Now Boarding ... Chicken or Beef?

[Kangol]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

These can be used for recovery where required.

Thanks. Is this noted anywhere? For stock/accounting reasons? Or would it be classified as "the bottle was broken and had to be disposed of"?

 

[JohnK]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

Thanks. Is this noted anywhere? For stock/accounting reasons? Or would it be classified as "the bottle was broken and had to be disposed of"?

Contents of the bottle consumed in flight?

I have seen CSM offering economy class Platinums a glass of wine from business when it looked like it was going to waste. Not a huge fan of wine but won't say no.

 

[Kangol]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

Contents of the bottle consumed in flight?

I have seen CSM offering economy class Platinums a glass of wine from business when it looked like it was going to waste. Not a huge fan of wine but won't say no.

Oh I was referring to counting the actual bottles after the flight for accounting purposes. I don't know how the empty glass bottles are disposed of in flight, nor how usage is actualy determined, but in the event that they do count the actual bottles, the last thing anyone wants is for the staff accused of stealing. If they're not accounted for, then that is the answer I guess.

 

[smit0847]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

What do QF crew usually do during their slip at LAX? I understand these slips have been reduced down to just 36-ish hours and many crew stay at hotels a long way from downtown LA (ie Anaheim), which on google maps appears to be over an hours drive from downtown and I understand LA has next to no public transport.

Do crew actually go downtown and shop/party etc or is it now just all too hard? When I think of long-haul crew I think shopping, nightclubs, glamour etc but it doesnt seem very glamorous staying such a long way from the CBD for just 1 night!

 

[petercr]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

That reminds me - I did spot a few Q staff when we stayed in the Magic Castle in LA about 2yrs ago...

 

[FlyingFox]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

I apologise if this question has already been asked and answered, but I've wondered about this for a while.

Does the airline keep track of how long call button lights stay on? I ask because across several airlines I've noted that the FA seems super-focused on turning it off as soon as possible and then asking what you want. In some cases the turning off part seems to solve the FA's concerns. Yours are another matter.

 

[Milboo]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

What do QF crew usually do during their slip at LAX? I understand these slips have been reduced down to just 36-ish hours and many crew stay at hotels a long way from downtown LA (ie Anaheim), which on google maps appears to be over an hours drive from downtown and I understand LA has next to no public transport.

Do crew actually go downtown and shop/party etc or is it now just all too hard? When I think of long-haul crew I think shopping, nightclubs, glamour etc but it doesnt seem very glamorous staying such a long way from the CBD for just 1 night!

I have a friend who crews for another airline who goes into LAX and they have had the same thing happen - hotels are no longer central. They head to the beach and chill or sometimes grab a hire car for ease of getting around.

 

[milehighclub]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

I apologise if this question has already been asked and answered, but I've wondered about this for a while.

Does the airline keep track of how long call button lights stay on? I ask because across several airlines I've noted that the FA seems super-focused on turning it off as soon as possible and then asking what you want. In some cases the turning off part seems to solve the FA's concerns. Yours are another matter.

For us, no. Is it possible? Probably, but can't imagine many (if any) airlines doing that. The focus probably comes from crew not wanting to have their manager on board "tell them off" for having calls bells on too long.

 

[milehighclub]

Re: Calling the Flight Attendant

What do QF crew usually do during their slip at LAX? I understand these slips have been reduced down to just 36-ish hours and many crew stay at hotels a long way from downtown LA (ie Anaheim), which on google maps appears to be over an hours drive from downtown and I understand LA has next to no public transport.

Do crew actually go downtown and shop/party etc or is it now just all too hard? When I think of long-haul crew I think shopping, nightclubs, glamour etc but it doesnt seem very glamorous staying such a long way from the CBD for just 1 night!

Really depends on the crew member. Some will do nothing, some go out, some go shopping, some see family and friends and so on. Some crew have even been to Vegas or San Fran for the night!

