels from the FAs in the same city so it’s common to split and head for our private car and they do their own thing to get to their hotel with the lead FA being in charge if they are staying together.

In the few places we do stay at the hotel together it’s usually a Crew base so often they are going home or splitting up. It’s also usually a large city and the van runs on a schedule. In the situation where the FA gave me a hard time for not waiting I had no idea whether she was based there or overnighting. And it’s the same hotel in the same pickup location running on the same schedule it has been for years. Why do I need to babysit to the pickup site and then ride together to the sign in sheet. She (they) know where to go and we aren’t flying together tomorrow. I don’t walk with them to the Crew parking bus after a trip or pick them up at home before. What makes this any different?

And what camaraderie? Ever sat on a hotel van with a bunch of FAs complaining about passengers and the latest screwing by scheduling all in front of the driver and other riders. It’s embarrasing. I’d rather not. If we make it to the same bus great. If it’s on demand of course I won’t leave without and I’ll ask so make sure they are going to the hotel. If it’s on a schedule, see ya, I have no idea where they are going. Different FAs literally every leg. She was just looking for drama.

I also know I’m not in the minority because when I was a commuter it was always offline and by the time I got to the front to thank the pilots for the ride they were long gone almost always.



I’m with you. Where I’m at we are split up and the FAs do their own thing. They’re big boys and girls they don’t need to have us help them.

Just last night we had a light load. Me and other guy were messing around up front and i hear see you guys later and the FAs leave on their way to the hotel. We never even had a convo about the hotel bc they don’t care where I’m staying. Should i have gotten mad at them for leaving me? lol

Exception is when I’m working with new hires who have no clue. Then I’ll hold their hand. Otherwise, see ya. Unless there’s some other circumstance that requires us staying together.

Best thing ever was when we stopped being on the same pairings as FAs.

rickair7777 07-31-2018 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by freezingflyboy (Post 2645781)
Millenials: those that complain about them the most...PROBABLY RASIED 'EM! :eek:


Originally Posted by CrispyBacon (Post 2645815)
Boomers. The single most narcissistic, parasitic, self-centered, megalomaniac generation this country has ever seen. The whole world will be a better place when they are all dead.

This does seem to bear out anecdotally. As gen X raised by war generation (aka "silent" generation) I've always felt kind of caught in the middle.

Floobs 07-31-2018 06:48 AM


Originally Posted by captjns (Post 2645835)
Wow... major issues here, I’d say.

He's not wrong, every major social, financial and/or geo-political problem can be placed on the boomers.

I also agree that there is no reason to wait on the f/as especially if they are going to a different hotel. A 737-9 or a 321 can take 20+ mins to deplane.

4runner 07-31-2018 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by Floobs (Post 2645909)
He's not wrong, every major social, financial and/or geo-political problem can be placed on the boomers.

I also agree that there is no reason to wait on the f/as especially if they are going to a different hotel. A 737-9 or a 321 can take 20+ mins to deplane.

I always wait for my pax to get off. I’m still the Captain(was) and they’re onboard my ac. If that effects our show time due to rest, that’s an issue for management. If a pax needs a wheelchair and one isn’t there, I wait.

4runner 07-31-2018 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by Floobs (Post 2645909)
He's not wrong, every major social, financial and/or geo-political problem can be placed on the boomers.

I also agree that there is no reason to wait on the f/as especially if they are going to a different hotel. A 737-9 or a 321 can take 20+ mins to deplane.

It’s someone else’s fault and you’re so much more clever and are going to fix it all. Thanks for showing up. A round of applause and a selfie for you. And a participation trophy.

WesternSkies 07-31-2018 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2645920)
It’s someone else’s fault and you’re so much more clever and are going to fix it all. Thanks for showing up. A round of applause and a selfie for you. And a participation trophy.

Ah, the participation trophy, yet another creation of the boomers.

Al Czervik 07-31-2018 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2645920)
It’s someone else’s fault and you’re so much more clever and are going to fix it all.

Aren’t you the one waiting around, doing other people’s job and not getting paid for it?

Floobs 07-31-2018 08:22 AM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2645920)
It’s someone else’s fault and you’re so much more clever and are going to fix it all. Thanks for showing up. A round of applause and a selfie for you. And a participation trophy.

Something else boomers and their PhD's in education created.

m3113n1a1 07-31-2018 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by Poser765 (Post 2645852)
Is that comment really that much worse than the pretty consistent millennial hating that goes on around here?

Cue the standard "triggered, entitled, snowflake, safe space, participation trophy" drivel that goes on around here...

Floobs 07-31-2018 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2645919)
I always wait for my pax to get off. I’m still the Captain(was) and they’re onboard my ac. If that effects our show time due to rest, that’s an issue for management. If a pax needs a wheelchair and one isn’t there, I wait.

My responsibility ends when the parking brake is set and the engines are shut down.


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