I'm glad I'm not flying this week! (New carry on guidlines for airplanes)

[caffn8me]

I've not been flying much recently compared to 2004 when I flew 140,000 miles. I'm really glad I'm not stuck in an airport in the UK today. It looks to be a bit of a nightmare. Better safe than sorry though.

See; 'Airlines terror plot' disrupted, Travel chaos grips UK's airports and Travel advice for passengers (which states that no carry on luggage is permitted)

Is anyone unfortunate enough to be flying in the next few days?

 

[Shimmer]

Thank God no.
Safe than sorry is right. :/

 

[Willa]

This is sad for people who were on flights.

I saw this morning, to get in, they have to throw in the garbage their perfumes!!!

 

[Raerae]

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Originally Posted by Willa This is sad for people who were on flights. I saw this morning, to get in, they have to throw in the garbage their perfumes!!!

Heh, i'd refuse to board the plane if they made me throw out any of my liquid products... Perfume, Foundation, etc...

Or i'd be like, are you giving me a check for the full retail value? lol.

 

[Shimmer]

probably not.

 

[Katura]

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Originally Posted by Raerae Heh, i'd refuse to board the plane if they made me throw out any of my liquid products... Perfume, Foundation, etc... Or i'd be like, are you giving me a check for the full retail value? lol.

Seriously. I'd ask them as politley as possible to get my bag from baggage and let me pack it inside. Or hand me a check. Or I'm staying put.

haha


NO carry on luggage at all!? I would die of boredom. And be angry that my things would either be taken or tossed.

I wouldnt be a happy camper. thats for sure.

 

[Shimmer]

why?
Why would a traveller be angry that the gov't is doing what it deems necessary to protect the populace at large?

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer why? Why would a traveller be angry that the gov't is doing what it deems necessary to protect the populace at large?

Agreed.It may seem inconvienient at first. but when you think about it, .. like was said befofre " better safe than sorry"

 

[browneyedbaby]

I believe mostly people just had to move things to their suitcase which isn't all that bad if you ask me!

Regards entertanment... There's always the in-flight movie

 

[Shimmer]

I always sleep throughout my flights.

 

[Lady_MAC]

Wow..and the passengers with children? What are they supposed to do? Board another flight I suppose..

 

[browneyedbaby]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer I always sleep throughout my flights.

Me too... folded up jumper, bf's shoulder... that's all I need, oh and the window seat!

 

[browneyedbaby]

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Originally Posted by Lady_MAC Wow..and the passengers with children? What are they supposed to do? Board another flight I suppose..

People boarding with babies were/are allowed to take on baby food and milk but they have to taste it in front of airline staff to prove it's not contaminated.

 

[Katura]

I cant ever sleep on a plane, I dont know if it's just being in such close prozimity to a stranger or being that high up in the air, it just wont happen. I've usually got a book, some starbucks (which is now not allowed I guess) and some headphones...

I just think some people wouldnt be too happy about throwing out their belongings (perfume...etc) I dont know, I cant imagine being happy about it really?

*smiles as throwing Chanel's Chance into a garbage can* ...

...I think not.

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by Lady_MAC Wow..and the passengers with children? What are they supposed to do?

Yup, you can no longer have children in carryon baggage. You'll have to check them.

Seriously though, the security screening takes place before the shops near the gates. They may allow passengers to buy and board with items from these shops which have always been secure-side anyway (at least in the UK) and which don't sell items that are generally considered to be a security risk.

 

[caffn8me]

Generally, as far as I know, people at UK airports are being made aware of the restrictions before they check-in which means they can put anything prohibited in their checked luggage so they shouldn't be throwing anything out.

 

[Raerae]

I just hate all the stupidity in the world today. Some people really need to get better hobbies than killing each other. I hear collecting MAC is fun!

 

[Lalli]

im glad i decided not to go on hols this year i dnt have the patience to wait around. i was watching the news and i was getting angry just watching it lol

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me Yup, you can no longer have children in carryon baggage. You'll have to check them. .

HAHA FINALLY! No more Uncontrolable children with Moronic parents.

 

[Raerae]

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Originally Posted by MxAxC-_ATTACK HAHA FINALLY! No more Uncontrolable children with Moronic parents.

OMG lol i wish some parents had checked their kids...

Reminds me of a flight out to Flordia to visit my grandparents one year. In the lobby area where you wair for the plane to board, there was a family with a baby, and a young boy prolly like 5-6 years old. The baby was crying non stop, and the kid you could tell was gonna be one of those, "Annoying kids" who kicks your chair, he was playing an obnoxious game that had nothing but piercing beeps.

So anyways I was joking with my Mom that knowing our luck, they would end up right behind us. Sure enough, when we got to our seats, they were sitting right behind us (since families with small children get to board before regular peeps). So yeh, it was one of THOSE flight, where the baby screamed nonstop for the entire flight. The mom even had to get up a few times and take the baby to where the flight attendants prepare meals and stuff. This kid never stopped, and it was like a 6 hour flight. The young boy wasn't that bad, but his video game really grated on my nerves. I was so thankful for the inflight movie, so i could crank up my headset to max.

On the flight over, i was commenting on the irony of getting seated next to them, and told my Mom that the way our luck is going, they would be net to us on our return flight too. They were lol, only they were across from us, instead of behind. And the baby was just as bad as before.

I hate flying LOL