What's up with NWA's FA's???

[mrnolmts]

So, this is the 3rd or 4th time in a row this has happened: We're traveling internationally on NWA, and these old, crusty FA's are very unprofessional and unfriendly. Some observations:
- Pax has some kind of question, FA snaps back.
- Pax flags FA down. FA states "I'll be right back", never to return.
- Cheesy smiles all around.
I understand these are very senior FA's who, more than likely, hate coming to work. It's a shame though, that the "face" of NWA is presented this way.

 

[JohnQ]

So, this is the 3rd or 4th time in a row this has happened: We're traveling internationally on NWA, and these old, crusty FA's are very unprofessional and unfriendly. Some observations:
- Pax has some kind of question, FA snaps back.
- Pax flags FA down. FA states "I'll be right back", never to return.
- Cheesy smiles all around.
I understand these are very senior FA's who, more than likely, hate coming to work. It's a shame though, that the "face" of NWA is presented this way.

It ain't just NWA. Just try flying from ATL to Europe on any weekday. The "Munich on Monday" crowd collectively have a combined seniority number of around 500, with bad attitudes to match.

 

[Capt. Caucasian]

However, JFK to Europe is mostly fantastic. Some great crews up there. I'm going to miss the "Asylum".

 

[filejw]

At one time MSP / LGW had a group called the Witch's of Gatwick. Monday Tuesday Wednesday 3 day trip. Even Anderson knew who they were.

 

[Bavarian Chef]

This is news to you?

 

[Wildmanny]

The Seattle based hags were christened "Gorillas In The Mist" when I flew there. I'm actually dreading an upcoming trip to SEA due to the fact that they'll likely be on my flight.

35 and forced retirement for all FAs!

WM

 

[Carl_Spackler]

What do you call a 200lb SEA FA? Anorexic

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

What's the latest with the lawsuit where the very senior NWA FA is sueing Alaska Air for using her face on their tail?

 

[whaleroast]

Travelling on redtail right after the merger with Delta was publically announced and the in-flight service was lacking juice and diet soda. When the guy behind me asked the hag serving us why no juice she snapped: "Coffee and water only because that's the way it's going to be now with Delta in charge!"

 

[sat74]

The Seattle based hags were christened "Gorillas In The Mist" when I flew there. I'm actually dreading an upcoming trip to SEA due to the fact that they'll likely be on my flight.

35 and forced retirement for all FAs!

WM

Here Here!! Service on US airlines is horrendous! Get rid of them all I say!

 

[doh]

The Seattle based hags were christened "Gorillas In The Mist" when I flew there. I'm actually dreading an upcoming trip to SEA due to the fact that they'll likely be on my flight.

35 and forced retirement for all FAs!

WM

I don't know...maybe on a milf by milf basis, we could keep a few around until 40. I'd hit it!

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

no one seems to complain about older, happy and pleasant FAs on SWA.......

 

[ratherfish]

They're paid so little they subsidize the company.

Hard to be happy when you're basically working for tough-to-use standby flight privileges.

Take tiny salary, less taxes, less uniforms, less whats' not covered by weak health coverage, less cost to get to and from the airport, etc, etc. It's a zero sum game. If you throw in the cost of feeding oneself and putting a roof over ones head, they have to be going negative financially. I don't understand why they show up at all.

Though it doesn't excuse the schmidty service, I'd be willing to bet there's a connection.

 

[airksk]

What's the latest with the lawsuit where the very senior NWA FA is sueing Alaska Air for using her face on their tail?

I don't care who you are, that's funny right there.

 

[flyboy006]

Are you Kidding

However, JFK to Europe is mostly fantastic. Some great crews up there. I'm going to miss the "Asylum".

JFK to Europe on who?? You'd be lucky to have 1 non crusty F/A from JFK to Europe, and no different than NWA... Crusty is Crusty.. Maybe 1 or 2 in 10 flights you may see someone not so crusty with a smile. Other than that, they are crusty, dont smile, huff and puff. Its bull sh1t to see someone pay 4ooo plus dollars to sit in first class be taken care of, or not taken care of by some crusty F/A that should be at home knitting some sweater or rug or some sh1t..