DYKWIA | 2018 edition
Nov 20, 2018, 6:58 am
#946
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
Not quite DYKWIA but just as poor conduct... Someone was clipping his toenails on a flight.
OK, there is perhaps more space and comfort level is better in an F seat than in the loo, but need you do that there in public, when both loos were free? It wasn't an emergency removal of split nail or something like that either. It was lots of clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip....
OK, there is perhaps more space and comfort level is better in an F seat than in the loo, but need you do that there in public, when both loos were free? It wasn't an emergency removal of split nail or something like that either. It was lots of clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip....
Nov 20, 2018, 7:02 am
#947
Moderator: SAS
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: BLL & CPH & ZRH
Programs: LX, SK EBD (*G)
Posts: 3,146
Not quite DYKWIA but just as poor conduct... Someone was clipping his toenails on a flight.
OK, there is perhaps more space and comfort level is better in an F seat than in the loo, but need you do that there in public, when both loos were free? It wasn't an emergency removal of split nail or something like that either. It was lots of clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip....
OK, there is perhaps more space and comfort level is better in an F seat than in the loo, but need you do that there in public, when both loos were free? It wasn't an emergency removal of split nail or something like that either. It was lots of clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip, clip....
Nov 23, 2018, 10:59 am
#948
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Hilton/Diamond, BA/Gold
Posts: 158
On todays BA961 (MUC - LHR) as soon as the group 1 announcement made, young woman jumps up, pushes all else out of her way proudly saying "Im gold, group 1, out the way please".
Why do people feel the need to do it?
Why do people feel the need to do it?
Nov 23, 2018, 11:33 am
#949
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold(twice), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 679
Low self-esteem, in all other areas. Gold only achievment in life?
Nov 23, 2018, 1:26 pm
#950
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Battleaxe Alliance
Posts: 22,127
A woman across the aisle from me who was quite clearly fit and did not have a problem bending down to pick things up (given how she was quite happily taking things in and out of her bag on the floor earlier) dropped a meal tray on the floor, made a right mess and left it there (window seat), and expected cabin crew to clean up all the mess without putting any effort whatsoever in to clear it up herself. There was clearly enough space to bend down and pick those things up as well, so the space wasn't a problem.
She expressed some objections when asked by the cabin crew to pass him the tray (he couldn't reach it without getting the aisle passenger to get out of his seat) for landing because it was on the floor and could not be pushed under the seat in front because her bag was there. She eventually begrudgingly passed it onto him but did not even try to pick up the cup, dish or cutlery etc. The crew member was incredibly patient!
The woman seemed pretty DYKWIA to me - "I'm so important I do not clean up my own mess".
She expressed some objections when asked by the cabin crew to pass him the tray (he couldn't reach it without getting the aisle passenger to get out of his seat) for landing because it was on the floor and could not be pushed under the seat in front because her bag was there. She eventually begrudgingly passed it onto him but did not even try to pick up the cup, dish or cutlery etc. The crew member was incredibly patient!
The woman seemed pretty DYKWIA to me - "I'm so important I do not clean up my own mess".
Nov 23, 2018, 1:34 pm
#951
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,140
Ah, LTN, that's not DYKWIA .. that's just 'society' these days. Always somebody else's problem. 
Nov 24, 2018, 3:23 am
#953
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 339
Amusing scene in the CCR this morning. A few of us were on the 830 to Dublin, we boarded at a remote stand and then the captain announced Dublin's radar had broken and wouldn't be up and running again until midday.
Those who wanted to offload themselves voluntarily could do so (including Grumpypants and myself).
Back in the CCR and the lady at the front desk is doing a wonderful job helping me rebook. Grumpypants storms past and goes out the old "secret door" and berates the staff there with "Who is actually in charge in this lounge!!?? I'm trying to rebook my flight and there's 200 staff in here and no-one will help me. [shouting now] I mean what is the point of being a gold guest list member and a Concorde Room member if no-one will help me rebook my flight!!"
