FT Tags Targeted?
Feb 22, 2003 | 7:49 am
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FT Tags Targeted?
Maybe it's just a coincidence or plain bad luck, but on the last three flights taken (all UA), my checked bags have emerged with my FT Bag Tags missing. Since they have the plastic strap, it's impossible to tell if they've been cut off or just yanked off. My other ID tags always came out unscathed, although they're attached with the same type of plastic strap.
Just weird, bad karma, or maybe the FT tags are considered "collectibles"? I'll have to check ebay.
kmc
Just weird, bad karma, or maybe the FT tags are considered "collectibles"? I'll have to check ebay.
kmc
Feb 22, 2003 | 3:31 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MIKESILV:
In my devious mind I can see TSA personnel saying " were gonna get back at those Flyertalk guys for not respecting us.. cut off all tags and open all bags especially the locked ones.."
Mike</font>
In my devious mind I can see TSA personnel saying " were gonna get back at those Flyertalk guys for not respecting us.. cut off all tags and open all bags especially the locked ones.."
Mike</font>
What airports were you traveling through when this happened?
Feb 22, 2003 | 8:39 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kcvt750:
IIRC, the three flights were ORD to LGA, ATL/ORD/DFW, LGA/ORD/LAS.
Is there a pattern emerging? </font>
IIRC, the three flights were ORD to LGA, ATL/ORD/DFW, LGA/ORD/LAS.
Is there a pattern emerging? </font>
Feb 23, 2003 | 7:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MIKESILV:
In my devious mind I can see TSA personnel saying " were gonna get back at those Flyertalk guys for not respecting us.. cut off all tags and open all bags especially the locked ones.."
Mike</font>
In my devious mind I can see TSA personnel saying " were gonna get back at those Flyertalk guys for not respecting us.. cut off all tags and open all bags especially the locked ones.."
Mike</font>
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Feb 23, 2003 | 10:15 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
Well to readily test the theory ask Spiff if his BAGS ever emerge ..... forget the FT tags!
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Well to readily test the theory ask Spiff if his BAGS ever emerge ..... forget the FT tags!
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Feb 23, 2003 | 1:09 pm
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What is this world coming to when we trust USPS to get our packages somewhere on time over the airlines? 
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William
Feb 23, 2003 | 4:47 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by wharvey:
What is this world coming to when we trust USPS to get our packages somewhere on time over the airlines?
William</font>
What is this world coming to when we trust USPS to get our packages somewhere on time over the airlines?
William</font>
Feb 23, 2003 | 6:37 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> from the USPS:
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.</font>
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.</font>
Feb 23, 2003 | 9:09 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kcvt750:
IIRC, the three flights were ORD to LGA, ATL/ORD/DFW, LGA/ORD/LAS.
Is there a pattern emerging? </font>
IIRC, the three flights were ORD to LGA, ATL/ORD/DFW, LGA/ORD/LAS.
Is there a pattern emerging? </font>