Smoking rates of FAs

[nlagalle]

the rules are set by the government, not by the crew I guess. out of the tens (or hundreds) of thousands of cabin crew it is not impossible to believe that a few of them smoke on board. and like a lot of jobs, there is usually some inside knowledge which enables (as distinct from 'allows') you to do things that the general public can't do.

the issue of smoking came up exactly as it did here... we were having a conversation and I asked how they manage for a long 14 hour flight. a couple admitted they have the occasional one on board... I asked how that was even possible and they explained how they did it. their explanation sounds plausible and I have no reason to doubt them... it was delivered in a matter-of-fact way.

Yes the rules are set by the government, and also by the company to ensure a safe work environment.

so again if they explained it to you, explain it here.. why hide it? you haven't divulged any names, and I, for one, are keen to hear how the supposedly get away with it...

 

[SeatBackForward]

Just remember, smoke alarms have been fitted into toilets. Implying they can be removed...or disabled.

And have you ever feared for getting your cough sucked down the gurgler when you press the flush mechanism?

And no, I don't know any cabin crew that have suggested this, so its pure conjecture on my part.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Yes the rules are set by the government, and also by the company to ensure a safe work environment.

so again if they explained it to you, explain it here.. why hide it? you haven't divulged any names, and I, for one, are keen to hear how the supposedly get away with it...

because posting on a public forum could lead to passengers trying it. if they weren't successful the pax might panic and dispose of their cigarette down the waste chute.

there is a difference between telling a friend a trick of the trade as opposed to publishing something illegal on a public forum.

 

[nlagalle]

because posting on a public forum could lead to passengers trying it. if they weren't successful the pax might panic and dispose of their cigarette down the waste chute.

there is a difference between telling a friend a trick of the trade as opposed to publishing something illegal on a public forum.

well send me a PM then.., lets see if their "method" is debunked already.. I'll wager said method is already on the internet somewhere.

 

[penegal]

I have seen a member of VA staff in uniform standing outside on the footpath at MEL smoking. Was quite shocked actually, until I remembered that half the staff at my work place do the same thing

That isn't a good look... Surely they could put a jacked on to cover the uniform and walk away from the doors to a designated smoking area.

Or even better... not smoke!!!

 

[docjames]

Google: how to smoke on an airplane without getting caught

Results: About 55,600,000 results (0.27 seconds)

 

[ashleyn]

the rules are set by the government, not by the crew I guess. out of the tens (or hundreds) of thousands of cabin crew it is not impossible to believe that a few of them smoke on board. and like a lot of jobs, there is usually some inside knowledge which enables (as distinct from 'allows') you to do things that the general public can't do.

the issue of smoking came up exactly as it did here... we were having a conversation and I asked how they manage for a long 14 hour flight. a couple admitted they have the occasional one on board... I asked how that was even possible and they explained how they did it. their explanation sounds plausible and I have no reason to doubt them... it was delivered in a matter-of-fact way.

I'm with nlagalle on this one, I think it's BS. I have a very acute sense of smell when it comes to cigarette smoke and have never had a whiff on a plane.

 

[Reggie]

I have been in an aircraft toilet that smelt of cigarette smoke, and was worried I would get blamed even though I have never smoked.

I have also seen it done on an airline show, yes it's only a tv show, but is very close to a previous post, except uses the sink.

Is it plausible, I think so, is it excusable no, do I think it is done by crew, probably, is it done by pax, I suspect definitely. There have been many reports here and in the media of pax being caught.

 

[flyingfan]

I have seen a member of VA staff in uniform standing outside on the footpath at MEL smoking. Was quite shocked actually, until I remembered that half the staff at my work place do the same thing

I often see VA staff in uniform smoking at MEL though I think they are ground rather than cabin crew. I have also seen SQ and MH cabin crew smoking at MEL and SYD. Goes a long way to ruining the glamorous image of these FAs.

OT: it seems there are many smokers who should know better - a seemingly high rate of smokers in health professions in particular.

 

[froggerADL]

I have seen a member of VA staff in uniform standing outside on the footpath at MEL smoking. Was quite shocked actually, until I remembered that half the staff at my work place do the same thing

Not sure why it's so shocking, smoking is still a legal activity and they are just airline crew.

 

[nlagalle]

Not sure why it's so shocking, smoking is still a legal activity and they are just airline crew.

I think it is more the fact they are in uniform. It isn't the best look.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Not sure why it's so shocking, smoking is still a legal activity and they are just airline crew.

IMO it's shocking to see staff (clearly identified as such due to their uniform) smoking at their workplace in a non-smoking area.

 

[tuapekastar]

Given there are <insert very large number, I suspect in the millions> of scheduled commercial flights in the world each year (larger planes only), and I am only on say 20 to 50 of them, I think it would be presumptuous of me to state categorically the practice does not/cannot happen, and I strongly suspect it does. It may or may not be more prevalent in countries/regions where smoking rates are much higher (and smoking itself far less socially unacceptable) than say Australia, but I am quite convinced it occurs, even if in very limited numbers. No way of proving this obviously (other than witnessing it) but by sheer weight of numbers it is IMHO extremely likely.

 

[Milboo]

There is a current thread on TripAdvisor about pilots being permitted to smoke on an Egyptian airline - and it is a matter for the pilot about whether it is allowed on the flight deck.

I was chatting to a couple of EY Cabin crew on the way back from AUH and one of them said she was a smoker but simply holds out like the passengers do until she is out of the airport but only was a light smoker.

 

[vertisol]

Now if someone could improve the front of practically all terminal buildings which become a massive ashtray that would be something...

 

[whatmeworry]

I have seen a member of VA staff in uniform standing outside on the footpath at MEL smoking. Was quite shocked actually, until I remembered that half the staff at my work place do the same thing

I have seen a number of VA and JQ employees on dating websites in full uniform...

I know that Salvation Army employees are not allowed to wear any uniform identifying them as Salvation Army employees if they go for after work drinks.

 

[medhead]

I have seen a number of VA and JQ employees on dating websites in full uniform...

I know that Salvation Army employees are not allowed to wear any uniform identifying them as Salvation Army employees if they go for after work drinks.

Given that a big part of the work of the salvos would be to do with the effects of alcoholism, that's hardly surprising.

 

[basso]

I've seen plenty of FAs from several airlines smoking in uniform outside their hotels waiting for the bus to the aiprort. Is there any reason to think that the rate of FA smoking is different to that of the rest of the population?

 

[Melburnian1]

I saw a cabin crew member smoking outside a Melbourne hotel last week, but I didn't know the uniform. An Asian girl though.

I have also seen two TG female hosties smoking recently outside the same hotel. I'd be surprised if any of them smoked on board: the one exception might be mainland Chinese carriers (fro my knowledge of what occurs in China on the ground) but I've not travelled on CZ or the others.

 

[whatmeworry]

I've seen plenty of FAs from several airlines smoking in uniform outside their hotels waiting for the bus to the aiprort. Is there any reason to think that the rate of FA smoking is different to that of the rest of the population?

I saw a cabin crew member smoking outside a Melbourne hotel last week, but I didn't know the uniform. An Asian girl though.

I have also seen two TG female hosties smoking recently outside the same hotel. I'd be surprised if any of them smoked on board: the one exception might be mainland Chinese carriers (fro my knowledge of what occurs in China on the ground) but I've not travelled on CZ or the others.

People smoke. Some people like cabin crew might smoke to maintain weight or relive stress, who knows? All I know cabin crew can have a stressful job and if they have a break and they lit up to relive stress, I have no problems with that!