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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:41 am
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Originally Posted by exbayern
I'm very sad that speed is the determining factor for some people.
It's actually more than just sad---it's pathetic.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by chollie
Honestly, the only thing that has ever really irritated me during security abroad is when I cleared security/customs/immigration, purchase a bottle of water, and then when it's boarding time, they are out of sight on the jetway confiscating liquids from everyone. Of course, a regular would know to expect that, but I don't.
The US TSA is responsible for that (on US-bound flights).
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 5:38 pm
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Originally Posted by okazon69
In NRT, they practically bow to the passengers after security. The officers (and they look like them, too) at the checkpoint before entering Narita airport salute the vehicles as they pull through. Wow!
Next time, look out the window as the plane does the push back. You'll also see the maintenance crews waving at the plane they just served and bow a final thank you for using NRT.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:36 pm
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Originally Posted by chollie
Just eliminating the barking and condescending shouting when the procedure is something different from what the pax has encountered before - that lowers the entire stress level so much.
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Aren't you trying to eliminate the very things that make America America? Do you hate our glorious country?
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