Long Day- Aug 10th- Merged Topics

[Elevation]

I was wondering how many posts it would take for the "haters" to associate world terrorism plots to US management. Haters always keep there eyes on the prize lol.

 

[flyguy121]

Yeah I bet you can count on one hand how many wanted to be the first to hop on that bird post 9/11. Thanks anyway...LOL

Now doesn't that sound familiar...

I was one of the very first flights out on 9/14, PHL-LAX when the flight ban was lifted. Remember, many were out of place due to all flights being grounded at the nearest available airport on 9/11. Many people that were "on-duty" on 9/14 were not in base, crews were all over the place...it was a mess. Not only was it an extremely unhappy and somber time, but when I arrived at the hotel in LAX it was confirmed that this would be my last trip with an impending furlough and reduction in personnel to follow. One of the most miserable days of my life...I'll never forget it.

 

[Seatacus]

GATE AGENTS WILL BE DOING 100% pASSENGER SCREENING AT THE BOARDING AREA..sINCE WHEN DOES THE tsa does NOT do THIER job?!
Im furious, think Ill call my union rep. TSA says its the airlines responsibility..

1) who is correct?

2) CAll my union rep?

Thanks.

Don't you need to have special training for screening?

 

[kao]

Don't you need to have special training for screening?

on the "west" after 911 we had to be GSA trained to do this...I asked this morning when we were told we will be doing gate screening of all pax c/o and was told no....??? I too would like to know why TSA does not have to do this and yet, onnce again, the frontline employees are being asked-at least here-to step up to the plate....? We are short staffed cuz they do not want to hire to replace those leaving for better things as it is!!!

 

[UWCactus]

I don't understand why one can't take a coffe or soda purchased inside the secured area on the plane. It makes no sense. Supposedly, all food items inside the secured area of the terminal have already been screened. What gives?

What gives is that checked baggage goes through the process of explosive detection, carry on, does not.

 

[livingontheedge]

Bad day for everyone....but "hip hip hooray!" to the Brits for stopping these maniacs....this time.

As a seasoned non-rev traveler I have NEVER checked a bag. If it doesn't fit in my carry-on and one personal item, it doesn't go. Now what?

I just can't imagine the mess for non-revs and revenue passengers alike, not to mention the ground employees.

Hang on my friends, its going to be a bumpy ride!

 

[UWCactus]

For all of those people that can't seem to grasp the LCC concept....todays events are a good example of why airline costs, must be kept in check. Not specifically with wages, but with all other costs associated with running the day to day business. These type of things can shut down an airline for a day or two...as was the case with US Airways in DCA after 9/11. Long term survival is key...keeping in mind periodic setbacks will occur with terror threats, oil prices and god forbid,accidents.

 

[Hope777]

I think you'll find that most other airlines beat US to that 'knee-jerk' reaction. At least one - UA - has already announced that they'll waive change fees for passengers to/from the UK.

Jim

Looks like the Coffee break in Tempe is over, we have done the same
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Stor...o&dist=yhoo

 

[USCREW]

As a seasoned non-rev traveler I have NEVER checked a bag.

As a seasoned crew member, I have NEVER checked my bags...ESPECIALLY WHILE WORKING!!!!!!!

 

[HPearlyretiree]

Now doesn't that sound familiar...

I was one of the very first flights out on 9/14, PHL-LAX when the flight ban was lifted. Remember, many were out of place due to all flights being grounded at the nearest available airport on 9/11. Many people that were "on-duty" on 9/14 were not in base, crews were all over the place...it was a mess. Not only was it an extremely unhappy and somber time, but when I arrived at the hotel in LAX it was confirmed that this would be my last trip with an impending furlough and reduction in personnel to follow. One of the most miserable days of my life...I'll never forget it.

I was one of the people in Tempe calling up stranded crews to relate info to them and inquiring if they wished to be on the plane flights ferrying the planes back. Every single pilot and flight attendant I talked to said yes, without hesitation that they would fly the planes back and go back to work.

 

[N965VJ]

<SNIP> Prior to leaving my supervisor advised that in the morn, the GATE AGENTS WILL BE DOING 100% pASSENGER SCREENING AT THE BOARDING AREA..sINCE WHEN DOES THE tsa does NOT do THIER job?!

I hereby volunteer to do gate screenings on my own time to help out.

Now, that college girl over there with the halter top and mini skirt seems suspicious…

 

[USCREW]

I hereby volunteer to do gate screenings on my own time to help out.

Now, that college girl over there with the halter top and mini skirt seems suspicious…

Now VJ,

Step slowly away from the latex gloves and Tuff-Cuffs.

 

[luvn737s]

For all of those people that can't seem to grasp the LCC concept....todays events are a good example of why airline costs, must be kept in check. Not specifically with wages, but with all other costs associated with running the day to day business. These type of things can shut down an airline for a day or two...as was the case with US Airways in DCA after 9/11. Long term survival is key...keeping in mind periodic setbacks will occur with terror threats, oil prices and god forbid,accidents.

Since the bad times can't last forever, why not expand profit sharing and agree to more labor input/veto on corporate decisions that might affect that profit.

 

[PHL BULL]

I guess we will all just have to call out sick...I won't go to work without my toothpaste! We do not have the luxury of checking our items. Ohh and you know if these so called Crew Memeber Terroist Mules also happen to be pilots...no Liquids would be needed to cause an incident! Crew Memebers should be exempt.

This is true we crewmenbers need SIDA access...if they can do it in CLT we can do it in PHL!!! :angry:

I think Crew members should be exempt. I think where the real danger lies is with the many ground personnel that are on and around our aircraft and never go through any secutiry screening. That is where TSA should be focusing...

TRUE TRUE TRUE thank-you!!!

 

[CLTBWIDAYSYR]

Maybe they give the pax enough credit to assume they've seen or heard the news before they get to the airport. Slamming the company for not jumping to a knee-jerk reaction is pretty weak. Slam them for something substantial, but not this.

Sorry, but that argument doesn't hold water. Southwest, jetBlue, AA, DL, UAL, NWA, CO, AirTran, and Alaska all had their sites updated by 9 a.m. Eastern. I finally called HQ at 12:05 to complain (as an employee). Whoever I spoke with in the VP of Customer Service's office told me she would make a call to the people who oversee the website. And obviously our passengers should not be given such credit...have you seen the lines at every hub airport?