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ssullivan Nov 19, 2009 1:24 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12845972)
While I'm not quite as wide as that dude, therein lies the specific reason I don't fly in Y: I do not fit. It is not fair to myself or the other pax around me. The only time I fly in a Y configuration is A) with my wife next to me and B) on WN 1D or any B6 flight with EML. Anything else is not cool.

So I guess it begs the question: If I realize I'm a landwhale and shouldn't try to fit in Y, why can't others?

I'm not sure he'd fit in an F seat properly. Looks like he's not really in the seat, but more on top of it — notice the aisle armrest of his seat is not raised, and he is obviously sitting with his leg over it. How is that even legal? He's not in the seat; he's hovering above it on the armrest. :eek:

AMF in NJ Nov 19, 2009 1:31 pm


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12847508)
For those that like the FCPA, I invite them to read about the prisoner's dilemma.

Link? :-:

sfogate Nov 19, 2009 1:39 pm


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12847689)


Our favorite UA poster. :D

mnmag Nov 19, 2009 1:39 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12847990)
To make it worse it appears he's not wearing any undies much less shorts or trousers.

now, please -- we all have eyes here!:D:rolleyes::rolleyes:

colpuck Nov 19, 2009 1:39 pm

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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ

Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12847508)
For those that like the FCPA, I invite them to read about the prisoner's dilemma.

Link? :-:

Wikipedia probably has an article on the prisoner's dilemma.

ssullivan Nov 19, 2009 1:43 pm


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12846075)
Wow, ground stop at ATL and IAH due to the computer issues. Hope this doesn't happen on Saturday.

No more likely to happen Saturday than it is to happen any other day.

That said, I was glad when I got up this morning that this happened today and not tomorrow, when I am flying, although West Coast flights this morning weren't nearly as affected, as the first outbound flights of the day out here are generally on planes that arrived the night before, or were on their way before the problems occurred early this morning. Predictions out here are that the afternoon/evening flights are more likely to be delayed as the aircraft that were delayed earlier in the day work their way out west.

windwalker Nov 19, 2009 1:43 pm


Originally Posted by bdjohns1 (Post 12847819)
Food manufacturing is doing pretty well right now. People gotta eat.

The burial business I hear is not hurting either

J.Edward Nov 19, 2009 1:44 pm

Popcorn Order?
 
Waiting for someone to post this:

http://www.unitedafa.org/news/dearafa/default.aspx
Unlimited Elite Customer Upgrades – Say Goodbye to First Class

As a result of the Antitrust Immunity granted to United and Continental, the airlines are allowed to coordinate products, services, schedules and other business related practices. Today, United and Continental announced that members of each carrier’s frequent flyer program who have earned elite status will receive unlimited, complimentary domestic upgrades and preferred economy class seating on either airline when space is available. United had previously announced their intention to implement this program last month to United’s elite customers, and is just another kick in the teeth to Flight Attendants and other loyal employees. These upgrades will be handled by the customer service representatives on the ground before the flight takes off, and Flight Attendants are not responsible or required to implement this new policy once the plane leaves the gate. The upgrade program becomes effective in March, 2010 and applies only to domestic flights on a space available basis.
(emphasis added)

ssullivan Nov 19, 2009 1:47 pm

The pillows and blankets thread has become Germ-O-Phobes 'R' Us. :rolleyes:

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Nov 19, 2009 1:54 pm


Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12848096)
The burial business I hear is not hurting either

I wonder if Service Corp. stock is still in the toilet...

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Nov 19, 2009 1:56 pm

:rolleyes:.Edward, my FT was acting up, so I don't know if the PM went through. Preserve the SPG points. 50K SPG is good for 60K in airline transfers (5K bonus for every 20K), and up to 6 nights in a nice Cat 4 Hotel (5th night free).

sfogate Nov 19, 2009 1:56 pm


Originally Posted by J.Edward (Post 12848103)
Waiting for someone to post this:

http://www.unitedafa.org/news/dearafa/default.aspx
Unlimited Elite Customer Upgrades – Say Goodbye to First Class

As a result of the Antitrust Immunity granted to United and Continental, the airlines are allowed to coordinate products, services, schedules and other business related practices. Today, United and Continental announced that members of each carrier’s frequent flyer program who have earned elite status will receive unlimited, complimentary domestic upgrades and preferred economy class seating on either airline when space is available. United had previously announced their intention to implement this program last month to United’s elite customers, and is just another kick in the teeth to Flight Attendants and other loyal employees. These upgrades will be handled by the customer service representatives on the ground before the flight takes off, and Flight Attendants are not responsible or required to implement this new policy once the plane leaves the gate. The upgrade program becomes effective in March, 2010 and applies only to domestic flights on a space available basis.
(emphasis added)

This might "hurt" UA's employees (I don't know their non-rev rules) but not CO's....we rarely are seated in F domestically. If this benefit goes one step more (for International flights) you will see alot of pissed off employees at CO.

kingalien Nov 19, 2009 1:58 pm

Good Day Box! Still in Sydney. Leaving tomorrow. Probably doing some souvenir shopping today.

sfogate Nov 19, 2009 1:59 pm


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12848114)
The pillows and blankets thread has become Germ-O-Phobes 'R' Us. :rolleyes:

I can only think of two reasons that we stopped with the pillows and blankets: cost and turn time of the aircraft.

bdjohns1 Nov 19, 2009 2:00 pm


Originally Posted by J.Edward (Post 12848103)
Waiting for someone to post this:

United had previously announced their intention to implement this program last month to United’s elite customers, and is just another kick in the teeth to Flight Attendants and other loyal employees.

I think Seth tweeted a link to this on his blog earlier in the day.


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