Air travel questions

[jigsaw]

Originally posted by Golfer
Cape Air flying 402's would be neat, who didn't like the show "Wings."

Cool show. Only continuous thing they do that irks me is they always say "Nevada" in their radio calls.

[SunTracker]

On takeoff roll, say real loud "Allah, I will join you soon". It will comfort the other passengers to know there is a religious person nearby.

HAHAHAHAHAAHAH

When boarding, its a good idea to look into the cockpit and tell the pilot "if you need any help, I have flown flight sims on my computer and would be glad to lend a hand". He will appreciate the offer.

I will tell them I have flown r/c airplanes too!

[GRUNHERZ]

Make sure to bring your copy of the Koran, the security lines are long and you will welcome the reading material.

[Vudak]

Originally posted by Lizking


Don't forget that if you smoke, lighters are no longer allowed through security, so bring (1) pack of paper matches in your carryon and check your lighter.

When did this go into effect?  I travelled to England over Thanksgiving and up to two lighters per person were fine.  Three was a no no for whatever reason.

New rule?

[Lizking]

Yep, it's new and not in place everywhere, but why risk it.

[Vudak]

Originally posted by Lizking
Yep, it's new and not in place everywhere, but why risk it.

It was my understanding that lighters were ok but matches were not under the grounds that should you drop a lighter, it will go out.

(not that you have any reason to be lighting a lighter on the plane, at any rate).

I'll test this out in February when I go to Charlotte I suppose.  Worst comes to worst I'm out a $1 lighter.

[Lizking]

Worst come to worst, you get a cavity search, but go for it.

[Vudak]

Originally posted by Lizking
Worst come to worst, you get a cavity search, but go for it.

LOL...  Yeah that would be bad!

But I was saying put the lighters in the collection bucket and if it's not ok they can take it out! If I get a cavity search under those circumstances it must be because someone thinks I'm cute

[Hajo]

Things NOT to ask when boarding the Plane.

Who is this "bogus" Capt....and how'd he become a Captain anyway?

Tell the Steardess to tell the "Captain" that Air Marshall (insert your name) is on board.

(above courstesy: Geo. Carlin)

[beet1e]

Originally posted by SunTracker
Well, I've never flown on a jet before.

Wow. In this day and age, I am surprised.

Hmm, those US internal flights are like glorified Grayhound bus journeys. I recall being herded in, shipped and delivered. You get much better service on international flights. What used to be really cool was making a US internal flight with the same airline that flew the international sector, as part of the same itinerary. That way, you qualified for free drinks/headsets etc. even in the days when the indigenous population was having to reach into its pockets for $4. Hehe, I remember some very long faces around me as I received my FREE wine and FREE headsets while they were still waiting for change.

[Dinger]

Well, your laptop:
they will ask that you not run in the air it if you can't disable wifi. They may do things to discourage you from using your laptop, such as seating you in economy class.

Your cellphone: on landing you may hear a bunch of "Welcome to roaming greeting messages" (in europe with international travel, it's quite common) on landing. That's the shutting off of the "airplane mode" of cellphones that are left on in flight. Many phones don't have airplane mode or it's disabled. Still, turn yours off.

I don't remove my shoes anymore, but I do stuff all my metal stuff (except my watch, but it has a leather band) into my coat, and slide that through. They will ask that you remove the laptop from its case. The laptop is the last thing I send through the conveyor. 1 in 14 laptops sold gets stolen, and a classic trick used to be to grab them on the other end when the schmuck was tied up iwth security: everybody's watching what goes in and through the checkpoint; few watch what happens afterwards.

Pressure: I've started taking water to fight dehydration. Take a full, sealed container to altitude before opening it. If you don't finish it, and drink some during a layover, deform the bottle by squeezing it. It'll pop back up in flight.

Upgrades: you ain't getting one. The following tricks have worked for me or close relatives:
  A) Flying a bunch on full-fare econotix with a frequent flyer card.
  B) Buying coffee for a flight attendant stuck 10 people behind you in line (oh gee, I didn't know YOU were on my flight...
  C) Having someone abusive challenge your for your seat.
  D) Having gate agents point to you and complain about an abusive group of pax (this happened to me.)

[Chairboy]

Originally posted by Dinger
The laptop is the last thing I send through the conveyor. 1 in 14 laptops sold gets stolen, and a classic trick used to be to grab them on the other end when the schmuck was tied up iwth security:

Could you site a current source?

[Dinger]

Ahh, I did a quick search; it's still being asserted all over the place, but a google on stolen laptops in airports shows that it's much more common to just nick the things from checked luggage, or when someone forgets about it. Still airport theft is an issue.

[Chairboy]

It's good advice to be vigilant of your possessions in public, especially at places like airport checkpoints where you can find yourself out of sight of them.  I was just curious about the number, but still, good advice regarding sending the lappy or other high value item through last, just on general principle.

[Lizking]

That is why I gather up all my crap and move out of the immediate area, instead of trying to put shoes on, jacket, etc.  Gather your crap and MOVE!