Courtesy in the skies is gone, frequent fliers say

[labbats]

I hate the people who have to grab your seat for support to get in and out of their seat waking you up. Then the ones who have to use your seat like a handrail when walking down the aisle.

If you've got the stones to do it then as soon as the plane is parked and the seatbelt sign is off then hit your recline button. When the guy behind you grabs your seatback they go flying. Very satisfying, but be warned.... It's obvious you screwed the guy and you'll be sitting there for another 5 minutes waiting to deplane.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Agree with most of it, but not this one:

Sorry, traveler, but this isn't your bedroom. If you need darkness, bring an eyeshade.

Flying North or South as the sun is rising, it's interesting how many people you can blind in your row.

 

[CA1900]

Sun in the face, I totally agree -- don't blind people. But other than that, a lot of people, me included, like to watch the world go by out the window.

You guys don't have to worry about me, though; I always get an aisle seat if I can, so you can carry on staring at your glowing rectangles unimpeded.

 

[waveflyer]

I hate it when a business traveler acts like a jerk to you when you are in uniform and are non-reving in the back. Mostly because he/she knows you can't defend yourself.

Had a business traveler complain to me while I was in uniform that I was allowed to board first. I was a reserve pilot and the flight I'd be operating would be waiting on me fully loaded when I landed. He was aggressive and trying to shame me for clearly breaking a rule in his mind.
I asked him if he worked for SWA's scheduling department?
'No? Then I believe you are assuming a lot. Now if you would like this particular seat, I am more than happy to move for you, but it is important that I sit near the front of the plane.'

He never retreated from his aggressive opinion. He didn't want my seat, but he sees it all the time and I should be ashamed that I boarded first.

Somewhere in the mix I just smiled and nodded and read my book.
Some people just have to control everything, even when it's literally not their business.

 

[OneBadLT123]

Ahh yes if I can count how many times I heard the "Do you know who I am?" comment from the frequent business traveler... I always responded with "a regular passenger just like the rest of us"

 

[gutshotdraw]

Can't wait to ask Liz how she got quoted in the story next time we fly together. Had it been me, I would have said "It is apparent to me that airport metal detectors shave 50 points off a passenger's IQ."

 

[Dan Roman]

Air Travel is a remarkably efficient and safe means of transportation the likes of which have never been equaled. 99.9 percent get to were they want to go on time with no problems. The complainers are self observed jerks that think the world revolves around them and get upset when they don't get their way. It's a couple hours on a metal tube that is taking you to were you want to go at 500 MPH very safely and at a bargain price for what you are getting. Sit down, shut up and choose from the unprecedented numbers of ways we have to entertain ourselves and appreciate what you have.

 

[Bluestreak]

Air Travel is a remarkably efficient and safe means of transportation the likes of which have never been equaled. 99.9 percent get to were they want to go on time with no problems. The complainers are self observed jerks that think the world revolves around them and get upset when they don't get their way. It's a couple hours on a metal tube that is taking you to were you want to go at 500 MPH very safely and at a bargain price for what you are getting. Sit down, shut up and choose from the unprecedented numbers of ways we have to entertain ourselves and appreciate what you have.

Louis CK-"Everything's amazing and nobody is happy."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

 

[Dan Roman]

Louis CK-"Everything's amazing and nobody is happy."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

Saw it, excellent!
Interestingly enough, I first heard about that from a UAL pilot I was sharing a van ride with.

Thanks!

 

[waveflyer]

Louis CK-"Everything's amazing and nobody is happy."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

Classic. Had a catain play it over the PA when I showed it to him.
(don't know about that.... but funny as hell.)

 

[glasspilot1]

So there is only one thing that has changed since the last time you sat in that seat.

That right there is funny! No matter who you are! (Said with a "Larry the Cable Guy" accent)

 

[Always deferred]

Ahh yes if I can count how many times I heard the "Do you know who I am?" comment from the frequent business traveler... I always responded with "a regular passenger just like the rest of us"

Funny. I have a cousin who works in the hotel industry and she tells me the rudest customers they encounter are the airline pilots.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Hell, courtesy has been fone for a while. They don't even offer reach around service anymore.

 

[waveflyer]

Funny. I have a cousin who works in the hotel industry and she tells me the rudest customers they encounter are the airline pilots.

That's pretty true I think. we're the best and worst deals. It's guaranteed money for the hotel- but we need rides, get grumpy if theyre 10 minutes late, and we spend 1/3 of our lives in hotels. We know good vs average vs bad service, so in a lot of ways we're the most discerning customers- but yet our companies have negotiated the hotels down to the dime. And it's not like pilots can ever be cheap!

 

[zonejumper]

Funny. I have a cousin who works in the hotel industry and she tells me the rudest customers they encounter are the airline pilots.

Hmmm, there are rude people in every walk of life. HOWEVER, I'm not defending pilots but perhaps hotel employees can see it from a different point of view.

Many times airline crews are tired when checking in. Also, I have been victim of being told breakfast/brunch is free and then be presented with a bill upon checkout. I've also been told there is NO construction going on in the area where are rooms are, only to have to trudge down to the front desk because there IS in fact, construction noise near the rooms. How about getting a room key, walking a far distance to your room while exhausted only to have the room key NOT work OR open the door and find someone already occupying it. Another favorite is the hotel van being ridiculously late and again, a tired crew is left waiting an unacceptable amount of time when all they want to do is sleep. How about housekeeping knocking on your door when the DO NOT DISTURB sign is on the doorknob. I could go on and on, I guess...but you get the picture.