Are you a flying ARSE?
Jul 6, 2007 | 12:31 pm
#46
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sometimes Houston, Sometimes London.
Programs: CO Gold Elite, BA Blue, for the moment - Hyatt Gold Passport, Priority Club, Marriott etc etc
Posts: 2,126
Jul 11, 2007 | 7:25 pm
#49
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 10,024
4 - generally civilised
I take off my shoes
I unbuckle my seatbelt,
If I gotta go to the loo badly enough, I go
Like many others here, I only help with luggage if elderly, injured, way too short to reach, etc. You pack more than you can handle, well "no soup for you".
When I was travelling on crutches, I took only a small backbag as my carry-on since I knew I couldn't handle my regular carry-on but I still greatly appreciated those who were willing to help me put it in the overhead (although I never asked and could do it on my own, it was much nicer with help)
I take off my shoes
I unbuckle my seatbelt,
If I gotta go to the loo badly enough, I go
Like many others here, I only help with luggage if elderly, injured, way too short to reach, etc. You pack more than you can handle, well "no soup for you".
When I was travelling on crutches, I took only a small backbag as my carry-on since I knew I couldn't handle my regular carry-on but I still greatly appreciated those who were willing to help me put it in the overhead (although I never asked and could do it on my own, it was much nicer with help)
Jul 12, 2007 | 9:54 am
#51
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: DFW
Programs: PLAT -- 2.7Million
Posts: 2,063
Also, sometimes the pax is already seated and "trapped" in a window seat, apparently having forgotten to place something in the overhead; I try to help.
Jul 12, 2007 | 10:00 am
#52
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: DFW
Programs: PLAT -- 2.7Million
Posts: 2,063
Bonus "Subtraction" Points
4/24
But do I get to SUBTRACT points if I do unarsely things like:
1. Carry lots of small denomination bills onboard in case the FA's need change for a $20?
2. Very politely exit my seat to stand in the aisle to allow a row-mate easier access to the aisle, or return to his/her seat, instead of insisting they navigate across my feet?
3. Offer my blanket -- which I would normally use as a cushion or pillow -- to somebody who actually appears cold on a flight?
But do I get to SUBTRACT points if I do unarsely things like:
1. Carry lots of small denomination bills onboard in case the FA's need change for a $20?
2. Very politely exit my seat to stand in the aisle to allow a row-mate easier access to the aisle, or return to his/her seat, instead of insisting they navigate across my feet?
3. Offer my blanket -- which I would normally use as a cushion or pillow -- to somebody who actually appears cold on a flight?
Jul 12, 2007 | 10:11 am
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB lifetime Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,819
4/24
But do I get to SUBTRACT points if I do unarsely things like:
1. Carry lots of small denomination bills onboard in case the FA's need change for a $20?
2. Very politely exit my seat to stand in the aisle to allow a row-mate easier access to the aisle, or return to his/her seat, instead of insisting they navigate across my feet?
3. Offer my blanket -- which I would normally use as a cushion or pillow -- to somebody who actually appears cold on a flight?
But do I get to SUBTRACT points if I do unarsely things like:
1. Carry lots of small denomination bills onboard in case the FA's need change for a $20?
2. Very politely exit my seat to stand in the aisle to allow a row-mate easier access to the aisle, or return to his/her seat, instead of insisting they navigate across my feet?
3. Offer my blanket -- which I would normally use as a cushion or pillow -- to somebody who actually appears cold on a flight?
It's always good to be a negative arse!
