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Passengers May Get Better Compensation for Bumping, Lost Bags
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:22 pmrainby,
If you like what you see, you should comment on it. I have no doubt the airlines will be making themselves heard.
Cheers,
Rick
Passengers May Get Better Compensation for Bumping, Lost Bags
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 pmKaren,
I just don’t see that happening (a free first checked-bag); the airlines just make too much money from that to stop now.
Cheers,
Rick
Myth Busting: The Facts about TSA Full Body Scans
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:19 pmDaniel,
I would have simply said, I understand children do not have to go through this procedure. Your experience surprises me. Have you contacted the TSA at your airport since then, to complain? Let me know how it turns out.
Regards,
Rick
Airline "Fat Police" and Why the "Size" Policies Don't Work
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:16 pmRoger,
I don’t know how much room will be on the flight, but by flying real early in the day, you do tend to get the better deals.
Thanks for writing,
Rick
Gulf Oil Spill: Cheaper Airfare in Region - My Interview with Fox New's Shepard Smith
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:14 pmRoliga,
That is certainly one way of putting it. Thanks for writing.
Rick
Change in My Personal Blog's Focus
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:13 pmrainyb,
No strong-arm tactics here – but you might want to check it out, if only for the deals.
Cheers,
Rick
Quick Note to Anyone Flying to Athens (or already there)
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:12 pmChris,
Appreciate the update – and readers, check it out for yourselves (and make sure you see what’s the latest on http://www.Travel.State.Gov – under international travel).
Regards,
Rick
Change in My Personal Blog's Focus
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:09 pmGryphon,
If a man can’t make up words on his own blog, I don’t know what this world’s coming to (actually, I didn’t make it up – see http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_701708953/productize.html ).
And practice patiencism with me.
Rick
Facebook Article in Time Magazine – A Must-Read
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:01 pmGryphon,
I know what you mean – and thanks.
Rick
Airline "Fat Police" and Why the "Size" Policies Don't Work
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:00 pmKristen,
Glad you liked it – hope you enjoy your Vegas jaunt.
Best,
Rick
Fake Airline Pilot Arrested, Flew Passenger Jets for 13 Years
May 19th, 2010 at 7:32 amMike,
I think your comment pretty much says it all.
Cheers,
Rick
Return of Northwest Peanuts Prompts Protests
May 18th, 2010 at 8:39 amSteven,
I hear you. But while I’m aware that some airlines have stopped serving nuts at one point or another (and some have resumed serving them), I have yet to hear of any airline declaring its planes “nut-free zones” – so you can keep bringing your own supply aboard.
Cheers,
Rick
Myth Busting: The Facts about TSA Full Body Scans
May 17th, 2010 at 8:47 amDerek,
You don’t say how you feel about going through the scanner – is it okay for men, but not women?
Cheers,
Rick
Airport Security: More Body Scanners, More Controversy
May 15th, 2010 at 8:40 amStev,
Leather underwear? I can think of worse things than undergoing the body scan, and donning leather underwear may be one of them…
Cheers,
Rick
Airport Security: More Body Scanners, More Controversy
May 15th, 2010 at 8:37 amItan2Much,
We only have to look at the example of Jihad Jane to know that TSA folks are aware that women can be potential threats – see http://rickseaney.com/2010/03/12/two-words-why-tsa-security-doesnt-focus-on-profiling/
I know nothing about your particular situation – perhaps the TSA actions were the result of some kind of tip? – more important, what does your wife have to say about “getting a pass”?
Cheers,
Rick
Airport Security: More Body Scanners, More Controversy
May 14th, 2010 at 1:28 pmSteveS,
I’d kind of like to go back to the “pre-hijacking” era – when we didn’t even have to bother with metal detectors; but alas, the world has changed.
Thanks for writing,
Rick
Quick Note to Anyone Flying to Athens (or already there)
May 14th, 2010 at 1:26 pmJeims81,
Thanks for the information – I’m sure it’ll come in handy for some of our readers.
Cheers,
Rick
Airport Security: More Body Scanners, More Controversy
May 13th, 2010 at 10:25 pmPedestrian,
It can be slower, but not as slow as a patdown.
Cheers,
Rick
Five Really Good Ways to Get Deals of Twitter and Facebook
May 13th, 2010 at 11:29 amMelissa,
Good for you – and thanks for writing.
Cheers,
Rick
Flight Attendant Sounds Off: Carryon Bags and Bad Attitudes
May 12th, 2010 at 3:22 pmChris,
I hear you. There are two sides to every story, and I hope to soon present, “Interview with a Well-Traveled Passenger” – another anonymous interview, so I can get really candid responses.
Any volunteers out there?
Rick
Is Your Bag Too Fat? Careful: Overweight Bag Fees are Killers
May 12th, 2010 at 3:19 pmMaria,
Thanks for the sensible advice. Also, a lot of travelers buy luggage scales – it’s just a small, handheld device – I’ve seen them all over, including at Sears for around ten bucks.
Cheers,
Rick
Flight Attendant Sounds Off: Carryon Bags and Bad Attitudes
May 11th, 2010 at 4:01 pmFreddy,
Great point. I’m with you, the sooner I get out of the airport, the better. And if you do have to wait around for your bag, there’s that awful moment (after the carousel has gone around for the umpteenth time), where you start to panic, thinking to yourself, “They must have lost my bag, I’m DOOMED!”
I hate that. But I like that you wrote.
Rick
Flight Attendant Sounds Off: Carryon Bags and Bad Attitudes
May 11th, 2010 at 12:57 pmErndog,
Let me just respond by pointing out that this flight attendant does not pretend to speak for all his colleagues, let alone for everyone at his airline.
And let me also say that this individual (according to the interview) did demonstrate compassionate and caring at times; and you must admit, some of the passenger behavior he describes is pretty appalling.
I thank you for writing.
Rick
Flight Attendant Sounds Off: Carryon Bags and Bad Attitudes
May 11th, 2010 at 12:48 pmDaggie,
You make an excellent point about our luggage arriving with us (or not) – which gets me to thinking: I’d love to poll the carryon brigade to find out why they don’t check bags. Is it because of the fees? Or the possibilty of losing your bag?
If anyone wants to respond to that now, I’m all ears.
Best,
Rick
Flight Attendant Sounds Off: Carryon Bags and Bad Attitudes
May 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pmNelson,
I realize there a number of sides to every situation – but this is a perspective we don’t see (or hear about) often. Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Rick