RIDICULOUS VA policies
Dec 4, 2013 | 6:53 pm
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And, Mr H, as the apparent curator of all things related to VA policies, T&C, procedures, et al, I'm still waiting on your disclosure of the "hot beverages" while boarding policy. If it's there, I'm sure you'll find it, and I can't wait to see it.
Until then, I'm off to find a Starbucks around here, hopefully the local PD won't treat it with as much fear and loathing as the VA people do.
Until then, I'm off to find a Starbucks around here, hopefully the local PD won't treat it with as much fear and loathing as the VA people do.
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:42 pm
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Um....another thing.....perhaps you'd care to enlighten me as to why on the two lengthy phone calls I had with VA re checked bags they didn't feel it necessary to disclose this? Esp. when I confirmed the size? One would think that this VERRRRRYYYYY important tidbit might be worth a minute of their time?
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:44 pm
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specifically:
Other Restricted Items
Any material which has narcotic, noxious, irritating or other properties that in the case of spillage, leakage or pressurisation on the aircraft could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to others are not permitted on-board or have additional restrictions for carriage.
Any material which has narcotic, noxious, irritating or other properties that in the case of spillage, leakage or pressurisation on the aircraft could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to others are not permitted on-board or have additional restrictions for carriage.
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:45 pm
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good catch
But on a serious note, I'm past getting myself upset about the little things nowadays. Expect nothing and you may be pleasantly surprised sometimes.
If you got to where you were going pretty much on time and in one piece, then all is good. Anything else is just gravy.... just make sure your gravy is not hot and weighs no more than 7KG.
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:48 pm
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Dec 4, 2013 | 7:50 pm
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As I've said twice previously we spent a fair amount of time discussing carry-ons. So do please try to pay attention I'm growing tired of constantly repeating myself
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:52 pm
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I know the coffee served on VA isn't great, but you're obviously no connoisseur if you're going to Starbucks.
Dec 4, 2013 | 7:53 pm
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God, where are moderators? Can someone stop this RIDICULOUS troll...
People, just ignore him. Otherwise, whatever you say will be taken against you...
troll...People, just ignore him. Otherwise, whatever you say will be taken against you...
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Dec 4, 2013 | 8:00 pm
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So please refer to the thank you letter I sent the airline way back on page one where I basically said the same thing thanking them for their due diligence and knowing what is best for everyone involved. I realize as an oafish cloddish Starbucks consumer that I have absolutely no business consuming a purchased hot (!!!!!)beverage anywhere within the confines of Virgin Australia's domain and politely defer to the professionalism integrity and competence of the service staff accordingly. Further on another note I will refrain from wearing shoes with shoelaces as the potential risk of my having tripped over them would cause great bodily and property damage to anyone nearby
Dec 4, 2013 | 8:02 pm
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Dec 4, 2013 | 8:03 pm
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Dec 4, 2013 | 8:03 pm
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But the upshot of your point is that they didn't mention a weight limit so you assumed there was no weight limit? Surely anyone who has flown more than twice is aware that there is a luggage weight limit when you fly.
Dec 4, 2013 | 8:05 pm
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Dec 4, 2013 | 8:06 pm
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That said of course if you provide a reasonable and credible answer to any of my complaints my responses would be most complementary. Unfortunately that's largely not been the case all along...
Dec 4, 2013 | 8:09 pm
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