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Sep 19, 2014, 11:07 am
#181
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Sep 19, 2014, 12:43 pm
#182
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Remember, women were thrown off the plane for wearing mini skirts
Sep 20, 2014, 12:35 am
#183
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Since this was referred to somewhere around page 6, it is hopefully only slightly off topic. And I apologize in advance if the party to whom I refer is a contributor on this board.
On a recent flight from SFO-KOA, my wife and I were standing in line for about 15 minutes waiting to board. This was due to a) the boarding being delayed 20 minutes and b) my wife who is just over a year removed from double knee replacement needs to stand to stretch whenever she can (especially before a long flight) as well as moving a bit slowly. As we were standing at the front of Group 1, a gentleman (and boy do I use the term loosely) said loud enough for the entire line to hear "I hate the lice that stand in this line and have to be first on board". Showing far more self control than I thought I had, I simply ignored him...............until he said it again! At which point, despite my wife's protestations, I walked back to where he was standing and did 2 things..........First, I showed him my Boarding pass which clearly indicated that the front of the line was where we were supposed to be. Then, I informed him the next time he referred to either my wife or me in with that disparaging term, his next trip to paradise might be one way.
I know, I am not proud of myself but the snark that passes for humor these days just amazes me sometimes. I know I now fully qualify for being the biggest DYKWIA on the flight, but to shoot off your mouth without a clue as to the situation you are commenting on just makes me shake my head.
OK, rip away.
On a recent flight from SFO-KOA, my wife and I were standing in line for about 15 minutes waiting to board. This was due to a) the boarding being delayed 20 minutes and b) my wife who is just over a year removed from double knee replacement needs to stand to stretch whenever she can (especially before a long flight) as well as moving a bit slowly. As we were standing at the front of Group 1, a gentleman (and boy do I use the term loosely) said loud enough for the entire line to hear "I hate the lice that stand in this line and have to be first on board". Showing far more self control than I thought I had, I simply ignored him...............until he said it again! At which point, despite my wife's protestations, I walked back to where he was standing and did 2 things..........First, I showed him my Boarding pass which clearly indicated that the front of the line was where we were supposed to be. Then, I informed him the next time he referred to either my wife or me in with that disparaging term, his next trip to paradise might be one way.
I know, I am not proud of myself but the snark that passes for humor these days just amazes me sometimes. I know I now fully qualify for being the biggest DYKWIA on the flight, but to shoot off your mouth without a clue as to the situation you are commenting on just makes me shake my head.
OK, rip away.
Sep 20, 2014, 12:41 am
#184
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Sitting in F today from MEX to IAH, some DYKWIA boards late and is clearly frustrated that there is nearly no overhead bin space left. He says (almost shouting), "common people can't you understand I need space too?" I almost laughed out loud as there was plenty of space, now it took some FA's moving stuff around as they only know how to do, but it all surely fit. And several PAX approached him after the FA placed his baggage and asked if he was good or if there was any other space he needed and they offered to move their stuff to accommodate and all commented that they would have done it sooner if there were not other PAX in the way at the time. Classic...
Sep 20, 2014, 2:43 am
#185
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Let's face it - I think that too and I laugh at pictures like this --
but in this case, you have a good excuse.
Sep 20, 2014, 2:49 am
#186
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Sep 20, 2014, 3:05 am
#187
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Sep 20, 2014, 4:35 am
#188
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Anyone who uses the term "Lice" regardless of status, etc is just showing what little class he/she has. funny how this disgusting term is used mainly by FT'ers, the people that game the system more then anyone else. I get a kick out of someone on an award calling others "lice" yet that same "passenger" is the one walking home from LGA cuz he can't afford a taxi.
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with private jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with private jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
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Sep 20, 2014, 4:38 am
#189
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Since this was referred to somewhere around page 6, it is hopefully only slightly off topic. And I apologize in advance if the party to whom I refer is a contributor on this board.
On a recent flight from SFO-KOA, my wife and I were standing in line for about 15 minutes waiting to board. This was due to a) the boarding being delayed 20 minutes and b) my wife who is just over a year removed from double knee replacement needs to stand to stretch whenever she can (especially before a long flight) as well as moving a bit slowly. As we were standing at the front of Group 1, a gentleman (and boy do I use the term loosely) said loud enough for the entire line to hear "I hate the lice that stand in this line and have to be first on board". Showing far more self control than I thought I had, I simply ignored him...............until he said it again! At which point, despite my wife's protestations, I walked back to where he was standing and did 2 things..........First, I showed him my Boarding pass which clearly indicated that the front of the line was where we were supposed to be. Then, I informed him the next time he referred to either my wife or me in with that disparaging term, his next trip to paradise might be one way.
