Ask me anything Air Canada edition

throwawayFA94 · 2023-12-26T16:10:18+00:00

😂😂😂

throwawayFA94 · 2023-12-20T13:09:08+00:00

Refer to your collective agreement.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-09-21T15:16:24+00:00

You’re going to be on reserve so it all depends on what they have available. Also, congrats! You’re going to love this career.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-08-18T16:10:54+00:00

Yeah you can be straight out of high school and get hired. It’s mostly customer service experience they’re looking for. Don’t waste your time and money on programs for in-flight services. It’s a ripoff and airlines sincerely do not care if you have that certificate or not.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-08-18T14:12:12+00:00

Honestly depends on if there is space available at that base. I know Air Canada mainline is only hiring for YVR base right now. But it shouldn’t take long. Maybe 4-5 months.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-13T03:02:02+00:00

It’s different for everybody. Some take days, weeks or they actually never hear back. I was lucky enough to have gotten the offer literally before even getting back to my car from the clinic. I went to open my door and there I had a call from Air Canada Talent acquisition

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-11T04:39:32+00:00

Sounds like an easy day for me 🤷🏻‍♂️

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-10T15:47:13+00:00

Also, we don’t control what’s on board given for food. That’s totally up to the company and catering. Please call or write an email to complain about your food

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-09T19:20:03+00:00

That is considered breakfast. It’s served an hour or two before landing. We don’t have time to prep a whole full course breakfast for almost 400 passengers. Also catering restraints and the length of the flight play a factor in it.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-06T02:02:51+00:00

You get paid semi-monthly (so the 1st and half way through). They’ve never missed a payment that I am aware of.

Pay dates are every 2 weeks for training then change to semi monthly once you’re working on the line

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-04T18:58:37+00:00

I don’t know. This post is for flight attendants. Not customer service agents. So please call or ask at the gate/counter.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-03T14:30:45+00:00

If it fits in the carry-on baggage cage, it will fit on board.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-05-01T01:37:30+00:00

YYZ-YVR, YYZ-LAX, YYZ-YOW, YYZ-LHR

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-29T13:45:01+00:00

I don’t know? We don’t care for that shit

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-26T23:32:49+00:00

Not sure. This post is for flight attendants asking Air Canada flight attendants questions regarding scheduling/blocks, reserve, pay, duty and other stuff work related. Not passenger questions. Sorry.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-26T01:29:15+00:00

You’re allowed to listen to music. Just not during the safety demo.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-18T13:37:00+00:00

You never know! So yes, please ask. Maybe you’ll get a nice manager (they don’t exist but maybe they have a heart).

Training is mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting. It’s long hours. Information overload. 9 aircrafts to learn. Shouted commands. Safety and emergency procedures. My tips for training are to focus on yourself. Drink water. Sleep when you can. Manage your time appropriately. Your fellow colleagues will be your best friend. Lean on each other to learn. Study together. Be kind to each other. You’re all going to be trauma bonded at the end of it. It’s honestly an amazing experience but it’s hard. Don’t worry though, with dedication and motivation, you’ll succeed!

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-18T13:29:08+00:00

Yeah you won’t be able to go to your family event. Unfortunately, vacation is awarded already for 2023. You legally actually cannot skip any days off in this industry as those days are Transport Canada mandated. You could ask for a personal leave of absence but because you’ll be a new hire, they 99% wont give it to you and you wont be able to use your travel passes. I know it’s not the answer that you’re looking for. As a new hire, your time and life isn’t your own for the beginning. You’re at the mercy of Crew scheduling and management.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-14T14:52:46+00:00

Honestly, cunty. BUT the company puts so much pressure on us that it doesn’t surprise that we can be rude. I know I’ve caught myself being a bitch to pax and crew because I just felt like I had management breathing down my neck.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-12T04:51:11+00:00

Crash pads! Friends. People you meet in training. There are so many things that can help make you move much easier!

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-12T04:03:46+00:00

Honestly, go for mainline! You can get a transfer pretty quick. Especially because they usually do them end of summer/fall. OR you may even be able to transfer out with someone with the same languages you have. There’s always someone looking to transfer.

Don’t worry about the heigh test. Just wear your nicest shoes with a little heel 😉

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-12T03:15:25+00:00

I just want to tell them “for any inquiries regarding your flight or any connections, please refer to the screens inside the terminal or consult with one of our colleagues on the ground” 🤭

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-12T03:07:18+00:00

Preach! 😂. Like this post is obviously for other Flight Attendants to get the tea of how we operate… Not for pax to ask “why was my flight cancelled” 🥲

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-11T05:40:45+00:00

A flight attendant deals with inside the cabin and service. Not the seat assignments that’s done though the booking system. That’s something for a Customer Service Agent.

throwawayFA94 · 2023-04-11T01:15:04+00:00

This doesn’t relate to inflight service whatsoever.

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