I Hate Airports

[grizz441]

No one's fault but your own.

I disagree.  He said his mom talked his ear off for 10 minutes.  It's her fault obv.

[Yossarian]

I disagree.  He said his mom talked his ear off for 10 minutes.  It's her fault obv.

Disagreeing with yourself is NOT healthy.  Recommend you see doctor ASAP.

[grizz441]

I disagree.  He said his mom talked his ear off for 10 minutes.  It's her fault obv.

That's true.

Disagreeing with yourself is NOT healthy.  Recommend you see doctor ASAP.

 

[Babalonian]

Just move to mainland Europe, flying is actually a pleasant experience there.  Plus every traveller gets the added benefits of decent airlines, and airports that don't look (and function) like decrepit concrete turds.

My brother just came back from a honeymoon where they both went to visit friends serving in the Peace Core in Bulgaria, they flew on one non-american airliner the whole trip (a German airline, can't remember the exact name), on the way back from Bulgaria to Frankfurt, they loved it with the friendly and knowledgable stewarts and on-schedule flight time, and in particular their excelent and generous selection of beers from Germany to enjoy while on the flight.

I disagree.  He said his mom talked his ear off for 10 minutes.  It's her fault obv.

One of those Mondays, eigh Grizz?

[Yossarian]

My brother just came back from a honeymoon where they both went to visit friends serving in the Peace Core in Bulgaria, they flew on one non-american airliner the whole trip (a German airline, can't remember the exact name), on the way back from Bulgaria to Frankfurt, they loved it with the friendly and knowledgable stewarts and on-schedule flight time, and in particular their excelent and generous selection of beers from Germany to enjoy while on the flight.

That does sound good!

I just remembered that my favourite airport ever is the one on Chios, in Greece.  It consists of a grand total of two buildings (IIRC), a parking area for your planes, and a runway. It's just small, simple and to the point: no security, single luggage conveyor, no jetways, no gates, no taxiways.  Simplicity can be so wonderful at times.

[Babalonian]

That does sound good!

I just remembered that my favourite airport ever is the one on Chios, in Greece.  It consists of a grand total of two buildings (IIRC), a parking area for your planes, and a runway. It's just small, simple and to the point: no security, single luggage conveyor, no jetways, no gates, no taxiways.  Simplicity can be so wonderful at times.

In comparison, twice the price gets you half the size with beers served in-flight here in the States, and it's for the priviledge of only being served one of our most noble and world-leading brands such as Miller Light or Budweiser Light (*puke*).

[kilz]

airlines website stated 30 minutes before departure.

i was at ticket counter 30 minutes before departure

i did not get anything confused

boarding was at 730 depart was 745

plane left the ground at 730

plane left 15 minutes early

i dont fly much but i do know to check in online. I did and my seat was still given away. did not know you can pay for bags online.

came to my office and check the flight finder thing and it showed the plane leaving the airport at 730.

the time on my ticket still says flight leaves at 745 boards at 730

yes i know not to piss of the counter lady but i aint had no coffee yet

[5PointOh]

Which airline was this Kilz?

[Wolfala]

Kils,

Explain something to me. How can you be in Alaska and still not be a GA pilot? How do you function?

[Vulcan]

airlines website stated 30 minutes before departure.

i was at ticket counter 30 minutes before departure

i did not get anything confused

boarding was at 730 depart was 745

plane left the ground at 730

plane left 15 minutes early

i dont fly much but i do know to check in online. I did and my seat was still given away. did not know you can pay for bags online.

came to my office and check the flight finder thing and it showed the plane leaving the airport at 730.

the time on my ticket still says flight leaves at 745 boards at 730

yes i know not to piss of the counter lady but i aint had no coffee yet

Actually you said you got in line 30 mins before departure and got to the counter 7 mins after that. So if you needed to checkin by 7.15 as per the original ticket statement (30 mins before 7.45) in that area alone you failed. Getting in line at the right time does not equal being at the counter at the right time.

[Puma44]

lol so get this. I get to the airport at 7am.

Plane leaves at 7:45am

Bull toejam with my mom for 10 minutes. get in line at 7:15AM

get to teller. yes i have a reservation for the flight to prudue bay

Teller sorry sir its to late to board. look at clock 7:22am

ummmmm why

plane is about to leave

ummmm plane leaves in 23 minutes

no sir plane leaves in 7 minutes

ummmm no look at your computer it says 7:45 so does this ticket i have

no sir plane leaves at 7:30

then why does your ticket say 7:45

Sir i need you to calm down

ummmm i am. my voice is calm. My attitude is normal. I just want on my flight that leaves at 7:45am

Sir the flight leaves at 7:30

no it leaves at 7:45

Sir calm down

uplift IT NOW I AM PISSED so i leave as she looks for radio

If you continue to show at the counter 30 minutes before departure, you are going to continue to miss your flight(s) in the future.  Remember 9/11 and all the security changes that WE All have to endure?  That's just the way it is.  There's a choice to get to the airport early, deal with the all the frustrating garbage, and fly, or..........not.  

[kilz]

starting to think i shouldn't fly

851.00 for 2 hours and 30 minute flight

not saying pilots don't deserve good pay but damn that's a lot of money

yes yes yes i understand show up earlier i plan on it.

after contacting a supervisor with the air line they apologised for the whole thing. they did state we should be there 45 minutes to an hour early. 30 minutes was minimum.

i guess what i been trying to get at is, we pay a lot of money to fly, maybe it could have been handled a little different.

i mean if i was to treat my customers like that i would be out of a business. just a frustrating morning is all <S> my banter is done no i didn't expect the AH Community to agree but i knew i would get different in-sites on it tho

[LLogann]

Nowadays I fly commercial all the time (once a week).............

#1   Who the F is the "teller?"  You mean TSA on the security line?  Or the ticket agent?

GET TO THE AIRPORT 2 HOURS BEFORE, just like the airline told you to do. 

You should probably hate yourself for being an ignorant American.  That "teller" if she worked for the airline was just following the KNOWN RULE for the last 20 years...... After 9/11 it went up from 1.5 hours, to 2 hours. 

[LLogann]

BullChit!!!!!!!  And I bet my life on it! 

airlines website stated 30 minutes before departure.

What you read, WRONG, was that your bags have to be checked at least 30 minutes prior to departure, and some airports are 45 minutes. 

[Golfer]

Kilz I'm sure most of the folks here don't understand the difference between hopping into their larger airport and a smaller rural Alaska airport however I'm sure you'll do better in the future.  There's no reason to cut it that tight and despite your surprise you really shouldn't have been.

Also the pilot pay didn't make your flight cost $851.