Originally Posted By pipanale This could be fun. My job required me to travel nearly every week. I'll be on this schedule hopefully only for a few more weeks because, honestly, it's enough. But, what have you seen at the airport recently that defies logic? LEt me start...Monday 6:00AM at RDU. The security line, for once, is long. They have a guy opening up carryon suitcases to look for liquids. Most people have them in zip-top baggies like they're supposed to. Then, up walks a guy. They ask him for his liquids. He pulls out a bottle of water, shaving cream, 4 colognes, lotion, some other liquid, liquid deodorant, a knife, a gun (OK...I made the last 2 up). Does this guy live under a rock? Next time, I'll give a lesson on how to read a boarding pass!
Originally Posted By goodgirl The last time I flew, the security line was unblessedly short. There was a family in front of me.Mom, dad and 2 year old. Dad was in the Army and wearing camaflauge uniform. He walked through the scanner and set it off. So then he empties some of the pockets on his arms. Metal stuff, including a knife. Walked through again and set it off again. Started removing stuff from the pockets all over his pants. They stopped him and took him aside for further investigation. I later saw him on the concourse with his family. You would think someone in the military would know the rules (just my opinion).
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Whew! Thankfully, I breezed through security on my last RT with only one or two people in line. No hold-ups.
Originally Posted By pipanale What do you say? How will this scenario play out: 5:45PM flight on Southwest from PHL to RDU. It's pouring rain right now (7:00AM) A: My flight leaves on time and all is well. I get a good seat and everyone behaves. B: I arrive at PHL, the security line is 4 days long, the flight is delayed until 7:30, only to have us wait another 3 hours, and I get stuck in a middle seat between a sweaty copier salesman and a lactating gypsy. C: I arrive at PHL, get one look at the place, sit down on the curb, cry, get up, take up life as a nature guide in South Philly. Quiz answers to follow in a few days
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom If your ever stuck in Philly, my advise would be to get on a train and take it out to Atlantic City. The "Boardwalk" does wonders to recooperating a deflated soul.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ My son and I flew to DL the day after the incident in the UK. When we returned home 5 days later, we were surprised that although there were several reminders over the loud speaker (at LAX) that one family carried on their entire luggage. I'm serious a family of 4 with 6 pieces of carry on luggage. The ticket agent didn't bat an eye. I was freaking right out. I so wanted to say something - and pray that they weren't on my flight at the same time. I was shocked to see that you could buy bottled and canned beverages after check in (in Vancouver here we could only buy drinks in a cup with no lid). In the middle of the flight the girl next to me whips a bottle of water out of her bag and starts to drink it. I was appalled at her ignorance. Why do some people think the rules don't apply to them?? I actually wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper, and it was printed, so I hope she sees it!
Originally Posted By Labuda When returning from WDW earlier this motnh, DL & I had a layover in Hosuton. So, we get on the ground in Houston, figure it's safe to buy a Coke. Soi we pop into the first shop we see and each get a Coke... that we promptly have to throw away as 25' after we bought it, we exited a secure area to get into another one. Why in Hades' name do you have to exit one secure area to go into another? GOOD GRIEF! Yes, it's a minor thing and we're only out $3 or so, but come ON, Houston - get your act together and build a wall or something that will allow passengers on layover to stay inside the secure area when changing terminals! Sheesh!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost A couple of years ago I was on a flight to MCO. In the seat in front of me was an Asian family of Father, Mother and a young boy about 4 or 5. Due to the positioning of the seats I could see between them. At one point I look up and the mother is peeling a peach for her son with a 4 inch blade kitchen knife. I didn't panic because it was pretty obvious that it was an innocent situation and the trouble I might have caused for that family on their way to WDW would have been unspeakable. I did have to wonder just how they got through security with that knife. Couldn't have been in their shoes because they sure check that closely enough. I did drop an e-mail to Kennedy Airport about their lack of security but I never heard a reply.
Originally Posted By pipanale Well, my flight on Friday was 3 hours late. I'll tell you, nothing makes you appreciate that you have all your teeth and paid attention in school like 4 hours at PHL. And, this morning, there they were at RDU...all lined up to surrender liquids. It's an amazing place, the airport. And, tonight, the toilet in my hotel room was stopped up. This never ends
