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Title: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 09, 2011, 01:16:56 PM
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

diddly IT NOW I AM PISSED so i leave as she looks for radio
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 09, 2011, 01:37:49 PM
Anyone else ever make it to their seat from the ticket counter in less than 23-minutes in the last ten-years?...
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: AWwrgwy on May 09, 2011, 01:40:39 PM
Anyone else ever make it to their seat from the ticket counter in less than 23-minutes in the last ten-years?...

Yup.

Arrive at least an hour before.

You still needed to get your TSA massage.



wrongway
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: shotgunneeley on May 09, 2011, 01:43:27 PM
I'm assuming you were at a small airfield in Alaska, right? When I fly out of Little Rock I normally get there 2 hours in advance, 1.5 hours minimum. At a smaller airfield I'd imagine security and crowds are a lot less hassle. Even with the scheduled time being a little off, getting there 30 minutes before departure time seems a bit late. Get there earlier so you can  :airplane: and not  :bhead
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: The Fugitive on May 09, 2011, 01:43:38 PM
If your an hour early, it only takes 15 minutes, but if you only have 15 minutes, it's going to take an hour. :x
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 09, 2011, 01:49:15 PM
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

they were talking about boarding time.  Flight at 7:45 boarding at 7:30.  If you are not there by boarding time your sit is gone.  Then again, they do tell you to be there 1.5 hours in advance and they do have remote check in over the internet (most airlines).  On top of that, you know how airlines are and yet, you show up 20 minutes before boarding time and wonder why you did not fly  :lol

Not sure if you could make it in 20 minutes.  In Chicago you wouldn't.  In any case, your sit was given to a stand by customer that bother getting there earlier.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 09, 2011, 02:20:40 PM
If your an hour early, it only takes 15 minutes, but if you only have 15 minutes, it's going to take an hour. :x

There's an old saying that goes along those lines that I was tryign to remember and get across, thanks and quoted for truth!  :D
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: grizz441 on May 09, 2011, 02:44:57 PM
Lol if you aren't checked in by boarding time you aren't flying.  No one's fault but your own.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: 5PointOh on May 09, 2011, 02:47:21 PM
As a person thats travels 80% of the time, I can tell you a couple of things, some are common knowledge or sense:


1: Most airline in the US require check in 30min or more before departure. (Mostly because of baggage movements, I think)
2: Check in online 24hrs ahead of time.
3: Pay for baggage online and save time and money.
4: Know ahead of time that you WILL have to take your shoes, belt, hat, hoodie, and coat off prior to screening. (So dress light)
5: Laptops must come out of any unapprove TSA case.
6: Check your liquids.
7: Know the difference between "boarding time" and "departure times".
8: Check any baggage that you do not require on the plane.
9. Mondays and Fridays between 6am-9am are perk times for airports.
10.  Do not tick off the lady behind the counter.

Most of these tips have save my 30-45min for any air travel of the course of the year.

Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: crazierthanu on May 09, 2011, 02:53:05 PM
Coming from a family of commercial pilots and flight attendants, we have some horror stories from the airport. I guess its the the price of flying for free.  :)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: MachFly on May 09, 2011, 03:03:58 PM
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

You don't hate airports you hate being a passenger on an airliner, and that I can understand.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 09, 2011, 03:24:40 PM
I understand the OP thought he was doing the right thing, and it's unfortunate he came here to vent and will likely get berated for it.  

One could argue that perhaps you've been playing AH too long, got too used to arriving at an airport in the control tower instantly and then boariding your aircraft instantly with a single click of a button, and the luxury of automatic take-off and engine-start...  but no, you like many many of us mere mortals that have come before you have learned what you now know in much the same manner (the hard way) - you gotta wake-up and show up ret!@#edly-early for your flights in this country.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Tupac on May 09, 2011, 03:24:58 PM
I always eat some taco bell about 3 hours before I fly, so I can unleash biological warfare on anyone who is an ultra melon. I crop-dusted the TSA guys who gave me a full-body massage, and then told them I hope it was as good for them as it was for me.

