Multiple Mosquito Bites on Transatlantic Flight B777Overwater
May 5, 2009, 10:12 am
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Multiple Mosquito Bites on Transatlantic Flight B777Overwater
Hi all,
I had the bad surprise of getting several mosquito/bug bites on last night's flight from Washington Dulles to Munich, 5 times on my left arm and 2 on my right arm.
The marks are still there and quite visible. There is a slight pain if I press on the skin where the bug bites are.
I of course reported them to the Purser who said he would report the problem to the Captain. There is no need to tell you that I was very upset with this. This is very suspicious to say the least.
I will tolerate bad food as I will simply refuse the meal tray but there is no question that I tolerate being bitten by mosquitos/bugs several times during a flight. Mosquitos can carry Malaria and Dengue Fever and what else the heck I have no idea of.
Who do I email at United to complain about this? There is no way I am going to let them get away with it. It simply does not encourage me to fly with them, especially considering all the other problems, bad meals, lack of clean blankets on board, unpleasant flight crews, bad seating for elite members when non-revenue travellers get to sit in Business Class, etc.
There is a lot to be unhappy about when flying with United these days. No Double EQM will make up for all these disagreements especially not BUG BITES.
I had the bad surprise of getting several mosquito/bug bites on last night's flight from Washington Dulles to Munich, 5 times on my left arm and 2 on my right arm.
The marks are still there and quite visible. There is a slight pain if I press on the skin where the bug bites are.
I of course reported them to the Purser who said he would report the problem to the Captain. There is no need to tell you that I was very upset with this. This is very suspicious to say the least.
I will tolerate bad food as I will simply refuse the meal tray but there is no question that I tolerate being bitten by mosquitos/bugs several times during a flight. Mosquitos can carry Malaria and Dengue Fever and what else the heck I have no idea of.
Who do I email at United to complain about this? There is no way I am going to let them get away with it. It simply does not encourage me to fly with them, especially considering all the other problems, bad meals, lack of clean blankets on board, unpleasant flight crews, bad seating for elite members when non-revenue travellers get to sit in Business Class, etc.
There is a lot to be unhappy about when flying with United these days. No Double EQM will make up for all these disagreements especially not BUG BITES.
May 5, 2009, 10:26 am
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Did you acctually see any mosquitos? Could be fleas?
May 5, 2009, 10:27 am
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Where was your flight coming from?
May 5, 2009, 10:28 am
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Get away with what?
Airlines cannot control what people bring on board. You can't expect them to fumigate all passengers prior to boarding.
Would you also sue a department store if someone let a mosquito in? Have you sued your government yet? Sounds to me like you're just out to make a quick buck from something that cannot be controlled.
Airlines cannot control what people bring on board. You can't expect them to fumigate all passengers prior to boarding.
Would you also sue a department store if someone let a mosquito in? Have you sued your government yet? Sounds to me like you're just out to make a quick buck from something that cannot be controlled.
May 5, 2009, 10:28 am
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Are you sure you didn't bring the biting pests with you onto the plane?
May 5, 2009, 10:37 am
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Funniest post I've read on here in awhile.
Goes to show how stupid and sheltered society has become. If the room isn't sterile and devoid of any life, it's time to get pissed and demand recourse. You need to spend some time out in a rural area and understand how the rest of the world lives.
May 5, 2009, 10:40 am
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Wear long sleeves and bug spray then.
May 5, 2009, 10:40 am
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Worst of all, that mosquito was a non-rev, in F! 
May 5, 2009, 10:42 am
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should the bed bugs be renamed seatbugs?
May 5, 2009, 10:42 am
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Or hang a mosquito net. Or, based on the outrage of the OP, wear a beekeeper's outfit. You'll look great.
May 5, 2009, 10:49 am
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May 5, 2009, 10:52 am
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Well, at least the meal service was good for the bugs. 
May 5, 2009, 10:52 am
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LOL!! Best response yet!
This sense of entitlement is so frustrating. Due you complain to UA because someone sneezed in your direction and you caught a cold? You accidentally bite your tongue while eating an in-flight meal? You slammed the toilet slid on your finger and bruised it? (wait a sec... 777 toilet lids close gently
)
This sense of entitlement is so frustrating. Due you complain to UA because someone sneezed in your direction and you caught a cold? You accidentally bite your tongue while eating an in-flight meal? You slammed the toilet slid on your finger and bruised it? (wait a sec... 777 toilet lids close gently
)
May 5, 2009, 10:58 am
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I will tolerate bad food as I will simply refuse the meal tray but there is no question that I tolerate being bitten by mosquitos/bugs several times during a flight. Mosquitos can carry Malaria and Dengue Fever and what else the heck I have no idea of.
Who do I email at United to complain about this? There is no way I am going to let them get away with it. It simply does not encourage me to fly with them, especially considering all the other problems, bad meals, lack of clean blankets on board, unpleasant flight crews, bad seating for elite members when non-revenue travellers get to sit in Business Class, etc.
There is a lot to be unhappy about when flying with United these days. No Double EQM will make up for all these disagreements especially not BUG BITES.
I've rearead this several times. It's pretty amazing how more and more ludicrous this tantrum seems after each read.