Originally Posted by
TedToToe
I know most on here will be fervent HBO flyers in almost all instances, and I can understand that. I’m the opposite and am with HIDDY. Even if I’m on a short overnight trip within Europe, I’m happy to check in my wheelie; it makes boarding far more relaxing and affords me a few more minutes in the lounge. At the other end, I’m never in so much of a rush that waiting for bags becomes a bind. Thankfully, BA have never lost my bags, though I know that it could happen one day. Life’s too short.....
I couldn't agree more. The faffing and fussing some "busy" self-important passengers place on not checking their bag in so they can save an extra few minutes in their (probably poorly managed) schedule is bewildering at times. Always happy to check my wheelie bag in, invariably it is already waiting on the belt by the time I get there and if not, I use the time to listen and respond to voicemail or maybe call my Girlfriend or daughter for a quick chat.
Far more relaxing to stay extra time in the lounge and be able to board LAST and stress free rather than early and standing in a queue at the gate and have to sit in a cramped metal tube for an extra 20 minutes?
It is truly baffling