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Dj To Rule · February 23rd, 2006, 03:49

Not to rip on the states, but why is it that the airlines have old flight attendants here, crapy service, and old planes. I love flying back home, or any foreign carrier, from asian to european, they all have young attractive flight attendants as well as newer aircraft. Oh and splendid service.

JaceTheAce · February 23rd, 2006, 10:40

Because here you have to hire anyone who is 300 lbs and 5' 2" as long as they're qualified for the job due to employment discrimination laws...when in reality appearance is so important for Flight Attendant jobs.

TXaviator · February 23rd, 2006, 12:11

americans would rather save a dollar, and bitch about service and quality

than spend the dollar, and have nothing to bitch about

see also: airline bankruptcy

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Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

Not to rip on the states, but why is it that the airlines have old flight attendants here, crapy service, and old planes. I love flying back home, or any foreign carrier, from asian to european, they all have young attractive flight attendants as well as newer aircraft. Oh and splendid service.

JaceTheAce · February 23rd, 2006, 13:41

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Originally Posted by TXaviator

americans would rather save a dollar, and bitch about service and quality

than spend the dollar, and have nothing to bitch about

see also: airline bankruptcy

That's the real answer. I hate seeing people bitch when I fly Southwest. All it is is a bus with wings - why bitch if you paid $39 each way? That's much cheaper than driving!

TXaviator · February 23rd, 2006, 14:19

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

That's the real answer. I hate seeing people bitch when I fly Southwest. All it is is a bus with wings - why bitch if you paid $39 each way? That's much cheaper than driving!

that said, personally, i really miss flying southwest. rock bottom prices. i know exactly what to expect, and i get what i expect. a lot of people have completely unrealistic expectations of what you are getting for a 80$ roundtrip ticket. i expect, a seat, and a plane that probably flies. thats about it. and they usually deliver, so i am happy!

Dj To Rule · February 23rd, 2006, 15:21

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Originally Posted by TXaviator

that said, personally, i really miss flying southwest. rock bottom prices. i know exactly what to expect, and i get what i expect. a lot of people have completely unrealistic expectations of what you are getting for a 80$ roundtrip ticket. i expect, a seat, and a plane that probably flies. thats about it. and they usually deliver, so i am happy!

Agreed, but I'm not happy for flying NW roundtrip for $1600 to go home, and getting crap, then the same price KLM for awesome service. Or wait .. $300 for GFK to MSP. WTF, I get round trip for a longer flight for $120 back home for splendid service.

JaceTheAce · February 23rd, 2006, 16:34

And then the idea of NWA outsourcing flight attendants...

stuckingfk · February 23rd, 2006, 18:57

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

And then the idea of NWA outsourcing flight attendants...

Look at the postive, I'm sure they'd be much better looking than the current crop of flight attendants.

TXaviator · February 23rd, 2006, 19:16

cant get much worse.

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Originally Posted by stuckingfk

Look at the postive, I'm sure they'd be much better looking than the current crop of flight attendants.

JaceTheAce · February 24th, 2006, 00:34

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Originally Posted by stuckingfk

Look at the postive, I'm sure they'd be much better looking than the current crop of flight attendants.

Actually, you are probably right about that part!

February 23rd, 2006, 10:40	#27
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Because here you have to hire anyone who is 300 lbs and 5' 2" as long as they're qualified for the job due to employment discrimination laws...when in reality appearance is so important for Flight Attendant jobs. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 23rd, 2006, 16:34	#32
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	And then the idea of NWA outsourcing flight attendants... __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

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February 23rd, 2006, 03:49	#26
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	Not to rip on the states, but why is it that the airlines have old flight attendants here, crapy service, and old planes. I love flying back home, or any foreign carrier, from asian to european, they all have young attractive flight attendants as well as newer aircraft. Oh and splendid service.