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Title: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 08:31:22 AM
  :frown:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
i like southwest :shy:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 08:34:15 AM
I think I'm gonna hang out by the Delta gates and act all  :gocho: before pretending I have to take a leak and sneaking into the SW cattle line
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 08:37:24 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
this is the f*cking stupidest thread in history.  (although 42 is rescuing)
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: 1/64th on May 28, 2010, 08:48:41 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:

And they occasionally rap/rhyme the safety instructions.

However, we fly Delta and United exclusively these days.   :gocho:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: hillwalking03 on May 28, 2010, 08:52:06 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:

Hate to get all EMADAGy on you, but I love some regional jets.  E-170s or E-190s>>>>>>737-700s 

 :driving: <------ except piloting
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: EllToPay on May 28, 2010, 09:01:02 AM
Flying American in three weeks. MCI-DFW-OGG

3 hour layover in DFW :gocho:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: hillwalking03 on May 28, 2010, 09:03:24 AM
Flying American in three weeks. MCI-DFW-OGG

3 hour layover in DFW :gocho:

Did that exact flight last year.  Pretty elite route.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 28, 2010, 09:03:55 AM
Southwest has improved quite a bit.  Biggest annoyance is the other passengers, but at least you get to choose who you sit by.

Back in the day they would just say "A GROUP GET IN LINE" and then rough ridin' everyone would get in line.  Now they make you line up by number, which is much nicer.  
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: EllToPay on May 28, 2010, 09:07:59 AM
Flying American in three weeks. MCI-DFW-OGG

3 hour layover in DFW :gocho:

Did that exact flight last year.  Pretty elite route.

iknowrite? can't wait :excited:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 09:10:10 AM
michigancat:  Hey! You can check your bags for free!
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: EllToPay on May 28, 2010, 09:15:26 AM
michigancat:  Hey! You can check your bags for free!

Has anyone ever flown Southwest and had a layover?  :confused:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on May 28, 2010, 09:16:31 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:

Hate to get all EMADAGy on you, but I love some regional jets.  E-170s or E-190s>>>>>>737-700s  

 :driving: <------ except piloting


you should watch this-
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/flyingcheap/?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=proglist&utm_source=proglist


 :frown:
i think southwest is ok.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: OK_Cat on May 28, 2010, 09:21:22 AM
yeah, SD is usually right-on about stuff, but he's way off the mark on this one.  Southwest is by far the elite airline provider.

By far.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: EllToPay on May 28, 2010, 09:29:55 AM
yeah, SD is usually right-on about stuff, but he's way off the mark on this one.  Southwest is by far the elite airline provider.

By far.

give me assigned seats, layovers and paying for my 50 lb check in bag any day of the week.  :AA:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 10:47:16 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:

Hate to get all EMADAGy on you, but I love some regional jets.  E-170s or E-190s>>>>>>737-700s 

 :driving: <------ except piloting

I'm 6'4". I got stuck on a regional jet from San Antonio to Detroit last month...that's basically Mexico to Canada. After I got off the flight, I wanted to go into a murderous Godzilla-esque rampage but I realized, hey, it was Detroit, somebody had already done it :runaway:

Regional jets = the opposite of elite. Plus, bags don't fly free on them :frown:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: bakerman on May 28, 2010, 10:55:23 AM
SW doesn't stick you on regional jets :cheers:

Hate to get all EMADAGy on you, but I love some regional jets.  E-170s or E-190s>>>>>>737-700s 

 :driving: <------ except piloting

I'm 6'4". I got stuck on a regional jet from San Antonio to Detroit last month...that's basically Mexico to Canada. After I got off the flight, I wanted to go into a murderous Godzilla-esque rampage but I realized, hey, it was Detroit, somebody had already done it :runaway:

^ This

Also,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnOxvbGOTbM

had this guy once. He alone destroys all other airlines.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 10:55:52 AM
Plus, bags don't fly free on them :frown:

No offense to people who suck at flying (and thus, at life) but anyone who checks a bag for anything less than a 2 week trip shouldn't be discussing flying, airports or travel in general.  
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 11:28:05 AM
Plus, bags don't fly free on them :frown:

No offense to people who suck at flying (and thus, at life) but anyone who checks a bag for anything less than a 2 week trip shouldn't be discussing flying, airports or travel in general. 

