The 'Missing' Blue Elite Access Carpet
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Programs: AA ExPlat; Marriott Plat: Hilton Gold
Posts: 831
The 'Missing' Blue Elite Access Carpet
So - this was mentioned in a thread below and I had to post a smart alleck comment there --- but after arriving at the airport - I looked closely at the carpet as I boarded my plane.
So the carpet is kind of thick and I guess has those slick resistant pricks (best work that I could think of) to hold it in place. I guess it is 6 x 9 or 10 feet.
So..... How could someone have gotten rolled up and taken to their room or out the door without being noticed?
If they are checking it on the plane --- it could not fit into a suitcase. How would you get it home? "Oh I would like to check this Elite Access carpet that I got at the FT Do." Or "Flight attendant - can you help me place this in the overhead bin?"
Are we really sure it was taken? Maybe a CO member took it back to IAH?
But I am still laughing my a$$ off ---- as I would like to get one. I will be watching ebay.
So the carpet is kind of thick and I guess has those slick resistant pricks (best work that I could think of) to hold it in place. I guess it is 6 x 9 or 10 feet.
So..... How could someone have gotten rolled up and taken to their room or out the door without being noticed?
If they are checking it on the plane --- it could not fit into a suitcase. How would you get it home? "Oh I would like to check this Elite Access carpet that I got at the FT Do." Or "Flight attendant - can you help me place this in the overhead bin?"
Are we really sure it was taken? Maybe a CO member took it back to IAH?
But I am still laughing my a$$ off ---- as I would like to get one. I will be watching ebay.
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Francisco/Tel Aviv/YYZ
Programs: CO 1K-MM
Posts: 10,762
Whoever did this, if its true, NOT C.O.O.L.
Seriously, they don't need you stealing their carpets....
Seriously, they don't need you stealing their carpets....
#4
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Peapack, New Jersey
Posts: 269
That's really funny. I can just picture someone rolling it up in front of everyone and then just walking on the aircraft with it underneath their arm.
#5
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: CLE
Posts: 9,816
We chuckled about the idea of "borrowing" it but it is damn sad that one of our own may have felt the need to add a big piece of blue carpeting to their house.
Is that any way to treat a great host?
Is that any way to treat a great host?
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA Plat 2MM; AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 35,068
Originally Posted by MBM3
We chuckled about the idea of "borrowing" it but it is damn sad that one of our own may have felt the need to add a big piece of blue carpeting to their house.
Is that any way to treat a great host?
Is that any way to treat a great host?
Nicksterguy - I did see you get up a couple times during the presentation. How's it look in front of your fireplace?
#7
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Tempe,Az,USA
Posts: 467
I wonder if the Marriott has a surveillance camera in the area where the carpet was stolen from?
#8
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
Originally Posted by Sydneyjb
I wonder if the Marriott has a surveillance camera in the area where the carpet was stolen from?
I laughed for about three minutes when I first saw that someone took it but it really is a sad case given the great hospitality CO and Cigarman provided.
#9
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seattle
Programs: Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, United LT Silver
Posts: 1,085
Originally Posted by Sydneyjb
I wonder if the Marriott has a surveillance camera in the area where the carpet was stolen from?
#10
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Michigan
Programs: AA ExPlat, UA 1K, DL 1MM/Silver
Posts: 1,615
Originally Posted by channa
Nicksterguy - I did see you get up a couple times during the presentation. How's it look in front of your fireplace?
#11
Join Date: May 2003
Location: At This Point, Only G*d Knows!
Posts: 3,467
Are we sure that environmental services did not take it by accident??
I realize that is PROBABLY not what happened but, it might be worth a call to ask.
Dan
I realize that is PROBABLY not what happened but, it might be worth a call to ask.
Dan
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,424
Originally Posted by dan1431
Are we sure that environmental services did not take it by accident??
I realize that is PROBABLY not what happened but, it might be worth a call to ask.
Dan
I realize that is PROBABLY not what happened but, it might be worth a call to ask.
Dan
#13
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Southwest Desert, under a rock, watch out! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<" You can get there, but it's gonna cost you!
Programs: Previously NonePass®, now UA 1K (*Enhanced*)
Posts: 4,248
I'm amused by the sponsored link for Berber Carpets that appeared between the posts in this thread.
Are we :-: enhanced :-: or what?
Are we :-: enhanced :-: or what?
#14
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: CLE
Posts: 9,816
If it was indeed "borrowed" by a FTer, it would have most likely have been a local. If so, please do the right thing and return it.
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: DEN
Programs: UA MM Plat; AA MM Gold; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 15,866
Originally Posted by snake
Are we :-: enhanced :-: or what?