DYKWIA | 2019 edition
Aug 2, 2019, 5:04 am
#346
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Not perhaps a direct DYKWIA moment, more just a general sense of self-importance.
But I'm currently sat in Glasgow airport BA lounge while one man shouts loudly down his phone about something related to work (tedious work at that, nothing juicy).
That was bad enough, but the other 'gentleman' near me is now shouting down his phone, but also has the other person on loudspeaker so I get to hear them talking as well.
I've had a stressful morning, so am pleased I managed to not get involved in chastising either of them.
They've both now stopped, within seconds of each other. So I guess I should be grateful I didn't make a scene!
Do You Know How Restrained I Was?
But I'm currently sat in Glasgow airport BA lounge while one man shouts loudly down his phone about something related to work (tedious work at that, nothing juicy).
That was bad enough, but the other 'gentleman' near me is now shouting down his phone, but also has the other person on loudspeaker so I get to hear them talking as well.
I've had a stressful morning, so am pleased I managed to not get involved in chastising either of them.
They've both now stopped, within seconds of each other. So I guess I should be grateful I didn't make a scene!
Do You Know How Restrained I Was?
Aug 2, 2019, 6:02 am
#347
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: London
Programs: *A G, OW S.
Posts: 996
Not perhaps a direct DYKWIA moment, more just a general sense of self-importance.
But I'm currently sat in Glasgow airport BA lounge while one man shouts loudly down his phone about something related to work (tedious work at that, nothing juicy).
That was bad enough, but the other 'gentleman' near me is now shouting down his phone, but also has the other person on loudspeaker so I get to hear them talking as well.
I've had a stressful morning, so am pleased I managed to not get involved in chastising either of them.
They've both now stopped, within seconds of each other. So I guess I should be grateful I didn't make a scene!
Do You Know How Restrained I Was?
But I'm currently sat in Glasgow airport BA lounge while one man shouts loudly down his phone about something related to work (tedious work at that, nothing juicy).
That was bad enough, but the other 'gentleman' near me is now shouting down his phone, but also has the other person on loudspeaker so I get to hear them talking as well.
I've had a stressful morning, so am pleased I managed to not get involved in chastising either of them.
They've both now stopped, within seconds of each other. So I guess I should be grateful I didn't make a scene!
Do You Know How Restrained I Was?
Perhaps they were talking to each other!
Aug 2, 2019, 8:31 am
#348
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 246
Well done, that can get the blood up on anyone (even relaxed)...next time consider doing the following (even if you don't do it, it should give you a cheshire cat smile that will have them scared or wondering!) (video is how to handle people talking on their mobiles in airports <by mimicking their conversation>)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1J-raGinQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1J-raGinQ
Aug 2, 2019, 10:19 am
#349
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: BA GOLD
Posts: 604
Thursday morning at the normally calm NCL BA Lounge and in walks a very DYKWIA - rather bright hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and a very loud voice.
DYKWIA to lounge staff member - "But I am Bronze and always have lounge access with you"
Lounge staff member to DYKWIA - "Yes sir when you travel with BA on a ticket that qualifies for lounge access"
DYKWIA - "But I am travelling Virgin Upper Class"
Lounge staff - "But not from Newcastle sir"
DYKWIA -" But I booked this ticket separately to get the cheapest fare and you are even making me pick up my bags in Heathrow"
Lounge staff - A very polite explanation followed I am sorry sir but there is the Aspire Lounge you can try next door.
A ten minute debate ensued about "my entitlement" as a Bronze card Executive card member - the lounge staff member was model of politeness and firmness and sadly the Bronze member retreated next to be seen in telling the crew he was a Bronze member and stuck in 20E on a full flight............
DYKWIA to lounge staff member - "But I am Bronze and always have lounge access with you"
Lounge staff member to DYKWIA - "Yes sir when you travel with BA on a ticket that qualifies for lounge access"
DYKWIA - "But I am travelling Virgin Upper Class"
Lounge staff - "But not from Newcastle sir"
DYKWIA -" But I booked this ticket separately to get the cheapest fare and you are even making me pick up my bags in Heathrow"
Lounge staff - A very polite explanation followed I am sorry sir but there is the Aspire Lounge you can try next door.
A ten minute debate ensued about "my entitlement" as a Bronze card Executive card member - the lounge staff member was model of politeness and firmness and sadly the Bronze member retreated next to be seen in telling the crew he was a Bronze member and stuck in 20E on a full flight............