Sorry to ice your post here bro, but I often end up going north to Wisconsin for a week or a 10-day stint in the dead of winter because of family obligations. Because of my elite tallness, the trip requires not only some t-shirts and boxers but some bulky-ass sweatshirts, sweaters, and jeans (and we're talking like 2-3 of each at the very least because I'm not wearing the same crap every day). Oh, and don't forget my winter coat that is the size of Rhode Island but warm as hell. I'm not taking that damn thing on the plane with me, and the coat alone won't fit into a carry-on.

Hate to say it steve, but you = LTTWSLTACIQ (low traveling to what seems like the Arctic Circle IQ). I totally agree with your point if you're going to some crappy-ass state like Texas or something :lol:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 11:31:51 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno: 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 11:35:17 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno: 

I USE THE TRAVEL BOTTLE AND FOLD EVERYTHING METICULOUSLY :angry:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 11:36:20 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno: 

I USE THE TRAVEL BOTTLE AND FOLD EVERYTHING METICULOUSLY :angry:

High Travel IQ Tip Of The Day By HTIQ Poster steve dave:

don't fold, roll  ;)
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: hillwalking03 on May 28, 2010, 11:36:33 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno: 

I USE THE TRAVEL BOTTLE AND FOLD EVERYTHING METICULOUSLY :angry:

 :nono: don't fold, roll.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: hillwalking03 on May 28, 2010, 11:37:09 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno: 

I USE THE TRAVEL BOTTLE AND FOLD EVERYTHING METICULOUSLY :angry:

High Travel IQ Tip Of The Day By HTIQ Poster steve dave:

don't fold, roll  ;)

SD   :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 11:37:37 AM
oh my, looks like hillwalking has joined the HTIQ Club Of Elite HTIQ Travelers Of America
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 11:37:45 AM
son of a bitch. i just got sent to "school" :frown:

however, my regional jet point is completely and utterly backed by science and thus irrefutable.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: 1/64th on May 28, 2010, 11:55:30 AM
42, Maybe you can start a non-elite-travelers thread with ideas about how best to shove your clothes into a huge pile in your bag and how you like to bring a full size shampoo bottle everywhere you go  :dunno:  

I USE THE TRAVEL BOTTLE AND FOLD EVERYTHING METICULOUSLY :angry:

I went to Inida for 21 days one time and fit the following into one bag:

150 CD (don't ask)
2 shovels (don't tell)
14 shirt
7 pants
3 pairs of shoes
2 ties
toiletries for 3 weeks
about 5 books

I am the king of packing.    :cool:

Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: ChiComCat on May 28, 2010, 12:09:35 PM
Plus, bags don't fly free on them :frown:

No offense to people who suck at flying (and thus, at life) but anyone who checks a bag for anything less than a 2 week trip shouldn't be discussing flying, airports or travel in general. 

Sorry to ice your post here bro, but I often end up going north to Wisconsin for a week or a 10-day stint in the dead of winter because of family obligations. Because of my elite tallness, the trip requires not only some t-shirts and boxers but some bulky-ass sweatshirts, sweaters, and jeans (and we're talking like 2-3 of each at the very least because I'm not wearing the same crap every day). Oh, and don't forget my winter coat that is the size of Rhode Island but warm as hell. I'm not taking that damn thing on the plane with me, and the coat alone won't fit into a carry-on.

Hate to say it steve, but you = LTTWSLTACIQ (low traveling to what seems like the Arctic Circle IQ). I totally agree with your point if you're going to some crappy-ass state like Texas or something :lol:

Need better family planning - don't get involved with people that live more north than you (potential coastal exception).  Told a girl from Alaska to eff off for this very reason once (not a true statement, was for very different reasons).  Nonetheless, dodged a bullet there.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 28, 2010, 12:37:53 PM
Hey sd, this month's Southwest magazine has like a 20 page spread on the eliteness of Omaha. Should enjoy.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 01:22:46 PM
Hey sd, this month's Southwest magazine has like a 20 page spread on the eliteness of Omaha. Should enjoy.