I know, I am not proud of myself but the snark that passes for humor these days just amazes me sometimes. I know I now fully qualify for being the biggest DYKWIA on the flight, but to shoot off your mouth without a clue as to the situation you are commenting on just makes me shake my head.
OK, rip away.
On a recent flight from SFO-KOA, my wife and I were standing in line for about 15 minutes waiting to board. This was due to a) the boarding being delayed 20 minutes and b) my wife who is just over a year removed from double knee replacement needs to stand to stretch whenever she can (especially before a long flight) as well as moving a bit slowly. As we were standing at the front of Group 1, a gentleman (and boy do I use the term loosely) said loud enough for the entire line to hear "I hate the lice that stand in this line and have to be first on board". Showing far more self control than I thought I had, I simply ignored him...............until he said it again! At which point, despite my wife's protestations, I walked back to where he was standing and did 2 things..........First, I showed him my Boarding pass which clearly indicated that the front of the line was where we were supposed to be. Then, I informed him the next time he referred to either my wife or me in with that disparaging term, his next trip to paradise might be one way.
I know, I am not proud of myself but the snark that passes for humor these days just amazes me sometimes. I know I now fully qualify for being the biggest DYKWIA on the flight, but to shoot off your mouth without a clue as to the situation you are commenting on just makes me shake my head.
OK, rip away.
While I agree the jerk was a boor, that is not a capital offense.
You over-reacted. But I think you already knew that.
Last edited by Always Flyin; Sep 20, 2014 at 7:42 am
Sep 20, 2014, 5:00 am
#190
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DW is handicapped but not in a wheelchair. Normally she sits in the HC area and boards when they call for special boarding. I carry or roll her bags. Often the configuration of the gate makes it very crowded. They had made the special needs call and I was helping DW and carrying the bags when a an outraged 20s ish male passenger yelled at me "there's a line here who the hell do you think you are are?" I held up DW's handicapped hang tag and his much older female traveling companion said to him, quite loudly
"Why are you always such an ***hole?"
I hope it was his mother. But it made my day
"Why are you always such an ***hole?"
I hope it was his mother. But it made my day
Sep 20, 2014, 7:22 am
#191
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Anyone who uses the term "Lice" regardless of status, etc is just showing what little class he/she has. funny how this disgusting term is used mainly by FT'ers, the people that game the system more then anyone else. I get a kick out of someone on an award calling others "lice" yet that same "passenger" is the one walking home from LGA cuz he can't afford a taxi.
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with rivage jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with rivage jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
Sep 20, 2014, 8:49 am
#192
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Sitting in F today from MEX to IAH, some DYKWIA boards late and is clearly frustrated that there is nearly no overhead bin space left. He says (almost shouting), "common people can't you understand I need space too?" I almost laughed out loud as there was plenty of space, now it took some FA's moving stuff around as they only know how to do, but it all surely fit. And several PAX approached him after the FA placed his baggage and asked if he was good or if there was any other space he needed and they offered to move their stuff to accommodate and all commented that they would have done it sooner if there were not other PAX in the way at the time. Classic...
Sep 20, 2014, 9:01 am
#193
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Anyone who uses the term "Lice" regardless of status, etc is just showing what little class he/she has. funny how this disgusting term is used mainly by FT'ers, the people that game the system more then anyone else. I get a kick out of someone on an award calling others "lice" yet that same "passenger" is the one walking home from LGA cuz he can't afford a taxi.
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with rivage jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
I very rarely fly Etihad as I just prefer EK but every blue moon Etihad is the only fight that works for me. I have no status wight them and 90% of the miles I have with them are thru my local credit card. So, I guess even thug Im a 20 year 1K with UA and a founding member of Skywards (and Plat as well), I must be "lice" when i fly Etihad. Ive said this before, I know people with rivage jets, no FF membership and can buy and sell almost anyone. Occasionally they must fly commercial for whatever reason. Are they lice:?
I think you are missing the meaning of "gate lice" - most often, these are people with status, and most often with a DYKWIA attitude that they must be special because they fly around the country presenting powerpoints and meeting clients, therefore noone dare board before them, even if it means camping out at the gate half an hour before boarding. See pic few posts up.
Sep 20, 2014, 10:17 am
#194
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Hopefully the phrase "kettle" will stick around. It always brings a smile to my face. I loved those movies as a kid plus as a lowly platinum, I'm really one of them.
Sep 20, 2014, 10:25 am
#195
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I think you are missing the meaning of "gate lice" - most often, these are people with status, and most often with a DYKWIA attitude that they must be special because they fly around the country presenting powerpoints and meeting clients, therefore noone dare board before them, even if it means camping out at the gate half an hour before boarding. See pic few posts up.