Well since we are sharing stories good and bad here goes. I was nonreving to get to work in PHL a few weeks back. I was IN UNIFORM for the flight. The agents at America West were absolutely incredible. They sent me down early with a seat since there were somewhere around 30-35 open. I had my ID around my neck and clearly could tell I was an employee. The lead or "A" flight attendant, whatever she was considered as in charge looked at me with this "Ohhhhh NO Huhhh Uhhhhh" look. I had my rollerbard and my work bag with an extra and I do mean tiny dvd case. She was NOT having it, with my comming on with get this 3 bags! ! ! Now, I'm not a passenger and said I don't have the luxury of going to baggage claim. I need to check in for a trip. She said that the rule is strictly enforced. I told her that I had absolutely no way of consolidating what I had. She told me to step out of the way and back onto the jetway. Now I was not about to attract ANY attention to myself and get throw off for no reason. When we landed I looked at her and said, "ya know, whether it's 1year or 5 we will ALL be flying with each other. If you think your gonna have that kind of attitude with others you are sadly mistaken. I have done NOTHING personal to you and we don't know each other". She said she had no idea what I was talking about. Well why did the other two f/a's appologize for you then, I asked. I then said, "you and I have no control over the decisions by our management to merge and I also feel your frustration and fear". When I tell ya I don't forget a face. Boy I will definately remember HERS. To her I say thanks and for the rest of you at US west that may work with this woman I say Sorry.
