CabinExperience

1month ago

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AA pilot apologized for how the airline treats passengers

This one really stuck with me. Pilot tried to hold the plane in Dallas for about ten passengers with tight connections. Came on the intercom, thanked everyone for being patient. No drama, no complaints from the cabin. Then a couple minutes later he gets back on and says he’s...

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2month ago

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First time flying Alaska in decades and… wow

On JFK–SEA–FAI right now and this is my first time flying Alaska since I was a kid in the 80s. Sitting in first class and I’m honestly impressed. Service has been excellent, food is actually pretty damn good, and the whole vibe just feels more relaxed and human. I used to travel...

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2month ago

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Why are AA window blinds forced dark on daytime Europe–US flights?

I know this comes up all the time, but I’m genuinely curious if anyone from AA can explain the logic here. Why are we required to sit in near darkness on daytime flights from Europe to the US? I needed to work and the combo of a dark cabin, laptop glare, and overhead light gave...

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2month ago

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Cathay’s new Aria suites review after flying HKG–CTS

Flew HKG to CTS in business class and finally got to try the new Aria suites. Overall impression is positive, but there are definitely some trade offs. Pros first. The media screen is much bigger and a huge improvement. Touch responsiveness is way better too. The hidden sliding...

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2month ago

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What’s the etiquette here with parents asleep and smelly diapers?

Mid flight right now. Twin toddlers in the row ahead of me. They’re loud, but that’s whatever. Kids fly too. No issue there. The problem is both diapers are clearly full and the smell is brutal. Parents are fully asleep and the nanny with them is checked out. As a parent myself...

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2month ago

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Ah yes, the classic “don’t clean the plane” moment on BA

Boarded my BA flight and found bits of chicken all over the floor by our seats. Kinda funny but also... yikes. Does BA even clean between flights anymore, or is the turnaround just too tight these days?

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5month ago

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Guy admits mid-flight his huge dog isn’t a service animal

UA1536, Newark to Denver. I’m in Comfort Plus bulkhead when a guy boards last with a 90-lb dog and says, “Hope you’re dog people!” Dog sprawls across my feet and the window passenger’s, blocks the aisle a few times, and the crew doesn’t seem to care. As we’re landing, the guy...

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5month ago

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Alaska rolling out new first class plates and glassware

Flew first on Alaska today and noticed everything was new cups, plates, trays, even the flatware. FA said this was the first week with the new setup. Not sure it was the best use of money, but it does look a lot nicer than before.

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5month ago

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Another TBNT from Delta and feeling lost

I’ve been in customer service 6–7 years and have been pouring everything into trying to land a flight attendant job. I’ve done the research, asked people in the field, studied what airlines say they want safety, service, empathy and tailored my applications around that. Just got...

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6month ago

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Daytime long haul, cabin kept dark… why?

’ve noticed crews dimming or asking for shades down even on daytime flights. Last week it was a mid-day Europe to US run: departed after lunch, landed late afternoon, but the cabin stayed dark most of the way. I get closing them for glare, takeoff/landing, or to keep the plane...

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