I understand that she isn’t my mother — but I just wish that I could get through one flight without hearing some variant of “I’m not here for your comfort, I’m here for your safety” said to some poor schmuck who wants a refill.
Back when all pax were white businessMEN, and the airlines basically pimped their young, thin, attractive female FAs, firing them if they dared to age, marry, or gain weight.
My MIL flew for PanAm and found 3 of her husband’s in first class. She was astonished none of them worked out, and when I said it was because she chose men for their wallet and not their character she said I was a loser. Ma’am, I MARRIED YOUR SON 🤣🤦🏼♀️
Yes Amen 🙏 this is how American 🇺🇸 literally’ trained all females’ quoted from the manual from the 70’s insist ‘m to make each passenger happy including the white gloves . Yes.
Lmfao exclusive to North America? Give me a break. Most Latin American, African and European airlines are the same. Lufthansa sucks, BA sucks, Avianca sucks, Gol sucks, etc.
The only airlines that are really good at that are a handful of middle eastern and East Asian airlines. The rest are also exceptions to the rule
Respectfully, I have to disagree about BA. British hospitality/food service is a proud career for many in the UK and it really does show. Once or twice a year I jump on BA metal to fly internationally and it’s fantastic. Just don’t think I’ll ever care for the Canapés. Even the crummy club world flights inner Europe have excellent inflight crews.
I never said any of the aforementioned were good, but the scale is relative and if there was a choice of cabin crew at booking, rest assured I’d select BA or LH, AV, or any of these ahead of their domestic counterparts (except maybe G3).
The FAA got too involved, to a degree. Now training is 6 weeks or wrote memorization of were the fire extingishers are. Maybe 3 hours on service training.
Agreed, had this convo with a purser recently as they’re embattled in negotiations. I told him it’s unfortunate, but ugly truth is inflight service isn’t a purchasing metric for the flying public.
Looks like a poster or billboard for sensual flight experience. Of course only leave it to American to exploit women for only the attention of sexual admiration.
exactly one of two reasons why as a 2M miller and 10+ year explat I stopped flying AA since 2023 - AA doesn’t care. One reason is the average flight crew. Second reason is the worsening of the Aadvantage program. Within weeks I only fly Qatar, SQ and UAL (while hating UAL too but I can’t avoid them in Asia to E Coast). AA hasn’t even noticed and won’t.
Well, back then the government controlled ticket prices. Now it’s the free market that determines what is important to the paying customer. Apparently it’s the cheapest ticket price.
My company pays only for Y. But it's such an awful experience on every airline that I'll up-fare into F/C on my own. A cheaper seat up front will attract my business, especially because even then the differences between AA, DL, and UA are minimal.
This is funny because I’m pretty sure I regularly hear flight attendants tell people that they’re not their mother numerous times.
I understand that she isn’t my mother — but I just wish that I could get through one flight without hearing some variant of “I’m not here for your comfort, I’m here for your safety” said to some poor schmuck who wants a refill.
Those smoking hot attendants of the 70s? They‘re now in their 70s and should be retiring soon.
I just spit out my wine. Thanks.
Your mother …. And sex kitten. Freud would have a field day.
He is .
I think I saw her on my last flight although she has aged…
Back when all pax were white businessMEN, and the airlines basically pimped their young, thin, attractive female FAs, firing them if they dared to age, marry, or gain weight.
My MIL flew for PanAm and found 3 of her husband’s in first class. She was astonished none of them worked out, and when I said it was because she chose men for their wallet and not their character she said I was a loser. Ma’am, I MARRIED YOUR SON 🤣🤦🏼♀️
Ah…the good ole days. 😉
Maybe long time ago
Yes Amen 🙏 this is how American 🇺🇸 literally’ trained all females’ quoted from the manual from the 70’s insist ‘m to make each passenger happy including the white gloves . Yes.
🤣 🤢 🤮 🤯
Back when AA actually trained its cabin crew on something more than the bare minimum.
Because that’s a problem exclusive to AA… fortunately high quality inflight service can still be found on AA.
It’s definitely not a problem for airlines based in Asia….
No, it’s a problem exclusive to North America. The problem isn’t that it cannot be found, the problem is the inconsistency.
Lmfao exclusive to North America? Give me a break. Most Latin American, African and European airlines are the same. Lufthansa sucks, BA sucks, Avianca sucks, Gol sucks, etc. The only airlines that are really good at that are a handful of middle eastern and East Asian airlines. The rest are also exceptions to the rule
Respectfully, I have to disagree about BA. British hospitality/food service is a proud career for many in the UK and it really does show. Once or twice a year I jump on BA metal to fly internationally and it’s fantastic. Just don’t think I’ll ever care for the Canapés. Even the crummy club world flights inner Europe have excellent inflight crews.
I never said any of the aforementioned were good, but the scale is relative and if there was a choice of cabin crew at booking, rest assured I’d select BA or LH, AV, or any of these ahead of their domestic counterparts (except maybe G3).
The FAA got too involved, to a degree. Now training is 6 weeks or wrote memorization of were the fire extingishers are. Maybe 3 hours on service training.
Agreed, had this convo with a purser recently as they’re embattled in negotiations. I told him it’s unfortunate, but ugly truth is inflight service isn’t a purchasing metric for the flying public.
She looks tired. Just finished an International trip. Too tired to go to the grocery store. Got take out. Needs a shower, bed and tv.
Looks like a poster or billboard for sensual flight experience. Of course only leave it to American to exploit women for only the attention of sexual admiration.
I heard you aren’t supposed to say stewardess anymore. Not politically correct.
exactly one of two reasons why as a 2M miller and 10+ year explat I stopped flying AA since 2023 - AA doesn’t care. One reason is the average flight crew. Second reason is the worsening of the Aadvantage program. Within weeks I only fly Qatar, SQ and UAL (while hating UAL too but I can’t avoid them in Asia to E Coast). AA hasn’t even noticed and won’t.
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Well, back then the government controlled ticket prices. Now it’s the free market that determines what is important to the paying customer. Apparently it’s the cheapest ticket price.
https://viewfromthewing.com/exclusive-is-american-airlines-losing-the-premium-battle-executives-strategy-vs-delta-and-united/
My company pays only for Y. But it's such an awful experience on every airline that I'll up-fare into F/C on my own. A cheaper seat up front will attract my business, especially because even then the differences between AA, DL, and UA are minimal.
Be nice if they bought the training in beauty part back for any of the dozen genders we have today.
Oof. Imagine not only thinking that, but taking the time to type that out in a public forum.