Emergency descent..

[ravensrule]

It sucks during boarding that an FA can't run off for coffee/food.

wah.

You can barely get the folks a glass of water on a "short" 1 hour flight.

probably because the FAs have taken the water to "stay hydrated"

With the Captain's permission we can step off to grab food and therefore delaying boarding. Sorry you guys sit up front and push buttons all day while we are in the back, on our feet. (Sorry to disrespect my WJA colleagues on here.)

[evilgravy]

[Donald]

Sorry you guys sit up front and push buttons all day while we are in the back, on our feet.

Have you considered applying for a pilot position?

[av8ts]

Really..you need the Captains permission to get some food? So if the Captain says no then you don't eat?

[Go Guns]

You guys are making this more complex and derogatory than it needs to be. The f/a's work hard, if one of them needs food, one way or another the front end will see that it happens.

[DH772]

With the Captain's permission we can step off to grab food and therefore delaying boarding. Sorry you guys sit up front and push buttons all day while we are in the back, on our feet. (Sorry to disrespect my WJA colleagues on here.)

No complexity here. Our friend just needs to understand how professions/skills/educations work in this fine land.

Lets play a game called "who works harder/does the dirty work for their money"
1. Dental Hygienist or Dentist
2. Legal Assistant or Lawyer
3. Sales associated or Starbucks franchise owner etc.

As someone mentioned prior, if you would enjoy a job of "pushing buttons" all you need to do is apply for said position. Should be easy enough. All the best Ravensrule

[Bede]

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[ravensrule]

Ravensrule:

You spent 6 weeks training to be an FA. I spent 7 weeks getting a 737 type rating. Just think, if you would have done just one more week of training, you could have been a pilot.

On a serious note, most of us have a lot of respect for what you guys do and the contributions you make to WJ. I have never once heard of a captain telling an FA they can't get food. In fact, I'd bet a fair amount of guys would even pay for your soup/sandwich/coffee, etc. I know I have. Coming on a pilot forum and complaining about your job doesn't really portray you in a good light.

I've been reading this website for many years and appreciate reading the threads from all pilots. I also respect every pilot's training and abilities to get everyone to the destination during normal and abnormal situations. I also appreciate pilots buying me a beer at the end of the day. I return the favour to captains and FOs whom I have built a rapport. My words got taken for as complaining, however I was highlighting the a couple of differences that 1:50 has brought to the back end. I try to plan my lunch accordingly, so that we are all able to get home or to the hotel for a drink as close to on time at the end of the day. I have been fortunate enough to commute home in the FD numerous times and I am certainly aware of the thousands of hours of training/studying/stress that it takes to fly airplanes- thank you guys for the hard work.

To the rest of the non-WJ pilots, if you are ever commuting on my flight I will offer you a crew water, more snacks, and a sandwich after we have gone through with service.

[7thirtyseven]

Ravensrule:

You spent 6 weeks training to be an FA. I spent 7 weeks getting a 737 type rating. Just think, if you would have done just one more week of training, you could have been a pilot.

On a serious note, most of us have a lot of respect for what you guys do and the contributions you make to WJ. I have never once heard of a captain telling an FA they can't get food. In fact, I'd bet a fair amount of guys would even pay for your soup/sandwich/coffee, etc. I know I have. Coming on a pilot forum and complaining about your job doesn't really portray you in a good light.

I've been reading this website for many years and appreciate reading the threads from all pilots. I also respect every pilot's training and abilities to get everyone to the destination during normal and abnormal situations. I also appreciate pilots buying me a beer at the end of the day. I return the favour to captains and FOs whom I have built a rapport. My words got taken for as complaining, however I was highlighting the a couple of differences that 1:50 has brought to the back end. I try to plan my lunch accordingly, so that we are all able to get home or to the hotel for a drink as close to on time at the end of the day. I have been fortunate enough to commute home in the FD numerous times and I am certainly aware of the thousands of hours of training/studying/stress that it takes to fly airplanes- thank you guys for the hard work.

To the rest of the non-WJ pilots, if you are ever commuting on my flight I will offer you a crew water, more snacks, and a sandwich after we have gone through with service.

Ravensrule, for what its worth I knew what you were saying. The 1:40 is a severe PIA on through flights/short turns. Its tough too, with split crews to keep track of who needs what.

It all makes long days longer. You guys pull the rabbit out of the hat over and over. Kudos

[RustyDeuce]

Ravensrule:

You spent 6 weeks training to be an FA. I spent 7 weeks getting a 737 type rating. Just think, if you would have done just one more week of training, you could have been a pilot.

On a serious note, most of us have a lot of respect for what you guys do and the contributions you make to WJ. I have never once heard of a captain telling an FA they can't get food. In fact, I'd bet a fair amount of guys would even pay for your soup/sandwich/coffee, etc. I know I have. Coming on a pilot forum and complaining about your job doesn't really portray you in a good light.

Pilot forum? Really? I wish more non-pilots would join the forum. Might bring some respect, objectivity, and and lot less ego.

[Bede]

Pilot forum? Really? I wish more non-pilots would join the forum. Might bring some respect, objectivity, and and lot less ego.

I apologize for being a douche. I misunderstood the nature of Ravensrule's post. I PM'd Ravensrule with a personal apology as well.

[Kid]

Ravensrule:

You spent 6 weeks training to be an FA. I spent 7 weeks getting a 737 type rating. Just think, if you would have done just one more week of training, you could have been a pilot.

On a serious note, most of us have a lot of respect for what you guys do and the contributions you make to WJ. I have never once heard of a captain telling an FA they can't get food. In fact, I'd bet a fair amount of guys would even pay for your soup/sandwich/coffee, etc. I know I have. Coming on a pilot forum and complaining about your job doesn't really portray you in a good light.

I've been reading this website for many years and appreciate reading the threads from all pilots. I also respect every pilot's training and abilities to get everyone to the destination during normal and abnormal situations. I also appreciate pilots buying me a beer at the end of the day. I return the favour to captains and FOs whom I have built a rapport. My words got taken for as complaining, however I was highlighting the a couple of differences that 1:50 has brought to the back end. I try to plan my lunch accordingly, so that we are all able to get home or to the hotel for a drink as close to on time at the end of the day. I have been fortunate enough to commute home in the FD numerous times and I am certainly aware of the thousands of hours of training/studying/stress that it takes to fly airplanes- thank you guys for the hard work.

To the rest of the non-WJ pilots, if you are ever commuting on my flight I will offer you a crew water, more snacks, and a sandwich after we have gone through with service.

Very classy response ravensrule, and thanks for looking after us pilots in the back, it is appreciated.

[Biff]

Nicely done to both ravensrule and bede.