DYKWIA - The 2017 thread
Feb 13, 2017, 7:40 am
#61
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I can perhaps see how sometimes this might be useful. Flew back from RUH on EK the other day (sat in the back unfortunately on this short hop) and was prevented from heading to the immigration queue to get my exit stamp by a gentleman who told me I needed some tags on my hand luggage. Cue me returning to the check in desk begging for a couple of tags, only to have the agent tell me that my small overnighter and rucksack is beyond that which is allowed for carry on as they are over the 8kg allowance (which is never an issue ex-DXB). I did manage to get through with them both without checking (eventually) but only after I pleaded my case as an EK GCH.
I would have avoided all of this if I just had some blue business luggage tags I could have put on my carryon and rucksack...
I would have avoided all of this if I just had some blue business luggage tags I could have put on my carryon and rucksack...
Feb 13, 2017, 8:32 am
#62
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Same in India. The hand baggage tag is stamped as you pass through security, then it is (usually) checked on the jet bridge before you board. This is done for both international and domestic flights.
Feb 13, 2017, 8:41 am
#63
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Feb 20, 2017, 2:31 am
#64
Join Date: Sep 2016
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1 hour ago at ZRH at the CE checkin. BA 711 is 2ish hours delayed, which my app informed me before coming to the airport and showing on every screen in the airport. There is one lady at the desk getting her transfer rebooked, while I wait patiently in line. In from the left comes a man, with two toddlers in tow. Cutting in front of me and the lady waiting for her rebooking. Yelling/talking loudly to the check in agent: "why didn't You tell me the plane was delayed, answer me... You should have told me before You checked in my bags... I might need stuff from the luggage, why are You lying to me".
I was cringing, but the check in agent was professional, and asked: "Are You afraid of a misconnect in London? Do You have anything important in Your luggage You need?". Of course there was no problem awaiting in LHR, and there was nothing important in the luggage. But angry dad is still fuming, "I'm traveling in Club Europe, and I demand to speak to the supervisor". From the end of the line comes another friendly employee, who looked to be the supervisor. Same questions again: "Transfer in London? Anything important You need in the luggage?". Same answer again, nothing wrong and nothing important. Then I'm up with my oversized bag and my ski bag, and I couldn't hear the rest of the conversation with the supervisor.
No I'm in the uninspiring Aspire lounge, drinking mediocre coffee and eating stale bread. Angry dad is waiting with his toddlers, who is wearing matching Benetton jackets. I had a 5 hour layover in LHR before my ongoing flight to the US which now means my 5 hours in the CCR is down to 3. (I'm on a super cheap ZRH-NA CW ticket if You remember that one, and I managed to UUA to first on both TATL...)
I was cringing, but the check in agent was professional, and asked: "Are You afraid of a misconnect in London? Do You have anything important in Your luggage You need?". Of course there was no problem awaiting in LHR, and there was nothing important in the luggage. But angry dad is still fuming, "I'm traveling in Club Europe, and I demand to speak to the supervisor". From the end of the line comes another friendly employee, who looked to be the supervisor. Same questions again: "Transfer in London? Anything important You need in the luggage?". Same answer again, nothing wrong and nothing important. Then I'm up with my oversized bag and my ski bag, and I couldn't hear the rest of the conversation with the supervisor.
No I'm in the uninspiring Aspire lounge, drinking mediocre coffee and eating stale bread. Angry dad is waiting with his toddlers, who is wearing matching Benetton jackets. I had a 5 hour layover in LHR before my ongoing flight to the US which now means my 5 hours in the CCR is down to 3. (I'm on a super cheap ZRH-NA CW ticket if You remember that one, and I managed to UUA to first on both TATL...)
Feb 21, 2017, 1:19 pm
#65
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This one made me laugh...
Feb 21, 2017, 1:38 pm
#66
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Feb 21, 2017, 1:40 pm
#67
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Feb 21, 2017, 2:24 pm
#68
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London
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I'm not very PC & don't tend to get along with those of low intellect. I love great service & am a frequent user of good manners. Often found on a plane.
Feb 21, 2017, 2:47 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 453
Edit Shaun replied, I think he is a decent bloke who values his space and likes quality and I agree with him on that. Like others here he doesn't find what he is after in BA J, really I am just jealous as I wish I could afford to fly in F when I fly long-haul.
Last edited by wytco0; Feb 21, 2017 at 3:51 pm
Feb 21, 2017, 4:05 pm
#71
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Yes, I did buy a Mercedes for visiting UK as opposed to renting a car. However I was spending a lot of money on rental cars, so I'm actually going to save money in the medium term. (I am a single parent on a fixed income after all)
Shaun @eatstayfly
Feb 21, 2017, 4:07 pm
#72
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Feb 21, 2017, 4:08 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2008
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I am definitely a bit like Marmite. I just didn't think of that.
Yes, I did buy a Mercedes for visiting UK as opposed to renting a car. However I was spending a lot of money on rental cars, so I'm actually going to save money in the medium term. (I am a single parent on a fixed income after all)
Shaun @eatstayfly
Yes, I did buy a Mercedes for visiting UK as opposed to renting a car. However I was spending a lot of money on rental cars, so I'm actually going to save money in the medium term. (I am a single parent on a fixed income after all)
Shaun @eatstayfly
Feb 21, 2017, 4:17 pm
#74
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I'm happy to cop a bit of flak.
I can be a bit polarising, but I don't take things said online to heart. I'd rather a good debate and a good laugh than any type of argument or personal attack.
Shaun @eatstayfly
Feb 21, 2017, 7:00 pm
#75
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