AC Baggage Handlers Toss Bags 20Ft! VIDEO!
Apr 21, 2014, 9:49 pm
#181
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Apr 21, 2014, 10:05 pm
#182
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Actually on the 77HD there is no bulkhead separating 18ABC in Y from 14A-C in PE (same for 18HJK and 14H-K) but does AC expect Y bags to go under PE seats, not to mention that 3 into 2 "won't go"!
Perhaps bulkhead rows should all be preboarded since those passengers have no underseat storage available - and most bulkhead rows are prferred seats!
Perhaps bulkhead rows should all be preboarded since those passengers have no underseat storage available - and most bulkhead rows are prferred seats!
Apr 21, 2014, 10:28 pm
#183
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No. No bags fit under the seat in front of you in most 777HD seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...e-777hd-y.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...e-777hd-y.html
Apr 22, 2014, 10:58 am
#184
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A combination of
* AC cramming 400 people in Y on a 777;
* Airlines charging extra for luggage;
* People unwilling to pay taking the kitchen sink on board;
* AC not enforcing carry on sizes and limits.
Bottom line: a combination of people being cheap and airlines catering to cheap customers.
People have to suffer in order to convince themselves they got the best deal. In other owrds, only if the suffer are they happy....
* AC cramming 400 people in Y on a 777;
* Airlines charging extra for luggage;
* People unwilling to pay taking the kitchen sink on board;
* AC not enforcing carry on sizes and limits.
Bottom line: a combination of people being cheap and airlines catering to cheap customers.
People have to suffer in order to convince themselves they got the best deal. In other owrds, only if the suffer are they happy....
Suffice it to say, the cheapness of the passenger isn't the issue here as much as passenger passivity. We've got folk like you arguing that this is the type of service you get for the amount you pay (keeping in mind that we're talking about an airline that boasts high RASMs, rendering claims of cheapness laughably obfuscative), presumably in the name of 'balance'. Or it could simply be a case of understaffing - a fairly regular occurrence at companies that have engaged in aggressive cost cutting.
Apr 22, 2014, 11:12 am
#185
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That happens at almost every airport in North America every day. Its not airline dependent, its industry wide.
What I find interesting is that people (myself included) complain when flights are delayed, or that it takes too long to get their luggage, but at the same time, they want airline to treat their luggage like Grandmother's China. The system in place works 99.7% of the time but when we are the 3/1000 that something happens we freak out.
What I find interesting is that people (myself included) complain when flights are delayed, or that it takes too long to get their luggage, but at the same time, they want airline to treat their luggage like Grandmother's China. The system in place works 99.7% of the time but when we are the 3/1000 that something happens we freak out.
Not looking forward to returning to YOW via YYZ on Monday with two checked pieces. Bit worried the 1hr 30 min connection time will be too little even with priority tags. And then there's YOW domestic arrivals, where you can waltz up to Harveys, grab a bite, waddle around for 10-15 minutes and then get back to the belt at least 10 minutrs before the first priority tagged bag shows up. Unfortunately, employer booked the ticket on short notice so I doubt I ll make the direct yow flight.
Apr 22, 2014, 12:38 pm
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How long before AC introduces a formal policy to prevent episodes like this again?
From now on all cell phones, cameras and video cameras will have to be placed in checked baggage only. That should fix it.
From now on all cell phones, cameras and video cameras will have to be placed in checked baggage only. That should fix it.
Apr 22, 2014, 12:51 pm
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Apr 22, 2014, 12:51 pm
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Apr 22, 2014, 1:16 pm
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Apr 23, 2014, 7:08 pm
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The story is still circulating in global media, including this piece which includes some other baggage handling moments captured on YouTube.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/bag-beh...423-373pq.html
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/bag-beh...423-373pq.html
Apr 25, 2014, 3:46 pm
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Man I can only image how poorly they treat the bags of us busines/first class passengers.
I'm just thankful they have not got to the point of pissing on our bags.
I'm willing to guess all our priority marked bags get thrown out the hardest
I'm just thankful they have not got to the point of pissing on our bags.
I'm willing to guess all our priority marked bags get thrown out the hardest
Apr 25, 2014, 10:06 pm
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Apr 25, 2014, 10:32 pm
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Does anyone really believe that their J travel bags are treated better by the rampies than Y pax bags?