Spread your cheeks and lift your sac!

8/10/2006 9:17:43 PM

man im glad they aren't saying to check in the lap top b/c i've had a friend who checked in his lap top and that thing broke so badly

[Edited on August 10, 2006 at 9:48 PM. Reason : s]

8/10/2006 9:46:58 PM

^ broke as bad ly as you 're engl ish?

sorry, had to

8/10/2006 10:02:27 PM

i didnt read through the entire thread

i have a flight out of chicago tomorrow night

flight leaves at 7:50pm

but i have to drive an hour to the airport, drop off the rental car, ride the shuttle into the airport, check my bags & wait in line for security

i wonder what time i should leave....

this doesn't even take traffic into account..... fuck

[Edited on August 10, 2006 at 10:32 PM. Reason : klrfjkshf]

8/10/2006 10:24:04 PM

wow... gotta love the intelligent comments.


http://news.com.com/Liquid+explosives+threaten+air+travel/2100-7348_3-6104475.html?tag=nefd.top

read. then think... hmmm good thing I CANT take my water bottle on board. Thanks TSA!

There isn't an easy compromise. Americans want full access to everything or to do anything, yet we also require 100% protection. You can't have it both ways.

"I never want to recieve another SPAM or get any VIRUS on my computer, but you can't use any Anti-virus or anti-spam software to filter my packets..."

That could have been a nasty terror event. I'm glad they uncovered the plot and I didn't mind waiting in lines today at the airport (better than blowing up in a plane crash).

8/10/2006 10:31:45 PM

I"m really concerned about not being able to take a laptop as a carry on right now. Between the heat and being thrown around, you know that shit is going to be broke as a joke and there will be no way to get it fixed.

8/10/2006 10:32:47 PM

^ i think laptops are ok for domestic flights

for now anyway

electronics are banned on international flights originating in britian as i understand it

8/10/2006 10:42:50 PM

i think i'm just gonna have to have fedex ship me my laptop

8/11/2006 8:13:17 AM

Motherfucking drinks on a motherfucking plane!

8/11/2006 10:39:52 AM

new business model

get the gubment to ban liquid stuff forever

then sell it at a premium on the flight

oh snap

8/11/2006 10:45:17 AM

Quote :

"tha'ts bullshit they aren't allowing cell phones... if i hadn't had my cell phone on me when i flew back from NY my dad would have been waiting in charlotte for me for 2 hours when my flight was delayed"

your dad is an idiot for not knowing how to check flight status on his own then

8/11/2006 10:56:45 AM

Wow what a bunch of limp wristed whiney bitches....

If you don't want to deal with the new security measures, don't fucking fly. I for one would be happy to have you off my plane you inpatient, thankless sacks of shit. You're always the ones complaining about shit and making a scene.

8/11/2006 11:07:28 AM

my sister was flying from NYC out here to california yesterday. she took the day off work, had to hire a car to drive her to the airport, waited for 3 hours to get through security and ended up missing her flight. what a huge waste of time and money.

8/11/2006 11:32:40 AM

i'd say a waste of time - how much money was really wasted though?

8/11/2006 11:35:11 AM

Quote :

"new business model get the gubment to ban liquid stuff forever then sell it at a premium on the flight oh snap"

yeah, that's what I was just blogging about--- I see a new marketing plan, airlines getting licenses with different companies and doing wholesale lotions/eye drops/drinks whatever to passengers, and probably upcharging from there. Charging overhead storage too- getting rid of most carry-on luggage and then charging people who do need it like people with diaper bags or misc.

8/11/2006 12:41:19 PM

My blog is better than your blog

8/11/2006 12:42:36 PM

Quote :

"yeah, that's what I was just blogging about--- I see a new marketing plan, airlines getting licenses with different companies and doing wholesale lotions/eye drops/drinks whatever to passengers, and probably upcharging from there. Charging overhead storage too- getting rid of most carry-on luggage and then charging people who do need it like people with diaper bags or misc."

there is no way that would ever happen in the near future - maybe 20+yrs down the road - too many people travel every day/week for that to happen - if i had to deal with that shit there is no way i'd travel every week for work - it's just not feasible

8/11/2006 12:42:56 PM

I could see selling "eye drops" on international flights, but who the hell can't live without toothpaste/makeup for half a day?

8/11/2006 12:44:29 PM

The ladyfriend is flying back from Austrailia as I write this, sans any electronic gear as a carry-on. That's going to be a long-ass flight when all you can do is stare at the ceiling. She's going to be a great mood when she ges back I'm sure.

8/11/2006 12:50:32 PM

they have movies and music on airplanes these days.

I doubt she'd be staring at anything.

8/11/2006 12:51:29 PM

Yeah, but the movies tend to suck. I think she'd rather just zone out to her IPOD or play on the laptop.

I'd go batshit crazy if I had to make that flight today.

8/11/2006 1:01:01 PM

^ Same here. The toiletries, okay, hassle, but not terrifically affecting *most* people's flight.

some news article off yahoo news talked about folks having to check BOOKS. Books. for fucks sake.
But as it is i'm plannin gon not flying again for a couple years till i'm allowed an mp3 player or laptop and dont have to worry about books getting taken from me. I'll drive.

8/11/2006 1:28:16 PM

I would be pissed if I had to leave a $60 bottle of cologne behind

8/11/2006 1:43:39 PM

who wears cologne?

8/11/2006 1:45:01 PM

Has anyone flown the past couple of days? I'm really concerned about the time. In my home airport there's an extra security check and they are saying the longest lines are to check in bags, not necessarily security.

