I would suggest that many of today�s flight attendants are reflections of the passengers they have to deal with. It�s certainly food for thought. But the other reality is that employment and discrimination laws have changed, as have pay structures (drastically). As a consequence, the poor hardworking flight attendant on a domestic BA flight is not far from matching a salary from McDonalds�and at thirty thousand feet, they can�t escape surly, aggressive, odoriferous, and downright rude passengers!
For a classic example of what different cultures are with airlines, have a look at the infamous �Pam Ann.� She captures the spirit of cabin crew from around the world!
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For the American carriers, in particular, where the flights operate on a �bid� system, the more senior the flight attendant is, the more preference they are given for the routes they want to fly. So an American Airlines international flight will have crew members whose average age is�well more or less�deceased! (the quicker they fly their required hours each month, the more time they have off to live their lives).
Personally, I find it quite concerning as I often listen to them in the galley, complaining how they can�t lift things, can�t bend down, etc. So imagine what the situation might be in a ditching! I�ve accumulated over 5 million miles in air travel since the advent of measurable frequent flier programmes. And I rely heavily upon the help of flight attendants from around the world to assist in supplying goods and help for my charity. With hand on heart, I can honestly say, I�ve only had one bad experience with an individual�s personality through all those flights. Personally, I believe, regardless of the culture, uniform, accent, or airline livery, you always get