B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated
Flight Attendant Current
Other / Unknown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Airport; Human Factors
I was FA Number 1 on this flight. Immediately after the start of pushback from the gate; I began the safety demo video. About halfway through the video demo; the captain made the announcement over the PA system 'flight attendants; prepare for takeoff.' I immediately called CA and told him that I need about '2 more minutes' to complete the safety video. This would also include safety compliance checks; stow the last of the galley supplies and flight attendants taking jump seats. CA responded by saying 'I'll give you 1 minute.' I than responded that I would 'call' him when we were set to go in the cabin. Immediately after telling CA this; he gave the 1 chime to indicate that takeoff was imminent. Less than 30 seconds later; CA started the takeoff roll.There are so many safety violations that need to be mentioned: 1) the safety video was still playing when takeoff was initiated 2) pre-departure drinks were still out in first class 3) FA's could not perform safety compliance checks 4) FA's were not seated in assigned jump seats 5) FA(s) were still standing in the aisle when takeoff began. After takeoff; and once we cleared sterile cockpit; I immediately called CA to voice my complaint. His response to me was 'I have been doing this trip all month and we have never had a problem. What time did you start the video?' Well; guess what? I have been doing this particular trip all month as well and up until last night; there was never an issue or problem prior to takeoff. I repeated to CA all the violations (1-5) that had occurred and told him I would contact the chief pilot as well. His response to me was 'do what you have to do.' In all the years I have been a flight attendant and in all the years that have been FA Number 1 (lead); I have never had an incident like this. So many violations and a complete and utter disregard from CA concerning my safety; my fellow flight attendants safety; the customers safety and to a certain extent; CA's safety as well. So blatant and so irresponsible was CA's actions; I am relieved and thankful that no person was injured on this flight. The opposite could have occurred. 1) COMPLETE AND TOTAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CAPTAIN AND THE LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT DURING ALL PHASES OF TAXI OUT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF!!!
B737NG Flight Attendant; departing SNA; reported receiving the 'prepare for takeoff' PA from the Captain while the demo tape was still playing and informed the Captain. The Captain took off with some flight attendants standing.