 :ksu:< but with college world series logo, warren buffett and being bored on the sign
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 01:25:36 PM
All my family is originally from Omaha. Seems like a cool place. Except that I had to fly to Minneapolis to fly back to Texas from Omaha on like Northwest or whatever. Yet another reason why Southwest is elite, very few dumbass connections for dumbasses.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 01:26:54 PM
All my family is originally from Omaha. Seems like a cool place. Except that I had to fly to Minneapolis to fly back to Texas from Omaha on like Northwest or whatever. Yet another reason why Southwest is elite, very few dumbass connections for dumbasses.

There are tons of direct flights to houston and dfw (prolly other loser places in TX too) every day, dumbass
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 01:28:44 PM
All my family is originally from Omaha. Seems like a cool place. Except that I had to fly to Minneapolis to fly back to Texas from Omaha on like Northwest or whatever. Yet another reason why Southwest is elite, very few dumbass connections for dumbasses.

There are tons of direct flights to houston and dfw (prolly other loser places in TX too) every day, dumbass

Yeah, and I hate going through DFW. It's basically O'Hare South, there's always a massive fuckup with bags/airplanes and a massive wait on the runway.* Sure, Love's a dump, but they know that and they get you out quick :love:



*I think we went through this part on dobtardfans.com
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 01:30:20 PM
All my family is originally from Omaha. Seems like a cool place. Except that I had to fly to Minneapolis to fly back to Texas from Omaha on like Northwest or whatever. Yet another reason why Southwest is elite, very few dumbass connections for dumbasses.

There are tons of direct flights to houston and dfw (prolly other loser places in TX too) every day, dumbass

Yeah, and I hate going through DFW. It's basically O'Hare South, there's always a massive fuckup with bags/airplanes and a massive wait on the runway.* Sure, Love's a dump, but they know that and they get you out quick :love:



*I think we went through this part on dobtardfans.com

If you're in Manhattan you better start kissing DFW's ass pretty quick bro  :AA:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 01:32:18 PM
All my family is originally from Omaha. Seems like a cool place. Except that I had to fly to Minneapolis to fly back to Texas from Omaha on like Northwest or whatever. Yet another reason why Southwest is elite, very few dumbass connections for dumbasses.

There are tons of direct flights to houston and dfw (prolly other loser places in TX too) every day, dumbass

Yeah, and I hate going through DFW. It's basically O'Hare South, there's always a massive fuckup with bags/airplanes and a massive wait on the runway.* Sure, Love's a dump, but they know that and they get you out quick :love:



*I think we went through this part on dobtardfans.com

If you're in Manhattan you better start kissing DFW's ass pretty quick bro  :AA:

I know :frown: I love KCI as an airport but I thought the shuttle from Lawrence was kind of a long commute...can't imagine what it's like to and from the 'Tan.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2010, 01:33:16 PM
I don't check bags, loser.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on May 28, 2010, 01:34:04 PM
I don't check bags, loser.

Welcome to, like, seven posts ago
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2010, 01:34:29 PM
I don't check bags, loser.

Welcome to, like, seven posts ago

 :lol:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 28, 2010, 01:38:25 PM
Always check bags. My wife demands on bringing her own hair dryer (hotel ones are never good enough I guess), and 5 different pairs of shoes. 

Most people who don't check bags aren't super elite travelers. They are just dumbasses who have no consideration for those around them.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on May 28, 2010, 01:43:45 PM
i never check a bag. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 28, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
i never check a bag. 
obv. super elite. Duh.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 29, 2010, 11:03:07 AM
I usually don't check, but the main problem with the pay for bag check is all of the cheap dumbasses that bring enough stuff on the plane to fill 9 suitcases then get pissed and hold everyone else up when the overhead bins are full.  Hate those people.  HATE them.  :chainsaw:

Southwest is ok :dunno:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 29, 2010, 03:05:11 PM
best park about mhk AA flight: the DFW-MHK gate is filled w/people you know. it truly is a gathering of the elite of the elite mhk'ers
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: slimz on June 01, 2010, 12:38:35 PM
Flew Delta this weekend.  Planes were full of folks who crammed their oversize carry-ons into the overhead bins to avoid the checked-bag fees.  Flight attendants were exasperated. 

