IAH CRJ cappy here, I can tell you that we are sitting our bums in the cockpit, calling for boarding 30 Min prior.....and ramp is still LOADING BAGS 2 min AFTER departure. If I didn't know better I would say that the ramp is working against us! I call the company every time and tell them " We are sitting here, ready to go, no paperwork, no people, etc, etc. Here comes another bus load of people 3 min prior to departure.....again. What shall we do guys?! By the way thanks for all of the smiles and nods when we get on the employee bus. C'mon guys and grow up.
Hey guys, don't get too bent out of shape thinking the rampers are out to screw you. Fact is, your flights operate out of the hardstands in IAH. Ask ANY of us what our biggest complaint about IAH has been over the years, and I'm sure most of us will say the d@mn hardstands. I would venture a WAG that the majority of our delays due to loading (PAX or Bags) have always happened on the hardstands. The HS's just SUCK, it's not you.
