Originally Posted by
flyerCO
I've taken to refusing even requests for receipts. I find that that most stores don't employee enough employees to help customers. However they make sure to employ them to harass them as you leave.
OT, I flew PVG-LAX in IFC recently. Was given the Bose after takeoff. Later in flight went and asked the FA in J galley (none up front) for a power adapter. Happily was given one. Amount 1 before landing they came around and asked for headsets. Amount 20 minutes before landing I'm packing up laptop, etc and unplug the power and adapter. I then hand it to the purser who happened to be right by me. See looked at me shocked. In a very accusatory tone asked "where did you get this" like I had gone and taken it out myself. I point out I went and asked the FA for one and he gave it to me. She then proceeded to go find that FA and give him a major chewing out. Apparently he never marked it down and had forgotten giving it to me and purser had filled out paperwork for the loss.
Sounds like a great international first class experience.
Meanwhile, on other carriers (JL, LH, etc.)... They actually trust F passengers enough to keep their Bose headsets until after arriving at the gate. I wonder if they experience as much pilferage? Somehow I doubt it.
-FlyerBeek