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3-21-2010 @ 7:16PM

J said...

Having just flown recently, perhaps the man you use in your introduction wasn't making an agist statement, but was wondering about the lack of sub-30 year olds. I noticed that folks in my generation (the 20-30 year olds) were missing from all the cabin crews that I could see. There were plenty of 30+ ers (as well there should be) but seemed to be a sample that did not represent all the possible ages and so my eyebrows were raised. They would be raised the same if all the cabin crews were young, too. I'd wonder where the older folks were.

But perhaps you have an answer: where do young flight attendants get scheduled - as it seems that they are not making east coast runs between Philly and RDU? Are there many or is the current economy reducing the number of young flight attendants who are being hired, but experienced cabin crews are able to retain their jobs?

3-24-2010 @ 10:53AM

frank96 said...

Some airlines have not hired in years. In fact, most airlines have reduced schedules to meet the reduced demand of air travel while the country experiences the current recession. Many airlines have parked aircraft. Pensions were terminated and older workers find themselves with not enough income going into retirement, hence, they continue to fly to keep an income and in some cases, medical benefits.
I just flew with someone who was in their late 60's. He gets his pension. He gets social security. He gets Medicare. AND HIS PAYCHECK. I was shocked at what he brings home, money wise.
I think we're missing a generation of "new hires".

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