Pilot ETO Program
#31
As much as I love our FA's, I could become one in 2-3 months. If they want as good of a deal as the pilots, then they need to do something that takes a decade of their lives to work towards with no guarantee. It seems like a great opportunity to bounce 1/3 of the senior mama's and papa's (don't forget the "theythey's) and replace them with some Guatemalans who would be glad to do it for $25k/yr, live 8 to a room in the US for half their lives, and the other half as very wealthy people in their home country.
Yes, I am completely heartless when it comes to senior FA's making as much as a 1st year FO, and more than some Captains at the Regional s.
Yes, I am completely heartless when it comes to senior FA's making as much as a 1st year FO, and more than some Captains at the Regional s.
#32
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As much as I love our FA's, I could become one in 2-3 months. If they want as good of a deal as the pilots, then they need to do something that takes a decade of their lives to work towards with no guarantee. It seems like a great opportunity to bounce 1/3 of the senior mama's and papa's (don't forget the "theythey's) and replace them with some Guatemalans who would be glad to do it for $25k/yr, live 8 to a room in the US for half their lives, and the other half as very wealthy people in their home country.
Yes, I am completely heartless when it comes to senior FA's making as much as a 1st year FO, and more than some Captains at the Regional s.
Yes, I am completely heartless when it comes to senior FA's making as much as a 1st year FO, and more than some Captains at the Regional s.
#33
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It's funny you mention 'public perception' and 'attitude.' Why does this hit close to home?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeBIhm-x564
Did you know that the substantial majority of the current flight attendant corps in the US couldn't get hired overseas as flight attendants primarily because of those two reasons you mention?
Ever wonder why some of the highest-rated airlines by Skytrax have things like mandatory retirement age (42 is the lowest I've seen so far) for flight attendants? Why some require you to fit into a single size uniform? Why a number of airlines are expecting their flight attendants to be a symbol of grace and style to the point that the flight attendant makeup shades are regulated by their manual; how they present a drink or a tray to a passenger; how they bend as opposed to slouching? Stray from the standards, and you'd be gone so fast your head would spin. Mouth off to a passenger, you're gone. They have people for that - you don't stray from presenting grace and style. Put on a few lbs, and you will be given a timeframe to lose the weight. If you don't... you're gone. You might be able to work in a different role, but definitely not as a flight attendant.
I recall once sitting in LHR and I recall seeing a US legacy crew walk by. It was about what you'd expect. They were followed by a Singapore crew and a Thai Airways crew. Then another US crew. You know how we're all proud to be Americans? This was a big exception... I felt embarrassed. Talk about an in-your-face display of where we stand and rank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeBIhm-x564
Did you know that the substantial majority of the current flight attendant corps in the US couldn't get hired overseas as flight attendants primarily because of those two reasons you mention?
Ever wonder why some of the highest-rated airlines by Skytrax have things like mandatory retirement age (42 is the lowest I've seen so far) for flight attendants? Why some require you to fit into a single size uniform? Why a number of airlines are expecting their flight attendants to be a symbol of grace and style to the point that the flight attendant makeup shades are regulated by their manual; how they present a drink or a tray to a passenger; how they bend as opposed to slouching? Stray from the standards, and you'd be gone so fast your head would spin. Mouth off to a passenger, you're gone. They have people for that - you don't stray from presenting grace and style. Put on a few lbs, and you will be given a timeframe to lose the weight. If you don't... you're gone. You might be able to work in a different role, but definitely not as a flight attendant.
I recall once sitting in LHR and I recall seeing a US legacy crew walk by. It was about what you'd expect. They were followed by a Singapore crew and a Thai Airways crew. Then another US crew. You know how we're all proud to be Americans? This was a big exception... I felt embarrassed. Talk about an in-your-face display of where we stand and rank.
#34
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
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Many foreign airlines select their FAs as a matter of national pride. They provide the pinnacle of customer service and professional presentations and manners. Absolutely incredible! U.S. airlines aren't capable of playing ball in the same park. Tragedy! Very sad. Awful performance on our part. I just don't see any argument on this unless your mind is paralyzed by social justice stuff...
#37
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The great thing was it wasn't even negotiable. The company ignored our contract and did this unilaterally. So the suckers that took it probably could have gotten more if nobody took it. Sucks for them
#38
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
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True but I doubt they care. Many were prob likely to drop MIL leave, bang out sick or give away everything anyway.
#39
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#40
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I know some people that took it for health issues of family members or themselves stop being a d*ck.
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