Home
Samsonite
 

Newsflash

No More Ladies And Gentlemen, Welcome Aboard!

.
Maybe now as you arrive at your airline seat, you’ll hear: “Hey, stupid! Get your big old butt settled in so we can take off!” Seriously, low-cost carrier EasyJet crews now greet boarding passengers with gender-neutral language.

The British airline is training them to use more contemporary greetings than the traditional "ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard.” Other airlines, including American and United, are also encouraging flight and airport crews to make their customer greeting language more individualized. Example: Have a safe, enjoyable flight, Mr. And Mrs. Jones.

GoAir: Hire Only Slim Female Flight Attendants PDF Print E-mail


The India-based airline calls it a money-saving necessity. It claims their lower weight will save fuel costs. With the ever escalating oil prices, there is some kind of logic in the decision.

According to the report from the Times of India, the female attendants are 33 to 44 pounds lighter than the typical males on the same job. Based on current fuel prices, the savings can be calculated to save up to a half-million dollars a year. Wonder if the airline requires the attendants to refrain from eating until their flights land.

 
 
Stay in-the-know about the latest Sports, Life, Money, Tech, and Travel stories. You'll get your first 2 months of USA TODAY for $25 (charged monthly). All print subscribers receive the e-Newspaper included with their subscription.