I hate flying commercial
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: usvi on May 09, 2011, 03:27:49 PM
Fly Valium Airlines...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-stV_2OOos-c/TZpoQvDqewI/AAAAAAAAC-A/PQ7I6rvsgtk/s1600/valium2.jpg)

...helping people deal with idiots since 1963.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Yossarian on May 09, 2011, 03:34:00 PM
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.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: grizz441 on May 09, 2011, 03:38:31 PM
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.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Yossarian on May 09, 2011, 03:41:13 PM
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.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: grizz441 on May 09, 2011, 03:42:18 PM
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.

 :furious
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 09, 2011, 03:44:50 PM
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?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Yossarian on May 09, 2011, 03:51:12 PM
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. :)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 09, 2011, 03:59:07 PM
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*).
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 09, 2011, 06:09:28 PM
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
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: 5PointOh on May 09, 2011, 06:21:17 PM
Which airline was this Kilz?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Wolfala on May 09, 2011, 06:27:28 PM
Kils,

Explain something to me. How can you be in Alaska and still not be a GA pilot? How do you function?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Vulcan on May 09, 2011, 06:45:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Puma44 on May 09, 2011, 07:01:19 PM
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.   :headscratch:
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 09, 2011, 08:33:54 PM
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
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: LLogann on May 09, 2011, 08:50:06 PM
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. 
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: LLogann on May 09, 2011, 08:52:21 PM
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. 
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Golfer on May 09, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
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. 
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: CAP1 on May 09, 2011, 09:29:49 PM
Anyone else ever make it to their seat from the ticket counter in less than 23-minutes in the last ten-years?...

at philly.......i don't get my tickets at the counter. i get them online, and print them. i get to the airport generally 1.5 hours early(the rapid rover service insists on this).
 it takes me about 15 minutes from getting out of the rapid rover to clear security, and walk to the gate...then i nap for about 45 minutes.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: RealDeal on May 10, 2011, 12:23:15 AM
Anyone else ever make it to their seat from the ticket counter in less than 23-minutes in the last ten-years?...

Sure but I usually side step the lines after flashing my airport badge when at one of the public aviation terminals at KSLC. But usually I stay over on the general aviation side. :neener:
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Tupac on May 10, 2011, 12:30:38 AM
Sure but I usually side step the lines after flashing my airport badge when at one of the public aviation terminals at KSLC. But usually I stay over on the general aviation side. :neener:

So if someone was to get an airport badge, I could get through security, and not get groped?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: AWwrgwy on May 10, 2011, 12:34:07 AM
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

Flying is not a right, it is a privilege.

Back in olden times, before I can almost remember, people dressed up to fly. No flip flops. No sweat pants.

No wonder things have changed.



wrongway
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Puma44 on May 10, 2011, 01:06:38 AM

Maybe at a GA terminal....at the commercial airliner terminal, the airport badge might get you a discount at Starbucks.  Avoid security and the groping?  That ain't gonna happen.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: usvi on May 10, 2011, 06:11:50 AM
Flying is not a right, it is a privilege.

Back in olden times, before I can almost remember, people dressed up to fly. No flip flops. No sweat pants.

No wonder things have changed.



wrongway

They aren't called Airbuses nowadays for without good reason.Flying used to be an adventure,today it's more like a nightmare.Rod Serling himself couldn't have envisioned the current air travel system.The horrifying gremlin that William Shatner witnessed in the "Twilight Zone" pales in comparison to the monsters seated next to you today.

Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: canacka on May 10, 2011, 06:50:52 AM
Which airline was it?  And if not one of these, which one would you rather fly?  :)


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/canacka/0020-02Funny_Image.jpg)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: EskimoJoe on May 10, 2011, 07:30:56 AM
Kils,

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

Flying costs money, and lots of it.
Alaskans, for the most part, do not have these sums of money to own (or rent)
a bush plane, not to mention the training costs involved with flying. <-- one
Alaskan's opinion, at least.

