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A Breath of Fresh Air: Only in the United States?

Author: The Gate, May 29th, 2007

Reading the Individualized Air nozzles - A US Only Phenomenon??? to find out whether or not aircraft of carriers not based in the United States are equipped with individual air nozzles over each seat should be a breeze.

Go ahead - get relaxed and nozzle up to this cool thread. It will keep you on the edge of your seat - or, at least, in your seat…


Scary takeoff incident

Author: The Gate, May 28th, 2007

virtualtroy tells of a recent scary incident after takeoff. Most of my memorable incidents have been on landing although I do recall one particular takeoff earlier this year on a very stormy day with gusty cross winds where we had some lurches towards the hills that surround the airport. What scary incidents have you had?


British Airways Executive Club enrolment rules relaxed

Author: The Gate, May 27th, 2007

BAEC enrolment no longer requires a qualifying flight or booking. Check out the ways to enrol in the thread.


The Trip That Did Not Exist by the Passenger That Was Never On the Manifest?

Author: The Gate, May 27th, 2007

I do not envy poor FlyerTalk member IsleSeat, whose mileage statement is currently a mess.

Imagine that you never were a passenger on the flight on which you were supposed to take, and that you were never on the manifest on the flight which you were a passenger!

Imagine going to Madrid when you thought you were going to Barcelona, despite having your boarding pass checked at least twice and there being no announcements.

What, then, actually gets credited to the frequent flier account?

Finally, imagine wanting to post this story but was unsure as to which FlyerTalk forum it should be posted.

How does this whole mess get resolved?!?

Read more about this bizarre tale in the Spanair - in wrong flight! thread, which was brought to our attention.


Awesome trip of a lifetime thanks to FT

Author: The Gate, May 26th, 2007

chewy3 is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime and thanks FTers for their help. What is your trip of a lifetime made possible through FT?


US$459.00 for a Room at the Hampton Inn for One Night

Author: The Gate, May 25th, 2007

You read that correctly.

That high rate is enough to make one irate.

…so why are Hampton Inn properties in Manhattan so expensive?


Five FT Finds

Author: The Gate, May 24th, 2007

An FTer birthday this week - wish socrates a happy birthday on 30th May.

Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?

New news - high prices is not the only reason to park off the airport.

Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - not much to report this week. The second motion to amend the wording of travelling with disabilities also failed.

Something random - I notice the differences in Coke (the drink, not the other drug) in various countries and apparently there are also differences in other foods. Can you help FTer brosnan6 on how to get european nutella?


What is a Charlie Card?

Author: The Gate, May 23rd, 2007

Find out here.

Here is a hint: you will not need to pahk your cahr in a public pahking space in this location where Charlie Cards ahr available…


Earn 500 Marriott Rewards Points Free…

Author: The Gate, May 23rd, 2007

simply for taking a survey!


Delta Air Lines Flight Simulators: Do You Have Any Questions?

Author: The Gate, May 22nd, 2007

FlyerTalk member knfenimore is a Delta Air Lines simulator technician and is happy to answer any questions you may have pertaining to the flight simulators located at the world headquarters of Delta Air Lines in Atlanta.

For example, did you know that Delta Air Lines has a total of 22 flight simulators in Atlanta?

Can a flight simulator be used to practice avoidance of enemy fire, such as missiles? What does it take to become a pilot for Delta Air Lines?

The answer to these questions can be found in the Delta Simulators thread - and your questions may be answered there as well, if you would only visit that thread and post them.

Finally, a bit of trivia: if you are wondering about the FlyerTalk name of knfenimore, yes, he is related to James Fenimore Cooper.