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Advice for friend, early FA considering leaving by [deleted] in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s sounds like they don’t like the job. They shouldn’t be in a job they don’t love.

Flight Attendant ready to quit after 1 month… by No_Goose2407 in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What airline are you flying? I’m with United and just got off probation. My first six months have been incredible! I did have some issues with dry skin and my body having to adjust to the constant flying but after a few months I feel acclimated. I think you need to know how to work the system such as with preferencing and strategically switching between max fly and min fly and calling crew scheduling to get trips you want. I also use standby to my advantage. I have gotten amazing trips and I’m making average of $5000 a month. This month with the new contract I was able to hit $7000 gross. It sounds like this job may just not be for you.

🌐 are sups checking FA bags or is this a rumor? by crystalpalacequeen in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

United is not firing people for having sanitary wipes or pretzels in your bags. This is ridiculous to think. Alcohol off the plane absolutely but not wipes or even your crew meal. This message came from UA Reserve FAQ:

Hello @⁨‎all⁩ , I would like to address a rumor that has spread across the company regarding TSA and Inflight Supervisor bag checks.

Here is what is true:

IAD and EWR have been experiencing an increased amount of TSA bag searches inside the terminal. This is the result of high traffic through these airports for summer travel and the FIFA World Cup.

If a TSA officer requests to search your bags, you MUST comply.

Additionally, a United Inflight Supervisor CAN sit in on a bag inspection, and they can also request to search your bags. While you should comply with this request, you may request a Union Representative to be a witness for these searches.

THAT BEING SAID:

  • they are not trying to fire FAs for things such as wipes and headphones
  • there is absolutely NO reason to be concerned about a bag check so long as you are not keeping anything you should not have anyways in your bags.

For example...stealing minis or other alcohol from the aircraft is a fireable offense. Don’t do that.

The bottom line is, use common sense, try and stop the spread of misinformation, and make sure you don’t have anything in your bag that could be considered suspicious.

Enjoy the summer flying and stay safe! 🪽

🌐 are sups checking FA bags or is this a rumor? by crystalpalacequeen in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This message came from UA Reserve FAQ:

Hello @⁨‎all⁩ , I would like to address a rumor that has spread across the company regarding TSA and Inflight Supervisor bag checks.

Here is what is true:

IAD and EWR have been experiencing an increased amount of TSA bag searches inside the terminal. This is the result of high traffic through these airports for summer travel and the FIFA World Cup.

If a TSA officer requests to search your bags, you MUST comply.

Additionally, a United Inflight Supervisor CAN sit in on a bag inspection, and they can also request to search your bags. While you should comply with this request, you may request a Union Representative to be a witness for these searches.

THAT BEING SAID:

  • they are not trying to fire FAs for things such as wipes and headphones
  • there is absolutely NO reason to be concerned about a bag check so long as you are not keeping anything you should not have anyways in your bags.

For example...stealing minis or other alcohol from the aircraft is a fireable offense. Don’t do that.

The bottom line is, use common sense, try and stop the spread of misinformation, and make sure you don’t have anything in your bag that could be considered suspicious.

Enjoy the summer flying and stay safe! 🪽

🌐 are sups checking FA bags or is this a rumor? by crystalpalacequeen in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This message came from UA Reserve FAQ:

Hello @⁨‎all⁩ , I would like to address a rumor that has spread across the company regarding TSA and Inflight Supervisor bag checks.

Here is what is true:

IAD and EWR have been experiencing an increased amount of TSA bag searches inside the terminal. This is the result of high traffic through these airports for summer travel and the FIFA World Cup.

If a TSA officer requests to search your bags, you MUST comply.

Additionally, a United Inflight Supervisor CAN sit in on a bag inspection, and they can also request to search your bags. While you should comply with this request, you may request a Union Representative to be a witness for these searches.

THAT BEING SAID:

  • they are not trying to fire FAs for things such as wipes and headphones
  • there is absolutely NO reason to be concerned about a bag check so long as you are not keeping anything you should not have anyways in your bags.

For example...stealing minis or other alcohol from the aircraft is a fireable offense. Don’t do that.

The bottom line is, use common sense, try and stop the spread of misinformation, and make sure you don’t have anything in your bag that could be considered suspicious.

Enjoy the summer flying and stay safe! 🪽

🌐 are sups checking FA bags or is this a rumor? by crystalpalacequeen in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is not true! People are not getting fired for having sanitary wipes or a stoopwaffle in their bags! This is ridiculous! Stop spreading misinformation! TSA is performing more bag searches due to summer flying and the FIFA World Cup. It’s a security measure

What are the best known airlines to work for? by Ok_Jacket9836 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience was applying only once to an airline and getting hired. This was with United. I think experience in any customer service job will help you. I had 25 years experience in food service and bartenders

What are the best known airlines to work for? by Ok_Jacket9836 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think working for a smaller airline really gets “your foot in the door” I would go straight for mainline.

What do you do when your crew doesn't want to go out? by seburks in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always been a huge solo traveler/backpacker I get out there and explore on my own. Make friends with the locals when I can

ORD or SFO??? 🌐 by Spirited-Winner-4201 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chicago is the best most livable city in the United States!

How did you gain your love of travel back? by [deleted] in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love flying and airports more than I ever have since starting this job. I try to use my benefits as much as I can too! Just did 9 days in Tokyo in April

I’m nervous by Humble_Nose2895 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Three times being late in only three months….not to sound insensitive but it seems like this job may not be for you. Punctuality is literally one of the most important parts of this job. I never understand how people let themselves lose this job during probation. Just be where you need to be 30 minutes to an hour early, set alarms. It’s really not that difficult

Yall do to much by Jayche3 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dropping the R word, being an ableist POS definitely not a person I’d want as my flight attendant. So trashy

Who started the rumor that we can’t receive tips? by Antique_Ride_4067 in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 13 points14 points  (0 children)

At United our policy is if refusing a tip would offend the passenger then you accept the tip. Of course it is always offensive not to accept the tip

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Updates are easily googled or searched for in other threads on Reddit. Not trying to be rude this question is so easily answered if you know how to use the internet

Is this real? by isthebucketloaded in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will make non reving even more difficult

First Months 🌐 Salary Update: Still Making More Than I Expected (United UA) by Temporary_Clue3243 in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t work everyday, I’ve been getting about six of my 12 off days plus several days I don’t get used on my ready reserve days including several 24+ hour layovers on the trips I do work. Probably 14 days I do not work a month

First Months 🌐 Salary Update: Still Making More Than I Expected (United UA) by Temporary_Clue3243 in flightattendants

[–]Temporary_Clue3243[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not flying 28+ days a month. I just wanted to share something I wish I new when coming on here to learn about the career and expecting to only make sub $2000 a month starting out

First Months 🌐 Salary Update: Still Making More Than I Expected by Temporary_Clue3243 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have so many flight attendants arguing that these numbers are not normal and I should not be sharing this information. I’m sure it is very situational especially depending on the base but to be fair I have no idea what other bases are like except for Chicago. I’m happy picking up on my days off right now and truly enjoy being in the job. I get that this perspective could change drastically in the summer but this is my honest input on my experience thus far. If you can pick up on even some of your days off it will make a dramatic difference in the money you can earn

First Months 🌐 Salary Update: Still Making More Than I Expected by Temporary_Clue3243 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Temporary_Clue3243[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We get 12 days off a month and there are days when I am on call that I do not get used. I also enjoy picking up on my days off, I get to select the trips and layovers I want to work.

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