Hall of Rants: Whats the Most Random and Pathetic Thing You Can Complain About?
Jul 12, 2016, 6:39 pm
#197
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Jul 12, 2016, 9:43 pm
#198
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This is never going to happen, neither is the "windows first, then middle seats, then aisles" plan, or any of that stuff, people should just stop complaining about it. The goal delta has in designing the boarding process isn't "to get the plane boarded as quickly as possible". It's "make elites happy" and what elites want is to board early, regardless of where they are sitting, so they can get overhead space and not have to worry about Joe Tourist Kettle (the most despised creature on the face of the planet, from reading these forums) taking up the elites' god-given right to the bins above row 7.
Ha Ha. Delta doesn't care about their Medallion "elites". Look at what they've done to F upgrades, C+, Sky Pesos etc. It's all about business/bottom line - good for Delta... (Huh hmmmmmm). Delta has made it easier for the infrequent traveler to upgrade their experience. No disrespect to Kettles intended, as I'm in Delta free-fall.
Jul 13, 2016, 8:04 am
#199
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I have got to agree with the anti-alcohol folks.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
Jul 13, 2016, 8:24 am
#200
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+1 on the alcohol. I'm truly amazed at the amount of drinks consumed by people in business attire before 8am. Surely they are going someplace to do business?
Just cause its free doesn't mean you have to do it. Over and over and over again.
Just cause its free doesn't mean you have to do it. Over and over and over again.
Jul 13, 2016, 9:15 am
#201
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Both my ATL-MSP and MSP-ATL flights had a person sitting in my nice aisle seat in D1 when I boarded. Both wanted me to switch to the window in the last row (5 on 739 and 5 on 753) so they could be with their SO.
I hate that so maybe it is a legitimate gripe.
I hate that so maybe it is a legitimate gripe.
Jul 13, 2016, 9:19 am
#202
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Please stop chewing ice cubes or gum on planes. There's a pretty serious condition called misophonia that makes this sort of thing absolute torture for a small subsection of your fellow passengers; the less noise you can make onboard for a few hours, the better off everyone will be. ^
Jul 13, 2016, 9:21 am
#203
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on the 36J 763, 6A is a non-window "window" seat because that's where the ECS (Environmental Control System -- aka air conditioning) riser duct is, but 7A is the crew rest seat ... c'mon Delta, why not let pax who like window seats actually have a window ... a sleeping pilot certainly shouldn't care whether there's a window or a solid panel
Jul 13, 2016, 10:10 am
#204
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Please stop chewing ice cubes or gum on planes. There's a pretty serious condition called misophonia that makes this sort of thing absolute torture for a small subsection of your fellow passengers; the less noise you can make onboard for a few hours, the better off everyone will be. ^
What if someone is a nervous passenger and the only thing that calms them down is chewing ice or gum? Should I also avoid working on my laptop since the keys make a quiet clicking noise? Or turning pages in the book I'm reading?
And ding goes the call button while I block the aisle waiting for an FA to sort it out. If I get to my seat and the person next to me asks if I'm willing to switch with their companion, there's about a 90% chance I'll do it if it's reasonable (same cabin of service, aisle for aisle, etc. - I'll even do FC aisle for FC window on a short flight). If I get to my seat and they've already made the switch without asking, they'd better be giving me something that's clearly better (F/J for my coach, aisle for middle, etc.), otherwise I will be reclaiming my pre-selected seat.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:49 am
#205
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And ding goes the call button while I block the aisle waiting for an FA to sort it out. If I get to my seat and the person next to me asks if I'm willing to switch with their companion, there's about a 90% chance I'll do it if it's reasonable (same cabin of service, aisle for aisle, etc. - I'll even do FC aisle for FC window on a short flight). If I get to my seat and they've already made the switch without asking, they'd better be giving me something that's clearly better (F/J for my coach, aisle for middle, etc.), otherwise I will be reclaiming my pre-selected seat.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:58 am
#206
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Please stop chewing ice cubes or gum on planes. There's a pretty serious condition called misophonia that makes this sort of thing absolute torture for a small subsection of your fellow passengers; the less noise you can make onboard for a few hours, the better off everyone will be. ^
If you truly have a medical condition that is be affected by listening to others chew ice cubes (!?), please alert the FA and they can make an announcement for the plane (like they do for people with peanut allergies). Or ya know, if you're sitting next to me, kindly ask me if I would mind not doing that. If you ask nicely, I'll happily stop.
If you don't ask, I can only assume it doesn't bother you and will carry on as I always have ;-)
Jul 13, 2016, 10:58 am
#207
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I have got to agree with the anti-alcohol folks.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:37 pm
#209
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I have got to agree with the anti-alcohol folks.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
People getting in the Skyclub at 8-9am hanging around the bar or getting a drink early in the morning. What the heck is wrong with you people.
We get it, the drinks are free but it really isn't that big of a deal, I promise you.
Next time you see me with a beer or a screwdriver stop and say hello and I can show you the fun times your missing out on!
Jul 13, 2016, 1:04 pm
#210
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. . . . <edited to add> particularly on the way to business meetings<
Incoming flaming expected! >Again, no problem with drinkers. I love to drink beer at parties, bars, nite clubs, etc. I'll drink wine on TATL/TPAC flights to fall asleep fast. Just the early hour that people seem to NEEEEEED alcohol, really surprises me - and, obviously others.
Last edited by davetravels; Jul 13, 2016 at 1:23 pm