Do you ever leave stuff unattended at the Admirals Club?
Jan 13, 2010, 3:20 am
#76
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If I am in the FL and just going to the buffet or bar, I generally leave all but my handbag as long as it is in full view. The AC is a different matter though (since so much larger) but I still generally leave everything other than my handbag/purse and laptop – but only to get a snack or go to the bathroom so never longer than 2-3min.
Jan 13, 2010, 4:41 am
#77
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Jan 13, 2010, 5:50 am
#78
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Yes, I will leave my bag. Will take my wallet with me but usually I don't take my blackberry into the bathroom or to the computers (its insured but of course the loss of it would be a real pain in the you know what). I think that its a fairly legit crowd in the AC and long as anything of real, easy value such as a wallet or purse would not be left unattended one would be fine. I doubt that anyone would have much interest in my 3 ounce bottles or clothing (at a28 inch waist my clothing would probably not fit most men).
Jan 13, 2010, 7:41 am
#79
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Anyone left their spouse/partner just sitting in the lounge and returned a few minutes later and found they were still there? 
Wandering as usual
Fred
Wandering as usual
Fred
Jan 13, 2010, 7:52 am
#80
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I've never had anything stolen, ever, and i do leave things unattended. But i almost normally sit at the bar in the AC and ask the bartender to keep an eye out, or something similar.
Also, as has been mentioned earlier.. it's all down to foot traffic and senses. If kids are wandering, or shifty people, then i might choose not to leave my stuff alone.
Also, as has been mentioned earlier.. it's all down to foot traffic and senses. If kids are wandering, or shifty people, then i might choose not to leave my stuff alone.
Jan 13, 2010, 9:22 am
#82
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Jan 13, 2010, 10:15 am
#84
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Just for short bathroom trips or to get a cup of coffee. Always has wallet and passport with me though
Jan 13, 2010, 10:58 am
#85
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Jan 13, 2010, 11:43 am
#86
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Jan 13, 2010, 11:52 am
#87
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I will be more trusting in the First class lounges (FL, intl first lounge, etc) since no one can buy membership into those areas, they have to be either top tier (implies they have lots of money to spend) or first class passengers (they're rich!) and why would someone who paid $25K for his ticket care enough to steal your $1000 laptop?
Um...that would be a risky assumption. Some of us here are starving grad students (and even some undergraduate students) who choose to spend our free time and dollars on traveling, and earn top-tier status in the process! (I first reached PLT during my freshman year of undergrad, for example.) Also, traveling in International First is not solely for the super-rich. Award tickets exist!
Jan 13, 2010, 11:54 am
#88
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I've left the laptop and carry-on bags in a seat a few times while making a quick trip for a snack or to the restroom. Never had a problem, but I usually try to make sure there's someone honest-looking sitting nearby. 
Jan 13, 2010, 4:37 pm
#89
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Howdy,
Um...I walk in - dump my bags where I'm sitting and do whatever.
I've walked out of the AC - had lunch....come back....no problems.
Longest I think I ever left anything unattended was 2 hours maybe?
Keep the faith,
Pakse
Um...I walk in - dump my bags where I'm sitting and do whatever.
I've walked out of the AC - had lunch....come back....no problems.
Longest I think I ever left anything unattended was 2 hours maybe?
Keep the faith,
Pakse
Jan 13, 2010, 6:21 pm
#90
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Oh no
This thread is now linked to on the Boarding Area's front page.
How much longer until the the TSA directs the AC AAngels to enforce a "baggage must be with you at all times (even when 'using the facilities')" rule? I'm kidding about that but isn't it scary that I have a 10% belief that that could happen?
How much longer until the the TSA directs the AC AAngels to enforce a "baggage must be with you at all times (even when 'using the facilities')" rule? I'm kidding about that but isn't it scary that I have a 10% belief that that could happen?