Crew hire cars a lot and now with Uber it's also easier to get around. We have had 36-40 hour slips in LA for over ten years, so it's nothing new or recent. With the QF11 moving to a morning departure the shortest slip is around 39 hours now (with the exception of the crew who get 24 hours after operating JFK-LAX, but they get 41 hours before operating LAX-JFK)

 

[FlyingFox]

For us, no. Is it possible? Probably, but can't imagine many (if any) airlines doing that. The focus probably comes from crew not wanting to have their manager on board "tell them off" for having calls bells on too long.

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[boffman]

Sorry if this has already been answered. Am travelling F for the first time next week, SYD-LHR on EY and then back on SQ. Would it be weird to bring a gift to give to the FA. If it's not weird, what should I bring? Chocolates? And which FA to give it to and when?
Thanks!

 

[flychrisfly]

What do cabin crew do during a not so quick turn around?

 

[Abdul_A350]

Sorry if this has already been answered. Am travelling F for the first time next week, SYD-LHR on EY and then back on SQ. Would it be weird to bring a gift to give to the FA. If it's not weird, what should I bring? Chocolates? And which FA to give it to and when?
Thanks!

Yes, weird.

 

[milehighclub]

What do cabin crew do during a not so quick turn around?

This would vary by airline, but if there is sufficient time you can go into the terminal and relax, get a coffee or just to get out of the way of the cleaners. In days gone by sometimes lunch would be provided instead of onboard.

If you stay onboard most just chill out. The IFE is generally restarted for each sector and then they play the safety demo to have content on the screens so a engineer can detect any issues as they walk through so it's not always possible to watch something.

For domestic flights where crew chop and change far more frequently and may have a longer wait until the next duty (as opposed to a turnaround, implying the same aircraft) major ports have crew rooms where crew would not only sign on but can relax. There is tea and coffee, couches and TV. Airport standby crew wait here to be called out (only for domestic. International crew always do home standby )

 

[milehighclub]

Yes, weird.

No, not weird and it happens all the time.

chocolates always go down a treat

 

[Abdul_A350]

With respect, I do not think it happens all the time on EY and SQ.

 

[trixydoza]

Really positive feedback *after the flight* is the best thing you can possibly do. Go out of your way to give it if you're happy.

The "gift" thing would be awkward for many of the airlines I fly, and it also seems insincere if you've bought it before you even know if they've "served" you well.

But I don't know if that means I should reply "chicken" or "beef".

 

[anat0l]

Sorry if this has already been answered. Am travelling F for the first time next week, SYD-LHR on EY and then back on SQ. Would it be weird to bring a gift to give to the FA. If it's not weird, what should I bring? Chocolates? And which FA to give it to and when?
Thanks!

It does happen. Your FA who receives it may never have had something like that happen to them in their entire career, whether that is a career of 2 days, 2 months, 2 years, 2 decades or 2 popes. But, it does happen.

Why do you want to do it?

If you are bringing something as a "bribe" or "incentive", forget it. If you think you are expecting something (other than perhaps "thank you"), forget it.

Other than that, don't go overboard (figuratively or literally!) on the gift.

Giving it at an appropriate, convenient and not so busy time in the middle of the flight (rather than during boarding or disembarkation) is probably the best idea. Most other times will be too busy.

 

[mannej]

A former member on here was very generous with the chocolates. It's a pity that he isn't seen around here these days.

 

[FuzzyAUS]

Sorry if this has already been answered. Am travelling F for the first time next week, SYD-LHR on EY and then back on SQ. Would it be weird to bring a gift to give to the FA. If it's not weird, what should I bring? Chocolates? And which FA to give it to and when?
Thanks!

Yes, weird.

I don't find it weird, and have done it for a bit over 10 years now.. on all long haul international (I don't do it on domestics), there has been 1 case where I felt I wasn't treated well and nearly didn't give the chocolates out (normally in the first 10 mins on boarding).. it was about 1/2 way through the sector and still did it but said to the CSM "I have never not done it but its not fair to change my rules/thinking because of an incident with 1 crew member"...

I am on the review panel and was asked for feedback on this flight.. Qantas dealt with it well and 2 years later I still do it..

Every departure city has a different things for the crew, eg LAX is Seeas candies, SYD is chocolate, HKG is one of the MASSIVE selection bags, that one looks really funny handing over as its bigger than most duty free bags...

my only request is they get shared to all zones (and they normally do)