Hall of Rants: Whats the Most Random and Pathetic Thing You Can Complain About?
Jan 8, 2019, 2:39 pm
#2251
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: PWM
Programs: AA EXP, DL Platinum, and assorted hotel loyalty schemes.
Posts: 281
I flew with my family on Christmas day. My better half made the reservations and booked us in seats behind the midpoint of the plane. That was the first time that I sat that far back in a plane in long time. I forgot what it feels like back there. I didn't like it.
Oh, and we take our Christmas tree down roughly one day after I am told "we" should take it down because it has become a fire hazard.
Oh, and we take our Christmas tree down roughly one day after I am told "we" should take it down because it has become a fire hazard.
Jan 10, 2019, 5:53 am
#2252
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: SkyMiles 2018 PM, 2019 PM, 2020 PM, 2021 PM, 2022 PM, 2023 PM...
Posts: 314
The student who messaged me an excuse about a cancelled flight hasn't messaged me the flight details yet. I'm very curious about whether or not I'm being lied to...
Jan 14, 2019, 6:42 am
#2253
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,915
The DTW Sky Club dining area has one TV tuned to Fox News and the other on CNN. That's fine, except they have Fox on the left and CNN on the right when it should clearly be the other way around 
Jan 15, 2019, 8:27 pm
#2254
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,264
I feel a little churlish complaining because I just found four C+ tickets on the same PNR for a reasonable number of miles so family could come visit us during peak local tourism season. But does Delta really need to try to sell me priority boarding as an add-on when the tickets are already C+?
Jan 15, 2019, 8:34 pm
#2255
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,368
Jan 15, 2019, 8:36 pm
#2256
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,368
I feel a little churlish complaining because I just found four C+ tickets on the same PNR for a reasonable number of miles so family could come visit us during peak local tourism season. But does Delta really need to try to sell me priority boarding as an add-on when the tickets are already C+?
Jan 15, 2019, 8:37 pm
#2257
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,399
Jan 15, 2019, 8:39 pm
#2258
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
Programs: DM life is over 2MM PM now & NW MillionAir Wyndham Rewards Plat -Hotels.com Silver -Accor Silver
Posts: 15,408
Currently sitting on DL3642 MSP/PIT. We taxied out, and during deicing, a FA called the Captain to tell him that an overhead bin door wouldn't stay shut. He took a look at it, and we are now back at the gate with 2 mechanics working on it.
Here's the kicker. . . . This is a BRAND NEW SkyWest CR9! I was just in the lav, and didn't recognize the layout, so I asked about it, and was told the plane is a brand new with a 70 seat config with (supposedly) more legroom and power outlets at EVERY seat, vs the old 76 seat config.
Here's the kicker. . . . This is a BRAND NEW SkyWest CR9! I was just in the lav, and didn't recognize the layout, so I asked about it, and was told the plane is a brand new with a 70 seat config with (supposedly) more legroom and power outlets at EVERY seat, vs the old 76 seat config.
Last edited by davetravels; Jan 16, 2019 at 9:25 am
Jan 17, 2019, 2:36 am
#2259
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Salt Lake City
Programs: Delta, Hertz, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 4,921
I hate how the pilot keeps announcing the arrival time, then brags about how we'll be early, then we sit on the ground and end up being late because the gate wasn't ready.
Jan 17, 2019, 2:46 am
#2260
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Delta Diamond 1MM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 503
A, I hate when they speak at all. There is literally nothing they can say that is actionable or I can't figure out myself with my phone or the seat screens. Pilots love to hear themselves talk. Like your grampa going on and on and on about nothing except the pilot is not related to me so I do not feel any need to humor the pilot.
B, I wish US airports would just move to the bus system like the rest of the planet. Gate occupied? Who cares, park the plane anywhere, walk onto a bus to the terminal.
Jan 17, 2019, 2:47 am
#2261
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Delta Diamond 1MM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 503
Also it's not an accomplishment to be "early" when the scheduled travel times have all been extended to incorporate an hour of delay time. It's like grade inflation.
Jan 17, 2019, 8:06 am
#2262
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: DL DM 1MM+, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 62
I wish the video screen had a way to use the slider to fast forward or some way other than hitting the fast forward button four times. It’s a PITA to have to fast forward to the same spot in the movie I was at on the last flight.
Plus I don’t think it really fast forwards at the 32x it claims to be.
Plus I don’t think it really fast forwards at the 32x it claims to be.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:55 am
#2263
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
I wish the video screen had a way to use the slider to fast forward or some way other than hitting the fast forward button four times. It’s a PITA to have to fast forward to the same spot in the movie I was at on the last flight.
Plus I don’t think it really fast forwards at the 32x it claims to be.
Plus I don’t think it really fast forwards at the 32x it claims to be.
Jan 17, 2019, 1:39 pm
#2264
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 665
Or when you depart late and they promise to try and make up time en route. Will the pedal faster? Lean forward in their seat? Pray?
Jan 17, 2019, 1:42 pm
#2265
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSN
Programs: Delta DM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,987