Also received an unscheduled one-night stay in Memphis due to mechanical issues.  Delta =  :flush: .
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 12:41:52 PM
I love Delta.  Like a man loves a woman (no-homo) or another man (if-homo). 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:05:50 PM
Flew Delta this weekend.  Planes were full of folks who crammed their oversize carry-ons into the overhead bins to avoid the checked-bag fees.  Flight attendants were exasperated. 

This crap already enrages me. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Winters on June 01, 2010, 01:07:36 PM
I too have to fly southwest pretty soon, wish I was flying Air-Tran
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Gooch on June 01, 2010, 01:13:33 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 01:16:15 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:17:50 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag. 
Most people have/should check bags.  Your crap isn't that important that you need to carry it on the god damned airplane with you.

Also have to check bags to bring back cheap bottles of liquor. :cool:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 01:18:51 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag. 
Most people have/should check bags.  Your crap isn't that important that you need to carry it on the god damned airplane with you.

Also have to check bags to bring back cheap bottles of liquor. :cool:

Has nothing to do with stuff being important (though, coincidentally, mine is) 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:20:32 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag. 
Most people have/should check bags.  Your crap isn't that important that you need to carry it on the god damned airplane with you.

Also have to check bags to bring back cheap bottles of liquor. :cool:

Has nothing to do with stuff being important (though, coincidentally, mine is) 
What does it have to do with? Not wanting to wait the extra 10 minutes to wait for your stuff? Not looking like a rube waiting for the conveyor belt to start?  I sacrifice all of this stuff for the greater good.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 01:24:28 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag.  
Most people have/should check bags.  Your crap isn't that important that you need to carry it on the god damned airplane with you.

Also have to check bags to bring back cheap bottles of liquor. :cool:

Has nothing to do with stuff being important (though, coincidentally, mine is)  
What does it have to do with? Not wanting to wait the extra 10 minutes to wait for your stuff? Not looking like a rube waiting for the conveyor belt to start?  I sacrifice all of this stuff for the greater good.

Yeah, getting to the airport 30 minutes before my flight and getting into my rental car while people and their shitting kids are all standing around picking their asses waiting for their 7 bags to roll off the conveyor.  I don't see any need to sacrifice anything, there is no downside.  
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Gooch on June 01, 2010, 01:25:00 PM
I am going to rough ridin' lose it some day when one of these mouth breathers hits me in head with his rough ridin' bag that should be in the belly of the plane. Came very close to this happening in Cancun last November.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:28:32 PM
Absolutely hate these cheap ass people who won't check baggage. My wife suggested we do this on our flight down to Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks. I almost punched her in the face when she suggested it.

Has nothing to do with being cheap.  I get free checked bags with Delta and will (hopefully) never check a bag. 
Most people have/should check bags.  Your crap isn't that important that you need to carry it on the god damned airplane with you.

Also have to check bags to bring back cheap bottles of liquor. :cool:

Has nothing to do with stuff being important (though, coincidentally, mine is) 
What does it have to do with? Not wanting to wait the extra 10 minutes to wait for your stuff? Not looking like a rube waiting for the conveyor belt to start?  I sacrifice all of this stuff for the greater good.

Yeah, getting to the airport 30 minutes before my flight and getting into my rental car while people and their shitting kids are all standing around picking their asses waiting for their 7 bags to roll of the conveyor.  I don't see any need to sacrifice anything, there is no downside. 
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

It's the random dumbass family that feels the need to not check any baggage, which includes crap that is way too large for the bin yet they cram it in their anyways.  I also get to wait behind these people in the security line, which sucks, because they do not adhere to TSA regulations and hold up the entire works.