This is why we ride polar bears. Cheap, easy to maintain, and relatively warm.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: expat on May 10, 2011, 08:30:10 AM
Along time ago a very young airman (17 years old ) was on the check in desk at RAF Bize norton , this was back when any batteries were not allowed on the aircraft ,up steps a very butch USAF Captain , she looked like a pissed of Arny , i asked her if she had any equipment that had batteries and if so could she remove them , without blikning she pulled out the biggest love torpedo  ( can u say dildo ???? ) i have ever seen(havent seen many since i might add !!!!) , you couldve sunk the Bismark with the thing , twisted the cap dropped the batteries on the counter got her boarding card and left ......  beetroot  was the best way to describe my colour ..... :O

Passengers are a complete nightmare :) 
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Tupac on May 10, 2011, 09:07:35 AM
They aren't called Airbuses nowadays for without good reason.Flying used to be an adventure,today it's more like a nightmare.Rod Serling himself couldn't have envisioned the current air travel system.The horrifying gremlin that William Shatner witnessed in the "Twilight Zone" pales in comparison to the monsters seated next to you today.

I had this guy sitting next to me last time. You'd think he never heard of deoderant

(http://www.wisconsinbigfoot.com/images/MessinWithSasquatch_1.jpg)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 10, 2011, 09:32:08 AM
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

My guess is this a case of confusion (there is no way the plane left 15 minutes early just because) or another  one of those "Toyota is out to screw people by repo-ing their cars for no reason BS"
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 10, 2011, 09:41:28 AM
My guess is this a case of confusion (there is no way the plane left 15 minutes early just because) or another  one of those "Toyota is out to screw people by repo-ing their cars for no reason BS"


no bro it left 15 minutes early the answer i got to that is all planes can leave up to 30 minutes early.



but its all good


and yes most dont understand our airports

TSA takes a whole 5 minutes to get thru

once thru that 3-4 gates and they are right there in front of you so it takes 30 seconds to walk to a gate. sorry folks we dont have big airports in Alaska

my state capital has a smaller airport than me
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: EskimoJoe on May 10, 2011, 09:47:36 AM
once thru that 3-4 gates and they are right there in front of you so it takes 30 seconds to walk to a gate. sorry folks we dont have big airports in Alaska

my state capital has a smaller airport than me

Ever been to Ted Stevens International?

Just saying, it's not necessarily 'big', but it's certainly bigger than most small airports here.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Tigger29 on May 10, 2011, 10:58:33 AM
My guess is that when you didn't check in 30 minutes before departure they gave your seats away to standby passengers (or last minute purchasers).  By the time you finally moseyed on up to the counter, there were simply no seats to give you.  Since the plane was full and if everyone was on board and accounted for, then they could leave as early as they want.  Maybe some bad weather was rolling in and they wanted to beat it?  Also the time printed on your ticket is not guaranteed.  Planes can sometimes leave early and many times leave late which is another big reason to get there extra early.

I just got back from a Florida/Bahamas vacation yesterday.  Last week we arrived at our tornado damaged St. Louis airport 90 minutes early, and had no issues checking our bags (I *LOVE* Southwest and their free bag checking.. so nice not to keep a carry-on with you everywhere), getting through security, getting a quick snack and hanging out at the gate for a bit before having to board.  Then again, St. Louis is one of the better airports to deal with.

As for Fort Lauderdale, by the time we turned in our rental car and got to the terminal yesterday it was only 60 minutes early and they seemed really busy.  I was a bit worried but then I noticed that the flight had been pushed back (delayed) for 20 minutes so then we were all good.  Actually sailed through TSA both times without a hitch, even after forgetting to take off my watch and setting off the metal detector!

Security on the ship was much more lax, although I did get felt up by a Bahamian Security agent but he was all cool about it, even (jokingly) telling my GF not to be jealous about the physical contact!  :lol  Coming back I thought it was funny that Customs let me sail right through while a middle-eastern looking family of nine (with four small children and three young teens) was being whisked away to their examination room, although their ignorance of the English language might have had something to do with that.

