carry on only
Mar 21, 2015, 3:55 am
#152
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Obviously not or we wouldn't be having this discussion.
The fifteen minutes he "saved" by not picking up a checked bag could easily have been lost somewhere else on the journey for any innocuous reason. His time management should allow for that.
I would think most posters advocating carry-on only don't fall into this category anyway.
The fifteen minutes he "saved" by not picking up a checked bag could easily have been lost somewhere else on the journey for any innocuous reason. His time management should allow for that.
I would think most posters advocating carry-on only don't fall into this category anyway.
Mar 21, 2015, 7:38 pm
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He thinks it's just fine. The fact that other people who know nothing of his situation disagree is completely irrelevant to anyone who matters.
"could have been" is even less relevant.
"could have been" is even less relevant.
Mar 22, 2015, 3:09 am
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It is relevant when it happens.
Do traffic jams, late trains, taxis that don't show, flights that circle for 15 minutes, security delays etc etc never happen to these people? Of course they do, and good planning takes these real life situations into account.
Mar 22, 2015, 7:50 pm
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Since his income has been 7 or 8 figures for a number of years, I figure he's doing pretty well.
Presumably, it's better to book 20 meetings a week and average getting to 90-95% of them than to book 10 meetings and get to all of them, for somebody whose income derives directly from being at those meetings.
"If you never miss a flight, you're spending too much time in airports."
Presumably, it's better to book 20 meetings a week and average getting to 90-95% of them than to book 10 meetings and get to all of them, for somebody whose income derives directly from being at those meetings.
"If you never miss a flight, you're spending too much time in airports."
Mar 23, 2015, 12:06 am
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How many of you guys are using the carry on luggage ONLY philosophy advocated by Rick Steves and other world travelers? I see many seasoned travelers swearing off checking in luggage. While I see the benefits i've never actually traveled with carry on only on trips of a week or longer...few days is fine but anything more than that I carry a larger pack that needs to be checked in.
For my next 12 day trip to Europe i'm thinking of going carry on only. Infact I am thinking of making a permanent switch to carry on only for most trip unless I absolutely have to cart something big like my scuba gear on a dedicated scuba trip.
For my next 12 day trip to Europe i'm thinking of going carry on only. Infact I am thinking of making a permanent switch to carry on only for most trip unless I absolutely have to cart something big like my scuba gear on a dedicated scuba trip.
Mar 23, 2015, 2:15 pm
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I'm glad you clarified you weren't having a general discussion at last.
Mar 23, 2015, 2:56 pm
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not spending time in airport is why i like concept of VIP services (queue jump and more at commercial airport) - not sure why so little discussion on FT when many pay for longhaul F
theyre not available in US, although there is AA five star
theyre not available in US, although there is AA five star
Mar 26, 2015, 12:00 am
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Mar 27, 2015, 5:02 am
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235,000 make over a million dollars. http://www.quora.com/How-many-people...ear-in-the-USA
Population 311 million. http://www.census.gov/newsroom/relea.../cb11-215.html
So 99.92% to be more acccurate.
Mar 27, 2015, 6:59 am
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Your numbers, my research, based on an relatively affluent nation (USA) in 2011 (latest figures I could find).
235,000 make over a million dollars. http://www.quora.com/How-many-people...ear-in-the-USA
Population 311 million. http://www.census.gov/newsroom/relea.../cb11-215.html
So 99.92% to be more acccurate.
235,000 make over a million dollars. http://www.quora.com/How-many-people...ear-in-the-USA
Population 311 million. http://www.census.gov/newsroom/relea.../cb11-215.html
So 99.92% to be more acccurate.
Mar 27, 2015, 7:31 am
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Mar 27, 2015, 8:25 am
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Your numbers, my research, based on an relatively affluent nation (USA) in 2011 (latest figures I could find).
235,000 make over a million dollars. http://www.quora.com/How-many-people...ear-in-the-USA
Population 311 million. http://www.census.gov/newsroom/relea.../cb11-215.html
So 99.92% to be more acccurate.
235,000 make over a million dollars. http://www.quora.com/How-many-people...ear-in-the-USA
Population 311 million. http://www.census.gov/newsroom/relea.../cb11-215.html
So 99.92% to be more acccurate.
Apr 16, 2015, 12:11 am
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some humor relating to baggage at the airport... this guy is pretty funny 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=56&v=lXZMlEy7fb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=56&v=lXZMlEy7fb4