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"Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote in message
... [snip] As for scribbling for coin of the realm, ahhh, well, that's a bit different but then usenet is for relaxing. Ahh, yes. Thanks for the reminder. Anyway, once again, a long enjoyable ramble. I think you answered my question, even. Who could ask for more? Thanks, Pete |
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Greg
----clip---- The times that I flew one-way, I usually bought the round trip ticket for cheaper and didn't use the return ticket. One time I wanted to buy a 1-way ticket between Fort Dodge (FOD) to Mason City(MCW) but the $400+ cost for the 52km trip was out of my budget. A round trip ticket between FOD and MSP with a stop at MCW (each way) was 'only' $200+. Decided to drive instead... I wish you would quit demeaning my POB (FOD). Big John |
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Peter Duniho wrote: "Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote in message ... [snip] As for scribbling for coin of the realm, ahhh, well, that's a bit different but then usenet is for relaxing. Ahh, yes. Thanks for the reminder. Anyway, once again, a long enjoyable ramble. I think you answered my question, even. Who could ask for more? Thanks, Pete [add gravel-like voice..requisite cotton....doleful horn cued...] "When have I ever refused an accommodation?" Later, Pete. Doc Tony ;-) |
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Newps wrote: Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo wrote: On the other hand, I have some difficulty with folks who say that the tragedy of 9-11 had 'no effect' [!] on our way of doing business or living the American dream. It's a whole new world and I can only hope that we're not reduced to the 'stare' so to speak as if to say 'is he/she or isn't he/she' one of 'them' ...whoever 'them' happens to be at the moment. Hardly anything has changed. I can now check in on the internet before I go to the airport, thus bypassing the front desk. Or I can go to curbside check in at those airports that have those, again bypassing the front desk. Then I go stand in the security line. It has been my experience that it takes the same amount of time now as it always did. Obviously this can be different at each airport. Although now I take everything out of my pockets and my watch off as the detectors are set much tighter. I have always carried my drivers license with me so that was a nonfactor. It doesn't take any longer to fly anywhere today than it ever did, and it takes less time than the summer of 2000, remember all the delays that summer? Well, I think Tune2828 made a cogent point in re the matter of security 'consistency' which of course is to say INconsistently. Each airport seems to vary as to the level of security with some being rather strict [*some where using 'unleashed' canine sniffers to sniff both bags and PAX within the terminal --and-- within the gate where the dog had this leather sign notifying the folks that the pooch is obviously on the job while, on the legal side of things, the courts seem to go for that method because it eliminates concerns and claims of bias or 'profiling'] and others, depending on location and traffic so to speak, well, as I heard one soul put it, 'hey, you get what you pay for.' Doc Tony |
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"Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote: Lately...and this very recently in the news, they are thinking of prohibiting all cell phones in the cabin [the 'reasoning' [!] behind this one escapes me] but will allow same to be transported in the check-in baggage. This one, so I understand, is pending approval. Interesting. If that regulation had been in effect prior to 9/11, the plane that went down in Pennsylvania would have taken out part of DC. George Patterson They say that nothing's certain except death and taxes. The thing is, death doesn't get worse every time Congress goes into session. Will Rogers |
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Ted Huffmire wrote: Yeah, the FAA is pretty meat headed about prescriptions. They would rather pilots not take their meds or lie about it No, they insist that pilots don't NEED them. If they catch you lying, you will never be PIC again. George Patterson They say that nothing's certain except death and taxes. The thing is, death doesn't get worse every time Congress goes into session. Will Rogers |
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I have [asked about grievance fares]. 80% of the walk-up (highest priced) fare, with the gall to call it a discount. Yes, some are like that. Some are much better. It pays to shop. It also pays to be flying to the right place. Jose (for Email, make the obvious changes in my address) |
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"Big John" wrote in message
... Greg ----clip---- I wish you would quit demeaning my POB (FOD). Big John I'm not demeaning FOD, just the airline that serves it... |
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Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo wrote: Well, I think Tune2828 made a cogent point in re the matter of security 'consistency' which of course is to say INconsistently. But it was always like that. Some airports were just a pain in the ass. I see no change. Each airport seems to vary as to the level of security with some being rather strict [*some where using 'unleashed' canine sniffers to sniff both bags and PAX within the terminal --and-- within the gate where the dog had this leather sign notifying the folks that the pooch is obviously on the job while, on the legal side of things, the courts seem to go for that method because it eliminates concerns and claims of bias or 'profiling'] and others, depending on location and traffic so to speak, well, as I heard one soul put it, 'hey, you get what you pay for.' The airport here in Billings has had a lot of construction going on at the security checkpoint. They just started to peel all the plywood off so I can't tell yet if it is new machines or if they just slightly rearranged things to make it all flow smoother. Haven't seen any dogs yet. |
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