Do you ever leave stuff unattended at the Admirals Club?
Jan 12, 2010, 2:51 pm
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Other than Philadelphia, are there many Admirals Clubs that are not in the secure area of the airport (meaning the TSA or non-U.S. security agency has already screened the bags)?
Jan 12, 2010, 2:52 pm
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I routinely leave stuff unattended and unlocked. As long as my carry on does not look "interesting" to a thief (ie not a laptop bag and no obvious signs of valuables) I figure I'll be okay.
Jan 12, 2010, 2:54 pm
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Finally! - someone who appreciates that this is a security issue, not a question of whether someone is going to nick your stuff. For those who don't see it as a security issue, if they ask you at the gate "have your bags been with you at all times?" what do you say? Do you just lie?
I probably would NOT leave my bags unattended at PHL, by the way, but it has been years since I have been to that airport.
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Jan 12, 2010, 3:06 pm
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Finally! - someone who appreciates that this is a security issue, not a question of whether someone is going to nick your stuff. For those who don't see it as a security issue, if they ask you at the gate "have your bags been with you at all times?" what do you say? Do you just lie?
Jan 12, 2010, 3:38 pm
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I leave stuff there all the time while stepping away, and have never had a concern. Did, however, have my dignity stolen once at the EWR club. Stepped away from the AC pc, apparently while logged into my yahoo e-mail, and some wag sent what was apparently the mother of all obscene messages over my signature to a close (woman) friend.
At least that's my story.
At least that's my story.
Jan 12, 2010, 3:44 pm
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Would not leave a bag with $$, electronics, etc. unattended. Rollaboard with clothes is another matter.
Jan 12, 2010, 3:48 pm
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It is hardly any kind of security issue. "With" can mean anything. Technically, if I throw my bags in the trunk of a cab on the way to the airport, or leave them in my hotel room while I go and have breakfast, they have not been "with" me at all times. These questions are completely stupid, anyway.
It is a stupid question, deserving of a stupid answer.
Jan 12, 2010, 3:51 pm
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I know it is naughty, but I routinely leave my bags for long periods of time in the luggage area or at a seat. Knock on wood, no problems yet.
I know it is naughty, but I routinely leave my bags for long periods of time in the luggage area or at a seat. Knock on wood, no problems yet.
Jan 12, 2010, 3:59 pm
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Within the US, sure....when I'm on a layover at the airport that's long enough to allow getting out & doing something. I just leave it in the cubby holes. I have no flashy luggage tags. I lock them whilst I'm gone. I do have a smaller messenger-bag type thing that's really easy to take w/ me wherever, & sure, I'll take my passport, tickets, etc. small laptop, w/ me. Larger carry-on stays "behind" at the A/C.
LAX--when catching the Parking Spot shuttle over to In & Out Burgers, or the Ocean Express shuttle over to Manhattan Beach.
JFK--when going out for a run
SFO--when going to the "other airline's" concourse for seafood.
DCA--when going down the concourse to grab a meal at Legal Seafood (before LS closed)
ORD--in the FL, when going down to the A/C to grab a shower (someday that lease scenario will be a thing of the past & the A/C & F/L will be in the same orbit)
RDU--when going for a quick hike/walk in the nearby state park.
MIA--when the airport hotel in the middle of the terminal had great prices on day passes for the gym on the top floor (unless I just had a smaller carry-on then I'd just take it w/ me)
DFW---only when my fligths are in/out of A or C, but I'm meeting someone (say, a fellow FTer) for the better food options in D
The only international ones I've felt leaving stuff at were:
NRT--when visiting that cool temple & gardens that's a short train hop away from NRT
FRA--when hitting the cool grocery store nearby, in the airport.
LAX--when catching the Parking Spot shuttle over to In & Out Burgers, or the Ocean Express shuttle over to Manhattan Beach.
JFK--when going out for a run
SFO--when going to the "other airline's" concourse for seafood.
DCA--when going down the concourse to grab a meal at Legal Seafood (before LS closed)
ORD--in the FL, when going down to the A/C to grab a shower (someday that lease scenario will be a thing of the past & the A/C & F/L will be in the same orbit)
RDU--when going for a quick hike/walk in the nearby state park.
MIA--when the airport hotel in the middle of the terminal had great prices on day passes for the gym on the top floor (unless I just had a smaller carry-on then I'd just take it w/ me)
DFW---only when my fligths are in/out of A or C, but I'm meeting someone (say, a fellow FTer) for the better food options in D
The only international ones I've felt leaving stuff at were:
NRT--when visiting that cool temple & gardens that's a short train hop away from NRT
FRA--when hitting the cool grocery store nearby, in the airport.
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Jan 12, 2010, 4:08 pm
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Jan 12, 2010, 4:10 pm
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From other threads on FT, some AC members have guested in total strangers (people hanging around the entrance)--these could present a problem with pilferage, since they are "unknowns".
Jan 12, 2010, 4:13 pm
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Because we all know that Terrorists do not fly business or first class therefore do not frequent executive lounges.
Jan 12, 2010, 5:20 pm
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Jan 12, 2010, 5:43 pm
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Jan 12, 2010, 6:25 pm
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As many trips as I've done there with fellow FTers, I really should know that.