He wandered off while the lady on the door got who I assume was the lounge manager. While she did so he came back, and stormed out the door muttering "useless, absolutely useless" under his breath as he walked by me.
I told the manager "Grumpypants stormed out", and gave him a sympathetic smile. I don't think anyone is having a good day here with the problems at DUB. Hope it resolves soon!
Those who wanted to offload themselves voluntarily could do so (including Grumpypants and myself).
Back in the CCR and the lady at the front desk is doing a wonderful job helping me rebook. Grumpypants storms past and goes out the old "secret door" and berates the staff there with "Who is actually in charge in this lounge!!?? I'm trying to rebook my flight and there's 200 staff in here and no-one will help me. [shouting now] I mean what is the point of being a gold guest list member and a Concorde Room member if no-one will help me rebook my flight!!"
He wandered off while the lady on the door got who I assume was the lounge manager. While she did so he came back, and stormed out the door muttering "useless, absolutely useless" under his breath as he walked by me.
I told the manager "Grumpypants stormed out", and gave him a sympathetic smile. I don't think anyone is having a good day here with the problems at DUB. Hope it resolves soon!
Nov 24, 2018, 3:28 am
#954
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
Amusing scene in the CCR this morning. A few of us were on the 830 to Dublin, we boarded at a remote stand and then the captain announced Dublin's radar had broken and wouldn't be up and running again until midday.
Those who wanted to offload themselves voluntarily could do so (including Grumpypants and myself).
Back in the CCR and the lady at the front desk is doing a wonderful job helping me rebook. Grumpypants storms past and goes out the old "secret door" and berates the staff there with "Who is actually in charge in this lounge!!?? I'm trying to rebook my flight and there's 200 staff in here and no-one will help me. [shouting now] I mean what is the point of being a gold guest list member and a Concorde Room member if no-one will help me rebook my flight!!"
He wandered off while the lady on the door got who I assume was the lounge manager. While she did so he came back, and stormed out the door muttering "useless, absolutely useless" under his breath as he walked by me.
I told the manager "Grumpypants stormed out", and gave him a sympathetic smile. I don't think anyone is having a good day here with the problems at DUB. Hope it resolves soon!
Those who wanted to offload themselves voluntarily could do so (including Grumpypants and myself).
Back in the CCR and the lady at the front desk is doing a wonderful job helping me rebook. Grumpypants storms past and goes out the old "secret door" and berates the staff there with "Who is actually in charge in this lounge!!?? I'm trying to rebook my flight and there's 200 staff in here and no-one will help me. [shouting now] I mean what is the point of being a gold guest list member and a Concorde Room member if no-one will help me rebook my flight!!"
He wandered off while the lady on the door got who I assume was the lounge manager. While she did so he came back, and stormed out the door muttering "useless, absolutely useless" under his breath as he walked by me.
I told the manager "Grumpypants stormed out", and gave him a sympathetic smile. I don't think anyone is having a good day here with the problems at DUB. Hope it resolves soon!
Nov 24, 2018, 3:35 am
#955
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327
If he was a FTer he'd have known the correct solution is to call the GGL line whilst having an espresso martini in comfort.
Nov 24, 2018, 3:47 am
#956
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 606
Last year in SOF, boarding group 3-5 and commotion starts further back. As it gets closer the source turned out to be a suited gentleman, announcing "Priority card holder coming through! MAKE WAY, priority card holder coming through!!!" Who wasn't quick enough to "make way" got less than friendly push.
Nov 24, 2018, 9:11 am
#957
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Battleaxe Alliance
Posts: 22,127
Grumpypants storms past and goes out the old "secret door" and berates the staff there with "Who is actually in charge in this lounge!!?? I'm trying to rebook my flight and there's 200 staff in here and no-one will help me. [shouting now] I mean what is the point of being a gold guest list member and a Concorde Room member if no-one will help me rebook my flight!!"
Nov 26, 2018, 4:52 am
#958
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold(twice), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 679
