Hey @Logistics what do we have to do to make flying great again? Scales for the FA's and ban pours?
You are correct, sir, as usual. The Walmartization of the airline industry has led to the degradation of the flying experience. Mandatory retirement age of 30 for flight attendants and the requirement for them to be height-weight proportionate would go a long way. Mind you, I'm talking about all flight attendants being female. It is safe to say that most passengers don't care for the "gaybob" FAs, with the exception of Mr. @puppylove_sugarsteel. I think he rather enjoys them.
Also, a sharp uniform on crewmembers would help. Seeing pilots and flight attendants looking slovenly like Mr. @backthepack does not inspire confidence and it takes away from the lore of flight.
Unfortunately, we all know the truth. Even poor people want to fly and they feel entitled to "cheap" airline tickets. These are often trips they couldn't make with their cars for less than what they want to pay for the airline tickets. But, the reality is that this is the world we live in.
Gone are the day of the Clipper skippers. White trash wearing flip flops and wife beaters will demand low-fare tickets and airline management will cater to them. Cost cutting will lead to slovenly crew, 80 year-old grandma FAs, and cheese & crackers being served to passengers with a cup of tepid water.