I'm just saying - I sacrifice for the greater good. I feel like i'm doing a civic duty by checking luggage. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 01:36:46 PM
SW Flight Report:

Not as terrible as I had feared.  Like most SW flights it was chock full of screaming kids but most had to sit in the very back because their parents are too dumb to check in 24 hours early and obv. need multiple seats together.  Rolled my eyes so everyone could see when they announced that all military could board first because it was Memorial day weekend (did this primarily because it reminded me of fatty).  Speaking of, I texted trips a picture of a diagram of DIA and he got it immediately.  Also rolled my eyes really big when the flight attendant announced there would be no peanuts because one person on the flight had peanut allergies.  I don't even eat peanuts but it felt like the right thing to do.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:39:31 PM
SW Flight Report:

Not as terrible as I had feared.  Like most SW flights it was chock full of screaming kids but most had to sit in the very back because their parents are too dumb to check in 24 hours early and obv. need multiple seats together.  Rolled my eyes so everyone could see when they announced that all military could board first because it was Memorial day weekend (did this primarily because it reminded me of fatty).  Speaking of, I texted trips a picture of a diagram of DIA and he got it immediately.  Also rolled my eyes really big when the flight attendant announced there would be no peanuts because one person on the flight had peanut allergies.
Man, the memorial day thing is awful.

Last time I traveled around memorial day they let military people get on first and leave first.  When the military folk left a bunch of rubes started clapping for them like they just made it to the Elite 8 or something.  Had to sit and wait through the entire spectacle.

This was on Delta, btw.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 01:40:32 PM
This was on Delta, btw.

damnit, I'll talk to them
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2010, 01:41:40 PM
This was on Delta, btw.

damnit, I'll talk to them
They can probably change the policy about letting them board/leave first but the clapping thing was instigated by the normal travelers.  Don't know what they can do about that.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 01, 2010, 01:43:02 PM
i used to not care about checking baggage either until the airline lost our luggage for thirty six hours on a three day vacation to the beach. yeah, i'll stop off at target so my wife can pick out a new swimming suit for the weekend on our way to the hotel. no problem. not like that's going to take an hour or anything.

 :flush: :flush: :flush:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2010, 02:02:40 PM
is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plane, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 02:07:07 PM
is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plan, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.

yeah, I can't really agree more than I am agreeing right now at this very moment
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 01, 2010, 03:15:06 PM
SW Flight Report:

Not as terrible as I had feared.  Like most SW flights it was chock full of screaming kids but most had to sit in the very back because their parents are too dumb to check in 24 hours early and obv. need multiple seats together.  Rolled my eyes so everyone could see when they announced that all military could board first because it was Memorial day weekend (did this primarily because it reminded me of fatty).  Speaking of, I texted trips a picture of a diagram of DIA and he got it immediately.  Also rolled my eyes really big when the flight attendant announced there would be no peanuts because one person on the flight had peanut allergies.  I don't even eat peanuts but it felt like the right thing to do.

Sounds like a great flight. Glad you had fun
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 03:56:34 PM
When the military folk left a bunch of rubes started clapping for them like they just made it to the Elite 8 or something.

heh.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2010, 03:59:01 PM
is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plan, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.

yeah, I can't really agree more than I am agreeing right now at this very moment

Wonderful experience.  You don't even need a driver's license.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 04:07:20 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 01, 2010, 04:13:43 PM
Nine times out of ten I'm heading somewhere I don't need more than I can fit in my backpack.  Usually I have room to pack for two or three people's things in there.  And I keep it under the seat in front of me.  I don't really even like having to wait to pull something out of the over head compartments. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2010, 04:27:04 PM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

i'm going to do whatever teh eff the airline lets me.  if they say i can try to fly the aircraft then i'm going to be in the cabin trying to do loops and crap.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: BMWWcat on June 01, 2010, 04:43:22 PM
Southwest can suck on it.
I remeber reading an article in Wired magazine a couple of years back talking about how Texas was interested in getting high speed rail to connect Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, that was until southwest came in with their "cattle call rates" and helped kill the rail idea.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 04:45:15 PM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

It's perfectly reasonable to blame both.  You can completely follow the airlines' rules and still be a complete douchebag.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 04:56:12 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster rough ridin' kid buggy. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: CHONGS on June 01, 2010, 04:59:37 PM
The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

:frown:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 05:04:04 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 05:13:44 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 05:15:18 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 05:18:48 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O

I have these, which are possibly the exact same thing under a different brand name.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-B-Earbuds-Black/dp/B000E6G9RI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3

I want a good set of over-the-ears.  I've almost pulled the trigger about 10 times. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 05:19:49 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O

I have these, which are possibly the exact same thing under a different brand name.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-B-Earbuds-Black/dp/B000E6G9RI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3

I want a good set of over-the-ears.  I've almost pulled the trigger about 10 times. 

