Wednesday, June 13, 2012

#Japan #Airline: Attendants don't have to be helpful be polite or cater to the whims of those on-board.

CTV News

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Japanese airline: Attendants don't have to be helpful | CTV News »
A Japanese budget airline has come under fire for putting up notices informing passengers that its flight attendants aren't obligated to be polite or cater to the whims of those on-board.
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check it out: Even the bathrooms have windows.

"There are also larger overhead bag compartments and larger windows with adjustable tinting rather than window shades to adjust for the sun."

"American fliers will probably have to wait until Japan Airlines starts flying from Tokyo to Boston in April of next year before they can board one at a U.S. airport."
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Tom Voute

Feb 20, 2012 (edited)  -    -  Public
Son(3) noticed a Hello Kitty Plane. Dad read herehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVA_Air#Special_liveries that Taiwanese airline EVA Air has these since 2005 mainly to attract Japanese customers. And son(3).
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Amanda DaFeb 20, 2012 (edited)
Tom VouteFeb 20, 2012
Thx, I posted it
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