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FlyChicaga · November 10th, 2003, 14:42

Something to consider as well, in regards to the F/A herself making the decision. You don't know how injured she is, or how much pain she is in, or if she can perform her duties. But, at our company at least, many of our F/As are very young (19 or 20) and this is their first job. If they are fairly new, they are extremely worried about performing their job and not getting in trouble, since this job is vital to them making rent. So them might be more prone to saying "no it's ok, just hurts a little, I can do this." You can take them at their word, but you really need to take time to pay attention to them and see if they really are ok like they say. If you notice they are wincing, operating with only one hand, etc., it might be time you say "no, this can't continue" and delay the flight to find a replacement.

November 10th, 2003, 14:42	#20
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,833	Re: Flight Attendant Injury Something to consider as well, in regards to the F/A herself making the decision. You don't know how injured she is, or how much pain she is in, or if she can perform her duties. But, at our company at least, many of our F/As are very young (19 or 20) and this is their first job. If they are fairly new, they are extremely worried about performing their job and not getting in trouble, since this job is vital to them making rent. So them might be more prone to saying "no it's ok, just hurts a little, I can do this." You can take them at their word, but you really need to take time to pay attention to them and see if they really are ok like they say. If you notice they are wincing, operating with only one hand, etc., it might be time you say "no, this can't continue" and delay the flight to find a replacement.