Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Gets Teeth knocked out

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Work has paid for me to fly 1st class, other than more leg room and a blanket, nothing worth me shelling out almost double to sit up there. Plus with SW, you don't have all the luggage fees.

Advantages of flying First Class:

• If you are 6'1" like me you find the extra legroom to be essential
• Overhead bin space is never a problem
• Most fatties can't afford FC
• And even if they can, the wider seats and huge center armrest mean their flab still won't spill over into your seat
• They still serve meals in First Class
• Free alcohol
• You're in the first group on the plane
• You're in the first group off the plane
• 2 free checked bags
• Your checked bags come off the plane first
• At SNA, First Class has a separate screening line at the TSA checkpoint. Not a big deal if you have TSA PreCheck, but still...

Bottom line, First Class and TSA PreCheck are the only things that make air travel tolerable for me. Maybe that means less Macallan 18 for me, but I accept that trade-off.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

I'm about to hit Platinum on American and I've seen nothing but great behavior and positive attitudes from American flight attendants and gate agents.

However, I just found out that Southwest has direct flights between SDF and SNA, which American doesn't have. Wifie booked her upcoming flight on Southwest so I'll let her be the guinea pig.

We are premium SW rewards members so get A class boarding. We choose the emergency exits and have much more leg room.

SW flight attendants are fun. Some of the most entertaining flights I have ever had. Play games if going to Las Vegas or some even sing or do their comedy skits during the boring preflight educational stuff. Makes mundane crap more tolerable.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

https://www.flybreeze.com/home


"Breeze was created by JetBlue Airways founder David Neeleman. His goal is to target secondary cities that are largely overlooked or abandoned by bigger carriers."


OKC is not a hub, as a a results we connect via Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta etc to get to our final destination. Sucks.

With Breeze, we will have 2.5 hours of travel compared to the usual 5-8 to get to Tampa.

Breeze doesn't fly west of San Antonio == USELESS.

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

Advantages of flying First Class:

• If you are 6'1" like me you find the extra legroom to be essential
• Overhead bin space is never a problem
• Most fatties can't afford FC
• And even if they can, the wider seats and huge center armrest mean their flab still won't spill over into your seat
• They still serve meals in First Class
• Free alcohol
• You're in the first group on the plane
• You're in the first group off the plane
• 2 free checked bags
• Your checked bags come off the plane first
• At SNA, First Class has a separate screening line at the TSA checkpoint. Not a big deal if you have TSA PreCheck, but still...

Bottom line, First Class and TSA PreCheck are the only things that make air travel tolerable for me. Maybe that means less Macallan 18 for me, but I accept that trade-off.

At 6'5", 290 lbs, I agree with everything above. I always fly first class now, it's worth the money to me.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

Advantages of flying First Class:

• If you are 6'1" like me you find the extra legroom to be essential
• Overhead bin space is never a problem
• Most fatties can't afford FC
• And even if they can, the wider seats and huge center armrest mean their flab still won't spill over into your seat
• They still serve meals in First Class
• Free alcohol
• You're in the first group on the plane
• You're in the first group off the plane
• 2 free checked bags
• Your checked bags come off the plane first
• At SNA, First Class has a separate screening line at the TSA checkpoint. Not a big deal if you have TSA PreCheck, but still...

Bottom line, First Class and TSA PreCheck are the only things that make air travel tolerable for me. Maybe that means less Macallan 18 for me, but I accept that trade-off.

I hear ya and you and Steve fly WAY more than I ever have so maybe the frequency would make me change my mind.


I also rank my preference by travel delays. Delta and United don't seem to care much about ruining your plans with delayed flights. SW seems to go above and beyond to get you there on time.


Honesty, the ONLY way to fly and be 100% happy is private jet. Only had the good fortune to do that once on Chuck Norris's private jet. THAT is by far the best way to fly..... but alas, no baller here.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

I also rank my preference by travel delays. Delta and United don't seem to care much about ruining your plans with delayed flights.

And again, with my 3+ million miles, I don't see that on Delta, AA, or United. It occasionally happens, but is usually due to weather, not the airline trying to ruin your plans. I think bad weather affects SW as well.

A few years ago we took the kids and grandkids to Orlando for two weeks and we paid for everything. I got a quote for a charter jet thinking it might be cost effective for 10 people. It was far cheaper to buy 10 First Class tickets than a charter.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

And again, with my 3+ million miles, I don't see that on Delta, AA, or United. It occasionally happens, but is usually due to weather, not the airline trying to ruin your plans. I think bad weather affects SW as well.

A few years ago we took the kids and grandkids to Orlando for two weeks and we paid for everything. I got a quote for a charter jet thinking it might be cost effective for 10 people. It was far cheaper to buy 10 First Class tickets than a charter.

You have way more experience, but the data don't lie.>>>


Carrier
On-Time Arrival Pct.
1 Hawaiian* 87.72
2 Delta* 83.46
3 Alaska* 81.31
4 Southwest 80.24
5 Spirit 79.52
6 Allegiant 78.73
7 American* 77.43
8 United * 75.18
9 JetBlue 73.5
10 Frontier 73.14
All Airlines 78.97
*Includes branded code-share partners

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Honesty, the ONLY way to fly and be 100% happy is private jet. Only had the good fortune to do that once on Chuck Norris's private jet. THAT is by far the best way to fly..... but alas, no baller here.

What's it like to bang Chuck Norris?

