grandma*knows*best

I never heard of this before your post. If anyone is interested, more info here:

http://mobilepassport.us

I think Fairfield Nana was objecting to the mother being called stupid.

I think it's fair to call the behavior of someone who gets up from their seat during landing to use the restroom as being stupid. I don't understand that poster's objection.

you aren't there for your boarding group, your [sic] SOL in my opinion. Even the rare cases I've flown first and missed my time, I jump over into the lane for that special group and politely wait until they let me through.

Great, but your opinion is completely irrelevant. As stated numerous times already, the airlines make the boarding rules, not you. No one has advocated being rude when boarding.

Elite frequent flyers and those flying first or business spend a lot of money and time flying. They have every right to take advantage of the perks offered to them by the airlines.

Funny you posted this, just woke up to an email telling us of a schedule change. We had row 2 booked. Still in row 2 thankfully. But they changed us from an Airbus to an Embraer 175. I'm guessing they didn't need that big of a plan for this flight? Who knows. Little disappointing due to the amenities because I don't even think their are power outlets on the plane we were switched to. Not the end of the world really, but I do prefer to charge on the plane if possible vs. at the airport. It's a short flight though. Shouldn't be a big deal.

That is disappointing. I would be asking for the upgrade money back and would switch to economy comfort. First on this plane type is nothing special.

BA is far from being the only airline that does this. In fact, there are some airlines that are even more regimented about ensuring that this happens.

 

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I recently flew first class on ANA and on Asiana, and on both airlines, the flight attendants blocked the lower class passengers from exiting the plane until all of the first class passengers were off.

My vote (even if I were the latecomer)....you snooze, you lose, wait in line.

 

Reminds me when I was boarding an Alaska Airlines flight in SEA. I was 4th or 5th in line to get my boarding pass scanned when an older woman barged in front of a guy about to hand his BP to the gate agent. The GA gave her a puzzled look and she said "I'm ready to board- here's my boarding pass!" The GA politely pointed out the back of the line. She replied, "Well, you obviously didn't see I'm in first class". The GA said there were at least 3 boarding announcements for first class, that was 5 minutes ago, and to wait in line. The woman stood there in a narcissistic rage. After 15 seconds the GA took her BP and said, "Ma'am, you have two choices. If you wish to fly with us today, I will return your boarding pass and you can wait in line behind all the other customers. Your other choice is I will void this boarding pass, you can take it to the Customer Service desk, and they will book you on a flight tomorrow".

 

The woman grabbed her BP back and stormed to the back of the line while we applauded the GA. I sent a compliment letter to Alaska :)

As already posted, on United, if you're in Group 1, you can go to the front of the line at any time. Don't you think the most elite frequent flyers deserve this?

As for the Alaska Airlines gate agent, she was in the wrong. She should have let that first class passenger board in front of the later boarding group even if she was pushy. The gate agent needs some retraining. I hope that passenger sent a complaint to Alaska Airlines.

Except for Zach on last post, the rest of you need to reflect on your negative comments. I never cease to be amazed at some of the nasty replies from you "experts". Wish everyone could be as smart as you guys! This posting will probably be deleted but I feel better venting about some of you people.:mad:

What in the world are you talking about? Did I miss something?

Well, if the OP is on DL1869 to ATL today, he/she is in trouble. Flight scheduled to depart YUL at 0645 but has not yet departed. New estimated departure time is 1430!!!!!

:eek:

I hope the OP comes back and updates this thread.

I'm not sure what you need to know. It looks like a very simple process, drop off the bag! Their website clearly lists the charges:

http://www.miami-airport.com/baggage_storage.asp

Be sure to note their operating hours.

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You probably won't get hurt by waiting until 24 hours before the flight; most people don't want to pay the seat fee.

Of course you won't be "hurt" waiting until 24 hours before flight time on an international flight, but you might end up separated and in middle seats at the back of the plane because you didn't want to pay $80 for advanced seat selection for FF tickets! This would be a no brainer for me. I don't like leaving my seating arrangement on a 9 hour flight to chance.

I agree that I cannot imagine any celebrities travel on mass marketed cruise lines.

I booked an award ticket in economy through United (flying Thai, Air Canada & United) and my confirmation clearly says that I get two checked bags for $0. I'm traveling from Asia to the US.

 

Edit: Just checked the fine print, and it says, "The above amounts represent an estimate of the first and second checked baggage service charges that may apply to your itinerary." So, I guess I don't really know what I'm going to get. Would it make a difference that I'm a MileagePlus Explorer card holder?

