Comair Reducing fleet and jobs in effort to remain in business

Comair is ridding itself of half of its' fleet in its' latest effort to remain afloat and stay mindful of the bottom line. 
The small regional, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta has been making cuts and has had a hiring freeze in place for certain positions for years. 
I happen to have a very warm place in my heart for Delta Comair. I interviewed with them a few years ago. I was selected to be a flight attendant (trainee, classes, etc)  with them, and had gotten the packet in the mail. Went to get all of the lab work done, and then there was the phone call. There was a hiring freeze. 


That interview is one that I  still cherish, though. Everything was so wonderful. We were treated fairly and well. The people were so very nice. The man who drove me back to the airport visited with me as we rode back in the newly fallen snow, talking about the weather, and how very much I loved Kentucky and the people there. We talked about my having lived in Kentucky as a child, and he knew all of the places that I had lived. We talked about my (now deceased) grandmother who lived in Tennessee, and he said "Well, you can go and see her if you got the job, it would not be forever away." We talked about making buttermilk and mayonnaise, and about what the best dressings were for different types of salads. I felt like I was talking to family. 


When I got the call saying that there was a hiring freeze, my world took a jolt. Seeing this latest news makes me feel really sad for the people there that I got to meet, as well as the people who I never met, because it seems to be a really fine organization. 


I hope that Comair is able to make a better go of it, because I really like them. 

Frustrated Ex-Delta Flight Attendant wants her job back

In Atlanta, Georgia, Amber Robillard has expressed sadness over losing her job, and has stated that she would like to have her job back. 
In case you do not recall, Amber is the flight attendant that was found to be carrying a handgun in her luggage. 
She was booked and charged, but the charges were later dropped. She is also appealing her firing from Delta. 
Really? She is appealing her firing? She is lucky that she did not go to jail. 
She is a person that I would not want to have on a flight, after all, she was confused about whether or not a hand gun was on her person. 
 Want to see the video? 

Delta Airlines Hiring Update

Delta Airlines is hoping to recall all of its' furloughed flight attendants and have new training of flight attendants starting in January of 2011.

100th Post!

This is the 100th post for my blog, and I really am enjoying posting to the blog, it has been and is a lot of fun for me. 
The big news right now is something that we have all heard murmurings about for a long time "Delta Airlines is hiring for flight attendants!"
Delta is a wonderful carrier, and there are thousands who have been waiting to become a Delta applicant, but until now, they have not opened their doors to hiring. 
For first day applicants, the process was a long one. The Delta site was hit very hard by potential applicants vying for a position with the legacy carrier. The site kept collapsing, leaving applicants wondering what to do. 
Fortunately, Delta already had that figured in, and, with a handy toll free number and a patience for hold time, applicants were able to get help once they were stuck with a page that displayed the dreaded "loading" sign at the top of the page. 
After the person came on the phone, and hold was over, the person on the other end of the phone was unfailingly courteous, thoughtful, and asked and answered questions with a pleasantness that is not often seen in todays' version of customer service on the phone. 
A screening involved answering several questions, and giving many facts over the phone. The  process was easy and painless. 
For a lucky few, they were informed that they were cleared of this portion of screening, and that they would have their resumes reviewed and that follow up contact would be made between 2-3 days from now all the way up to 3 weeks from now. 
From then, another phone interview, and then, successful applicants will be informed that they will be flown to Atlanta for the final interview. 
For all of the applicants out there, I wish you all the best of luck, and to Delta Airlines, congratulations on a profitable last quarter, and to opening the floodgates to thousands who would love to be a part of your fine organization. 

Admittedly Rotund Writer Ired for being removed from Exit row due to seatbelt extension.

A writer who is based out of Detroit was denied access to being able to sit in a favored spot by him, the exit row, due to the size of his girth, and the fact that he was using a lapbelt/seatbelt extension device. 

 He wrote an article about his experience, which you can read about. But, kind reader, you can read my take on it right here. 

People who sit on the exit row are to be able bodied passengers. (ABP) Able bodied means that you are able to assist opening the exit door, and, further assist flight crew in the event of an emergency. An excellent article about ABP can be found here, and you really should look at the article, it is a good read. 

Flying millions of miles does not entitle you to sit on the emergency row. Although the emergency row seats do offer more leg room, it is for a very somber reason. In the event that the plane makes an unscheduled landing (crashes) those wide spaces are to facilitate getting as many people out of the plane as quickly as possible. 

ABPs may also be asked to help out. Hold the slide, help with the life rafts, and many more things. There are so many reasons that ABPs are a valuable tool that cabin and cockpit crew are trained on how to determine who becomes ABPs. 

The writer of the story that I am referring to says that the flight attendants "goose stepped" back to him after a conference in the front. I don't care if they cha-cha-ed, Samba-ed, goosestepped or simply walked back. If you are not seen as a safe person to place in a position that could be very important, then, for the safety of the crew, other passengers, and yourself, you should not be seated in the exit row. The exit row is an evacuation row, not a seat due you because of privilege.  

In a world where more people are large than ever before, comforts for them is something that I have written about on this very blog. I appreciate the sensitivities of the larger person, but not at the cost of my own safety. Complying with the directives of the flight and cabin crew is a Federal law. The fact that no other flight attendants have asked this gentleman to move from the exit row is not something I can speak on. The fact that he was asked to do so in order to place an ABP there is something I applaud. 

Delta Airlines lands wrong airport due to low fuel!

In news briefs, a Delta Airlines flight was forced to make an unplanned landing when it was noted that the plane did not have adequate fuel to make it to the intended destination. 
Passengers were then offered a bus ride to get them to Hartford. 

Per Request A Petition to Delta in regards to Paco and mis-routed children

My readers are on the ball. I have gotten many emails with this link in reference to a petition that is being created to Delta Airlines in reference to my story about Paco, the dog that was lost in transit to his new US home, and about the children that Delta mis-routed on flights. 
Thanks for the link, sign if you are so inclined. 

Delta Airlines wants to hire veterans!

Delta Airlines is hiring and they want to hire veterans. 

Delta Airlines will hire 700 Ticket and Gate Agents!

Delta Airlines announced that it will be hiring 700 ticket and gate agents. 

Delta puts two kids on wrong flights, but issues apology

In a bit of shocking news that I got today, Delta airlines confused two children. One child was supposed to go to Boston, and the other to Cleveland, but they were sent on each others' flights. 
Delta did issue an apology though, as well as refund both families for their travel costs, and issue credits for future travels with Delta. 


I am a bit confused about this. I thought that non-flying parents were allowed into the boarding area with their children if they were below a certain age. The one child was 9 years old, which seems a little young to have let the child be alone in the gate area without a parent. 

Paco has a Facebook Page

Paco, the dog that was lost by Delta Airlines has a Facebook page. I have gotten several emails from folks, and I am happy to share the link for those that are interested. 

Seeing as it it coming up on three weeks since the little dog has been seen, I am saddened for the loss of the dog, but I still hold hope that the pooch will be found.