Comments on: Opinion Poll: What Would You Do In This Flight Attendant’s Situation?

By: heckenho

heckenho — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:42:26 +0000

I’d answer that the passengers are OK, and anxious to get home. But that the crew are out-of-hours unless they land on time, and with that 45 minutes hold-to-land, you’ll all be breaking company policy. I’d ask for his guidance whether you’ll make in within the schedule. He may believe he can get a priority landing slot with the crew-hours problem. Either way, it’s then his call – that’s why he’s captain.
Yep, it’s a tough situation. But the company policy is almost certainly following federal rules (why would the company have a stricter policy in the tough competitive market of airlines?). And those rules are there for safety, both of the crew and of the passengers.

By: Tony Pro

Tony Pro — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:42:26 +0000

I’m sorry, not being a flight attendant, I’m not exactly sure of the hypothetical predicament. Can you sort of elaborate? I’ll edit this with my answer if you do.

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:42:26 +0000

Since the captain asked about passengers, I’d answer that question. Then I’d say, “If you can get us there ahead of schedule we’ll be legal, and I think we’d all like that. Otherwise, we won’t be legal.” And then it’s up to the Captain.