DYKWIA | 2018 edition
Jan 30, 2018, 5:00 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 4,029
I've always stuck my passport in my jacket, but I wasn't wearing one as it was Singapore. And I've always taken my iPad out - going through so many different airports where there's one rule in one, one in another, I just prefer to take it out and stick it in the tray.
But this is classic FT, especially the BA board, choose an inconsequential detail to pick up on...
But this is classic FT, especially the BA board, choose an inconsequential detail to pick up on...
Jan 31, 2018, 1:00 am
#62
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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I've always stuck my passport in my jacket, but I wasn't wearing one as it was Singapore. And I've always taken my iPad out - going through so many different airports where there's one rule in one, one in another, I just prefer to take it out and stick it in the tray.
But this is classic FT, especially the BA board, choose an inconsequential detail to pick up on...
But this is classic FT, especially the BA board, choose an inconsequential detail to pick up on...
Jan 31, 2018, 2:54 am
#63
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Mucci: Classe de la Luxe Eternelle
Posts: 817
Jan 31, 2018, 4:02 am
#64
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London
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Posts: 4,029
Further classic FT there - someone has to get in the last word! Hang on...
Jan 31, 2018, 4:05 am
#65
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
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Feb 8, 2018, 10:09 am
#66
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 21
Had an annoying DYKWIA guy on my flight last week.
Coming back from ORD on the sleeper service, all cosy after a diner in the lounge and just enough glasses of wine to dooze nicely into a short night of sleep.
On the other size of the yin-yang arrives a gentleman (who will soon lose this title), who seats down. Our FA arrives, introduces herself (Mixed fleet crew, I was wondering if it was her first rotation, you could see how much she cared and did things by the book. Well, obviously quite new to the job and really doing her best - and doing quite well, really), offers the usual glass of bubbly.
The guy asks her with quite a rude tone where the "duvet" is, while holding his blanket - still under wrap, and still the old model (shame, was expecting the White Company stuff).
She replies that's the blanket.
"You don't expect me to sleep in that, do you" (Well yes, I do, like everybody else).
Cue some loud complaining because it's unacceptable, this is a night service, not a day one, all the previous time he had proper duvet etc etc.
She apologized and went to see the CSM who came later, got the same spiel by the guy, and ended up fetching a full F blanket for his majesty.
What annoys me most is that this a**hole got what he wanted, by being as rude as can be to a very nice (obviously new) FA and a very nice CSM.
If you want the percale duvet, just pay for the first, and don't pretend you always had it in J.
Coming back from ORD on the sleeper service, all cosy after a diner in the lounge and just enough glasses of wine to dooze nicely into a short night of sleep.
On the other size of the yin-yang arrives a gentleman (who will soon lose this title), who seats down. Our FA arrives, introduces herself (Mixed fleet crew, I was wondering if it was her first rotation, you could see how much she cared and did things by the book. Well, obviously quite new to the job and really doing her best - and doing quite well, really), offers the usual glass of bubbly.
The guy asks her with quite a rude tone where the "duvet" is, while holding his blanket - still under wrap, and still the old model (shame, was expecting the White Company stuff).
She replies that's the blanket.
"You don't expect me to sleep in that, do you" (Well yes, I do, like everybody else).
Cue some loud complaining because it's unacceptable, this is a night service, not a day one, all the previous time he had proper duvet etc etc.
She apologized and went to see the CSM who came later, got the same spiel by the guy, and ended up fetching a full F blanket for his majesty.
What annoys me most is that this a**hole got what he wanted, by being as rude as can be to a very nice (obviously new) FA and a very nice CSM.
If you want the percale duvet, just pay for the first, and don't pretend you always had it in J.
Feb 8, 2018, 11:45 am
#67
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maidenhead, UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 443
In situations like djwam's I always imagine an alternate reality where the FA is a 6 foot rugby player who proceeds to belt the angry man into next week's reality! Or, more likely, not be spoken to like that in the first place 
I also used to wonder if such people would behave the same way if their employer/family name was displayed above their seat, tho I've long since realised that yes, they most likely would....
I also used to wonder if such people would behave the same way if their employer/family name was displayed above their seat, tho I've long since realised that yes, they most likely would....
Feb 8, 2018, 12:07 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold(twice), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 679
Had an annoying DYKWIA guy on my flight last week.
What annoys me most is that this a**hole got what he wanted, by being as rude as can be to a very nice (obviously new) FA and a very nice CSM.