You get two free checked bags on United for your trip, up to 62.0 linear inches (157cm) L + W + H and 50.0 lbs (23 kg) per bag

For domestic travel, you must buy your tickets (or pay award ticket fees) with your UA Chase card to get the one free checked bag benefit.

I have not flown Space A in many years, but it can be a real hassle. I would never risk it flying with a family of four from the US to Europe trying to make a cruise. You might end up having to buy last minute plane tickets at a far higher cost (and risk of even finding availability), and incurring additional costs, such as hotels if you have to wait days for a flight, transportation from where ever you end in in Europe to the port, etc., than just buying regular commercial tickets now.

Did you check the RCCL webpage? Their requirements for a military discount are clearly stated:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=237&faqSubjectId=321

It appears that your husband is ineligible, as he would not be on active duty.

Is there a reason you want to book this through the cruise line as opposed to on your own? Doing it on your own will possibly save money and give a lot more options in the case of ir ops.

 

I'd look at the non-stops from IAD to LHR as well. They appear to be a ~$200 less than the ones from BWI. There is a Virgin flight, and they are supposed to ahve one of the better economy products.

I realize that OP has booked and is flying from LHR, but just for general info, United Airlines has a nonstop IAD-LHR which is a day flight. You can't beat that.

So when airlines reduce the size of their seats and seatbelts even more, you'd expect people to lose weight to adjust to the seat size. Then the seats get reduced again until the only people who could fit into them are midgets with eating disorders. :rolleyes:

You are being ridiculous.

Hahahahahahaha....... I was waiting for this one. :D

 

 

I'm talking 1/4 inch difference in the seatbelt length here, and only on sporadic flights. I never know if I'm going to get one of the shorter belts or not. I usually have at least 4 inches of length left over, except for these pesky one.

 

Grandma doesn't know best in this case. Some people are just plain rude.

This poster merely said if someone was too big to fit comfortably into an airplane seat, they could lose weight by increasing exercise and decreasing calories. She didn't say anything about expecting people to do this, nor did she call them fat or midgets.

 

I think the point was the size of your ass is your responsibility, not the airline's.

Exactly!

I'm not sure how stating diet and exercise is the solution to weight loss and that people are responsible for themselves, not the airlines, is rude. :confused:

Some people are just plain too sensitive.

If all costs are equal, choose JetBlue. They have advance seat selection and seatback tvs.

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I'm curious, though, that after 2.5 years no one has come up with any solution to the problem. My guess is the airlines don't WANT to do anything about the problem.

There is a very simple solution! Reduce calorie intake and increase exercise (unless one has a medical condition causing obesity). I don't know how an airline can be responsible for someone's obesity.

Neither did I.

 

If you have 24hrs + definitely go to the Old City. See the Blue Mosque,

Haggia Sophia, The Bazaar etc. I cannot think of a city I found more friendly

or more stunning!

Sometimes a little too friendly (I traveled there with my sister)!

Gate agents and check-in agents have nothing to do with Southwest seating, as it is unassigned. You need to check in at the 24 hour mark and hope for good boarding positions, or pay for Early Bird Check In (explained on Southwest's website).

Or perhaps said, "No cruises of which I know leave from Dublin or Glasgow:

 

Cruises departing from Dublin: Silverseas, Silver Explorer and Seven Seas Voyager, Azamara Quest.

 

No cruises leaving from Glasgow, but many from Edinburg. Windstar, Azamara, Silverseas.

And it's a quick train trip between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

What I said is completely true:

1. Yes there is still space in the cabin
   
2. No, you can't get a seat assignment because the seats that remain are reserved for frequent flyers.
   

The fact that #2 can be bypassed by opening your wallet has little bearing on what I said. Someone could also buy a business class ticket too if they wanted to open their wallet.

:rolleyes:

The OP didn't ask about business class. She could always fly another airline too!

Point #2 is completely wrong, as already stated by a number of us. Economy Plus seats on United Airlines are not reserved for frequent flyers. If you don't get this, it is okay; I'm pretty sure the OP does.

Good deal - too bad I very rarely fly BA!

It's correct enough, without trying to complicate the situation. UA 1k members can get those seats without extra payment, but non-status people can't; which is pretty much what I said. The plane isn't full, but the non-extra payment/non-elite seats are full.

It's not "pretty much" what you said. You said, "They're not 'assignable' online to non-status members, but there still may be 10-15 empty seats on the flight." I'm not interested in arguing about this; I only posted a correction to let the OP know that she could chose E+ seats for a fee if she so chooses, as could any other flyer not eligible to chose them for free.

Note that United frequent flyers with Silver Status and above can select E+ seats, not just 1Ks; Silvers at check-in, others at booking.