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Odd announcement onboard

Author: The Gate, February 27th, 2007

Dr_wanderlust experienced an odd announcement aboard a flight. “Who drank my OJ?!

What odd announcements have you heard?


3 cities you should visit at least once

Author: The Gate, February 27th, 2007

TheCrackedJack asks which 3 cities cannot be missed. Since FTers are a well travelled bunch and have varying opinions I bet we get at least 50 top cities. What are your top 3 cities?


Flight souvenirs

Author: The Gate, February 27th, 2007

Not the five finger variety but real souvenirs offered by the airline. Have you had any? What interesting things have airlines given out? Check it out here.


Cancel a held booking?

Author: The Gate, February 26th, 2007

adr asks whether it is right to cancel a held booking not intending to take (versus letting it auto-cancel)? What do you think?


Trusting or not in airline lounges

Author: The Gate, February 26th, 2007

Do you leave your stuff unattended in airline lounges? Why or why not? Has this changed since reading the thread?


Cheap International Upgrades

Author: The Gate, February 26th, 2007

ziqch asks what many FTers would like to know the answer to. Which airline/FF program has the best (cheap) international upgrades?


What Exactly is the Naked Truth About Backscatter X-Ray Technology?

Author: The Gate, February 25th, 2007

The Transportation Security Administration - or TSA - announced that they are testing a new Backscatter X-Ray security scanner at the airport in Phoenix.

The debate is whether or not this technology infringes upon the rights of travelers and whether or not it actually invades their privacy.

Of course, some FlyerTalk members accuse the TSA of dressing down the concerns pertaining to this technology - butt you already nude that, of course.

For opinions, thoughts, and debate - as well as links to news stories and even pictures - please read the controversial Backscatter X-Ray at Phoenix is here thread. Please join in on this discussion and keep abreast of this issue.


Surreal Cereal?

Author: The Gate, February 23rd, 2007

It is rather flaky that The Cereal Thread is located in the DiningBuzz! forum. After all, I simply do not equate cereal and dining in the same thought, as I am not bowled over by this concept - but what do I know, and who am I to spoon-feed you?

I realize that you think that wheat be better off withoat my corny puns, as I am really milking them here, but I do not intend to be insulted and leave here in a puff. That simply goes against my grain.

Let us simply partake in the thread dedicated to admitted cereal killers typically in a crunch for time to Post their thoughts and opinions…


Poor on time stats

Author: The Gate, February 23rd, 2007

gglave asks why if the on time stats for a particular flight are so poor at 30% why couldnt the airline retime the schedule?

BTW one source of on time stats is www.flightstats.com.


North, south, east, west

Author: The Gate, February 23rd, 2007

How far have you gone? This thread is giving me some great ideas for future travel destinations.