TxTeach79's Pearl European Adventure LIVE - 6/24

[TxTeach79]

May need to chug some Beverly to feel better about the bags. #IYKYK

 

[TxTeach79]

I almost got a plate on the wall at the old Saucer location in Addison. Another IYKYK. 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Yeah, believe me, I more than get it. 
 

[TxTeach79]

Time for the Priority Pass lounge…. Bourbon and diet for me, citrus cooler for B

 

 

[TxTeach79]

[JGmf]

9 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

So get a load of this…. We are checking in and getting ready to drop our bag, when an Air France employee tells us that this is a full flight…. We’ll have to check our carry on as well, free of charge. This seems crazy, because we are here three hours early and no other airline I’ve ever experienced does it that way. Also, it would completely blow up our entire packing plan and loss prevention system. Then we see multiple other people arguing the same thing. It’s a thing. Crap. 
 

So we move an AirTag into our essentials carry on, B tries to argue to no avail, being told that “the overhead space on a full flight is for those with kids.” Ouch.

 

Oh no!! That really, really stinks.  Hopefully, since it's one booked trip on Air France, there won't be any luggage snags. 

 

My wife and I are ONLY doing carry-ons for our Island Princess Med trip in August under the same thinking,  that we don't want to lose sight of our luggage, esp with a Reykjavik layover on Iceland Air.  Now my worry-meter has gone up...

[TxTeach79]

1 minute ago, JGmf said:

 

Oh no!! That really, really stinks.  Hopefully, since it's one booked trip on Air France, there won't be any luggage snags. 

 

My wife and I are ONLY doing carry-ons for our Island Princess Med trip in August under the same thinking,  that we don't want to lose sight of our luggage, esp with a Reykjavik layover on Iceland Air.  Now my worry-meter has gone up...

If I were on Carnival I’d have been carry on only with the free laundry. Honestly though, it wouldn’t have helped us a bit on this flight since they made us check carry ons three hours early anyway. 
 

Being positive - like you said, it’s one Air France ticket the whole way, we are tracking our bags in two places, last year there was a ground strike that got our entire plane, and there are 6-7 AF flights from CDG-VCE after ours tomorrow, so we SHOULD be okay. 
 

Worst case scenario, we stay in Venice until our bags arrive, then book it to Trieste. 

[SenatorsFan]

I'm sorry to hear you're having luggage issues again after all your careful planning to avoid issues. I really hope this all works out well for you.🤞

[Retired-N-Happy]

1 hour ago, dallasdan said:

I have a great grandfather named Giuseppe. 

Have?  He's still alive?  

[dallasdan]

@TxTeach79 Your international trips make me anxious and nervous. I can only imagine how you feel.  I remember last year checking CC site every few minutes waiting on luggage updates.  I guess you can buy a speedo at Venice and wear it everyday.

[TxTeach79]

Just now, dallasdan said:

@TxTeach79 Your international trips make me anxious and nervous. I can only imagine how you feel.  I remember last year checking CC site every few minutes waiting on luggage updates.  I guess you can buy a speedo at Venice and wear it everyday.

The ladies should be so lucky 

[IntrepidFromDC]

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

Abelardo? More like Al Unser Jr. …. And e are dancing with 90 flying down the very in the city and not wide open highway 

 

 

You want Faster To The Fun?  You got it!

[IntrepidFromDC]

4 minutes ago, dallasdan said:

@TxTeach79 ...  I guess you can buy a speedo at Venice and wear it everyday.

[Retired-N-Happy]

41 minutes ago, Stallion said:

Hold onto your Women - if you have any

How many are in your harem via the seductive puck lit Murano glass vases?

[TxTeach79]

B is luggage stressed more than I, and she didn’t love her citrus cooler… me?? My stress is pretty minimal, and getting less and less with each conversation with my buddy Jim #3

 

[edspec]

7 minutes ago, dallasdan said:

@TxTeach79 Your international trips make me anxious and nervous. I can only imagine how you feel.  I remember last year checking CC site every few minutes waiting on luggage updates.  I guess you can buy a speedo at Venice and wear it everyday.

Yeah, I made batches of pickles to keep myself busy so I wasn't checking every two minutes.  I'm thinking a trip to the store for pickling vegetables is in order.  

[cruiseny4life]

34 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

So we move an AirTag into our essentials carry on, B tries to argue to no avail, being told that “the overhead space on a full flight is for those with kids.” Ouch. 

Seriously? I hope those with kids are given the opportunity to pay a lot more for that overhead space. That's a load of hogwash right there! Glad it wasn't me being given that reason. I probably wouldn't have been allowed on the flight. 

 

Oh well - I suppose your credit cards can work some clothing magic if they have to.

[Retired-N-Happy]

8 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

B is luggage stressed more than I, and she didn’t love her citrus cooler… me?? My stress is pretty minimal, and getting less and less with each conversation with my buddy Jim #3

 

Is it regular Jim or the dark sheep in the family, Jim Black?

[TxTeach79]

3 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said:

Seriously? I hope those with kids are given the opportunity to pay a lot more for that overhead space. That's a load of hogwash right there! Glad it wasn't me being given that reason. I probably wouldn't have been allowed on the flight. 

 

Oh well - I suppose your credit cards can work some clothing magic if they have to.

I’m positive, I feel like we’re gonna be fine - but believe me, in the event we don’t get them, I pity the Air France agent who has to deal with Customer Service B

[TxTeach79]

1 minute ago, Retired-N-Happy said:

Is it regular Jim or the dark sheep in the family, Jim Black?

They have both! But I’m dealing with the ol’ original. We’ve been close since my college days. 

[VictorWI]

Have a safe and enjoyable trip. I can't imagine a repeat and Air France being like British Air for you. You know what they say about lightening striking twice. Well, unless you're this guy.

 

 

[CTCruiser001]

Just want to chime in and say how much I'm enjoying this live! Thanks for letting us come along on your trip! Safe travels! 

[TxTeach79]

[TxTeach79]

2 minutes ago, CTCruiser001 said:

Just want to chime in and say how much I'm enjoying this live! Thanks for letting us come along on your trip! Safe travels! 

I really appreciate it! Thanks so much for following along!

[expattraveler]

43 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

 

So we move an AirTag into our essentials carry on, B tries to argue to no avail, being told that “the overhead space on a full flight is for those with kids.” Ouch. 
 

 

 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot???