New Airside Transfer Buses at DCA
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I guess they haven't had too many accidents as I descended the same stairs this week to board the bus between concourses. I did think it was funny - I had never walked outside a jetway like that until this week. I was frustrated that the folks in the DCA club had no idea what the regular hours were for the bus. They advised waiting at gate 36 to take a chance that the bus would be running that day. How's that for operational communication?
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Originally Posted by Spiff
That's very good.
I avoid DCA for the lack of airside transfers, plus the 30 min no-pee rule and the propensity of government theft of premium seats.
One down, two to go!
I avoid DCA for the lack of airside transfers, plus the 30 min no-pee rule and the propensity of government theft of premium seats.
One down, two to go!
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Originally Posted by monitor
However, he still took up room in first class that should have gone to the Preferred member who inquired at the podium and who was informed that FC had checked in full.
The airlines should stop letting the government steal seats, especially premium class seats at that.
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Originally Posted by Spiff
That's very good.
I avoid DCA for the lack of airside transfers, plus the 30 min no-pee rule and the propensity of government theft of premium seats.
One down, two to go!
I avoid DCA for the lack of airside transfers, plus the 30 min no-pee rule and the propensity of government theft of premium seats.
One down, two to go!
Edit... Sorry I missed that previous post. When did the no more pee-rule take affect?
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Originally Posted by adamthetraveller
When did the no more pee-rule take affect?
I wonder if you were scheduled to land at 5:55 if you had to stay seated, but flights scheduled to land at 6:05 could get up and move about the cabin.
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Originally Posted by monitor
And apparently the dress rules for the Marshals. Yesterday's guy sported a shaved head, baggy chinos and a Hawaiian shirt. However, he still took up room in first class that should have gone to the Preferred member who inquired at the podium and who was informed that FC had checked in full.
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Originally Posted by monitor
And apparently the dress rules for the Marshals. Yesterday's guy sported a shaved head, baggy chinos and a Hawaiian shirt. However, he still took up room in first class that should have gone to the Preferred member who inquired at the podium and who was informed that FC had checked in full.
Anyway - I had been curious about why (or if) there would be 2 on the plane at the same time.
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Deadheading probably.
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Originally Posted by jaymay
Is it possible that there would be two Air Marhals in F on a flight into DC? I ask because over nthe weekedn there were two, for lack of a better description, completely ripped guys wearing business casual that came on the plane and gave the FA some little slip of paper. They then sat in 1C and 4D, despite there being open seats next to each other and their clear arrival together.
Anyway - I had been curious about why (or if) there would be 2 on the plane at the same time.
Anyway - I had been curious about why (or if) there would be 2 on the plane at the same time.
A better indication would be the presence of firearms (hint: look at the ankles) and their actions/demeanor during the flight.
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Originally Posted by jaymay
Is it possible that there would be two Air Marhals in F on a flight into DC?
I don't mind the air marshall program, but then again, it hasn't inconvenienced me that I know of.. I've never missed an upgrade in or out of DCA, and on the JAX-DCA flight I usually take, there's rarely more than 3 people in First anyway.
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Originally Posted by JAXPax
I normally see two on flights between DCA and PIT primarily... also some flights between CLT and DCA. Normally in one of the row 2 aisles and the opposite row 3 aisle (A319/737). Saw two flying PIT-DCA about two weeks ago.... sitting in the gate next to each other, no carry-ons other than small briefcases. I was first passenger on board, and they were already seated. No talking to each other during the flight.
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Originally Posted by Spiff
Good bet.
A better indication would be the presence of firearms (hint: look at the ankles) and their actions/demeanor during the flight.
A better indication would be the presence of firearms (hint: look at the ankles) and their actions/demeanor during the flight.
I kind of giggle when I see them, cause, really, they stand out like sore thumbs. Glad they're there, though. Oh, and in respose to another post about them being in rows 2 and 3 between DCA and CLT, one of them sat next to me in 2C and then moved up to 1, so that would seem to confirm it too.
This entire conversation feels shady.
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Originally Posted by jaymay
This entire conversation feels shady.
(a) likely do not read FT
(b) are likely able to spot the same behaviors, dress, traits, and ankles as we have.
If this is considered a breach of national security, then the guys dressing in Hawaiian shirts should be considered breaches as well for being so obvious and traditional in their approach to protecting us.
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Originally Posted by hscottm
(b) are likely able to spot the same behaviors, dress, traits, and ankles as we have.
They are listed on the manifest like regular passengers. I've had flight attendants read their names off the manifest when taking drink orders.