“Do You Know Who I Am?”: The Definitive Thread of DYKWIA Stories
Feb 4, 2012, 11:44 pm
#841
Join Date: Jun 2006
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This happened way back when we were still NWO. Working FC into LAX. 727-200.
One pax in 3B was constantly complaining. "When will we get there?" Not asking, demanding to know. And then he was upset because I could not find out when and where is wife was arriving (on TWA). I explained that we wouldn't have TWA's information, that we were a different carrier. "THAT'S NO EXCUSE! I'M NEVER FLYING NORTHWEST AGAIN!"
Two men sitting behind him in 4 A&B were watching my interaction the entire flight. They let me know the guy was jerk, and they could feel my pain.
Then while pouring red wine for 4B, Mr. DYKWIA turned in his seat and grabbed my arm that was pouring the wine. The wine went all over 4B. At that point, I had to stop 4B from clocking 3B. I told 3B to stop with the foolishness and be quiet for the remainder of the flight. He was getting on most everyone's nerves in FC. I also told him to expect 4B to be talking to him for the cleaning bill. Never heard another peep out of him.
4B would not accept any compensation or compensation for cleaning his suit. He said it wasn't my fault and the other guy was going to pay.
I wrote up an incident report, but heard nothing more about the situation. I really wanted to get off the plane with those two to see their interaction!
One pax in 3B was constantly complaining. "When will we get there?" Not asking, demanding to know. And then he was upset because I could not find out when and where is wife was arriving (on TWA). I explained that we wouldn't have TWA's information, that we were a different carrier. "THAT'S NO EXCUSE! I'M NEVER FLYING NORTHWEST AGAIN!"
Two men sitting behind him in 4 A&B were watching my interaction the entire flight. They let me know the guy was jerk, and they could feel my pain.
Then while pouring red wine for 4B, Mr. DYKWIA turned in his seat and grabbed my arm that was pouring the wine. The wine went all over 4B. At that point, I had to stop 4B from clocking 3B. I told 3B to stop with the foolishness and be quiet for the remainder of the flight. He was getting on most everyone's nerves in FC. I also told him to expect 4B to be talking to him for the cleaning bill. Never heard another peep out of him.
4B would not accept any compensation or compensation for cleaning his suit. He said it wasn't my fault and the other guy was going to pay.
I wrote up an incident report, but heard nothing more about the situation. I really wanted to get off the plane with those two to see their interaction!
Feb 5, 2012, 4:45 am
#842
Join Date: Jan 2011
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I don't have the patience to be a FA. You all really put up with a lot, so I really appreciate the good service that DL typically provides.
As for that passenger, in what alternative universe is it acceptable to make contact with a FA just to get their attention? I would've slugged the guy. Kudos for keeping your cool.
As for that passenger, in what alternative universe is it acceptable to make contact with a FA just to get their attention? I would've slugged the guy. Kudos for keeping your cool.
Feb 5, 2012, 7:19 am
#843
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Feb 5, 2012, 9:52 am
#844
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Feb 13, 2012, 12:24 pm
#845
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Fll dykwia
Classic DYKWIA in FLL today. He was first in line at the Sky Priority line, all by himself, and each of his carry-ons had the metal Diamond Skymiles Tag. To make it even better, he was wearing one of those clear ID pouches around his neck and had hid Diamond Skymiles Card in there. He kept making sure that all his tags were facing the right way so everyuone would know he was Diamond. I wanted to rip it off his neck and smack him with it.
Feb 13, 2012, 12:26 pm
#846
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Classic DYKWIA in FLL today. He was first in line at the Sky Priority line, all by himself, and each of his carry-ons had the metal Diamond Skymiles Tag. To make it even better, he was wearing one of those clear ID pouches around his neck and had hid Diamond Skymiles Card in there. He kept making sure that all his tags were facing the right way so everyuone would know he was Diamond. I wanted to rip it off his neck and smack him with it.
Feb 13, 2012, 1:07 pm
#850
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southern California
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Classic DYKWIA in FLL today. He was first in line at the Sky Priority line, all by himself, and each of his carry-ons had the metal Diamond Skymiles Tag. To make it even better, he was wearing one of those clear ID pouches around his neck and had hid Diamond Skymiles Card in there. He kept making sure that all his tags were facing the right way so everyuone would know he was Diamond. I wanted to rip it off his neck and smack him with it.
Feb 13, 2012, 1:17 pm
#851
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Ain't he special! My daughter (was 6 then) looked at my tag and very disappointingly noticed "but there are no diamonds there, so you are not a real diamond flyer!" She was so right, on so many levels ... I guess, for some people it might me a "lifetime accomplishment award"
I jokingly told my wife whichever one won could wear the tag if we ever needed to check them for travel... she took the cats and referred me to a divorce lawyer. I'm not sure which one of us missed the punchline...
Feb 13, 2012, 1:46 pm
#852
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Bloody hell you guys - you are making me self concious. When my Platinum tags arrived I have decided I will not use them. One of you lot (FTers) will spot them at IND-ATL or MAN or other and start a thread about me. Oh well.
Feb 13, 2012, 1:54 pm
#853
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Oh, I still have it on my carry-on bag. It gets checked in every now and then, maybe it will help to recover it or something. Why not? Just don't think there is any point of having one in a clear pouch on your neck ....
Feb 13, 2012, 1:56 pm
#854
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Feb 13, 2012, 1:57 pm
#855
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I say leave them alone. It's just the same as the guys with "Truck Nuts" (you know, the pseudo bull's scrotum that rednecks hang from towing hitches) whereby you can instantly spot the kind of people you need to avoid in a crowd - well, it's the same deal with all the DYKWIA tags. It tells you everything you need to know about the individual without wasting any time actually talking to them.