Flyertalk confessional
Dec 21, 2013, 10:13 am
#46
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,412
^
I salute you for retaining your appreciation and wonder of flight. Especially as a frequent flyer these days, I know many aren't thrill to be on a plane (and for good reason), due to hassles such and deal with the jet lag, surly flight attendants and the delayed flights or lost baggages.
One must be a real plane bluff (like me) to look past all that.
I salute you for retaining your appreciation and wonder of flight. Especially as a frequent flyer these days, I know many aren't thrill to be on a plane (and for good reason), due to hassles such and deal with the jet lag, surly flight attendants and the delayed flights or lost baggages.
One must be a real plane bluff (like me) to look past all that.
Urgh, even at ADD and AUH I had to take my shoes off. I saw signs for "US pre-clearance" at the latter, but I was flying to CGK...
Dec 21, 2013, 12:21 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Floating somewhere in the midwest
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 42
1. I am a chronically late person. TSA Precheck has saved me a significant amount of $$ on flights that I would have otherwise missed. I routinely show up right before the boarding door closes.
2. When the SO thinks I am answering emails, I am usually reading posts on FT :-)
3. I generally prefer not to talk to my seatmates. I often put in my earphones with no music playing to avoid conversation and get some R&R. I'm truly not an introvert, but usually I am either too exhausted or too tipsy to make meaningful conversation...I do it for the sake of my seatmate :-)
2. When the SO thinks I am answering emails, I am usually reading posts on FT :-)
3. I generally prefer not to talk to my seatmates. I often put in my earphones with no music playing to avoid conversation and get some R&R. I'm truly not an introvert, but usually I am either too exhausted or too tipsy to make meaningful conversation...I do it for the sake of my seatmate :-)
Dec 21, 2013, 1:43 pm
#48
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,642
1. I find FT much less enlightening than it was 7-8 years ago. Not sure exactly what I attribute this to... probably I have learned enough that I am pretty savvy and also I think the large growth of members who grew up posting responses to blogs,news sites etc. so you have to sort through too many worthless posts to find nuggets.
2. Similar to bowdenj I read Flyertalk by looking at new posts only, however I always search for new posts first, then log in, so that the posts do not include Omni/OmniPR.
2. Similar to bowdenj I read Flyertalk by looking at new posts only, however I always search for new posts first, then log in, so that the posts do not include Omni/OmniPR.
Dec 22, 2013, 1:00 pm
#52
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Dec 22, 2013, 1:11 pm
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: BA/AA/AS/B6/WN/ UA/HH/MR and more like 'em but most felicitously & importantly MUCCI
Posts: 19,719
I confess that I find FT a much more sour, unenlightening environment than 7-10 years ago. I attribute it partly to community growth, partly to the shriveling of loyalty programs. When resources are abundant people are generous; when they are thought to be scarce, people are selfish.
Dec 22, 2013, 1:14 pm
#54
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CHA, MAN;
Programs: Delta DM 1 MM; Hz PC
Posts: 11,169
Dec 22, 2013, 9:16 pm
#55
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 491
I have no earthly idea how the drink trays work in F/J. The ones that come out of the armrests. I don't sit up front much, but when I do (US domestic F, Airtran J) my lack of knowledge and fear of looking clownish shames me from even trying to figure it out.
Dec 23, 2013, 2:08 am
#57
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WLG / WAS
Programs: DL PM, QF, UA, HH Gold, SPG
Posts: 135
Confession: I lie to immigration officers about MRs, claiming "it was free - I used points that were about to expire" when the officer scowls at me for spending more time in the air than at my destination.
Dec 23, 2013, 2:44 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: No programs & No Points!!!
Posts: 14,222
I like simple or economy type meals. I can do without the fancy wines and meals!!
I confess I like strolling past the long economy line to the biz/first class check in counter and taking 2 minutes to check in!
I confess I like strolling past the long economy line to the biz/first class check in counter and taking 2 minutes to check in!
Dec 23, 2013, 4:14 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Scotland - ABZ
Programs: Qantas LTG, BA-Blue, KLM -Gold, SAS - Silver
Posts: 2,057
I wish I didn't know that flying (in this case, in the US) used to be much more tolerable.
E.g. airline food on long-hauls is much better, (short -hauls and LCCs are a different matter) interiors are upgraded or refurbished more frequently, in-flight entertainment is better than most people even had at home back then.
Dec 23, 2013, 7:47 am
#60
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
I guess I have a confession. I really should apply for Nexus, but I resort to going through painful security lines every time I enter into the airport. My entire family with two small kids in tow. We block lines for 5 minutes as we disembark every item onto the scanner belt. We use minimum 10 trays often with one item on each tray. Then we pack the stroller and put that on the belt as well.
It takes us a long time to gather our belongings. At the end of the journey, there are travellers gritting their teeth waiting for sweet ol us to finish. Planes are delayed, and people's schedule worsens, whoever chooses to be behind us in Security. Merry Christmas.
It takes us a long time to gather our belongings. At the end of the journey, there are travellers gritting their teeth waiting for sweet ol us to finish. Planes are delayed, and people's schedule worsens, whoever chooses to be behind us in Security. Merry Christmas.