If you want the percale duvet, just pay for the first, and don't pretend you always had it in J.
What annoys me most is that this a**hole got what he wanted, by being as rude as can be to a very nice (obviously new) FA and a very nice CSM.
If you want the percale duvet, just pay for the first, and don't pretend you always had it in J.
Feb 8, 2018, 1:36 pm
#69
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Newcastle
Programs: BA GGL/CCR
Posts: 26
First bodyblocking
Group 1 called for BA105 to Dubai this evening. Myself, my wife and 2 children (11 and 9) near front of queue, travelling First but group 1 due to status anyway. Suddenly find myself knocked sideways by a 60-year-old man shouting “First Class” as he tries to barge all the way through. My kids were about to get the same treatment. Gathered any wits I still have, told him 13 others were “First Class” too, and anyway he was merely part of Group 1 with gold card holders. He then muttered something about “I see we’re seated with the kindergarten”, before admitting defeat and retreating. My kids are far better behaved than that plonker!
Feb 8, 2018, 1:46 pm
#70
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Provincie Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België
Programs: MUCCI Gold
Posts: 2,512
Group 1 called for BA105 to Dubai this evening. Myself, my wife and 2 children (11 and 9) near front of queue, travelling First but group 1 due to status anyway. Suddenly find myself knocked sideways by a 60-year-old man shouting “First Class” as he tries to barge all the way through. My kids were about to get the same treatment. Gathered any wits I still have, told him 13 others were “First Class” too, and anyway he was merely part of Group 1 with gold card holders. He then muttered something about “I see we’re seated with the kindergarten”, before admitting defeat and retreating. My kids are far better behaved than that plonker!
Kindergarten indeed, and unfortunate that you're sharing a cabin with this particular childish spoiled oaf. I hope he doesn't make a further nuisance of himself for other passengers or the crew once onboard.
Feb 8, 2018, 2:13 pm
#71
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Location: UK
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Absolute Plonker, you should have provided him a link to FT post. 😊👍
Feb 8, 2018, 2:47 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Newcastle
Programs: BA GGL/CCR
Posts: 26
Writing this from the spanky new BA WiFi on the super-J 747! I think he has realised his position in life, as the sophisticated individual to his left and behind me in 3A is Christine Lagarde. Then again, he may not have realised.
Feb 9, 2018, 12:54 am
#73
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Provincie Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België
Programs: MUCCI Gold
Posts: 2,512
He's probably still in a state of utter consternation, trying to work out why it is that she's in his F cabin, and not in the kitchen doing the dishes.
Mar 22, 2018, 7:37 am
#75
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: BA GGL, GfL, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist, AllAccor Diamond, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 1,042
Top secret!!
Very excitable chap boarded a flight from MUC to LHR today. As he was greeted by the Purser he announced - at the top of his voice - “I need to store this somewhere VERY secure” and presented a small leather bag.
“What is it?” Came the reply. I was in 1A and now quite curious. I was half expecting it to be the Elgin Marbles, or the cure for HIV, or a kidney on ice being taken to a sick child in London.
”It’s the latest new smart phone for a certain manufacturer. I am TESTING it. I don’t want to leave it in an overhead bin in case some nosy passenger photographs it. A certain share price could go through the roof if what is in here got into the public domain...”
A slightly bemused but very helpful purser placed it in the jacket cupboard.
Never once to miss an opportunity for a bit of fun I announced at the top of MY voice “I’m a gadget journalist. This is a scoop I’d love.”
Said wally then asked to be moved forward from 18F so he could keep an eye on it. Jealously observing the blocked 1C, I was relieved to hear the firm and polite “no” from the purser.
“What is it?” Came the reply. I was in 1A and now quite curious. I was half expecting it to be the Elgin Marbles, or the cure for HIV, or a kidney on ice being taken to a sick child in London.
”It’s the latest new smart phone for a certain manufacturer. I am TESTING it. I don’t want to leave it in an overhead bin in case some nosy passenger photographs it. A certain share price could go through the roof if what is in here got into the public domain...”
A slightly bemused but very helpful purser placed it in the jacket cupboard.
Never once to miss an opportunity for a bit of fun I announced at the top of MY voice “I’m a gadget journalist. This is a scoop I’d love.”
Said wally then asked to be moved forward from 18F so he could keep an eye on it. Jealously observing the blocked 1C, I was relieved to hear the firm and polite “no” from the purser.
Last edited by HFHFFlyer; Mar 22, 2018 at 7:39 am Reason: error