A interesting article on the Abu Dhabi based Etihad airlines focusing on the day to day life of their cabin crew. When looking at the air hostess pics in the article doesn't she seem to have too much make up on her?
ACYWG From Canada, joined Feb 2005, 265 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 5561 times:
Jesus...did she apply it with a putty knife?!?! her skin is perfectly smooth! Probably took a big bowl, poured all of her products in there, stirred it all up, and sculpted her face all up!
JetMaster From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 5519 times:
Quoting Emirates773ER (Thread starter): When looking at the air hostess pics in the article doesn't she seem to have too much make up on her?
That's what I noticed on my recent flights on Etihad. F/As seem to use too much of that stuff. Probably company policy? Doesn't look really attractive in most cases.
Kiwiandrew From Mauritius, joined Jun 2005, 5521 posts, RR: 17 Reply 3, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 5471 times:
I know I probably should post this in the tech forum - but could someone give me an idea how much more fuel an A330 will burn AUH-BRU-YYZ each way , if each member of the cabin crew is wearing 5 kg of makeup like that poor woman in the photos .
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RoseFlyer From United States, joined Feb 2004, 5627 posts, RR: 27 Reply 4, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 5426 times:
OMG I know Etihad wants flight attendants to look attractive, but that woman was absolutely hideous. Her face was disgusting to look at. I would prefer to look at an old granny on a US airline with no makeup over that monstrocity on that woman's face and her super greasy hair.
It was an interesting article, but I really had trouble taking it seriously with those pictures. Also it makes it seem like flight attendants work hard, but didn't really go into what they do in flight. Why is there so much paperwork?
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Cadet57 From United States, joined Jul 2005, 8024 posts, RR: 39 Reply 6, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 5198 times:
Quoting RoseFlyer (Reply 4): I would prefer to look at an old granny on a US airline with no makeup over that monstrocity on that woman's face and her super greasy hair.
Oh thats nice, really i've never ment some of these so-called "granny" f/a's on a us legacy or lcc... so please, point one out sometime.. and besides, could you do any better than that girl?
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RoseFlyer From United States, joined Feb 2004, 5627 posts, RR: 27 Reply 8, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 5038 times:
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 6): Oh thats nice, really i've never ment some of these so-called "granny" f/a's on a us legacy or lcc... so please, point one out sometime..
Check out the first class or business class cabin on a flight to Asia or Europe, and there is a very very strong chance that at least one flight attendant will be a grandmother especially in cases where foreign language knowledge is not necessary.
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 6): and besides, could you do any better than that girl?
I am not sure what you meant there, but since I am a guy, it would take a lot more than just makeup to get my face to be that smooth. But seriously, doesn't she look just plane scary in those pictures, especially the first one?
(This post is in good humor, and I do realize that those flight attendants do work hard and try their best to look attractive and professional as they see fit)
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Debonair From Germany, joined Jan 2004, 1139 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 5010 times:
To be honest with you guys, my computer is slow in loading pictures and when i was reading the article and saw the first picture my first thougt was: "F***, why did they put pictures of a drag-queen in there"!
...and then i read: “When I put on my uniform, place my hat on my head and pick up my trolley, I feel utterly transformed.”
Emirates773ER From Canada, joined Jun 2005, 1304 posts, RR: 14 Reply 10, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 4909 times:
Quoting Debonair (Reply 9): To be honest with you guys, my computer is slow in loading pictures and when i was reading the article and saw the first picture my first thougt was: "F***, why did they put pictures of a drag-queen in there"!
...and then i read: “When I put on my uniform, place my hat on my head and pick up my trolley, I feel utterly transformed.”
Zvezda From Lithuania, joined Aug 2004, 10187 posts, RR: 71 Reply 11, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 4902 times:
I once refused to let an otherwise attractive Swedish girl into my home unless she first removed her make-up. I told her I was afraid of it getting trampled into the carpet.
Aussiestu From Australia, joined Mar 2001, 768 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 4876 times:
I actually thought the pictures were of the writer rather than the hostess that is telling the story? Can anybody verify the facts to who the pictures are of? Most Etihad hosties look good, from the ones I have seen. My thoughts are these pics are of the writer who operated as crew to experience the 'hostess life' for a day.
OHLHD From Finland, joined Dec 2004, 3876 posts, RR: 30 Reply 14, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 4668 times:
Quoting Debonair (Reply 9): To be honest with you guys, my computer is slow in loading pictures and when i was reading the article and saw the first picture my first thougt was: "F***, why did they put pictures of a drag-queen in there"!
...and then i read: “When I put on my uniform, place my hat on my head and pick up my trolley, I feel utterly transformed.”
EK156 From United Arab Emirates, joined May 2005, 731 posts, RR: 3 Reply 15, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 4637 times:
I wonder how this air hostess you are all freely making fun off and saying things bad about and calling her hideous will feel if she actually got the chance to read this post of this forum!!!
