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Flying Hell Commentary

The Idiot Parade

November 15, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

I have been a frequent business traveler who flies out of D/FW on a weekly basis for the past 7+ years. The first six years were actually very nice. No issues with security other than the occasional long line; no problems with passengers except for a screaming baby now and then or the chronic snorer; [...]

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It’s Not The Airlines Stupid

October 9, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

I am a bit bemused by everyone’s comments. I would not consider myself a frequent traveler, but I do fly a few times a month, primarily for business. It is extremely rare that I find anything to complain about with respect to the airlines. Airlines are very efficient given the price points under which they [...]

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“Picked Over” Luggage

September 21, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

My daughter had a laptop and expensive camera taken from her luggage on a flight from NYC to Tampa. I once had a bag of expensive candies opened, eaten and the empty container put back in my bag. I don’t think most luggage gets “lost” – I think it gets held over for an airport [...]

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Don’t Allow Cell Phones

September 2, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

I could submit some stories but I am writing ahead of time hoping they will not allow cell phone usage on planes. It is entirely annoying enough having to listen to other people’s conversations in airports. I understand business people having to have conversations or if there is a delay and they need to inform people, [...]

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Reclining Seat Solution

August 31, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

I travel a lot and with expense controls find myself having to work in economy more often than not. Reclined seats and laptops don’t work. So here is a solution for you.
Most drop down tables drop and have two supporting aluminium “Legs.”
Lower your table.
Take the two magazines: Flight and Duty Free.
Fold them both in half [...]

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Overstuffed & Oversized Bags

August 19, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

When did it become an unwritten law that “thou shalt cram all your stuff into carry-on baggage so thou mayest avoid checking luggage?”
On most busy flights, attendants do not have time to make sure every passenger conforms to the size and weight limits for carry-on baggage. So the overhead compartments get full fast. It is [...]

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Cease Carry-On Luggage

July 28, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

I wish we could eliminate carry on luggage all together! A coat and briefcase/computer/diaper bag/canvas carry all/large purse should be all that is allowed. I am tired of being hit in the head by the wheeling overnight carry-on sized bags as their owners stuff them in and yank them out of the overhead bins. I [...]

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Deeply Grateful To The Airlines!

July 4, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

Consulting had me flying on average two hundred and thirty legs a year up until five years ago. It had gotten to the point that, with cancellations and overnight delays it was taking longer than it would to drive. The flight Nazis even back then had become unbearably rude and abusive.
While working a job out [...]

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Nitpicky Security

May 9, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

Security has gotten nit-picky. Small tubes of tooth paste, deodorant, etc. are necessary every day items and should not be bothered. An obvious labeled jar of jam bought on vacation for a gift was taken. Come on! Security has gone way over board and are not consistent either. There is NO common sense to the [...]

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Kudos To Frontier Airlines

May 9, 2009 Flying Hell Commentary

After reading all the horror stories on this site, I just wanted to make a kind comment about one of the BEST customer service experiences I have had in the past few years.
I was flying from Detroit to San Francisco (because flying out of my home city of Toronto was 3 times the price!) and [...]

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