We have completed boarding. If you wish to depart the plane, now is the time to do so
Nov 19, 2014, 8:05 pm
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We have completed boarding. If you wish to depart the plane, now is the time to do so
I have flown 6 times in the last 3 weeks and they either the gate agent or flight attendant said this right before they close the door. Anyone else notice this? Is this new or a new US Airways thing?
"We have completed boarding. If you wish to depart the plane, now is the time to do so."
It was on the following routes:
LHR-LAX
LAX-SFO
SFO-JFK
JFK-LAX
Sort of weird and everyone just sorta chuckles, but someone did get off on my LHR-LAX flight.
"We have completed boarding. If you wish to depart the plane, now is the time to do so."
It was on the following routes:
LHR-LAX
LAX-SFO
SFO-JFK
JFK-LAX
Sort of weird and everyone just sorta chuckles, but someone did get off on my LHR-LAX flight.
Nov 19, 2014, 8:22 pm
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I think it's new to AA as part of the merger. Something to do with DOT regulations requiring airlines to advise passengers when their last chance to get off the bus is.
Nov 19, 2014, 8:26 pm
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It's a new thing, and from my recent observations, is more consistent than pre-departure beverage service. Therefore, it must be mandated. 
What I've not observed is anyone taking advantage of the offer.
What I've not observed is anyone taking advantage of the offer.
Nov 19, 2014, 8:49 pm
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Yeah, I noticed it first on a flight DFW-MTY and thought it was some international thing... but then all the time.
If it is a dot regulation, was AA not in compliance before the merger?? Or is it risk management- if someone freaks out once the plane pushes it is easier to charge them?
If it is a dot regulation, was AA not in compliance before the merger?? Or is it risk management- if someone freaks out once the plane pushes it is easier to charge them?
Nov 19, 2014, 8:58 pm
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Nov 19, 2014, 8:58 pm
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Have noticed it as well on a number of flights in the past 2 weeks.
Probably another government thing just like that stupid phone message about bleach when you call the exp line.
Probably another government thing just like that stupid phone message about bleach when you call the exp line.
Nov 19, 2014, 10:02 pm
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OP noted for LHR-LAX one pax did get off, wouldn't that require locating luggage (if there was any)--delaying departure for an extended time period (since this an intl flt)?
Nov 20, 2014, 4:33 am
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Probably wouldn't delay the flight any more than a no-show. I'm guessing the "last chance to leave the plane" cutoff is pretty close to the "last chance to board the plane" time.
Nov 20, 2014, 5:56 am
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The only thing I wonder if someone in F/J gets off does #1 on the upgrade list get upgraded, given how many times I end up in the back first on the list.
Nov 20, 2014, 6:43 am
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Nov 20, 2014, 7:19 am
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Given that AA has never made that announcement in the past, is it really necessary?
There are far too many announcements already.
There are far too many announcements already.
Nov 20, 2014, 7:22 am
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I saw it happen once.
And chaos ensued because it means their checked luggage has to be removed (FAA regulation).
Delayed us about 15 minutes.
And chaos ensued because it means their checked luggage has to be removed (FAA regulation).
Delayed us about 15 minutes.
Nov 20, 2014, 8:00 am
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Tell me about it. I wish they would just shut up most of the time. I usually go crazy when they mention what they have for food and drinks and they go off saying all the different drinks available "coca cola products including coca cola, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, apple juice, orange juice....."....SERIOUSLY????
Nov 20, 2014, 10:47 am
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I haven't flown since May. Is it before or after they start pushing the credit cards?
Nov 20, 2014, 11:27 am
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Link to existing thread on topic if mods want to merge:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...r-closing.html
Haha, same thought I had!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...r-closing.html