[C3C7NIC]

And then there is this:


J.D. Power’s list of the top ranking airlines:

Delta Air Lines (860 points on a 1,000-point scale)
Southwest Airlines (856)
Alaska Airlines (850)
JetBlue Airways (849)
United Airlines (810)
American Airlines (791)
Air Canada (759)



So it would seem Delta has a pretty good ranking again, but SW beats out United and AA in both on time and customer satisfaction.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

What's it like to bang Chuck Norris?

Would not know, would have to ask his wife Gena. She is super sweet. I sat with her on the jet.


But would assume he is probably not too shabby, he is overall a very kind man and I would guess aims to please his partner.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

You have way more experience, but the data don't lie.>>>


Carrier
On-Time Arrival Pct.
1 Hawaiian* 87.72
2 Delta* 83.46
3 Alaska* 81.31
4 Southwest 80.24
5 Spirit 79.52
6 Allegiant 78.73
7 American* 77.43
8 United * 75.18
9 JetBlue 73.5
10 Frontier 73.14
All Airlines 78.97
*Includes branded code-share partners

No, data don't lie. So, here's what that data tells my data-driven brain:

- There's not much difference between most airlines when the high and low are 87% and 73%.
- Delta is number two and SW is number 4.
- Nothing in that data says what the causes are for delays.

It's also my experience that the code-share partner airlines that operate commuter flights to smaller airports, like SkyWest, cause more delays than the majors, but the data doesn't break them out and instead attributes them to the major.

I don't like SW's cattle call boarding and lack of First Class but I occasionally fly SW. I'd drive before flying Spirit, JetBlue, or Frontier. YMMV.

[Steve_R]

I'll also add that once you get to the highest tier of elite frequent flier status with an airline, and you buy First Class tickets, you're treated quite differently than most other passengers on the same airline. One of the few upsides of flying too much.

[Hardluck]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

A new startup discount airline? How bad can they be? Surely not as bad as Spirit Airlines, right?

Discount airlines are okay if you keep your expectations extremely low, price is the only thing that matters and you don't mind flying with the dregs of society. I'll pass.

Originally Posted by Steve_R

Tell hubs to fly you FC on a real airline. Some things in life are worth paying extra for. YW.

Originally Posted by Steve_R

And again, with my 3+ million miles, I don't see that on Delta, AA, or United. It occasionally happens, but is usually due to weather, not the airline trying to ruin your plans. I think bad weather affects SW as well.

A few years ago we took the kids and grandkids to Orlando for two weeks and we paid for everything. I got a quote for a charter jet thinking it might be cost effective for 10 people. It was far cheaper to buy 10 First Class tickets than a charter.

Originally Posted by Steve_R

No, data don't lie. So, here's what that data tells my data-driven brain:

- There's not much difference between most airlines when the high and low are 87% and 73%.
- Delta is number two and SW is number 4.
- Nothing in that data says what the causes are for delays.

It's also my experience that the code-share partner airlines that operate commuter flights to smaller airports, like SkyWest, cause more delays than the majors, but the data doesn't break them out and instead attributes them to the major.

I don't like SW's cattle call boarding and lack of First Class but I occasionally fly SW. I'd drive before flying Spirit, JetBlue, or Frontier. YMMV.

Once a Snobola always a snobola! Us dregs of society low class mutherfukrers
ain't gonna pay double for a little extra legroom and free booze!!! So STFU!

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Hardluck

Once a Snobola always a snobola! Us dregs of society low class mutherfukrers
ain't gonna pay double for a little extra legroom and free booze!!! So STFU!

Us snobolas need lots of you dregs to fill up the back of the plane to maintain correct balance and COG.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

I'll also add that once you get to the highest tier of elite frequent flier status with an airline, and you buy First Class tickets, you're treated quite differently than most other passengers on the same airline. One of the few upsides of flying too much.

Can you give me an idea of what I'm in for? I'm only Gold right now (I know, STFU n00b) but the FC experience is pretty goddamn good right now. How can it get any better?

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Hardluck

Once a Snobola always a snobola! Us dregs of society low class mutherfukrers
ain't gonna pay double for a little extra legroom and free booze!!! So STFU!

* can't afford to

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

We are premium SW rewards members so get A class boarding. We choose the emergency exits and have much more leg room.

SW flight attendants are fun. Some of the most entertaining flights I have ever had. Play games if going to Las Vegas or some even sing or do their comedy skits during the boring preflight educational stuff. Makes mundane crap more tolerable.

Every time I flew SWA I got the A class boarding and sat in the front where the bulkhead is. I don't recall seeing any unattractive stewardesses and always ended up having bullshit sessions with them which most always turred into free drinks

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Every time I flew SWA I got the A class boarding and sat in the front where the bulkhead is. I don't recall seeing any unattractive stewardesses and always ended up having bullshit sessions with them which most always turred into free drinks

They probably figured if they got you drunk you'd pass out and stop bothering them.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

They probably figured if they got you drunk you'd pass out and stop bothering them.

Either way, we all win.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

Can you give me an idea of what I'm in for? I'm only Gold right now (I know, STFU n00b) but the FC experience is pretty goddamn good right now. How can it get any better?

Can't speak for United or AA, but here are some of the extra amenities with Delta's highest tier FF program:

- Special phone number with dedicated agents for changes, delays, etc. (Seems minor but it's not.)
- Access to all Delta lounges and lots of airport lounges when there's no Delta lounge at an airport.
- Dedicated security lines at a few airports (the one for Delta Diamond Medallion members at Narita is impressive).
- I've been driven across the tarmac in a Porsche Cayenne from one plane to another a few times for very tight connections.
- Every time I've hit another million miles I get to choose a gift from a list of things like leather Hartmann luggage and other expensive stuff.

All major airlines treat their most frequent, usually business, travelers very well because that's where they make the most money.