Just Jack Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Apparently not too well (but I can't remember if it actually made it through Congress) A 16-hour flightmare
extrahammer Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 I think I would have busted the window open and jumped out.
KD in CA Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 I think I would have busted the window open and jumped out. Seriously, they have emergency exits with inflatable ramps, no? How is being held prisoner for over 7 hours on a plane not an emergency? Once one person took the initiative, half the plane would certainly follow.
Just Jack Posted March 16, 2010 Author Posted March 16, 2010 "Gee officer, I know I was sitting next to the exit door, but I swear it just popped open! I thought the pilot did it from the cockpit!"
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Frankly, if they gave me a case of beer and a carton of cigarettes I wouldn't have gave a crap. Safety first.
linksfiend Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 If they were rationing Pringles, I can't imagine the beer situation was very good. And I'm sure smoking wouldn't be allowed.
KD in CA Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 And I'm sure smoking wouldn't be allowed. Hmmm....what are they gonna do, throw you off the plane? That's a good contingency if you get into one of those situations. Just start chain smoking until they let you off.
BB27 Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Hmmm....what are they gonna do, throw you off the plane? That's a good contingency if you get into one of those situations. Just start chain smoking until they let you off. Yeah, nothing like going from locked in a plane, to wearing shiny metal bracelets behind your back followed by being locked in a room lined with bars.... Yeah this is a great idea.
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Yeah, nothing like going from locked in a plane, to wearing shiny metal bracelets behind your back followed by being locked in a room lined with bars.... Yeah this is a great idea. What a dud
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 Apparently not too well (but I can't remember if it actually made it through Congress) A 16-hour flightmare About the same as Hope & Change!
rockpile Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 "Gee officer, I know I was sitting next to the exit door, but I swear it just popped open! I thought the pilot did it from the cockpit!" "Yes, officer I popped open that door. My, name? Jay Rosen!" What the hell, everyone else is using his identity!
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 My God... Are we really that soft! My father would drag me to the VA as a child in the 1970's and I would have to wait in the waiting room! Good heavens, I can't go a day without food or water! Toughen up!
Celtic_soulja Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 Yeah, nothing like going from locked in a plane, to wearing shiny metal bracelets behind your back followed by being locked in a room lined with bars.... Yeah this is a great idea. Imprisonment for smoking????...or disobeying a flight attendent???...geezy creezy....
BB27 Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 Imprisonment for smoking????...or disobeying a flight attendent???...geezy creezy.... #2, but maybe both. Don't know if you've heard, but they take things like lighting matches/lighters on board planes really serious these days. Even before you got arrested for it I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of passengers tackled you and beat the spit out of you. I'm not saying you did it, or are gonna do it, I'm just explaining....
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 #2, but maybe both. Don't know if you've heard, but they take things like lighting matches/lighters on board planes really serious these days. Even before you got arrested for it I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of passengers tackled you and beat the spit out of you. I'm not saying you did it, or are gonna do it, I'm just explaining.... Then all those passengers would return to their seats and tow the line...
BuffaloBill Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 The airline industry is one that is just set up to fail. Air traffic control system is far too outdated, TSA is a joke and the airlines are their own worst enemy. The only customer service differentiation they offer is frequent flier programs and first class. If I can't upgrade to first class I would be happy to pay extra to have more legroom and decent service. The airlines just don't get it. If they simplified ticket pricing and offered more than two classes of service I bet they could do much better. The hub and spoke model has broken the industry because they can't differentiate planes or service levels.
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