DYKWIA | 2019 edition
Jan 28, 2019, 8:12 pm
#46
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Jan 28, 2019, 8:25 pm
#47
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At least nobody was sitting in 11C. It happened once to my wife when she was sitting in 11C (it was another seat number but it makes it easier to have a number for the whole story). Passenger in 12C put his feet on her armrest. I was on the other side of the aisle so she started gesturing to me about the smell (pinching her nose). Wife of passenger in 12C was on the other side of the aisle in Row 12. She noticed my wife's behaviour so she was the one that told her husband to remove his feet. It's good because the next move of my wife would have been to "inadvertently" whack that smelly feet.
Jan 29, 2019, 5:14 am
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Jan 29, 2019, 5:25 am
#49
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Not exactly DYKWIA, but I've seen that subject discussed quite heatedly across FT.
Correct answer is - to the person sitting behind you. In current case, to lovely gentleman in 12C on BA799 today. I wouldn't even had minded that much if wasn't accompanied by overwhelming aroma bouquet.
And what also puzzles me is how is that comfortable? I physically wouldn't be able to do that even if I wanted to.
Correct answer is - to the person sitting behind you. In current case, to lovely gentleman in 12C on BA799 today. I wouldn't even had minded that much if wasn't accompanied by overwhelming aroma bouquet.
And what also puzzles me is how is that comfortable? I physically wouldn't be able to do that even if I wanted to.
Jan 29, 2019, 12:51 pm
#51
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Footgate above is just a specific instance of another phenomenon called manspreading.
Not going to post any more details on that for reasons of taste.
Those who are interested can google at will.
Not going to post any more details on that for reasons of taste.
Those who are interested can google at will.
Jan 29, 2019, 1:00 pm
#52
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I have had a woman do exactly the same to me from the seat behind me (but with a bare foot). I don't think this is gender specific!
Jan 30, 2019, 4:18 am
#53
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Now. Bare with me. This is a tale of many DWYKIAs, me being one of them!
Boarded LHR-AUH BA73, 787-9 a few weeks ago. I had been trying to upgrade to F on the ground, but had been told the flight was full. I settled on board to my seat in 7A, while a very pleasant lady beside me in 7B sat down. She asked if I was traveling alone and If I wouldn't mind moving for her friend - (7D). I asked if they had asked the passenger in 7E if he wanted to swap into 7B - he declined saying that he had chosen this seat months in advance, and as a Million Miler on AA, he wouldn't move. Fair enough, didn't ask for your life story pal.
Anyway.
I go off to find the CSM (still boarding) as I was checking EF and found that 2F in First Class was unoccupied. I asked very politely if there was someone in 2F, and that I had asked for an upgrade on the ground, and was told the flight was full (even after check in closed). He said he would go have a wee look and he would come back to me shortly. So, I go back to 7A, and i start chatting to the lovely lady in 7B, who is still trying to find someone to swap with her or her companion, so they can sit together - no one was budging.
CSM comes back a few minutes later, with boarding almost complete, and says that 2F is indeed free and would I like to accompany him up to First Class. Well, the DWYKIA in 7E takes umbridge - "I'm a million miler on American, and I tried to upgrade with my miles and was told no." CSM smiles at the Million Miler and says "Sir, Mr. AUHDXB is a GGL member, and one of our most valued customers. I'm afraid your next few thousands miles will be in Business Class only".
Now, I did say bear with me, as this story may make me out to be a DYWKIA, or DYKWHI (Do you Know Who He Is), but I like to think that I did a good deed that day, as the lady in 7B got to move her companion into 7A, and I enjoyed a very fine flight to AUH indeed, only because I inquired about the availability of the seat, without any expectations... The look on Million Milers face was priceless though when the lady in 7B said she was a Two Million Miler and to stop showing off.
