I hate business travelers.
Jun 7, 2018, 7:19 am
#376
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Hopefully we never have cell phone usage in the sky. Can you imagine a (luxurious domestic first) cabin of self-important "businessmen" trying to out-do each other on whose widgets are more important to sell, and how proud they are of themselves for reaching the quarterly goal..... for the entire flight. *shudder*
Jun 7, 2018, 8:48 am
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Hopefully we never have cell phone usage in the sky. Can you imagine a (luxurious domestic first) cabin of self-important "businessmen" trying to out-do each other on whose widgets are more important to sell, and how proud they are of themselves for reaching the quarterly goal..... for the entire flight. *shudder*
Jun 7, 2018, 9:11 am
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Hopefully we never have cell phone usage in the sky. Can you imagine a (luxurious domestic first) cabin of self-important "businessmen" trying to out-do each other on whose widgets are more important to sell, and how proud they are of themselves for reaching the quarterly goal..... for the entire flight. *shudder*
Jun 7, 2018, 9:13 am
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It depends on how "intrude" is defined. It is quite possible to talk on a cell phone at a volume no greater than a quiet conversation. In a busy airport lounge or waiting area it should be no more noticeable than other ambient noise. If however you are expecting library-quality sound levels then you will be intruded upon. It is unreasonable to expect people to hold all calls.
Jun 7, 2018, 9:23 am
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Jun 7, 2018, 10:20 am
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In North American domestic first? Hope it never happens.
This is where the worst offenders are, not in international J. Corporate peons travelling between Scranton and Des Moines to sell widgets for the bossman thinking that they are doing work crucial to the survival of their company. The less important theu are - the more of a big deal they will make out of themselves
This is where the worst offenders are, not in international J. Corporate peons travelling between Scranton and Des Moines to sell widgets for the bossman thinking that they are doing work crucial to the survival of their company. The less important theu are - the more of a big deal they will make out of themselves
Jun 7, 2018, 10:37 am
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I'm a 737 pilot. In 2017 I flew 231 flights as a crewmember plus a few (<5) deadheading. Probably another 60, at most, commuting. Can't imagine how someone flying 400 would have any time left over to be productive at their job.
Jun 7, 2018, 10:45 am
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At this minute in the lounge a leisurely dressed woman on my left is shouting on the phone to her daughter while a man to my right is commanding a conference call.
Both are competing to see who is the loudest guest in the room.
It's not to do with business, or leisure travelers.
Both are competing to see who is the loudest guest in the room.
It's not to do with business, or leisure travelers.
Jun 8, 2018, 12:48 am
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It depends on how "intrude" is defined. It is quite possible to talk on a cell phone at a volume no greater than a quiet conversation. In a busy airport lounge or waiting area it should be no more noticeable than other ambient noise. If however you are expecting library-quality sound levels then you will be intruded upon. It is unreasonable to expect people to hold all calls.
Jun 8, 2018, 4:16 am
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I truly believe that the phone calls they make between boarding and taxiing are a power trip to let the other passengers know that they are important businessmen. I have never once overheard a pre-takeoff call that was urgent. It's for show, and it's always the same: "Hey, it's me. I just got on the plane in ____. Should be landing in ____ and I'll call you then. Oh, did so-and-so get back to you about ____? I'll have to deal with that later."
Jun 8, 2018, 8:18 am
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I personally would prefer no cell phone usage while in the air. Just for the peace and quiet.Perfectly happy to rely solely on wifi. I'm also hoping some airlines can make that work better.And I’m okay with calls while still at the gate and upon landing.If you want to return an urgent call to a client while waiting for the rest of the plane to board, okay.Just use your indoor vioice.Want to call you significant other on landing so they know they can drive to the airport to get you, again okay.
Jun 8, 2018, 8:47 am
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Jun 8, 2018, 9:29 am
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At this minute in the lounge a leisurely dressed woman on my left is shouting on the phone to her daughter while a man to my right is commanding a conference call.
Both are competing to see who is the loudest guest in the room.
It's not to do with business, or leisure travelers.
Both are competing to see who is the loudest guest in the room.
It's not to do with business, or leisure travelers.
Yes!! Some airlines are giving people free chat/text access. (Whatsapp, etc.) Hopefully that suffices for people who absolutely cannot survive a few hours in the air without two-way interaction with the rest of the world.
Jun 8, 2018, 2:35 pm
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Have we reached the point where we are judging the personal value of phone calls others are making! It's nice to see some us are without flaws, certified as both judge and jury! If everyone simply used basic common curtesy and remained aware of their surroundings travel would be much better for everyone. As for business travelers being better or worse, the answer is, yes. There are business travelers of all kinds plus, people have bad days and good days. At the same-time, the fact is, the exact same thing can be said of leisure travelers.