8/11/2006 1:45:28 PM

litle brother just left atl for ord - just leave an hour or 2 before when you would have - depending on when you are going

8/11/2006 1:49:03 PM

Quote :

"If you don't want to deal with the new security measures, don't fucking fly. I for one would be happy to have you off my plane you inpatient, thankless sacks of shit. You're always the ones complaining about shit and making a scene."

That's a great sentiment if people can make that choice. Am I going to get a refund on my flight or a change fee waiver to allow myself more time? Nope.

The problem I personally have with this whole thing is that we spend billions of dollars overseas on people who don't even want or need us, but we don't take care of our own who may get put out from these measures. Let's take some of those dollars to make these transitions as non-intrusive as possible.

8/11/2006 1:49:15 PM

Thaks Omar

8/11/2006 1:49:53 PM

Quote :

"That's a great sentiment if people can make that choice. Am I going to get a refund on my flight or a change fee waiver to allow myself more time? Nope."

did you even read any airline websites?

everyone is allowing refunds and free changes - what kind of crappy assumption is that

8/11/2006 1:50:59 PM

This gives fat people another excuse to avoid flying and drive their jumbo SUVs

8/11/2006 1:53:09 PM

^

if they stop fucking over paying customers maybe more people would fly

8/11/2006 1:59:07 PM

boss just called, said Oakland airport security was a breeze, fastest he's ever been through

8/11/2006 1:59:51 PM

Well, AirTran basically just told me to go fuck myself, so if you can find anything to disprove my assumption, I'll appreciate it.

8/11/2006 2:06:35 PM

Quote :

"http://news.com.com/Liquid+explosives+threaten+air+travel/2100-7348_3-6104475.html?tag=nefd.top read. then think... hmmm good thing I CANT take my water bottle on board. Thanks TSA! There isn't an easy compromise. Americans want full access to everything or to do anything, yet we also require 100% protection. You can't have it both ways. "I never want to recieve another SPAM or get any VIRUS on my computer, but you can't use any Anti-virus or anti-spam software to filter my packets..." That could have been a nasty terror event. I'm glad they uncovered the plot and I didn't mind waiting in lines today at the airport (better than blowing up in a plane crash)."

I don't demand 100% protection. We don't get it either, even with banning liquids, but that's beside the point. I think the specter of a few planes exploding every once in a while would really spice up my travel experience, don't you?

8/11/2006 2:07:05 PM

call them up and tell them you're complaining to the FTC

8/11/2006 2:07:37 PM

oh - i figured you were flying a decent airline - yeah budget will get you no matter what

8/11/2006 2:08:34 PM

What would you consider a "decent" airline?

8/11/2006 2:09:19 PM

I like United.

I fly them almost everytime, unless I am flying International, in which case I prefer American.

American for domestic travel is crappy. They have the worst looking air hostesses and poorest customer service.

8/11/2006 2:10:39 PM

I mean really, it isn't the airlines responsibility to do jack for a customer anyways beyond "good customer service." The point I'm trying to make is that our federal dollars could be better spent to reduce the impact of changes like this.

And I've never had a problem with AirTran or Delta. And their hub is Atlanta which means more flight availability at a more reasonable price. I don't see anything wrong with that. Really, it has nothing to do with the point at all.

8/11/2006 2:14:59 PM

Quote :

"i'd say a waste of time - how much money was really wasted though?"

taking a day off work + 2 trips to the airport = wasted money

8/11/2006 2:25:58 PM

Aren't you missing the obvious money lost on the ticket not used?

8/11/2006 2:27:01 PM

the next step is obviously not allowing humans on any flights

8/11/2006 3:02:29 PM

my flight out of chicago on friday was a breeze

i allowed myself a ton of time & ended up checking my bags, getting my boarding pass, going through security & sitting at my gate in 20min flat.

for a late friday afternoon in a major international airport-- thats making good time

also i noticed the flights boarded & deboarded MUCH faster. people had less carry on baggage so we were able to move faster

i'm in favor of 1 carry on per person

8/13/2006 6:44:54 PM

Quote :

"What would you consider a "decent" airline?"

delta/united/american/northwest - any of the big airlines - non-budget ones - although southwest is arguably decent - airtrain however doesn't come close to that list

8/13/2006 7:39:15 PM

Airport security is a fucking joke. Banning liquids is god damned ridiculous. The whole taking off your shoes thing was idiotic as well. How much is it going to take before you people wake up and realize that we are living in a police state?

8/13/2006 7:40:55 PM

if you can, do curbside baggage check in...some airports(like Atlanta) dont allow it, but some airports(like Dallas-Fort Worth) do...i had to drop off my rental car in Dallas, and my coworker had a shitload of boxes to send home(been there for 5 months). If not for the curbside baggage checkin, I would of missed the flight...thank GOD this was pre this, or i would of missed my flight...(we had to go to a Fed Ex to ship her stuff). It was a breeze through security, the line to check in the luggage was a mile though(thus, glad i did the curbside). They were boarding right when i got to the gate, not too much time to spare.

I always have to get the pat down when i travel...since i have a bookbag, laptop, and usually something else....like i am getting arrested each time(also has to do with my one way ticket, i go to places for business for months at a time)

[Edited on August 13, 2006 at 9:37 PM. Reason : w]

8/13/2006 9:34:59 PM

^^ please explain how airport security is a fucking joke

i'd love to hear your insight

8/13/2006 9:50:21 PM

^^^You sir, are an idiot.

8/13/2006 10:03:08 PM

next thing you know, terrorist will be craming explosive shit in their ass, and cavity searches will be required......

8/13/2006 10:03:09 PM

hahaha that's horrible but hilarious at the same time

8/13/2006 10:06:54 PM