Boarded LHR-AUH BA73, 787-9 a few weeks ago. I had been trying to upgrade to F on the ground, but had been told the flight was full. I settled on board to my seat in 7A, while a very pleasant lady beside me in 7B sat down. She asked if I was traveling alone and If I wouldn't mind moving for her friend - (7D). I asked if they had asked the passenger in 7E if he wanted to swap into 7B - he declined saying that he had chosen this seat months in advance, and as a Million Miler on AA, he wouldn't move. Fair enough, didn't ask for your life story pal.
Anyway.
I go off to find the CSM (still boarding) as I was checking EF and found that 2F in First Class was unoccupied. I asked very politely if there was someone in 2F, and that I had asked for an upgrade on the ground, and was told the flight was full (even after check in closed). He said he would go have a wee look and he would come back to me shortly. So, I go back to 7A, and i start chatting to the lovely lady in 7B, who is still trying to find someone to swap with her or her companion, so they can sit together - no one was budging.
CSM comes back a few minutes later, with boarding almost complete, and says that 2F is indeed free and would I like to accompany him up to First Class. Well, the DWYKIA in 7E takes umbridge - "I'm a million miler on American, and I tried to upgrade with my miles and was told no." CSM smiles at the Million Miler and says "Sir, Mr. AUHDXB is a GGL member, and one of our most valued customers. I'm afraid your next few thousands miles will be in Business Class only".
Now, I did say bear with me, as this story may make me out to be a DYWKIA, or DYKWHI (Do you Know Who He Is), but I like to think that I did a good deed that day, as the lady in 7B got to move her companion into 7A, and I enjoyed a very fine flight to AUH indeed, only because I inquired about the availability of the seat, without any expectations... The look on Million Milers face was priceless though when the lady in 7B said she was a Two Million Miler and to stop showing off.
Last edited by AUHDXB; Jan 31, 2019 at 4:51 am
Jan 30, 2019, 6:22 am
#54
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that story being a high-octane example of the universal truth of DYKWIA, which is that however 'special' you think your status is, there will normally be more people than you would expect surprisingly nearby who can 'out-rank' you - so always best to just keep schtum...
Jan 30, 2019, 7:54 am
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Jan 30, 2019, 8:14 am
#56
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Jan 31, 2019, 12:07 am
#57
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I didn't have the heart to tell them I'm a GGL/CCR (not that I believe I get treated particularly well by BA or that I get special treatment to be honest - maybe I should have said "Perhaps I should have my status downgraded for better treatment!" to them...)
The funniest assumption made by someone was that my husband paid for my flight in F, telling me how lucky I was to have a husband who pays for me to fly in F. That has in fact never happened even though it has happened the other way round. Again, I didn't say anything, except "Well, regardless of who pays for the flight, flying in F is quite a privilege and one should be thankful that one can do so"
What I really wanted to say perhaps is that it's best not to assume, or you might look a bit silly.
Jan 31, 2019, 1:08 am
#58
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Flew on wizzair a few days ago and a rather large couple were allocated D and E seats in front of me. When they approached their seats, there was a tiny girl, no more than 18 in the window seat. They said to her (in Bulgarian) "there's no way we can all sit here, there's not enough space" to which the girl replied simply "no problem". The man then said "It is a problem" and continued to complain to her in Bulgarian. Eventually they sat down and indeed it was rather squashed. So not only was she uncomfortable, but made to feel guilty that they didn't have an empty seat next to them.
Jan 31, 2019, 6:41 am
#59
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yep, that's exactly what I'm talking about...the number of times I've heard people banging on about being such a regular BA customer and XYZ never happens to them etc., Silver tags merrily swinging from the bag - cringe
Jan 31, 2019, 6:49 am
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Indeed. Some years back, when my looks were still youthful, I was travelling with dad - and I got the comment, “oh, how privileged you are to have your dad pay for your F flight”. I didn’t have the heart to tell the passenger that it was the other way round - GGL bringing my lowly Blue dad on our first transatlantic trip together!