by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 05/16/2017 at 12:21
by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 05/16/2017 at 12:21
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Well, I mean not literally. They are just peanuts. But this article from national geographic has some cool info on the cost of weight and efficiency in the flight biz.
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
05/16/2017 at 12:25, STARS: 2
the dump I just took would save them a fortune
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:26, STARS: 2
Thats right. So think about that next time you board a plane. Stop waiting to use those high quality, spacious lavatories and be unselfish for once. Jeez.
"Tekamul" (tekamulburner)
05/16/2017 at 12:29, STARS: 1
And even if passengers help reduce weight, airlines don’t always share savings with ticket buyers
Yeah, that’s kind of where we’re at. A lack of trust/respect. Customers don’t like airlines, airlines don’t customers. At least that’s how it looks.
That’s why I always fly with my pockets full of nickels. That and the one shred of human contact I get from the nice man from the TSA......
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
05/16/2017 at 12:30, STARS: 0
But why can’t flying be like it was in the 1950s, when every jet had a piano bar?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 0
its does seem a relatively cheap way to get that special kind of contact.
that being said, no market can keep up with price changes. Granted Airlines aren’t motivated to, but neither gas gas suppliers.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/16/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 2
I get more of that special contact for my money than the average traveler. I have to be hand searched every time.
But, it’s always a guy, and they never have time to buy me a drink first.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 1
This idea of a piano bar in every plane is a common misconception, they were called “sky lounge, featuring _____ (the pianist)”, not piano bars.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
05/16/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
It’s always bothered me, to an extent, that my wife and I are a good bit under 300lbs
combined,
yet will get charged accordingly for bags that are even one ounce over the limit, while Mr & Mrs Fat American can hop on @ 300lbs EACH and not get charged for their bags so long as they’re just under; same standard as us. TOTAL PASSENGER WEIGHT, come on. Please? Wouldn’t people just LOVE stepping on a scale before boarding? Can’t be much worse than the current screening process, actually.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
05/16/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 1
one of the last times I flew we had a layover in Miami. I went to the food court and was thrilled to see a chinese place was open even tho it was like 8am. I had a big Styrofoam contain of something and boarded the plane. O no. That aint gunna wait. I think we were at 3ooo feet when i made a mad dash for the bathroom. I was instantly intercepted my a stewardess who saw the pain in my eyes and stepped aside. what happened next probably isn’t suitable for OPPO.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 4
Its easy and risk free to fat shame baggage.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
What you are saying is that you re-trimmed the plane
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
05/16/2017 at 12:48, STARS: 0
I have a gigantic duffel I like to fly with because there’s always more room in it... my wife and I basically carry one carry on each and the Giant Duffel. Last trip I nailed it, right at 49lbs.
One reason I’ve also heard is related to baggage handlers. Probably Union or OSHA... can’t toss more than 50lbs, something like that.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
05/16/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 1
yeah, I travel the same way. A big black diamond duffel that is HUGE but light and tough. Very nice. it even has backpack straps so its not that hard to lug around.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
05/16/2017 at 13:12, STARS: 0
They can’t even serve peanuts anymore thanks to all the people with allergies.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
05/16/2017 at 14:00, STARS: 0
This is why airlines usually have very long fuel contracts with suppliers. Southwest had a particularly good one that was still going a handful of years after the extreme spike in fuel prices that happened in 2008. While their competitors were failing and prices for tickets were jumping (although nowhere near as much as gas prices at the pumps), Southwest was able to keep their fares low and steal market share at the expense of their fuel supplier(s).
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
05/16/2017 at 14:01, STARS: 0
And they delivered that shit all the way to your destination. For shame.