Airtran and H2O

[machtuck]

Is it true your pilots now have to share one bottle of water in the cockpit these days? Say it isnt so.... heard it from a capt. over there yesterday.

 

[DairyAir]

No....

 

[Ty Webb]

That request came about after the liquid ban . . . seems the pax were snarfing down extra water, since they couldn't bring it on-board themselves, so the cabin crew were running low on water supplies on some transcon flights. We don't stock the widdle bottles, so each pilot is usually handed a 1.5 litre bottle before pushback.

Actually, compared to United, it's a rather generous piece of corporate buffoonery . . . . the infamous "water memo" at UAL required the pilots to request cups of water from the FA's. Not smart, in an era of cockpit intrusion, IMHO.

 

[instructordude]

That request came about after the liquid ban . . . seems the pax were snarfing down extra water, since they couldn't bring it on-board themselves, so the cabin crew were running low on water supplies on some transcon flights. We don't stock the widdle bottles, so each pilot is usually handed a 1.5 litre bottle before pushback.

Actually, compared to United, it's a rather generous piece of corporate buffoonery . . . . the infamous "water memo" at UAL required the pilots to request cups of water from the FA's. Not smart, in an era of cockpit intrusion, IMHO.

What about cocktails?? Do you have to share them??

 

[MRYFLYER]

Actually, compared to United, it's a rather generous piece of corporate buffoonery . . . . the infamous "water memo" at UAL required the pilots to request cups of water from the FA's. Not smart, in an era of cockpit intrusion, IMHO.

Do you have a copy of the infamous water memo you cite? You will find water is boarded specifically for the cockpit on many segments due to stage length. The memo was more in line with the short haul flying and the fact that there are not an unlimited number of water bottles on board the aircraft. If you are in the air for an hour is it a big deal not to have your own personal water bottle? We flew for many many years without the GenX pacifier of a water bottle. You kids these days are something else.

 

[Steeler Fan]

Hydration is a safety issue and in that regard, you should drink what you need. Personally, if I don't stay properly hydrated, I get a massive headache.

Now if I could just find a longer wire so I could listen to XM from the right seat!

 

[Oh-ryan]

Management over at NWA was encouraging a similar program a few months ago. The only difference was they requested you scan the trash cans on the way to the gate any grab any partially used water bottles. It was all part of the "Ways to save money" pamphlet they put out this summer.

 

[TWA Dude]

We flew for many many years without the GenX pacifier of a water bottle.

And who got more kidney stones, blood clots in their legs, and UTI's?

 

[MRYFLYER]

And who got more kidney stones, blood clots in their legs, and UTI's?

The Scotchguard takes care of those problems.

 

[75M]

I took one look at that memo and realized it would be OBE well before I acknowledged it.

Steeler Fan, that wire's gonna need to reach the left seat for you buddy!!