baggal Posted May 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We just returned home yesterday from Amsterdam/Schipol Airport after disembarking a HAL cruise. At least twice, if not three times, as we made our way through check-in, security, passport control, and a final security questioning at the gate, we were asked if anyone else had packed our bags. I know this questioning is routine but it led me to think - what would you say if the butler on your ship HAD packed for you? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted May 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Why wouldn't the answer be "yes"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 16, 2018 They also ask if the bag was ever out of your possession I say YES I just got off a cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted May 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Unpacking is different, but each time that our Butler has packed for us at the end of a cruise, he has done so under our direct supervision (i.e."we won't be using the bathing suits any longer). Because we were in the same room, watching him do it, I didn't feel dishonest in not reporting that other hands had placed the items in the cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted May 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We have to be in the room when they help us. I let them do my dresses while I do everything else. I have asked them to close the suitcases also. Get them into hallway. I can not lift them off the bed, But all that time I was watching them. Butlers do not want to,lose their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted May 16, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Why wouldn't the answer be "yes"? I don't know. I was just wondering how it works when someone else packs your luggage. Wishful thinking on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted May 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2018 That question that they ask you at the airport about has the luggage been in your possession since it was packed has always bothered me. If we say "no" (because we set it out the night before), are they going to put us under more scrutiny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted May 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Guess it depends on how far you want to take the honesty. No, the taxi cab driver put it in the truck as we got in. No, the hotel porter watched over our bags and then gave them to the van driver. No, the taxi driver got them out of the trunk , out of my view, while I was fumbling with my wallet for cash to pay him! Do us all a favor and get in the back of the line before telling them any of the above!:rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cephelapodia Posted May 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Side question: Do they still ask that everywhere? I always check my bags and I haven’t been asked that question (any variant on were they out of your possession) for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted May 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Cep; I can only speak for AA, US, and Air Canada flights originating in the US for the past 3 years, but yes the question is always asked. It was also asked by those personnel on flights originating from LHR , RCO, LIS, and HKG going to the States. I can’t remember if Cathay Pacific personnel asked for a flight originating in BGK, going to HGK, with baggage checked on to DFW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalbecWine Posted May 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It hasn't bothered me in the past. It won't bother me in the future. I know that if I choose to fly, my bags are subject to search without my consent. Rob, you said it all. Everyone is subject to a random search. We pack and unpack our own bags and when asked if our bags have been with us at all times the simple answer is yes. We do not ask the butler to pack or unpack for us. We like to organize our own stuff. If you are disabled or elderly I can understand the assistance by a butler but if you are not why take up their time on a turnaround day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_coach Posted May 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Unpacking is different, but each time that our Butler has packed for us at the end of a cruise, he has done so under our direct supervision (i.e."we won't be using the bathing suits any longer). Because we were in the same room, watching him do it, I didn't feel dishonest in not reporting that other hands had placed the items in the cases. No disrespect but, you actually sit there and watch a butler pack your bags....? :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted May 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 20, 2018 No disrespect but, you actually sit there and watch a butler pack your bags....? :') It is a law you must be in the same cabin as them, you do not have to:sit there. I pack one suitcase he packs the other. Mostly he parks the dresses, I am nor sitting reading a book butbworkingbalong side him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted May 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2018 No disrespect but, you actually sit there and watch a butler pack your bags....? :') Yes, we do- As we watch the bartenders make our drinks -and, if we happen to be there, the butlers' assistant make the beds, dust and vacuum- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker54 Posted May 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Stan and Jim- LOVE IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted May 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2018 That is certainly a curious question. Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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