Aug 2, 2019, 10:21 am
#350
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA
Posts: 1,410
Don’t know if this has been linked to before. Some internet chap has cut all of the meltdowns captured on the easyJet TV programme ‘Airline’ into short condensed snippettes from each episode. Each set is about 10mins long.
Lots of premium DYKWIA, but mostly people arriving late at check in and being offloaded.
Kept me amused for a bit!
Lots of premium DYKWIA, but mostly people arriving late at check in and being offloaded.
Kept me amused for a bit!
Aug 2, 2019, 10:41 am
#351
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,228
Thursday morning at the normally calm NCL BA Lounge and in walks a very DYKWIA - rather bright hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and a very loud voice.
DYKWIA to lounge staff member - "But I am Bronze and always have lounge access with you"
Lounge staff member to DYKWIA - "Yes sir when you travel with BA on a ticket that qualifies for lounge access"
DYKWIA - "But I am travelling Virgin Upper Class"
Lounge staff - "But not from Newcastle sir"
DYKWIA -" But I booked this ticket separately to get the cheapest fare and you are even making me pick up my bags in Heathrow"
Lounge staff - A very polite explanation followed I am sorry sir but there is the Aspire Lounge you can try next door.
A ten minute debate ensued about "my entitlement" as a Bronze card Executive card member - the lounge staff member was model of politeness and firmness and sadly the Bronze member retreated next to be seen in telling the crew he was a Bronze member and stuck in 20E on a full flight............
DYKWIA to lounge staff member - "But I am Bronze and always have lounge access with you"
Lounge staff member to DYKWIA - "Yes sir when you travel with BA on a ticket that qualifies for lounge access"
DYKWIA - "But I am travelling Virgin Upper Class"
Lounge staff - "But not from Newcastle sir"
DYKWIA -" But I booked this ticket separately to get the cheapest fare and you are even making me pick up my bags in Heathrow"
Lounge staff - A very polite explanation followed I am sorry sir but there is the Aspire Lounge you can try next door.
A ten minute debate ensued about "my entitlement" as a Bronze card Executive card member - the lounge staff member was model of politeness and firmness and sadly the Bronze member retreated next to be seen in telling the crew he was a Bronze member and stuck in 20E on a full flight............
Aug 2, 2019, 12:21 pm
#352
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Seniors Bus Pass
Posts: 5,531
Is it not next door? I thought you walked about 50metres past it to get to the BA lounge. I am sure the resident expert CWS will know!
I know there is a door where you leave and turn right for the BA lounge but you can get back through it by lifting the telephone and asking.
I know there is a door where you leave and turn right for the BA lounge but you can get back through it by lifting the telephone and asking.
Aug 2, 2019, 12:47 pm
#353
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Platinum; Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 788
Don’t know if this has been linked to before. Some internet chap has cut all of the meltdowns captured on the easyJet TV programme ‘Airline’ into short condensed snippettes from each episode. Each set is about 10mins long.
Lots of premium DYKWIA, but mostly people arriving late at check in and being offloaded.
Kept me amused for a bit!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_kvSJNwnU-U
Lots of premium DYKWIA, but mostly people arriving late at check in and being offloaded.
Kept me amused for a bit!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_kvSJNwnU-U
Aug 2, 2019, 2:20 pm
#354
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
Aug 2, 2019, 2:38 pm
#356
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Somewhere in the Air
Programs: BA GGL, *A Silver, OW Emerald, HH Diamond, Karahi Express
Posts: 554
I expect this thread will get quite a few new entries next week during the planned LHR strikes on 05/08 and 06/08.
1) No FW
2) No Fasttrack
3) No BoB 😊
4) Front Seat foot storage inconveniencing passenger in front
5) etc ... 😊
1) No FW
2) No Fasttrack
3) No BoB 😊
4) Front Seat foot storage inconveniencing passenger in front
5) etc ... 😊
Aug 5, 2019, 5:10 am
#357
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,950
Flew back from NCE yesterday and asked the CSD upon boarding whether I could switch with 13B. He was really lovely about it, gave my little one a smile, and said he would find me shortly.
So I headed to 1A with my infant, but due to a last minute booking, Mrsmsm2000uk was only in ET...in 13A.
CSD said he would see me after boarding, but appreciated my angle on the request opposed to asking for Mrs to be upgraded.
Boarding completed, and the CSD explains to me what he will do, at which point 1C pipes up that "Ah, theres always someone who tries this onboard. I'm not moving for anybody". What a charmer.
