In case ofwar... would your travels really decrease?
Mar 17, 2003 | 5:55 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: USA
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My domestic travels will be unaffected by the war, and I'm 99% sure I will still do the 15 April trip to LHR - even if we are at war. I'd avoid the Middle East and many Third World countries if I had plans to visit them in the next month or two.
I feel comfortable in London (I'm there 4-5 times per year), keep a low profile, and avoid standing out as an American (use hotels and restaurants frequented by locals, wear shoes and some clothing purchased in the UK, etc.).
However, terrorism aimed at the airline industry would be an entirely different matter.
I feel comfortable in London (I'm there 4-5 times per year), keep a low profile, and avoid standing out as an American (use hotels and restaurants frequented by locals, wear shoes and some clothing purchased in the UK, etc.).
However, terrorism aimed at the airline industry would be an entirely different matter.
Mar 17, 2003 | 7:07 pm
#32
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SPG Platinum
Posts: 121
No. It does not change my travel plan. In contrary, I just booked a flight to HKG for this November for $590.00 --- H fare and is upgradable with SWUs.
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Mar 17, 2003 | 7:44 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Somewhere...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Colo1K:
I feel comfortable in London (I'm there 4-5 times per year), keep a low profile, and avoid standing out as an American (use hotels and restaurants frequented by locals, wear shoes and some clothing purchased in the UK, etc.)</font>
I feel comfortable in London (I'm there 4-5 times per year), keep a low profile, and avoid standing out as an American (use hotels and restaurants frequented by locals, wear shoes and some clothing purchased in the UK, etc.)</font>
It's much better to dress like a Brit all the time (One of my Barbour's is usually with me, sometimes even with a suit) to avoid any problems...
You blend in on one end (until you open your mouth) and you are always well dressed on the other.
Mar 17, 2003 | 8:46 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Liftime Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 1,752
Recently in Malaysia I saw Texans with the ten gallon hat, cowboy boots and giant belt buckle. My advice would be to leave the cowboy kit at home if you plan to travel in this region. It attracts unwanted attention.
Mar 17, 2003 | 10:21 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: SYD: Fly and fly... UA UGS 1K MM, SQ PPS, SPG/PC Platinum
Posts: 562
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RichardMEL:
I'm flying transpac on UA in about 14 hours from when I type this, and then transtlantic in 2 days (to LHR). While Ozstamps aserts that flying transatlantic is no worries, I actually am more aware than ever that flying specially into the UK from the US, both "allies" in the war ahead, will be likely terrorist targets. Added to that, a US major carrier must look tempting.</font>
I'm flying transpac on UA in about 14 hours from when I type this, and then transtlantic in 2 days (to LHR). While Ozstamps aserts that flying transatlantic is no worries, I actually am more aware than ever that flying specially into the UK from the US, both "allies" in the war ahead, will be likely terrorist targets. Added to that, a US major carrier must look tempting.</font>
Yes, I am also flying out to BKK-TPE-SIN in 24 hours. Unfortunately my chance of picking up a virus will be higher than your chance of meeting a terrorist.
Mar 17, 2003 | 10:32 pm
#36
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: AA EXP 4MM
Posts: 1,609
I'm worried about some award tix that I just gave to my 2 aunts to go to LHR in May. Even though the airlines have promised to reaccomodate paid tix, I'm wondering what their going to do with my F award tix. After the war is over, I don't see them trying to release any award F inventory.
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Mar 18, 2003 | 4:54 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: ORD, MBS
Programs: UA Plat., 1.52 MM
Posts: 2,053
NOPE.
We have tix (4), for April 10 to go to TLV via FRA, if LH will only gracefully fly there. Didn't have a problem upgrading them with the new SWU...
Still planning to commute to work.
War or not I still have to make a living.
We have tix (4), for April 10 to go to TLV via FRA, if LH will only gracefully fly there. Didn't have a problem upgrading them with the new SWU...
Still planning to commute to work.
War or not I still have to make a living.
Mar 18, 2003 | 6:41 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 3,383
Now that it looks like really coming, I mean war, I am cancelling seven flights booked on 20 and 21 March, two of which were with UA.
Mar 18, 2003 | 7:40 am
#39
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
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I have several domestic and transatlantic flights planned, and have no intention of staying home. I do, however, share to some extent RichardMEL's and jacksf's concerns.
Mar 18, 2003 | 10:54 am
#40
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Jose, Ca HH Diamond, UA 1K
Posts: 487
As of today, my employer has just issued a world wide travel restriction. All employees are urged to return home as soon as practicle.
Personally I am not seriously worried, except about possible extra delays at the airports.
Personally I am not seriously worried, except about possible extra delays at the airports.
Mar 18, 2003 | 8:36 pm
#41
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P; HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,686
When there's a war, the "terror alert level" goes up.
When the "terror alert level" goes up, TSA gets even more unpleasant.
When TSA gets even more unpleasant, I find excuses to avoid air travel.
It's really quite simple...
When the "terror alert level" goes up, TSA gets even more unpleasant.
When TSA gets even more unpleasant, I find excuses to avoid air travel.
It's really quite simple...
Mar 18, 2003 | 10:11 pm
#42
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IAD
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Posts: 435
Since I'm getting married in Malaysia on December 14 and will be flying UA to SIN, the only thing that's on my mind is that UA is still in business! 