[jsraggmann]

I have been flying for the airlines since 1978 and times certainly have changed. Gone forever are the days when a full month's flying could be accomplished in 12 days. It now takes about 16-18 days to get my 85hrs, and that doesn't include commuting. 12-14 hr days are not uncommon and neither are minimum rest overnights. It's still a great job, probably the best job in the world if you work for someone else. The two guys in Miami have thrown away their careers, they are done flying. Now the rest of us will have to listen to the stupid jokes that are sure to come. By the way, I refuse to try and reason with wanna-be astronuts and others that refer to FAs as "stewardess". Fly safe!

[safisoft]

By the way, I refuse to try and reason with wanna-be astronuts and others that refer to FAs as "stewardess"

I keep hearing the voice of "Cliff Clavin" the postman from "Cheers" when I read the comments of the wanna-be "engineer" (right) on this thread.