Originally Posted by
Kacee
These forms are the ultimate in bureaucratic nonsense. Now elevated to a boarding requirement? It's crap like this that causes otherwise sensible people to make very poor electoral decisions.
No disagreement, but if a few times a year it causes someone to toss their fruits that may be infested with a medfly or similar, *maybe* it has some use. As far as a boarding requirement? Wow. You can complete the form days in advance, which only adds to its reliability.
On a recent HA flight, there was a simple gate announcement, people went up to the front to scan the QR code, and nothing more ever transpired. I did complete the form online
And fortunately, I did not grab one of the oranges from the unforgettable Escape Lounge before my flight.
Originally Posted by
NorthAmerica
I know a few people who do not even own cell phones by choice. What happens if you run out of charge? I noticed many people never even pass in the paper forms and nothing happens.
I do not know how some people can travel anymore without a mobile device. It must add layers of complexity these days, including standing in long lines to get a BP, depending on the airline.