i noticed in ATL that people were very friendly this morning whether it was a nod of the head or smile, they just kind of knew...i cant explain it but it was def a different way of looking at pilots .... a certain appreciation that they realized that we are important and are responsible for them and their loved ones, it made me feel proud for all of us and what we do day in and day out regardless of any incidents and accidents....people know now once again that flying can be dangerous and it s a reminder for them that pilots are professionals, not glorified bus drivers that will get you to where u need to go but will be there when the goin gets tough to do their best to get you out of the situation, whatever that may be.....today really made me happy once again to be proud of what we do day in and day out....

I hope all of you who had contact with the folks reminded them that the starting salary of an FO was 20k.

I was thinking the same. lol

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, but perhaps it's your perspective that's changed and people are just being normal...

I am deadheading to Memphis today so I guess I should be prepared for quizzing all the way there . .... maybe I will just ride up front :rolleyes:

Had a smartass guy on my flight from DTW to JFK who told me he brought his flippers with him. I looked at him, rolled my eyes, shooked my head and told him "good for you" and I walked away

I've never had so many "Thank You's" and "Great Flight" in my life yesterday...Pax in RIC were tell all the gate agents that US Airways has the best pilots.

Firefighters and Cops all across the country were regarded as heros after 9/11

Maybe its our turn now :cool:

I couldn't agree more! Pax are saying "Thank you for the safe flight" or "Thanks for getting us here safely" more often. I started hearing it more just after the Continental accident here in DEN. I do think it reminds people that although flying has become routine it really is in our hands (Pilots and FAs) that they put their lives and trust in our abilities and training. I just smile and thank them for their business.





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I knew it was only a matter of time.. 2nd flight out of LGA I flew after splash down a PAX asked me if I intended to kill any innocent geese... I told her not until tomorrow on my day off..

I'm curious to see what else they find in the hudson. Can't be good....