Post by News on Sept 16, 2005 22:00:10 GMT -5
Lao Airlines angels
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Standing in a group for a photo session, the immediate impression the girls radiate is one of warm greetings and lovely smiles. One cannot but help be captivated by their charm and one's eyes are drawn to their faces and attractive appearance. Some people say that looking at beautiful women is a feast for the eyes, while listening to their gentle voices is said to be food for the ears. Posing in front of the airport terminal, it seems that for the eight newly recruited Lao Airlines cabin attendants, they have an easy task to make people feel comfortable and relax during their travels. But they say the work is not as easy as one might think. In order to be the perfect flight attendant, girls have to adopt new routines, some of which affect their personal life, according to those who gave an interview to reporters from the Pasaxon and Vientiane Times . gFemale flight attendants have to remain single for up to three years,h said the Director of the Flight Operations Department, Mr Chanthala Sisounonh. Mr Chanthala was responsible for the recruitment of eleven flight attendants from nearly 400 applicants.
The process is part of the airline's programme to upgrade its passenger service. The selection is based on appearance, health and knowledge of English, according to Mr Chanthala. He said that the company did not focus just on the appearance of the girls but also their ability to perform their duty, as well as a strong commitment to the job. The job is popular because it is well paid, with flight attendants getting up to US$ 250 per month. Their wages are expected to increase in accordance with their performance. gSome of the applicants are very beautiful, but they are not qualified for the job,h he said. He added that the selection process took two years with several rounds of tests. The first criterion was height, with a minimum requirement of 162 cm, with health and communication skills also top priorities.
The recruitment of the flight attendants took place when Lao Airlines announced that it would increase its airfares, and the company instigated a new policy to improve its service. The flight attendants said there were many strict rules they had to obey, most involving the comfort of the passengers, service and safety measures. gA mistake in our line of work could mean damage or injury to people,h said Mr Chanthala in his advice to the flight attendants before they took up their new jobs. The flight attendants will begin work at the end of September. In fact, there are many rules they must follow, some of which would be difficult for the general public to adhere to. One of the most important is that they are required to maintain good health at all times. Consumption of food and drink is something they have to control. They are requested to stay on a low fat diet to maintain a trim figure and drinking alcohol is also prohibited.
They will be checked up on, and if alcohol is found in their blood when they report for duty, they will not be allowed to join the flight. gWe have equipment to test blood alcohol levels, so we will know if someone has been drinking to excess,h said Flight OPS Inspector, Mr Khamsouk Haophommaseng. The rules are made to help reduce the risk of damage and injury to people, according to the Director of Quality Assurance and Flight Safety, Mr Somsamay Visounnarath. gThe best example of this is that flight attendants on the recent Air France crash were able to save the lives of passengers by getting them out of the plane crash in minutes,h he said, adding that Lao flight attendants are trained in line with international standards. He said that evidence showed that if flight attendants were properly qualified, they could save passengers' lives. To make sure that the flight attendants will be up to the standards required by the airline, they undergo a six-month training course. The training focuses on how to conduct primary health care and rescue passengers from unexpected incidents. In addition, they also learn how to provide good passenger service in general.
Source: www.laostudents.jp/board/
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Standing in a group for a photo session, the immediate impression the girls radiate is one of warm greetings and lovely smiles. One cannot but help be captivated by their charm and one's eyes are drawn to their faces and attractive appearance. Some people say that looking at beautiful women is a feast for the eyes, while listening to their gentle voices is said to be food for the ears. Posing in front of the airport terminal, it seems that for the eight newly recruited Lao Airlines cabin attendants, they have an easy task to make people feel comfortable and relax during their travels. But they say the work is not as easy as one might think. In order to be the perfect flight attendant, girls have to adopt new routines, some of which affect their personal life, according to those who gave an interview to reporters from the Pasaxon and Vientiane Times . gFemale flight attendants have to remain single for up to three years,h said the Director of the Flight Operations Department, Mr Chanthala Sisounonh. Mr Chanthala was responsible for the recruitment of eleven flight attendants from nearly 400 applicants.
The process is part of the airline's programme to upgrade its passenger service. The selection is based on appearance, health and knowledge of English, according to Mr Chanthala. He said that the company did not focus just on the appearance of the girls but also their ability to perform their duty, as well as a strong commitment to the job. The job is popular because it is well paid, with flight attendants getting up to US$ 250 per month. Their wages are expected to increase in accordance with their performance. gSome of the applicants are very beautiful, but they are not qualified for the job,h he said. He added that the selection process took two years with several rounds of tests. The first criterion was height, with a minimum requirement of 162 cm, with health and communication skills also top priorities.
The recruitment of the flight attendants took place when Lao Airlines announced that it would increase its airfares, and the company instigated a new policy to improve its service. The flight attendants said there were many strict rules they had to obey, most involving the comfort of the passengers, service and safety measures. gA mistake in our line of work could mean damage or injury to people,h said Mr Chanthala in his advice to the flight attendants before they took up their new jobs. The flight attendants will begin work at the end of September. In fact, there are many rules they must follow, some of which would be difficult for the general public to adhere to. One of the most important is that they are required to maintain good health at all times. Consumption of food and drink is something they have to control. They are requested to stay on a low fat diet to maintain a trim figure and drinking alcohol is also prohibited.
They will be checked up on, and if alcohol is found in their blood when they report for duty, they will not be allowed to join the flight. gWe have equipment to test blood alcohol levels, so we will know if someone has been drinking to excess,h said Flight OPS Inspector, Mr Khamsouk Haophommaseng. The rules are made to help reduce the risk of damage and injury to people, according to the Director of Quality Assurance and Flight Safety, Mr Somsamay Visounnarath. gThe best example of this is that flight attendants on the recent Air France crash were able to save the lives of passengers by getting them out of the plane crash in minutes,h he said, adding that Lao flight attendants are trained in line with international standards. He said that evidence showed that if flight attendants were properly qualified, they could save passengers' lives. To make sure that the flight attendants will be up to the standards required by the airline, they undergo a six-month training course. The training focuses on how to conduct primary health care and rescue passengers from unexpected incidents. In addition, they also learn how to provide good passenger service in general.
Source: www.laostudents.jp/board/
