Posted on 09/07/2007 12:15:15 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Yes, in fact, I was the crew chief of a plane that could carry 80+ passengers if called on, and often did because she was the squadron VIP jet. But we didn't fly like VIPs. Loud plane, cold food, troops seats, etc.
It just seems that for people who are so blessed in every way, our only challenges are to find ridiculous inconveniences and blow them all out of proportion.
That's true in general these days. My problem is that we have a situation where a group of adults, supposedly very responsible adults, because they run a corporation in one of the most safety-obsessed industries out there. And these adults knowing that there will be small children present, decide to run a film that is absolutely inappropriate for said children. It's bizarre and creepy behavior before you ever get to the twit from Continental who compares this bizarre and creepy behavior to serving Coke instead of Pepsi.
Like I said, it's as if the airline served them dog crap and was surprised they had the gall to complain.
You ever catch the episode of Malcolm in the Middle where Hal and his folk singing group (”The Gentlemen Callers”) performed that song?
“”Basic Flying Rules: “Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by the appearance of ground, buildings, sea, trees and interstellar space. It is much more difficult to fly there.”””
LOL, That is good.
Hey, when you fly that's one of the things you have to suck up. Just be glad it wasn't an adult throwing the tantrum...I had to pull out my parade ground voice to deal with a guy on a Northwest flight once. Probably would have been arrested if it was post-9/11.
Worse, you’re headed to a terminal.
I hope certain American industries bite the dust.
Go to Russia and stay there.
And I hope certain American executives have the pleasure of watching the ground quickly coming up to meet them.
Have to agree with Joe’s post 100%.
I agree. In fact after working for Continental Airlines for a number of years, my opinion is that the whole company can go to hell.
Somehow I suspect you got lucky.
Something from the distant past, (about the mid 70s), is that the Continental office (in Houston) kept cases of booze in the offices,many, many cases (dozens) it was passed out as tips, etc. (fifths, not the little bottles).
Hmmm...have your rider remove that burr from under your saddle. Consider the following:
We have here a situation involving a group of adults, supposedly very responsible adults, because they run a corporation in one of the most safety-obsessed industries out there. And these adults, knowing that there will be small children present, decide to run a film that is absolutely inappropriate for said children. It's bizarre and creepy behavior before you ever get to the twit from Continental who compares this bizarre and creepy behavior to serving Coke instead of Pepsi. What's next, special children's flights with in flight entertainment by Kinko the Clown?
It's as if the airline served them dog crap for an in flight meal and was surprised they had the gall to complain.
The airlines USED to feed their customers, that had over a 4 hour flight, a MEAL.
The airlines USED to apologize all over themselves if they scratched your luggage, much less lost it for 2 or 3 days.
The airlines used to VALUE their customers hoping that the customer would fly on their airline again.
The airlines USED to have fares regulated by the federal government (the Civil Aviation Board), insuring that all airline operators made a profit even on half-empty flights. Consequently, prior to deregulation airline seats were wider and pitched farther apart, increasing customer comfort; ticket prices were higher, weeding out the riff-raff, who traveled by bus; stewardesses could be hired or fired based upon looks, size, competence and personality, and were consequently better at providing personal service; and passengers were treated like valued guests instead of cattle — no airport security, no X-rays, no stale pretzels, and few delays. Regulated airline fares also kept more airlines in business, forcing carriers to compete on the bases of service and comfort instead of price.
Man, I miss those days.
Why don’t we all fly naked? If there are small children or adults who are offended, they can close their eyes for the entire flight.
You do have a very good memory, and for better or worse, it is accurate.
That’s why I love Jet Blue Airways. They have individual video screens and DirectTV. I can usually find something to watch.
The Kingston Trio came there too.
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