B757Guy
Service Attendant
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- Apr 27, 2015
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Ahh the joys of dealing with some of the traveling public....
Minding my own business, grabbing a quick bite before my next leg for the day, when a couple approach me, asking if I'm a pilot and who I fly for. While I was a bit hesitant to answer, as they seemed a bit off, my uniform and stripes kinda give it away. So I answer yes, and tell them who I fly for. They then procced to offer me all manner of compensation if I upgrade them to first class.I politely but firmly tell them I have no control over such things, and even if I did, the answer would be no. They begin to make some snide comments about how airplanes fly themselves, and that I must be a Trump supporter. Their behavior was erratic, and it was kinda clear they were either on something, or drunk. About 20 minutes later, I start making my way to the gate, and see them both arguing loudly with someone at one of the restaurants. They spot me as I walk by, and begin yelling at me. It's loud enough that a few folks look over at them, and me. I shrug, and forget about them, my mind on the flight ahead. I get to the airplane, begin my normal pre-flight stuff, brief the FA's on a few items, and get acquainted with my FO. As karma would have it, while outside in the gate area, talking to a few folks, I notice the couple is on my flight. It's pretty clear to me that these folks are a potential problem, and I speak with the gate agent, and have them denied boarding. The ensuing argument delayed us 35 minutes, and required the police, but in the end, it was the right thing to do....
I love my job, and while I don't interact much with my passengers, over the years I've had some wonderful experiences with them. But, some days I watch those FEDEX MD-11's blasting off with nothing put packages, and sigh...
Minding my own business, grabbing a quick bite before my next leg for the day, when a couple approach me, asking if I'm a pilot and who I fly for. While I was a bit hesitant to answer, as they seemed a bit off, my uniform and stripes kinda give it away. So I answer yes, and tell them who I fly for. They then procced to offer me all manner of compensation if I upgrade them to first class.I politely but firmly tell them I have no control over such things, and even if I did, the answer would be no. They begin to make some snide comments about how airplanes fly themselves, and that I must be a Trump supporter. Their behavior was erratic, and it was kinda clear they were either on something, or drunk. About 20 minutes later, I start making my way to the gate, and see them both arguing loudly with someone at one of the restaurants. They spot me as I walk by, and begin yelling at me. It's loud enough that a few folks look over at them, and me. I shrug, and forget about them, my mind on the flight ahead. I get to the airplane, begin my normal pre-flight stuff, brief the FA's on a few items, and get acquainted with my FO. As karma would have it, while outside in the gate area, talking to a few folks, I notice the couple is on my flight. It's pretty clear to me that these folks are a potential problem, and I speak with the gate agent, and have them denied boarding. The ensuing argument delayed us 35 minutes, and required the police, but in the end, it was the right thing to do....
I love my job, and while I don't interact much with my passengers, over the years I've had some wonderful experiences with them. But, some days I watch those FEDEX MD-11's blasting off with nothing put packages, and sigh...
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