I don't think over-ears would be much better for travel unless you got into like the $200 range or so.  waste of money at that point.  still use 'em.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2010, 05:23:44 PM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

It's perfectly reasonable to blame both.  You can completely follow the airlines' rules and still be a complete douchebag.
no, it's not perfectly  reasonable to blame both.  the airlines know how much room they have on their planes and the rejects at the gates need to stop you from bringing on more than it can handle.  suck it.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 01, 2010, 07:12:10 PM
The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

:frown:

Sounds like a great flight. Glad you had fun.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 07:13:27 PM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

It's perfectly reasonable to blame both.  You can completely follow the airlines' rules and still be a complete douchebag.
no, it's not perfectly  reasonable to blame both.

Yes it is.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Trim on June 02, 2010, 12:35:42 AM
is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plan, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.

yeah, I can't really agree more than I am agreeing right now at this very moment

Wonderful experience.  You don't even need a driver's license.

If you fly into OKC, you don't even need a hotel either.  They house you for free.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 02, 2010, 08:21:07 AM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

i'm going to do whatever teh eff the airline lets me.  if they say i can try to fly the aircraft then i'm going to be in the cabin trying to do loops and crap.
There are no rules for lots of things on this world but we follow the "unwritten rules" to be decent to one another.  THIS IS ONE OF THEM!!
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 02, 2010, 08:24:01 AM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 
I get the best sleep of my life on airplanes, regardless of what is going on.  Something about the movement of the plane, the sound of the engines and the little twist-knob that you can turn to get air blown on your face just puts me to sleep nearly immediately.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 02, 2010, 08:34:09 AM
is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plane, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.
Usually do just this, but scratch the cab for a [insert rental car company name] bus.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on June 02, 2010, 08:35:31 AM
The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

:frown:

Sounds like a great flight. Glad you had fun.

lol
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2010, 08:40:19 AM
i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   :lol:

i'm going to do whatever teh shazbot! the airline lets me.  if they say i can try to fly the aircraft then i'm going to be in the cabin trying to do loops and crap.
There are no rules for lots of things on this world but we follow the "unwritten rules" to be decent to one another.  THIS IS ONE OF THEM!!

dog. eat. dog.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 02, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
when does air wal-mart lose there fuel contract?
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2010, 09:01:07 AM
when does air wal-mart lose there fuel contract?
their hedging has got to be killing them right now
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: MeatSauce on June 02, 2010, 09:51:35 AM
The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

:frown:

What did you expect? Houston is the armpit of The Republic of Texas.  Hate going to that dump. Would rather spend a weeend dodging AK-47 fire in El Paso
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: 1/64th on June 02, 2010, 10:30:34 AM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2010, 10:43:53 AM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

You are flying Delta to Denver?  Very weird. 
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: EllToPay on June 02, 2010, 11:32:51 AM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

Frontier is laughing its ass off at you right now.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: 1/64th on June 02, 2010, 12:56:28 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

You are flying Delta to Denver?  Very weird. 

Mother-in-law works for Delta and United so we fly free.   :love:
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 02, 2010, 01:37:12 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 
Is the family doing a cross country tour following disney on ice everywhere they go?
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: 1/64th on June 02, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 
Is the family doing a cross country tour following disney on ice everywhere they go?

Not a bad idea...I'll see if they're in town.  Seeing Mater on ice was just  :lol:

BTW, Mrs. 1/64th just informed me that we are actually flying United, not Delta.  Sorry.
Title: Re: I have to fly Southwest tomorrow
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2010, 02:32:16 PM
BTW, Mrs. 1/64th just informed me that we are actually flying United, not Delta.  Sorry.

makes more sense  ;)