Selling my Headphones to Y class passengers
Apr 20, 2010, 2:36 pm
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ROFL.
Apr 20, 2010, 2:43 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 2:43 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 2:45 pm
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In before the lock....
I once saw a guy take the bag of peanuts out of the FA cabinet and start distributing them to fellow passengers....I guess he was tired of waiting for them. Got through 20% of the plane before a FA told him to sit down...I suppose he could have tried to sell em for $1 a piece^
I once saw a guy take the bag of peanuts out of the FA cabinet and start distributing them to fellow passengers....I guess he was tired of waiting for them. Got through 20% of the plane before a FA told him to sit down...I suppose he could have tried to sell em for $1 a piece^
Apr 20, 2010, 2:46 pm
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Has anyone ever tried to USE those headphones?!? I used to keep them after each flight up front, figuring I'd have situations where it's not practical to have my good headphones around. Plus I always lose/break the two-prong adapters, so infinite spares helps keep my good headphones in use. But wow, a while ago I actually plugged in a pair and I don't think I've ever heard ear buds sound that terrible (and I've had some cheap ones). I even tried another set to be sure it wasn't a fluke.
So I would not wish them on anyone, and cringe whenever I see someone actually hand over money for them. I'll happily give them away when stuck in Y -- there's usually some in my bag somewhere.
So I would not wish them on anyone, and cringe whenever I see someone actually hand over money for them. I'll happily give them away when stuck in Y -- there's usually some in my bag somewhere.
Apr 20, 2010, 2:48 pm
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Money is money, might as well pick up some pocket money on the 4 hour flight. Nothing about being desperate, i still have my lunch money from 3rd Grade
Apr 20, 2010, 2:48 pm
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Perhaps CO could remove a row of seats and install a silent auction table at the rear of the aircraft (stink-shield section should do). Passengers could auction off items in flight, and CO could take a cut. Also, as a punishment to passengers who bring onboard oversized carryons, their belongings could be seized and auctioned to the highest bidder.
Apr 20, 2010, 2:49 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 2:52 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 2:54 pm
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And if you can get the powdered batter you can mix it with water from the fountains air-side once you pass by the TSA.
Apr 20, 2010, 2:57 pm
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Or just whip it up in flight (though the flour might raise other concerns at security...)
Apr 20, 2010, 2:58 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 3:00 pm
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Apr 20, 2010, 3:00 pm
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With my handy homemade power-converter, I should be able to run a hot-plate on the aircraft with A/C power. Tacos, anyone?
Apr 20, 2010, 3:08 pm
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I suppose I could bring my own powdered batter, but that would violate the spirit of this thread, namely, reselling amenities that are given to me. Plan B is to find out where the hotel stores the powdered batter and help myself to a bag.