Stealing Saftey Cards
Jun 27, 2008, 4:19 pm
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Stealing Saftey Cards
Why on earth do people do it then sell them on Ebay? I mean really, does one expect to make copious amounts of money? Its unnecessary and if anything, a hazard to the next passenger. People need to think.
Jun 27, 2008, 4:46 pm
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I was on a flight recently, where the pax in the seat beside me asked one of the stewardess, would it be possible to have a spare safety card as he collected them as a hobby and always asked for a spare one. She said that she has been asked before and went behind the curtain and handed one to him saying " Its nice to be asked for one, as some people take them without asking"
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Jun 27, 2008, 6:58 pm
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If it isn't nailed down some people will take anything, so no surprise there. Come to think about it I very rarely see anybody taking a blind bit of notice of the safety cards apart from using them as a fan. The only time I look at them is to check which type of aircraft I'm on.
Jun 28, 2008, 12:30 am
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I don't see it myself but I've heard they can be fairly collectable...IIRC during Concorde's final hurrah one of the flights was severely delayed as LHR-JFK passengers had pinched so many of the safety cards that there weren't enough spares for JFK-LHR. Someone had to go to a copy shop and get more made up/photocopied.
Jun 28, 2008, 4:31 am
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Taking a spare amenity kit is one thing. Removing a safety card is another. They not there for passengers to make a quick buck...
Understandably, if it's the last commercial flight of Concorde then it's a different matter, but everyday
Understandably, if it's the last commercial flight of Concorde then it's a different matter, but everyday
Jun 28, 2008, 5:10 am
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Jun 28, 2008, 11:27 am
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I'm planning on asking the cabin crew for a spare menu/wine list on my first First flight - acceptable or not?
Jun 28, 2008, 11:28 am
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Jun 28, 2008, 11:37 am
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Jun 28, 2008, 1:03 pm
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I use them as an illustration of price points in food products, the economy brand, the improved brand and the premium brand, makes a nice change from 3 different qualities of Tescos sausage rolls, I also do a project on airline food for year 9, a few say they are designing for first class but I cant see anyone in first being happy with the stuff they design though.
Jun 28, 2008, 1:04 pm
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A missing menu won't endanger lives, a safety card will do.
