ASA hats

[John Pennekamp]

Actually the FedEx guys did. And the UAL guys and the NWA guys and the Mesaba guys and the USAIR guys and CAL guys and AMR guys and XJT guys and the DAL guys and the PCL guys.....

Anyone want to debate the hat at a picketing event or are rare events the best you got?

Were you there? Are you one of our reps?

And I heard DAL didn't even show up, so I conjecture that you're speaking out your rectum.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Here's a question:

The FAs call you back during boarding to deal with a disruptive and possible intoxicated passenger. Do you put your hat on?

OR you need to go to the gate to deal with an issue of the gate agent refusing to send a jumpseater. Hat or no hat?

The point is that the hat is a sign of authority. Cops wear hats for that reason. Ever seen a state trooper writing a ticket without his hat on? In my state, that gets you out of the ticket.

Whether it's required or not, when people see a hat, they know they're dealing with authority. It's not about "professionalism".

 

[CrownandCoke]

let's close this right now...

until the entire industry goes without hats, everyone should wear a hat...

 

[JoeMerchant]

Were you there? Are you one of our reps?

And I heard DAL didn't even show up, so I conjecture that you're speaking out your rectum.

So much for "brand scope"! IF this is true, what does that say about the so called "improved relations" between the ASA and DAL MEC?

 

[ohplease!]

Here's a question:

The FAs call you back during boarding to deal with a disruptive and possible intoxicated passenger. Do you put your hat on?

OR you need to go to the gate to deal with an issue of the gate agent refusing to send a jumpseater. Hat or no hat?

The point is that the hat is a sign of authority. Cops wear hats for that reason. Ever seen a state trooper writing a ticket without his hat on? In my state, that gets you out of the ticket.

Whether it's required or not, when people see a hat, they know they're dealing with authority. It's not about "professionalism".

the ONLY time you'll see Atlanta city cops with hats on (airport or not) is at a funeral...or when the last APD "commissioner" (can't remember her name) wanted to look taller.

 

[ohplease!]

And I heard DAL didn't even show up, .

hmm. I heard they were. or were they the ones that got "reemed" by alpa national for not being there?

 

[rfa]

This is great news for all. Every other airline should follow suit. The hat tends to make people look like bell boys. Not having the hat actually makes us pilots look more professional. The hat has probably been the most over rated part of the uniform for the longest time.

I disagree. Face it, the only difference between a male flight attendant uniform and a pilot uniform are the stripes and hat. ...plus, with the amount of gel some of these guys sport one could argue as to their orientation.

Nah, I don't like wearing them, but they should stay.

 

[ohplease!]

I disagree. Face it, the only difference between a male flight attendant uniform and a pilot uniform are the stripes and hat. ...plus, with the amount of gel some of these guys sport one could argue as to their orientation.

Nah, I don't like wearing them, but they should stay.

I can't stand up in an RJ as it is without a hat on. If I were to put it on to "deal with a drunk Pax" the FA wold have to lead me to the guy cause I would be able to look anywhere but straight down at the floor.

Hey, even if it does become "optional" , you can still wear yours.

 

[John Pennekamp]

So much for "brand scope"! IF this is true, what does that say about the so called "improved relations" between the ASA and DAL MEC?

I think that ended when Malone got recalled.

 

[snap145]

how many guys actually wear them at companies where it is optional?...and who has it as an option, we do NOT have the option at RAH

 

[John Pennekamp]

the ONLY time you'll see Atlanta city cops with hats on (airport or not) is at a funeral...or when the last APD "commissioner" (can't remember her name) wanted to look taller.

I don't think anybody mistakes the APD for a professional and competent police force. Most of the ones I've seen can barely speak english, and they're American!

How about the Georgia State Patrol? Ever see them sans hat?

 

[ohplease!]

I don't think anybody mistakes the APD for a professional and competent police force. Most of the ones I've seen can barely speak english, and they're American!

How about the Georgia State Patrol? Ever see them sans hat?

as a matter of fact, yes. often.

 

[John Pennekamp]

as a matter of fact, yes. often.

OK, since you have such a pressing need to be right, I'll concede.

Some people will just argue about anything.

Is the sky blue?

 

[ohplease!]

I don't think anybody mistakes the APD for a professional and competent police force. Most of the ones I've seen can barely speak english, and they're American!

How about the Georgia State Patrol? Ever see them sans hat?

I guess at least you can be called an equal opportunity offender. Even crossing the racial boundaries....nice. Hope you never need them for anything.

 

[ohplease!]

OK, since you have such a pressing need to be right, I'll concede.

Some people will just argue about anything.

Is the sky blue?

looks pretty grey this morning, actually. Has nothing to do with being right...you asked a question and I answered it. Sorry to hurt your feelings.