Last domestic flight I was on, one of the flight attendants noticed the bag dumpers, and when everyone was seated, took their bags out of the front overhead and moved them to the rear of the plane
Justice.
A new low in air travel......
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Last domestic flight I was on, one of the flight attendants noticed the bag dumpers, and when everyone was seated, took their bags out of the front overhead and moved them to the rear of the plane
Justice.
I guess I will have to be the contrarian here. I fly fairly frequently and while often not the most enjoyable experience, I don't find as onerous as most. I know what to expect and if it was unacceptable I would not fly; your choice, my choice.
I fly internationally quite often for holidays so driving or taking the train is not an option. My wife was a flight attendant and I do remember the "golden age" of aviation and miss it, but will continue to fly and visit interesting places as long as I am able, better for me than sitting at home and bemoaning present times, missing the great old days and foregoing wonderful experiences. Don't know how many long trips I have left in me but will keep going until I can't physically do it anymore. At my age I value experiences much more than things.
I fly internationally quite often for holidays so driving or taking the train is not an option. My wife was a flight attendant and I do remember the "golden age" of aviation and miss it, but will continue to fly and visit interesting places as long as I am able, better for me than sitting at home and bemoaning present times, missing the great old days and foregoing wonderful experiences. Don't know how many long trips I have left in me but will keep going until I can't physically do it anymore. At my age I value experiences much more than things.
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Got tired of the kabuki theater security and all of the misery. If I can't drive, I don't go. Yes I am old and cranky.
Sistema1927
US Veteran
We flew 1st class to Hawaii this past January on AA. I had not noticed any degradation in service.
There is a race to the bottom in air travel, and there's still a long way to go.
Southwest Airlines just announced that it would permit miniature horses on its flights as "emotional support" animals. I am not kidding. And they're not kidding either. The next time you fly Southwest be prepared for a small horse to be sitting in the seat next next to you. Good luck fastening that seat belt. Hiyo Silver, Away!!!!
Southwest Airlines allows mini horses in service animal policy update - Business Insider
Emotional Support animals. There's something else that's gotten out of hand.
If a passenger is that emotionally/mentally unstable that he/she must have that huge animal with them on an airplane, then they are too damned unstable/unreliable to fly with me and ought to go as crated air freight on a cargo flight.
People with that fragile a mental state along with a semi-disciplined, aisle-hogging animal will get others killed in a flight emergency.
Outside of trained service dogs for the blind, critters have no business in an aircraft passenger space.
Years ago I used to fly light planes. So, after about a 20 year hiatus I had a chance to fly a four place Cessna that one of my friends owns. What a difference compared to flying commercial ! We were flying IFR and the folks at the desk, tower Etc were very polite.
File your plan, walk to your plane and do your PreFlight, taxi and go. Man, if I could afford it I'd get back into it. If I won the lotto, I'd get one of these and never deal with TSA again.
File your plan, walk to your plane and do your PreFlight, taxi and go. Man, if I could afford it I'd get back into it. If I won the lotto, I'd get one of these and never deal with TSA again.
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LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
I wonder what the fare is for a miniature horse as an emotional support animal. More than the cost of shipping the horse in a packing crate? Less than the cost of an obnoxious teenager sharing a seat?
Just wondering.
Is Southwest serious or ..........................just horsing around?
I flew SAHSA ( stay at home, stay alive) to Honduras,
LANSA ( lost and never seen again) to Nicaragua
TACA ( take another chance airline) to Costa Rica,
GARUDA and a number of others
that I can't remember the names. I never dreaded those flights as much as I do the present day U.S. based carriers.
My last few have been on a Cessna King Air or a CJ4....and that's a whole different ball game.
LANSA ( lost and never seen again) to Nicaragua
TACA ( take another chance airline) to Costa Rica,
GARUDA and a number of others
that I can't remember the names. I never dreaded those flights as much as I do the present day U.S. based carriers.