CSD gives a wry smile, and returns with the iPad for maximum effect before saying "Mrmsm2000uk, welcome back onboard. And Minimsm2000uk, so lovely to see you again. As one of our GGL and CCR members, I gather you spoke to our head of (BA Dept) last week. I hope she resolved the issue you had, and if I can help at all, please remember I'm here to help". CSD then looks down at 1C, looks at iPad, and moves to greet 1D.
Quite amusing, and shows you get nowhere for being rude!
CSD ended up moving me to 12D, and Mrs to 12F so we could look after the infant together.
M
So I headed to 1A with my infant, but due to a last minute booking, Mrsmsm2000uk was only in ET...in 13A.
CSD said he would see me after boarding, but appreciated my angle on the request opposed to asking for Mrs to be upgraded.
Boarding completed, and the CSD explains to me what he will do, at which point 1C pipes up that "Ah, theres always someone who tries this onboard. I'm not moving for anybody". What a charmer.
CSD gives a wry smile, and returns with the iPad for maximum effect before saying "Mrmsm2000uk, welcome back onboard. And Minimsm2000uk, so lovely to see you again. As one of our GGL and CCR members, I gather you spoke to our head of (BA Dept) last week. I hope she resolved the issue you had, and if I can help at all, please remember I'm here to help". CSD then looks down at 1C, looks at iPad, and moves to greet 1D.
Quite amusing, and shows you get nowhere for being rude!
CSD ended up moving me to 12D, and Mrs to 12F so we could look after the infant together.
M
Aug 5, 2019, 5:17 am
#358
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Platinum; Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 788
Flew back from NCE yesterday and asked the CSD upon boarding whether I could switch with 13B. He was really lovely about it, gave my little one a smile, and said he would find me shortly.
So I headed to 1A with my infant, but due to a last minute booking, Mrsmsm2000uk was only in ET...in 13A.
CSD said he would see me after boarding, but appreciated my angle on the request opposed to asking for Mrs to be upgraded.
Boarding completed, and the CSD explains to me what he will do, at which point 1C pipes up that "Ah, theres always someone who tries this onboard. I'm not moving for anybody". What a charmer.
CSD gives a wry smile, and returns with the iPad for maximum effect before saying "Mrmsm2000uk, welcome back onboard. And Minimsm2000uk, so lovely to see you again. As one of our GGL and CCR members, I gather you spoke to our head of (BA Dept) last week. I hope she resolved the issue you had, and if I can help at all, please remember I'm here to help". CSD then looks down at 1C, looks at iPad, and moves to greet 1D.
Quite amusing, and shows you get nowhere for being rude!
CSD ended up moving me to 12D, and Mrs to 12F so we could look after the infant together.
M
So I headed to 1A with my infant, but due to a last minute booking, Mrsmsm2000uk was only in ET...in 13A.
CSD said he would see me after boarding, but appreciated my angle on the request opposed to asking for Mrs to be upgraded.
Boarding completed, and the CSD explains to me what he will do, at which point 1C pipes up that "Ah, theres always someone who tries this onboard. I'm not moving for anybody". What a charmer.
CSD gives a wry smile, and returns with the iPad for maximum effect before saying "Mrmsm2000uk, welcome back onboard. And Minimsm2000uk, so lovely to see you again. As one of our GGL and CCR members, I gather you spoke to our head of (BA Dept) last week. I hope she resolved the issue you had, and if I can help at all, please remember I'm here to help". CSD then looks down at 1C, looks at iPad, and moves to greet 1D.
Quite amusing, and shows you get nowhere for being rude!
CSD ended up moving me to 12D, and Mrs to 12F so we could look after the infant together.
M
Aug 5, 2019, 5:25 am
#359
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,950
Aug 5, 2019, 5:59 am
#360
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Platinum; Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 788
Travelling from LIS-MAD yesterday on IB, I arrive to find someone already in my seat 1A. The man who I assumed to be her husband was in 1C. I was the only other passenger in J. I tell the cabin crew there's someone in my seat, to which they proceed to tell me to pick a seat anywhere else--apparently IB is WN now!
I sat in 1F and had the sun shine on me the whole flight. It was just an hour hop so I didn't want to make a fuss, but it did annoy me a bit.
I sat in 1F and had the sun shine on me the whole flight. It was just an hour hop so I didn't want to make a fuss, but it did annoy me a bit.