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May 14, 2013, 12:27 am
#76
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story is BS... same scenario has been posted on other threads... ummm this did not happen to me but posted on my friends Facebook page... 
This did not happen to me. Rather, one of my friends posted this event on her Facebook.
Was taking a shower in the AA Club. Took a rather long time in there, and when she came out, the entire club was empty. All doors, including the emergency exit were locked. She banged on the glass door to passerbyers, who all said sorry they didn't have a key. Eventually got a hold of AA, who then called airport security. She was in there for awhile.
What would you of done, and what compensation do you think she deserves? I'm more of a Skyteam and *A man myself, and I don't know about AA, but usually they record entry into the shower rooms and presumably would knock on the shower room door and make sure all clients have left before closing.
Was taking a shower in the AA Club. Took a rather long time in there, and when she came out, the entire club was empty. All doors, including the emergency exit were locked. She banged on the glass door to passerbyers, who all said sorry they didn't have a key. Eventually got a hold of AA, who then called airport security. She was in there for awhile.
What would you of done, and what compensation do you think she deserves? I'm more of a Skyteam and *A man myself, and I don't know about AA, but usually they record entry into the shower rooms and presumably would knock on the shower room door and make sure all clients have left before closing.
May 14, 2013, 9:35 am
#77
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May 14, 2013, 10:33 am
#78
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May 14, 2013, 10:57 am
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However, going forward, ... http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/...d+is+forearmed.
Peace out, homes.
(insert picture of elderly caucasian male in suit speaking urbanely, or was that ... urban?)
May 14, 2013, 10:29 pm
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Are you sure this was not her status update:
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
May 14, 2013, 11:37 pm
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Are you sure this was not her status update:
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
May 15, 2013, 7:39 am
#82
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^
Are you sure this was not her status update:
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
"Last thing I remember, I was running for the door. I had to find the passage back to the place I was before; "Relax, " said the night man, "We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!""
May 15, 2013, 10:36 am
#83
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I think it has been pretty much debunked about whether this actually happened.
I do want to point out that there are people who crave or seek some sort of attention, and feel a need to make statements that are exaggerated or plain untrue.
Case in point: I know a friend who took a photo of the gate where her SQ flight was to depart... she stated she had a business class seat and when she boarded and saw first class empty, she claimed she asked the FA if she could sit up front, and the FA said to go ahead. It's a bit hard to believe given how SQ is protective of their product, and she would post a photo of the gate, but not of her free upgrade. Then there was the other time when she said she was upgraded on UA from Y to Business First on a 14 hr international flight for BOTH outbound and return. Understandably op-ups occur, but she was only Gold Premier status; I find it hard to believe that a 1K or Platinum wouldn't be in front of her for an op-up.
Short story: be wary of friends (or anyone for that matter) making claims on the internet. Some of them just want the attention.
I do want to point out that there are people who crave or seek some sort of attention, and feel a need to make statements that are exaggerated or plain untrue.
Case in point: I know a friend who took a photo of the gate where her SQ flight was to depart... she stated she had a business class seat and when she boarded and saw first class empty, she claimed she asked the FA if she could sit up front, and the FA said to go ahead. It's a bit hard to believe given how SQ is protective of their product, and she would post a photo of the gate, but not of her free upgrade. Then there was the other time when she said she was upgraded on UA from Y to Business First on a 14 hr international flight for BOTH outbound and return. Understandably op-ups occur, but she was only Gold Premier status; I find it hard to believe that a 1K or Platinum wouldn't be in front of her for an op-up.
Short story: be wary of friends (or anyone for that matter) making claims on the internet. Some of them just want the attention.
May 15, 2013, 12:18 pm
#84
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I think it has been pretty much debunked about whether this actually happened.
I do want to point out that there are people who crave or seek some sort of attention, and feel a need to make statements that are exaggerated or plain untrue.
Case in point: I know a friend who took a photo of the gate where her SQ flight was to depart... she stated she had a business class seat and when she boarded and saw first class empty, she claimed she asked the FA if she could sit up front, and the FA said to go ahead. It's a bit hard to believe given how SQ is protective of their product, and she would post a photo of the gate, but not of her free upgrade. Then there was the other time when she said she was upgraded on UA from Y to Business First on a 14 hr international flight for BOTH outbound and return. Understandably op-ups occur, but she was only Gold Premier status; I find it hard to believe that a 1K or Platinum wouldn't be in front of her for an op-up.
Short story: be wary of friends (or anyone for that matter) making claims on the internet. Some of them just want the attention.
I do want to point out that there are people who crave or seek some sort of attention, and feel a need to make statements that are exaggerated or plain untrue.
Case in point: I know a friend who took a photo of the gate where her SQ flight was to depart... she stated she had a business class seat and when she boarded and saw first class empty, she claimed she asked the FA if she could sit up front, and the FA said to go ahead. It's a bit hard to believe given how SQ is protective of their product, and she would post a photo of the gate, but not of her free upgrade. Then there was the other time when she said she was upgraded on UA from Y to Business First on a 14 hr international flight for BOTH outbound and return. Understandably op-ups occur, but she was only Gold Premier status; I find it hard to believe that a 1K or Platinum wouldn't be in front of her for an op-up.
Short story: be wary of friends (or anyone for that matter) making claims on the internet. Some of them just want the attention.
May 15, 2013, 1:39 pm
#85
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As posts are getting off-topic and repetitive, I think it's time to let this thread rest. Thank you all for your comments, suggestions, and anecdotes for the OP. /Moderator
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