Do you spot these flying first time
Mar 5, 2006 | 11:43 am
#16
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Originally Posted by skydiva44
When I said they offered money to me for food, this was back in the day when they didn't do that so much. BTW, it probably wasn't me on your flight assisting you the other day, been off for awhile with an injury, but I would assist you if you needed some instructions on how to pull out the tray table, you are not alone in not liking to use the tray table, I am finding that more frequently these days.
I usually dont eat much on the flights, but I do drink a lot of water
and sometimes Tea. Many times I help myself and the FAs dont seem
to mind. I usually know where everything is. I havent seen anybody else
doing this.
Mar 5, 2006 | 11:44 am
#17
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Originally Posted by runningshoes
Few years ago I was on a small prop job to NYC and the weather got a bit bouncy. The guy I was seated next to got a bit pale, and as the vibrations increased, grabbed the chair in front of him, and looked like he was close to losing it. I figured this was his first flight, or at least the first on a prop, so I told him that this was normal, no need to worry, etc. I asked him if this was his first flight, and he looks at me half p/o'd, half embarrassed and blurts out that he's a g-d PILOT!
The guy had always flown full sized jets, so he wasn't used to the props, and combined with what he defined as the lack of control as a passenger in this weather, had him a bit nervous.
The guy had always flown full sized jets, so he wasn't used to the props, and combined with what he defined as the lack of control as a passenger in this weather, had him a bit nervous.
Mar 5, 2006 | 11:57 am
#18
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Originally Posted by cpx
I was just kidding about it being you. I hope you get better soon.
I usually dont eat much on the flights, but I do drink a lot of water
and sometimes Tea. Many times I help myself and the FAs dont seem
to mind. I usually know where everything is. I havent seen anybody else
doing this.
I usually dont eat much on the flights, but I do drink a lot of water
and sometimes Tea. Many times I help myself and the FAs dont seem
to mind. I usually know where everything is. I havent seen anybody else
doing this.
Mar 5, 2006 | 12:36 pm
#19
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Originally Posted by skydiva44
Thanks for the well wishes, a little turbulence injury. Well, not a little, broken ankle..I think it is interesting that you would even HAVE to serve yourself. Some of those senior mama's won't let you in thier galleys..lol
nobody ever objected, but many times on NW they politely tell me
"let me take care of that for you" and they do it!
they keep the back galley on many KL flights curtained off..
Mar 5, 2006 | 1:36 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by BLI-Flyer
People who try to put their carry-ons under their own seat instead of the seat in front of them.
will suffice as my reply.
Mar 5, 2006 | 10:05 pm
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Originally Posted by skydiva44
The exit row is such an important row to be in, so I am happy that you take it serious, but you are one in a million.
When I don't get the exit, I always size up the person sitting there...
Last edited by CPRich; Mar 7, 2006 at 8:06 am
Mar 5, 2006 | 10:35 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by skydiva44
Also, you have those that have never sat in FC, and have no clue what to do with the hot towel, where the tray is, and head to the main cabin lav's.
Mar 6, 2006 | 12:21 am
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Originally Posted by alanh
Uh oh. You have to do something with the hot towel? What have I been doing wrong with the hot towel?
Mar 6, 2006 | 8:05 am
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Originally Posted by skydiva44
I had some fun with it for a couple of minutes, and asked if I could help her find something, she replied " Oh, I'm sorry, the bathroom must be occupied", I then of course led her to the correct door. By the way, this was in FC.
Mar 6, 2006 | 8:45 am
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Sooner
Surprised no one has mentioned spotting the newbees long before being on the plane. I spot them at security, for some reason they always get in my line right in front of me.
Newbees read all the signs while in line and wonder out loud with their partner: It says 1000 speed film is safe, what about my video camera? What speed is that?
Oh no, someone who has never visited with TSA before.
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
TSA: Try taking that Harley bike chain jewelry off, put in the tray
Tray #6
Beep
TSA: You say you have 17 piercings? Step over here, we have to hand wand you, don't worry your three bags and six trays will be there backing up everyone elses bags and holding up the line. Not to worry, those 50 FT PE troublemakers will gladly wait while we SSSS you.
Newbees read all the signs while in line and wonder out loud with their partner: It says 1000 speed film is safe, what about my video camera? What speed is that?
Oh no, someone who has never visited with TSA before.
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
TSA: Try taking that Harley bike chain jewelry off, put in the tray
Tray #6
Beep
TSA: You say you have 17 piercings? Step over here, we have to hand wand you, don't worry your three bags and six trays will be there backing up everyone elses bags and holding up the line. Not to worry, those 50 FT PE troublemakers will gladly wait while we SSSS you.
Mar 6, 2006 | 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by Flaflyer
Surprised no one has mentioned spotting the newbees long before being on the plane. I spot them at security, for some reason they always get in my line right in front of me.
Newbees read all the signs while in line and wonder out loud with their partner: It says 1000 speed film is safe, what about my video camera? What speed is that?
Oh no, someone who has never visited with TSA before.
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
TSA: Try taking that Harley bike chain jewelry off, put in the tray
Tray #6
Beep
TSA: You say you have 17 piercings? Step over here, we have to hand wand you, don't worry your three bags and six trays will be there backing up everyone elses bags and holding up the line. Not to worry, those 50 FT PE troublemakers will gladly wait while we SSSS you.
Newbees read all the signs while in line and wonder out loud with their partner: It says 1000 speed film is safe, what about my video camera? What speed is that?
Oh no, someone who has never visited with TSA before.
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
TSA: Try taking that Harley bike chain jewelry off, put in the tray
Tray #6
Beep
TSA: You say you have 17 piercings? Step over here, we have to hand wand you, don't worry your three bags and six trays will be there backing up everyone elses bags and holding up the line. Not to worry, those 50 FT PE troublemakers will gladly wait while we SSSS you.
Mar 6, 2006 | 12:43 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by sh9168
This I understand. It's like driving. I fear nothing driving... But when someone else is driving, I'm a wreck.I'm pressing the imaginary brake and and yelling "look out" when there no reason to.
Mar 6, 2006 | 1:16 pm
#30
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Originally Posted by Flaflyer
Oh no, someone who has never visited with TSA before.
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
Then the same old exchange:
Newbee puts three bags on the x ray belt.
TSA: you have to take the laptop out of the case, you didn't know?
tray #1 goes into the xray
TSA: you have to take off the jacket before coming thru this WTMD. Oh and the sweater too.
tray #2
TSA: You have to take your boots off
Beep:
TSA: Try emptying your pockets, yes the cell phone and the key ring too
Tray #3
Beep
TSA: Did you empty your pockets, yes the coins too.
Tray #4
Beep
TSA: Try taking your belt off
Tray #5
Beep
There was a large and unhappy line behind us when he finally got done. Wish I'd thought of it, and I could have just wanded him before we left the house.