I have an idea, maybe we should contact her and ask her to read it and tell us what she thinks!!!
It's funny how just a couple of days ago someone was talking about how they would always first consider the airlines with the good looking air hostesses before they buy an airline ticket, and when he said that everybody jumped him and called him racist and a moron!!!
And now I read people utterly making a mockery out of this air hostess who most probably puts every effort in her job and works her heart out!! How Ironic!!!
Miami1 From Australia, joined Feb 2001, 687 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 4611 times:
I think not only does this woman look lovely but she obviously takes pride in how she looks... I would feel assured that this person is very professional and genuienly cares about the job and her customers. If she takes THAT much care in her grooming just imagine how much she cares about safety and SOPs.
Whilst I agree with the principal of "less is more", myself. I think a sloppy appearance usualy means a sloppy demeanor and attitude. In my experience cabin crew who could care less about how they look take that attitude to standard operating procedures. Whilst being carelss with SOPs is not necessarily a huge safety threat it is going down a dangerous road. It does usually effect customer service, however.
Aa757first From United States, joined Aug 2003, 3038 posts, RR: 11 Reply 17, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 4592 times:
Quote: “Yes, we are the face of Etihad, but we are so much more than that. My job is about customer service, safety, organisation and administration."
How unlike any American (not the airline) flight attendant. I could see the answer right now: "I am a safety professional and must be treated as such. My sole focus at work is safety."
Quoting RoseFlyer (Reply 8): Check out the first class or business class cabin on a flight to Asia or Europe, and there is a very very strong chance that at least one flight attendant will be a grandmother especially in cases where foreign language knowledge is not necessary.
They are everywhere. The flight attendant I had PHL-BOS, which must be one of the most junior routes in the entire US Airways system had to be pushing 60. The flight was BOS-PHL-GSO.
Cadet57 From United States, joined Jul 2005, 8024 posts, RR: 39 Reply 18, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 4568 times:
Quoting RoseFlyer (Reply 8): I am not sure what you meant there, but since I am a guy, it would take a lot more than just makeup to get my face to be that smooth. But seriously, doesn't she look just plane scary in those pictures, especially the first one?
(This post is in good humor, and I do realize that those flight attendants do work hard and try their best to look attractive and professional as they see fit)
My apologies, but yes, she looks scary, but I would not say ugly, maybe a bit less makeup. Also im glad you do see F/A'S as professionals as I hope everyone does, as that is what they are and everyone I have ever been in contact with has been just that, a professional. Again my apologies, and actually I diddnt realize it was in humor, so oops on my part.
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MIASkies From United States, joined Jun 2004, 1208 posts, RR: 2 Reply 22, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 4328 times:
Honey Ive seen better looking Drag Queens at the clubs here in South Beach!
But heck its not about that... she tried, she's Glam in her own way although that wig she has on is very "Diana Ross - Circa The Supremes" maybe they do on in flight entertainment? hahaha
anyway great article...and kudos to her for loving her job... it is one job I truly feel deems great respect
Jrosa From Brazil, joined Jun 2005, 351 posts, RR: 15 Reply 23, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 4158 times:
I must say that Gol (G3) currently has the most beautiful female Flight attendants. Even comparing with European, Asian or other South American airline.
AeroVodochody From Czech Republic, joined Feb 2005, 540 posts, RR: 3 Reply 25, posted (4 years 3 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 3901 times:
Quote: Kelly Crane discovers there’s more to the job than simply looking pretty and serving coffee.
Dont you just love it when the media makes these earthshaking discoveries?
Try not to be jealous, we can't all be Czech.
26 Chrisrad: From the article "She said: “I was flown to Abu Dhabi from Canada and introduced to eight of my colleagues."
27 USADreamliner: Brings back memories of my days as a drag queen...
28 EmiratesA345: With all due respect, you're not so hot yourself. Do I think she looks great? No, only because she's not my type. Does she take pride and put forth e
29 F27XXX: OMFG ... Now THAT was the funniest thing anyone's posted on here Tony
30 Jafa39: I dare say we've insulted half the world by now..............
31 Mika: Without taking any stance against the actual amount of make-up i usually find a stylishly applied make-up very attractive on the right woman (most wo
32 OHLHD: Tears are running down my face That is what we call free speech. If he wants to, go ahead. You might have other reasons for travelling on an airline.
33 Brokenrecord: NSS. Just because she lives in Canada doesn't mean she is not originally from Thailand or the Phillipines and emigrated to Canada.
34 Gary2880: pick up her trolley?! Transformed into what the Air Hostess bench pressing world champ?
36 LH477: The makeup is a little too much. Enough with the insensative comments. Next time you take a flight and you get an attarctive yet rude FA who treats yo
37 F27XXX: I didnt realize there were so many vicious queens on here! My god i feel like im at Wigstock and all the drag queens around me are slashin all the oth
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