DYKWIA | 2023 edition
Apr 21, 2023, 1:37 pm
#256
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: AUS
Programs: BA, QF, DL, A3, IHG
Posts: 121
A shout out to the DYKWIA dad flying with his son in J from CAI a couple of days ago who was desperately looking for the J line at the gate, to the extent that he decided to limbo under the queue ropes to avoid the passport/security check and get into the stroller/wheelchair preboarding line - "busness class? business class???"
Apr 21, 2023, 2:15 pm
#257
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: U.K.
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 351
A shout out to the DYKWIA dad flying with his son in J from CAI a couple of days ago who was desperately looking for the J line at the gate, to the extent that he decided to limbo under the queue ropes to avoid the passport/security check and get into the stroller/wheelchair preboarding line - "busness class? business class???"
Apr 21, 2023, 3:07 pm
#258
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL, BA Amex Prem, Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, Sir Crazy8534 de l'ordres des aides de Pucci
Posts: 4,467
I believe it was here in BA board few years ago, someone wrote that they 'require' absolute darkness and silence in the entire the cabin when they fly, no screens, no reading lights, no whispering, no eating etc, because they have very important meetings to attend next day.
On the phone atm, so won't do a search.
On the phone atm, so won't do a search.
Apr 21, 2023, 3:44 pm
#259
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Far, Far North
Programs: Alaskans fly everywhere on any aircraft going there!
Posts: 1,262
I believe it was here in BA board few years ago, someone wrote that they 'require' absolute darkness and silence in the entire the cabin when they fly, no screens, no reading lights, no whispering, no eating etc, because they have very important meetings to attend next day.
On the phone atm, so won't do a search.
On the phone atm, so won't do a search.
Apr 21, 2023, 4:29 pm
#261
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
When something isn't automatically DYKWIA behaviour but sort of becomes it...
Flight back from MAN last weekend; chap in 1C asks crew to move... whatever that green bag thing is that's often in the overhead locker in the first row, so he can put his bag up there. There was plenty of room just behind, but... okay, I guess.
But what it didn't need was the 'I AM GOLD, YOU KNOW!', as the second sentence. When the CC hadn't even had time to reply.
Flight back from MAN last weekend; chap in 1C asks crew to move... whatever that green bag thing is that's often in the overhead locker in the first row, so he can put his bag up there. There was plenty of room just behind, but... okay, I guess.
But what it didn't need was the 'I AM GOLD, YOU KNOW!', as the second sentence. When the CC hadn't even had time to reply.
Apr 21, 2023, 5:47 pm
#262
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: UK - Hampshire & London
Programs: Mucci de Guardian des Celliers des Grands Crus 1e Classé, plus BAEC.
Posts: 2,734
Apr 21, 2023, 7:04 pm
#263
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: 8,949
Apr 21, 2023, 7:31 pm
#264
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Sub Carolina
Programs: AC, AA, TK, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,335
On a flight earlier this week, a passenger found acceptable to barge into my Club suite (I had a the door slightly ajar) and ask "can you shut down the screen, the brightness is giving me trouble to relax and sleep?"
I asked to repeat as I was quite taken aback and thought I might have not understood correctly but no, he repeated the same request, with his hand almost ready to tweak my own screen. I said no, I am about to watch a movie. He left grumpy back his seat... 3 rows behind! Gosh, crazy.
My partner thought I should have called the crew and mention this, but I did not want a scene in the middle of the night and thankfully he never dared to come back for more. But it really makes me wonder how some people function in society. He was 3 rows behind there's no way it was that disturbing, also the screens are perfectly acceptable to use during a flight, he could have used the eyeshade provided in the amenity kit and close his suite door. Later on when going to the bathroom I saw he used neither of these.
I asked to repeat as I was quite taken aback and thought I might have not understood correctly but no, he repeated the same request, with his hand almost ready to tweak my own screen. I said no, I am about to watch a movie. He left grumpy back his seat... 3 rows behind! Gosh, crazy.
My partner thought I should have called the crew and mention this, but I did not want a scene in the middle of the night and thankfully he never dared to come back for more. But it really makes me wonder how some people function in society. He was 3 rows behind there's no way it was that disturbing, also the screens are perfectly acceptable to use during a flight, he could have used the eyeshade provided in the amenity kit and close his suite door. Later on when going to the bathroom I saw he used neither of these.
Apr 22, 2023, 2:46 am
#265
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
Earlier this morning I was out for a bike ride, got a bit tired and realised I had no food. I chanced upon a Waitrose that had just open, so I could pop in. I decided to treat myself with one of their 'free' coffees, only to realise I had no cup. As I stood there, thinking if I could use one of my bottles for the job, a middle-aged man barged past, told me "Coffees are for Waitrose members, y'know" and proceeded to get his coffee.
The connection to BA? He had a leather shoulder bag from which a Gold card dangled.
I didn't have any ready reply as I was a bit strung out, but I must admit I enjoyed cycling at 12mph in front of his Volvo as I leisurely ate my apple.
The connection to BA? He had a leather shoulder bag from which a Gold card dangled.
I didn't have any ready reply as I was a bit strung out, but I must admit I enjoyed cycling at 12mph in front of his Volvo as I leisurely ate my apple.
Apr 22, 2023, 2:56 am
#266
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
And everybody clapped and cheered!
Apr 22, 2023, 3:57 am
#268
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ealing
Programs: Usual Amex Cent. GGL.
Posts: 1,489
Apr 22, 2023, 6:53 am
#270
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ealing
Programs: Usual Amex Cent. GGL.
Posts: 1,489
Programmer, but probably the same thing… 