It was an evening Jet Airways flight from Delhi to Mumbai and I was pleasantly delighted to see those cute air hostesses with Anne Hathwayish smiles and flight pursers who looked like Raymonds models. I sat next to this middle aged man who seemed to have problem with every little thing. Right from the food being served to the choice of newspaper he wanted to read to filling up the Jet Airways feedback form. I was too tired and was browsing through the morning Midday which was lying there, when he asked the crew member to get something for him to read. The nimble lass smiled and said, "Sir! I'll just get Midday for you". But the boor(that he was) curtly said, "something more sensible- like Mint". I was flummoxed as I felt that he was actually jibing at me. Not that I cared as I was enjoying the Midday gossip.
Later when food came, that brute yelled, "fruits only". Hello! He was travelling in an economy class and there were only two options-veg and non veg. What did he expect from those cabin crew members- go to Ratnagiri and get Alphonso! He really tested the patience of the pursers finally settled for salad.
My advice to such boors-leave your attitude at home. These flight pursers aren't servants but well-trained, perfectly-groomed and educated young people. Don't treat them like dirt.
And If you still want 5-star treatment spend some more money and travel Business class!
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