The O.C.: Onboard Problems

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Not many “civilians,” or non-flight attendants, realize how tough initial flight attendant training really is. Throughout the 4-8 week training course we’re taught everything from CPR to surviving a water landing and even how to assist in delivering a baby. But, the one thing we’re not taught is how to predict how your passengers will act when flying between two particular cities. This, unfortunately, is a skill which is learned through trial and error.

I made the mistake of bidding a trip which had me working a flight from New York City to Orange County, California. I say it’s a “mistake” because in one metal tube we combined the “I want it now” of New York with the “I want it my way” of The O.C. When these different cultures combine, it creates a flight attendant’s worst nightmare.

The second we started boarding I knew we were in for it.

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  • Frank

    LOL, I’ve worked that flight once, and only once in first class. MY GAWD, they cleaned me out of most of the liquor, beer and wine. I did so many trips back and forth from the galley to the cabin that on my layover, I had to elevate my feet for the rest of the day. I was exhausted. And, I think I barely got a thank you from anyone on their way out.
    How freakin rude.