Well, we have said a lot about the problems of flying... now I was scribbling in my
journal and came up with these ideas:

*Limit the alcoholic drinks (ANY drinks,
including wine and beer) to two. That way
there are NO drunken passengers.

*(Don't know if this is legal but:) If a flight attendant notices someone boarding already shows signs of being "buzzed" NO DRINKS! I know this will prevoke some clashes but this will keep the flights relatively quiet.

*Maybe have a section in the plane reserved
for children and their parents. A special
Kid's class where they and their moms and dads get their own movies, entertainment, meals and other fun. The kids then can earn miles in their own frequent flyer programs and trade in points for toys, games, etc.

*IF a passenger is sick, maybe offer them the
option of switching seats with someone in the back who is not so they can have a section to rest. (A row in the back for those feeling
"Under the weather."

Yes, maybe these ideas are wild and unpopular
but maybe they can make the flying experience
a little better. Sorry if they offend anyone in advance.

Any reactions? CATMAN

I understand that some carriers already have a family section. Complete with complimentary use of hand-held video games and toys as well as a G-rated movie if the flight offers a movie.

in this case I want to be in the family section! (if ever having to fly eco)

:))))) I'm going to be married! :)))) *vbs*

How about an airport reception? ;O@

We can have the wedding & reception at the
Continental President's Club & y'all can exceed Catman's 2 drink maximum & above all,
Catman's buying the drinks.

WOW! How we get off the topic! (Just kidding!)

Let me know when you want your wedding reception Aubie. I think they have done these before. (Some people even had cats
at their wedding receptions!)

The president of Continental can serve as
minister.

But Jaws43... How can I buy drinks for ya''ll when I'm not a member of ANY Airline
President's Club? I'm guessing when you
refer to "drinks" you mean Pepsi and Doctor
Pepper. (I hinted to my non-flyer friends
that would be a great Christmas gift!)

YIKES! I"m off the topic! The cat's are
MEOWING! CATMAN

TOPICS, Schmopics, we'll buy them with my 1999 PClub passes. "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: It's All Small Stuff". Wow, what a great name for a book!

I was stunned to read that there are people here complaining about the passenger in front of them reclining their seat ("into a laptop"). Chances are that was me! I recline that uncomfortable seat the moment I can and keep it reclined as long as I can. That's the small degree of freedom I'm allowed in that ridiculous sardine can and you expect me to sit upright for hours so you can be more comfortable? A passenger has every right to recline that seat and I can't believe there are seasoned travelers here complaining about it!

I recline too, as fast as I am allowed - but
I don't think that that is what my friends here are opposed to.

I think it is the way some people do it - in one fast movement - giving the people behind no chance to adapt.

Rudi... you hit the nail on the head on
the recliner issue (Or the down button on the
seat.)

When I recline, I do it in spirts, to see how
the person behind me reacts. If there's a
problem they will say something and I will
stop.

Quiet Lion (another cat on Flyertalk... great!) I don't think you would simply plop
the chair down on someone else.

Have you also noticed that some of the recliners on planes also don't work (can't
recline down, the foot rest doesn't come up.)

One man in my SFO to EWR had that problem and
simply moved to the seat behind him. I had
a similar problem in an AA flight to DFW
but could not move... completely booked.
CATMAN

The main issue with reclining is that the person in front should move their chair to the upright position whenever refreshments/meals are being served - that my main beef with eco

sorry megamiles, normally I will be a sleep already when they serve the meal (I normally, in eco anyway, skip the meal - one exception, on long-flights I will ask to be waked up to take the second meal: mostly breakfast).

I would not airtravel so much if I couldn't find sleep on airplanes (and I am lucky - I have no problem with that).

Most seasoned FF's are well aware of the crowded conditions. Because we experience
this condition all the time, we tend to treat our fellow travelers the way we would like to be treated by them. A little considerate cooperation goes a long way.

In econo, I _always_ turn around and make eye contact with the person behind me before I lower the seat. I raise my eyebrows and give a half-smile to say, "sorry". It eliminates any guilt I have over doing it. If they are uhm, shall we say, large, I will suffer and leave it up.

The only problem I have with those in front of me doing it, as the cat says, is when it comes flying back at me like a spring-loaded mouse trap.

The Golden Rule definately applies here.

Whew! I'm glad I misunderstood. Yes, I too have sensitivity to the person behind me and try to avoid in-flight amputations of extremities. I was recently on an older United airplane where the first-class seat had lost its hydraulics and just SLAMMED back! Fortunately, I don't think I killed anyone.