While I'm on the subject, I though it was funny that while taxiing for takeoff in FL a small child was just SCREAMING his face off.  I thought it was an infant until I head "I don't like airplanes, I don't like airplanes" and he jumped up.  The kid must have been about four years old.  Anyway, thankfully shortly after takeoff he finally quieted down and it ended up being a pleasant flight.  After getting off the plane and going towards the baggage claim, I heard a man say "Say bye-bye to the airplanes!" and I looked back to see that same exact kid start screaming once again and crying "I don't wanna leave!  I don't wanna leave!"  :lol  Kids crack me up!! (although my GF wasn't pleased)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Babalonian on May 10, 2011, 12:39:11 PM
Not flaming you Killz, it's a thorn in all our paws, flying is a serious commitment and chore these days that we all have to adhere to if we want to get on our flight.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: ImADot on May 10, 2011, 12:43:09 PM
While I'm on the subject, I though it was funny that while taxiing for takeoff in FL a small child was just SCREAMING his face off.  I thought it was an infant until I head "I don't like airplanes, I don't like airplanes" and he jumped up.  The kid must have been about four years old.  Anyway, thankfully shortly after takeoff he finally quieted down and it ended up being a pleasant flight.  After getting off the plane and going towards the baggage claim, I heard a man say "Say bye-bye to the airplanes!" and I looked back to see that same exact kid start screaming once again and crying "I don't wanna leave!  I don't wanna leave!"  :lol  Kids crack me up!! (although my GF wasn't pleased)

Sometimes other people's kids are the best form of birth control.  :D

"Honey, do you want kids?"
"Are you cracked??  No way! Did you see THAT kid?!!?"
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 10, 2011, 03:48:03 PM
Not flaming you Killz, it's a thorn in all our paws, flying is a serious commitment and chore these days that we all have to adhere to if we want to get on our flight.

i agree i think i got gray hair from this ordeal. and its not from my 4 daughters lol

i showed up an Hour early this time checked in went outside to smoke a cig and what did i hear at 5 till 7 checkin for flight 55 (my flight) is now closed. WOW talking to folks on the plane they said this flight never leaves at 745 as stated it always leaves at 730 :( they should change the time then lol
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: LLogann on May 10, 2011, 04:16:56 PM
I bet at 6am the TSA line is 20 minutes long, like a normal airport though.   :D

I was recently at LIH and for a terminal with 12 gates, it took a while... It was rush-hour for that particular airport.   :uhoh


and yes most dont understand our airports

TSA takes a whole 5 minutes to get thru



Now that is a RichardNixon thing...  And the ticket agent should have told you too before they let you walk away........ :headscratch:  I'd almost think you could file a suit for the emotional distress.   :old:
i showed up an Hour early this time checked in went outside to smoke a cig and what did i hear at 5 till 7 checkin for flight 55 (my flight) is now closed. WOW talking to folks on the plane they said this flight never leaves at 745 as stated it always leaves at 730 :( they should change the time then lol
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Vudu15 on May 10, 2011, 06:09:30 PM
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.

BS sir Lufthansa is the worst group Ive ever had the attempted pleasure of not workin with. end of story.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: ToeTag on May 10, 2011, 07:05:29 PM
I hate airports....?   Isn't that like saying I hate acid baths? 
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: RealDeal on May 10, 2011, 09:06:10 PM
Maybe at a GA terminal....at the commercial airliner terminal, the airport badge might get you a discount at Starbucks.  Avoid security and the groping?  That ain't gonna happen.

What airport to you fly out of. At KSLC we are able to side step the normal security lines and use a medal detecter on the side of the room that flight crews use.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Puma44 on May 10, 2011, 11:48:40 PM
Who's we?  Are you an airport employee, airline employee, TSA, etc?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: kilz on May 11, 2011, 01:01:39 AM
I bet at 6am the TSA line is 20 minutes long, like a normal airport though.   :D

I was recently at LIH and for a terminal with 12 gates, it took a while... It was rush-hour for that particular airport.   :uhoh

Now that is a RichardNixon thing...  And the ticket agent should have told you too before they let you walk away........ :headscratch:  I'd almost think you could file a suit for the emotional distress.   :old:

maybe you didnt read all the post i did state it takes about 5 minutes to get thru TSA

i have 4 gates and only one flight leaves that early
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Yossarian on May 11, 2011, 06:36:46 AM
BS sir Lufthansa is the worst group Ive ever had the attempted pleasure of not workin with. end of story.

