Worst case of DYKWIA in a long time
Jun 18, 2010, 6:52 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,409
Worst case of DYKWIA in a long time
So here I am, thinking that the weather is great in Toronto, and I'm going to enjoy the flight home from YYC because it's going to be a great weekend...
Until he shows up.
Suit pants, white shirt, tie loosened at the neck, he spots the GA at the booth, ready to process the 4 or so people waiting for seat assignments.
Guess who pushes his way to the front and demands an upgrade?! I happened to overhear the conversation and it went something like this:
"Hi, I'd like an upgrade for the Toronto flight."
"Great! (checks his ticket) You'll need a Special SWU, sir."
"Here you go" (hands her a green cert).
"I'm sorry, but your fare class requires a red cert. I can't upgrade you today sir."
Now his volume increases those 10 decibels that make it so that everyone within 50 m can hear those precious words...
"Are you joking? Do you know who I am? I'm a frequent flier with this airline, and earned Prestige status this past year. I have these certificates and expect you to honour them and upgrade me NOW!".
Luckily, another GA arrived and was able to take him aside and explain the different types of certs.
Oh, the story gets better
Guess who sits down beside me in 12E? Yup, him again. The call button gets pressed no less than 4 times before takeoff, for the following reasons:
- Needs a pillow
- Doesn't realize that his IFE is stowed in his armrest
- Wants to know if breakfast is still being sold
- Wants to know if there is space available in J, "can you squeeze me in up there?"
Apparently the GA spoke to the SD about him so they were well prepared for his attitude. After the fourth call button, I was considering moving to the back next to the crying babies and bathrooms...
Ok, thanks for listening to my vent.
Until he shows up.
Suit pants, white shirt, tie loosened at the neck, he spots the GA at the booth, ready to process the 4 or so people waiting for seat assignments.
Guess who pushes his way to the front and demands an upgrade?! I happened to overhear the conversation and it went something like this:
"Hi, I'd like an upgrade for the Toronto flight."
"Great! (checks his ticket) You'll need a Special SWU, sir."
"Here you go" (hands her a green cert).
"I'm sorry, but your fare class requires a red cert. I can't upgrade you today sir."
Now his volume increases those 10 decibels that make it so that everyone within 50 m can hear those precious words...
"Are you joking? Do you know who I am? I'm a frequent flier with this airline, and earned Prestige status this past year. I have these certificates and expect you to honour them and upgrade me NOW!".
Luckily, another GA arrived and was able to take him aside and explain the different types of certs.
Oh, the story gets better
Guess who sits down beside me in 12E? Yup, him again. The call button gets pressed no less than 4 times before takeoff, for the following reasons:- Needs a pillow
- Doesn't realize that his IFE is stowed in his armrest
- Wants to know if breakfast is still being sold
- Wants to know if there is space available in J, "can you squeeze me in up there?"
Apparently the GA spoke to the SD about him so they were well prepared for his attitude. After the fourth call button, I was considering moving to the back next to the crying babies and bathrooms...
Ok, thanks for listening to my vent.
Jun 18, 2010, 11:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,710
did u check if his boardpass reads J KICKASS???? AC*P and demands all this...... he better get a reality check!
suprisingly the GA did not offer another alternative....LMU!
geez...no offence, i rather sit next to crying babies instead!
suprisingly the GA did not offer another alternative....LMU!
geez...no offence, i rather sit next to crying babies instead!
Jun 19, 2010, 12:34 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Usually on a ship looking for oil and gas; Uruguay, Malaysia, Turkey, Nigeria, Libya, Egypt, Norway, Scotland, India, Congo & Angola, next project who knows? Agreed to CC rules
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