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What's the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about?
Thread founder Blumie had the following dedicatory post to kick off the original thread in June of 2010 to guide us, so we will take our cues from that to continue this hallowed FT-AA|A tradition. (FT Rules still apply.)
What's FT if not a place to complain about the small stuff? After all, we've seen threads in which people have complained about virtually everything, from the ceiling height at JAX to the font, ink and paper used to print boarding passes. So I thought I'd start what I hope will become the one of the most valuable and important threads in the history of FT, one in which we consolidate all of our complaints about stuff that just doesn't matter and that validates AA's decision not to have an official presence on this board.
I'll go first: I find it really annoying the way the napkins are fanned before being put out at the Admirals Clubs. Is this supposed to make us feel like the place is uber-fancy? Why don't they just forget about the fanning and put out some real napkins instead of the flimsy cocktail napkins they use?
I'll go first: I find it really annoying the way the napkins are fanned before being put out at the Admirals Clubs. Is this supposed to make us feel like the place is uber-fancy? Why don't they just forget about the fanning and put out some real napkins instead of the flimsy cocktail napkins they use?
What's the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about?
#2086
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So I’m sitting in 1B on a MSY-DFW flight. The guy in 1A seemed like a nice guy. He offered to put my jacket in the overhead for me, and then offered to lend me his iPhone plug when I discovered that there’s no USB port. But just now I’ve noticed that his book, which he has placed on the center console, is crossing the center line and invading my center console space. And the FA, while dutifully serving pre-departure drinks, is doing nothing about it. I don’t know why I fly this airline anymore.
I would rather have the book
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#2087
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#2088
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As a pax, I sometimes will reach for the beverage as well, knowing that if I raise my hand, it could off balance the beverage and spill on someone. On the other hand, when I'm at the window, and I see them standing there with the beverage and not bending down or reaching...then I'll go in for the grab.
Always a tough decision...whether it's a glass, or tray. (Just don't reach out for the plates as they're often hot and you could burn yourself)
wow, such an off-topic that's so spot on! lol
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I've found that if you pick up the item and lick it then place it back, the other person is so confused on a variety of levels that they almost immediately comply.
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The thing that 'grinds my gears' is when I do PDBs, or for that matter, initial beverage service, when I'm trying to place items on the console, like placing the napkin for the glass, pax expect me to just move their books, phones, wires, tablets, etc...however, after finally placing the napkin, the pax just move the napkin before I can finish placing the glass...especially when they've seen me come through and open up the little tray under the console, and as I place the napkins for the glasses on the center console, and before I can place any item, someone will move the napkins and place them in different spots, now making me try to refigure where I'm going to place everything.
I always put the glasses on the console, and the nuts on the pull out center tray. If you want to move everything for YOU, then just wait until I'm done placing everything.
LOL, you can put this into the least substantive pet- peeve thread if you'd like too!
I always put the glasses on the console, and the nuts on the pull out center tray. If you want to move everything for YOU, then just wait until I'm done placing everything.
LOL, you can put this into the least substantive pet- peeve thread if you'd like too!
My greatest trivial complaint is the Flight Attendant on LHR-LAX who constantly drenched herself in Opium by Yves St Laurent. Actually I suspect that she marinaded in it overnight. I am not complaining that she perfumed herself but had it been Rive Gauche I could have gone on breathing. I suspect that we were safe from any airbourne virus or insects. They would have chocked to death long before.
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My greatest trivial complaint is the Flight Attendant on LHR-LAX who constantly drenched herself in Opium by Yves St Laurent. Actually I suspect that she marinaded in it overnight. I am not complaining that she perfumed herself but had it been Rive Gauche I could have gone on breathing. I suspect that we were safe from any airbourne virus or insects. They would have chocked to death long before.
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At JFK Greenwich and MIA Flagship yesterday the Coke Freestyle machines didn't dispense regular Coke, probably because they had canned Coke in the refrigerator next to it. But I like the Coke out of the Freestyle machines better because I like the syrup ratio on it better but instead I had to drink it out of the can and it wasn't as good.
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At JFK Greenwich and MIA Flagship yesterday the Coke Freestyle machines didn't dispense regular Coke, probably because they had canned Coke in the refrigerator next to it. But I like the Coke out of the Freestyle machines better because I like the syrup ratio on it better but instead I had to drink it out of the can and it wasn't as good.
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