Well thankfully we have a few more airlines than just Lufthansa.


And I honestly can't remember the last time I got through TSA in 5 minutes...
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: EskimoJoe on May 11, 2011, 07:52:33 AM
And I honestly can't remember the last time I got through TSA in 5 minutes...

When was the last time you flew from Alaska?  :old:
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: LLogann on May 11, 2011, 08:28:24 AM
Maybe you didn't read all the Dept. of Homeland Security guidelines on air travel?

And Fairbanks has 3 commercial airports..... Which one?  FAI I think is the "main" one.  Or I should say, the only one that can handle the heavies.  PII might too, I can't remember. 


maybe you didnt read all the post i did state it takes about 5 minutes to get thru TSA

i have 4 gates and only one flight leaves that early
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 11, 2011, 08:41:34 AM
BS sir Lufthansa is the worst group Ive ever had the attempted pleasure of not workin with. end of story.

 :lol  That is funny.  This is the airline I fly the most when traveling to Greece.  After 20 years of flying back and forth it has been the only one I never had a problem with they have always been pleasant to deal with (even in Germany  :lol)
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Selino631 on May 12, 2011, 01:50:59 AM
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

Was this at FAI? it took me like less them 5 min to get my ticket and get to the gate last time. and its a pretty nice airport too. yo i didnt know anyone else in this game lived in Fairbanks. I'm based at Ft Wainwright, but currently deployed. we should hang out when i get back. I havnt gotten a chance to go hunting or fishing up there yet lol
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: rpm on May 12, 2011, 03:06:47 AM
Fortunately I haven't flown since 9/11 and have never been groped by the TSA. I'd imagine arriving an hour ahead of boarding would be cutting it close. Back in the day I've cut it so close they had to reopen the cabin door to let me in.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: LLogann on May 12, 2011, 08:43:24 AM
Don't believe everything you hear.  I have only seen one person get groped so far.  I spend about 8-12 hours a week at the airport.  It hasn't happened to me once. 

But the well endowed woman who was groped....  Oh what a lucky TSA lesbo that was.   :D

Fortunately I haven't flown since 9/11 and have never been groped by the TSA. I'd imagine arriving an hour ahead of boarding would be cutting it close. Back in the day I've cut it so close they had to reopen the cabin door to let me in.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 12, 2011, 09:50:26 AM
Fortunately I haven't flown since 9/11 and have never been groped by the TSA. I'd imagine arriving an hour ahead of boarding would be cutting it close. Back in the day I've cut it so close they had to reopen the cabin door to let me in.

Haha, no matter how much I don;t like the TSA and their stupid procedures only in place to employ some people and produce a false sense of security, I have to admit that even when the "computer randomly selects me" all the time for the extra treatment, it has never been more that a minute or two of extra time and they have always been very friendly about it.  No one has ever touched me in 20 years.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Golfer on May 12, 2011, 09:57:04 AM
No one has ever touched me in 20 years.

Too good to pass up.
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 12, 2011, 10:13:19 AM
Too good to pass up.

 :furious :furious
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: redcatcherb412 on May 12, 2011, 10:33:07 AM
This is why I drive and not fly (TSA and Airline help) btw I worked for a regional airline for 12 yrs.

Now where did I park my M4 ?
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Dichotomy on May 12, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
Too good to pass up.

That would explain a lot  :D

 :bolt:
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: dedalos on May 12, 2011, 01:24:56 PM
That would explain a lot  :D

 :bolt:

 :furious

You are on the list now!
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: NatCigg on May 12, 2011, 03:22:33 PM
If your an hour early, it only takes 15 minutes, but if you only have 15 minutes, it's going to take an hour. :x

+1
Title: Re: I Hate Airports
Post by: Dichotomy on May 12, 2011, 03:29:34 PM
:furious

You are on the list now!

 :lol