My last few have been on a Cessna King Air or a CJ4....and that's a whole different ball game.
Bullseye 2620
Member
After a thoroughly degrading encounter the week before Christmas with the passenger assistance staff at the Charlotte airport, I vowed never to fly a commercial flight again. And I ain't gonna.
coltle6920
Member
Having 35 yrs employment at a major airline you would think I flew a lot. With a little planning ahead I could always get first class. Actually in the 70's and 80's it was the norm and that was even with low seniority.
Last couple of times I flew as an employee was for funerals back East.It was First Class/Positive Space both ways even if it meant bumping a full fare passenger.
If I have to go back East in the future I will drive. It takes about a day and a half for me but think of the benefits. Plenty of legroom and elbow space and the smells and sounds will be mine.
Last couple of times I flew as an employee was for funerals back East.It was First Class/Positive Space both ways even if it meant bumping a full fare passenger.
If I have to go back East in the future I will drive. It takes about a day and a half for me but think of the benefits. Plenty of legroom and elbow space and the smells and sounds will be mine.
italiansport
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I have over 2 million miles flying most back during the "Golden Years" while working in the corporate world. Today my opinion is I'll never fly again unless it's unavoidable. It is truly a horror show compared to what it used to be like. The Low IMO began with de-regulation. Prior to that; the airlines all charged reasonable but fair fees to everyone which ensured they made a profit. After de-regulation. all this low fare B.S. started along with eliminating "includes" such as meals unlimited to degree baggage and often a complimentary drink. Seating was a lot less constrained then today and even flying coach was tolerable.
Jim
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Or instead of checking a bag that's too large to be a carry on for $25 to $50, they pull it to the gate where they get it checked for free. Don't know if I should punch em in the face or shake their hand for being smarter than me.
That said, I prefer major Asian and Middle Eastern carriers over any US carrier. Non USA carriers still give 2 free checked bags and flights are generally cheaper. Let's compare flight attendants...
That said, I fly first class on flights over 3 or 4 hours, seating in the cattle car section has become much too cramped for longer flights and to avoid the other aforementioned complaints.
That said, I prefer major Asian and Middle Eastern carriers over any US carrier. Non USA carriers still give 2 free checked bags and flights are generally cheaper. Let's compare flight attendants...
That said, I fly first class on flights over 3 or 4 hours, seating in the cattle car section has become much too cramped for longer flights and to avoid the other aforementioned complaints.
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Chuck 24 had it right. If I'm not flying I'm driving. My last flight was a disaster. Kids kicked our seats & then wanted to go potty. Lost our baggage. arrived in Orlando & shut off the air conditiong. in 100 degree weather. I will never fly again.
vigil617
US Veteran
As good a place as any to ask a question I've often wondered about:
Why is it that airlines board the first-class passengers first, then continue loading by rows until they reach the end of the plane? Everybody has to struggle past all the other seated passengers -- and seated passengers have to tolerate it -- to get to their seats.
Doesn't make sense to me.
If I ever fly first class, I want to be boarded last, after all those miserable coach-class people have already had to sit there waiting for me.
That's the true value of spending the big bucks to travel -- to be the least inconvenienced and the most accommodated.
Why is it that airlines board the first-class passengers first, then continue loading by rows until they reach the end of the plane? Everybody has to struggle past all the other seated passengers -- and seated passengers have to tolerate it -- to get to their seats.
Doesn't make sense to me.
If I ever fly first class, I want to be boarded last, after all those miserable coach-class people have already had to sit there waiting for me.
That's the true value of spending the big bucks to travel -- to be the least inconvenienced and the most accommodated.
How do they expect air passengers to have a enjoyable flight? They have to put up with BS from at least 3 sources TSA, airport and airlines.
Will only now considering flying if its more tha a 15 hour drive or crossing a ocean!
Will only now considering flying if its more tha a 15 hour drive or crossing a ocean!
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