As a flyer with over 500k miles I have not flown since 2005.
And what about shuttle flights, those shorter than an hour, this is stupidity @ it's zenith! A rule which will be ignored when it's found to be unworkable. OTOH, on long flights from overseas, the last hour is often spent getting ready for customs. Perhaps the paperwork will have to be taken care of earlier.
They're going to look mighty stupid with their skirts and pants around their ankles... :blink:
Your statement is both wrong and offensive, and I invite you to retract it.
Gives new meaning to the old phrase they've always been telling us before the flight: "In the event of an emergency, your seat cushion can be used..."I guess there will be another fee forthcoming. All passengers will be assessed $7.50 for the "Depends Fee" issued to passengers, to be used if needed , during the last portion of the flight! BTW: Credit or Debit/No Cash!!!RF
Would you please give us a link to the official TSA announcement? Thanks.
I agree with amtrakwolverine.
The official reactions to incidents like this can be a bit odd at times. Whether you know where you are or not, beginning descent is a hint that you are near the destination. Fortunately, some element of sanity usually works its way back sooner or later (witness the liquids ban). I hope it's sooner and not later.
"****" is probably a bit over the top, but I agree with the sentiment as well. Even though this guy didn't succeed in bringing this plane down, it certainly was a victory in the sense that it's got us reacting and changing our behavior because of their actions.
I know it's not Englands fault, it's happening here too, but what's up with these wealthy kids getting caught up in this fanatic insanity to harm the western world? I've read that all the world's intel agencies knew about this guy, what's he doing getting a visa from us to pull this stunt? In the meantime Joe Smith and Susie American are being hassled daily @ the airport, now even more draconian measures coming soon to your favorite airport! Hope Amtraks brass miss the meetings they have @ Homeland Security ( a **** term if ever there was one!)and dont try this bs @ the stations! :angry:
h34r:I've always wondered if anyone has ever answered ýes' to the terrorist question on the green immigration card :lol: .'Homeland Security' sounds like something Orwell would come up with.......Makes you laugh at all the nonsense we have to put up with to come and spend our money in your country, filling out all manner of nonsense with snappy Acronyms, yet this clown was on the list of ****wits to watch and you lot let him have a visa! Hopeless.........
Much like all the rather stupid questions we have to answer on the back of the visa waiver form....
"Where you in the **** Party between 1939 and 1945?"
"Are you coming here to be a terrorist?"
" Are you coming here to indulge in criminal or immoral behavior?"
Yes, all of the above..............
Trust me, every time I fill in one of those stupid cards I am sooooooooo tempted..........
I flew in July 2009 for the 1st time in over 5 years - and it was 15 years to soon - and I had (and still had) over 600K miles!
It's a good thing that I'm already here! I can do them without problem! :lol:
I find his statement to be perhaps a bit hyperbolic but not all that far off the mark. The ideal reaction to a group of terrorists is to spend more time, money, and effort on behind the scenes investigation efforts. The ideal public reaction is to look up at the plane blowing up, shake your head sadly, mutter "kids these days", and keep walking. The purpose of terrorism is to terrorize. If you shrug it off, you are failing to achieve its purpose. And by ignoring it, it will go away.
Since landing is the most dangerous... it makes sense
