The Gate Lice are coming... the GATE LICE are coming
Apr 1, 2010, 4:55 am
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Also, there was a MAJOR Gate louse infestation in SLC last night. The BOS gate looked like a mosh pit. The GA (LOVE her) called me to the podium to say hello and effectively got me through the swarm. What a strategy...inside help
Apr 1, 2010, 7:27 am
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Maybe he is sitting in 1 A and wants to be sure he gets overhead space for the two bags that he is carrying. I usually sit in that seat and try to avoid being obvious, but do "hover" as discreetly as possible so that I am one of the earlier ones to board. Since there is no space in front at the bulkhead and forward overhead space is very limited - esp on a DC 9, it is important to be one of the earlier boarders. I suspect my picture will be posted one of these days as a gate louse!
Apr 1, 2010, 9:26 am
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Was in 1C. The one person that was ahead of me on the u/g list was in 1A, and there was a Gold next to me in 1D that cleared after me.
Apr 1, 2010, 10:10 am
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WHAT! I am so disappointed that you did NOT get the coveted 1A! I'm there all weekend (MCO-BOS / BOS-JFK / LGA-MCO) and will be there next weekend (MCO-LAS-MCO) as well.
Apr 1, 2010, 10:23 am
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OK - so let me ask. In the world of upgrades (where I rarely play) if you are on the gate ug list and you clear, do you have a choice of seat or do you have one assigned? I have a certain fondness for some seats and a disdain for others even in FC. Though I rarely buy anything but F, A, or in some cases J, D, I, or S, there is the inevitable IROP or less frequent quick trip in Y - so I am curious if it is possible to "request" a particular seat during this ug process.
So far this year as DM I am 1/1 and that was 6 day's out. As a PM in January I was 0/1 on a self inflicted change where I went from a D to an H on a transcon - and got $10 back. Go figure that one.
Another question relevant to this thread - as for gate lice, if the person is confirmed in 1A and is first on the blue carpet, is that person a gate louse by definition or are they only a louse if they are not in boarding group 1?
Apr 1, 2010, 10:25 am
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This is clearly a busy FT travel weekend!
Apr 1, 2010, 11:41 am
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Please be aware that my attorney will be contacting you shortly. You cannot use my likeness in this way without my written consent!
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Apr 1, 2010, 11:55 am
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If I am about to be sitting for 13 hrs ATL-TLV (or even 4 hrs MXP-TLV) the last thing I want to do is sit in the airport. I much prefer walking around or even just standing.
If I am going to stand, why not stand close to the gate -- and be certain that I will be able to place my hand luggage in the overhead compartment above my seat?
Apr 1, 2010, 12:01 pm
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OK - so let me ask. In the world of upgrades (where I rarely play) if you are on the gate ug list and you clear, do you have a choice of seat or do you have one assigned? I have a certain fondness for some seats and a disdain for others even in FC. Though I rarely buy anything but F, A, or in some cases J, D, I, or S, there is the inevitable IROP or less frequent quick trip in Y - so I am curious if it is possible to "request" a particular seat during this ug process.
So far this year as DM I am 1/1 and that was 6 day's out. As a PM in January I was 0/1 on a self inflicted change where I went from a D to an H on a transcon - and got $10 back. Go figure that one.
Another question relevant to this thread - as for gate lice, if the person is confirmed in 1A and is first on the blue carpet, is that person a gate louse by definition or are they only a louse if they are not in boarding group 1?
So far this year as DM I am 1/1 and that was 6 day's out. As a PM in January I was 0/1 on a self inflicted change where I went from a D to an H on a transcon - and got $10 back. Go figure that one.
Another question relevant to this thread - as for gate lice, if the person is confirmed in 1A and is first on the blue carpet, is that person a gate louse by definition or are they only a louse if they are not in boarding group 1?
RE: requesting a seat, I always ask at a gate when I get there if 1A is available (or 4A on a 88 or 7A on an ex-SONG 757). Usually I'll get a "sure no problem". If it's a smaller station I know well like SFO or MCO I'll ask the DSC to call down for me.
Gate lice are gate lice, no matter where they are sitting. IMHO.
Well I will be in the city on Saturday so if either or both of you guys can free up for a drink and a few dozen Oysters at the Union Oyster house just shout. I am also in Vegas the following week for the National Association of Broadcasters show but I am only there Tues/Weds/Thurs am.
This is clearly a busy FT travel weekend!
This is clearly a busy FT travel weekend!
Vegas next weekend, hoping to meet a few clients who are there for the Womens Foodservice foum.
Apr 1, 2010, 12:08 pm
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Here's a one from DL 166, ATL-JFK on 3/30 taken about 5 minutes before the first boarding call. I was in zone 1, but hovering off to one side of the lane and staying out of everyone's way. Suddenly I was cut off from the herd when the GA extended the stanchion and I had to make my way around to the end of the Breezeway line. As zone 1 was called there was a giant crush from all sides, which reminded me of old WN cattle call. I finally made it around to the end of the stanchion, and had to negotiate my way past one after another zone 4-6 rejects who were now traveling upstream back through the breezeway.
Apr 1, 2010, 12:36 pm
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Apr 1, 2010, 1:00 pm
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Apr 1, 2010, 1:37 pm
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I've had this happen to me a couple of times, but on Southwest. I was A1, and there were a couple of people standing in front of me waiting to board, even though they were > A15
It amazes me how arrogant some people act while travelling.
Apr 1, 2010, 1:57 pm
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Lots of hate in this post...
Apr 1, 2010, 2:06 pm
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You should see what happens at 2A,B,C,D,F,G at CDG when they call for pre-boarding only--STE, STE+ and J/F...most of the passengers deem that announcement as a cue to rush the gate area...