Jackonicko

Speke softly,

What affects passengers enough to turn them away from air travel will DIRECTLY affect aircrew.

When security precautions appear disproportionate and ill-thought to PPL-holding aviation journalists, and when they threaten to cause people like me to seek alternative ways of travelling, there is a real problem, and to say so isn't 'spotterish', nor are these specifically 'pax woes'.

We're both pilots, chum, and we both earn our livings from aviation. I'm an amateur pilot and professional communicator, so I'm a guest here, while you're a professional pilot (one assumes) and an amateur communicator.

I'd welcome all and any advice on flying from a professional flier, but as a professional communicator, I'd gently suggest that a little less arrogance might be appropriate.

bacardi walla

So when I check in my hand luggage into the hold of the Ryanair flight, will I be charged another £2.50 ???? I'm all for security, and it appears that Ryanair are publishing updates at regular intervals, but no mention of additional costs when placing hand baggage into the hold. Anyone have the answer ??

ShotOne

I suspect if there is any way of getting more cash from you, O'leary will do so.

At least they ARE giving updates. I have a mate flying Lufthansa into UK. Website shows flight on time even though they have announced on national news that all their London flights are cancelled

potkettleblack

So will I ever see my laptop/PDA and various other high value items again when they get checked into the hold? It is already nigh on impossible to insure these items when travelling/in cars etc.

Outlook

Jacko et al

Whilst you do raise some valid questions, I understand the priority to to leave this thread clear to permit air crew to communicate and seek assistance with their jobs.

Questions about kids toys etc are probably better asked within the spotters corner or JB for a more suitable audience to answer.

spekesoftly

Jacko,

You're over-reacting, massively. No arrogance intended, whatsoever. It simply appeared to me that you might not have seen Danny's earlier post - I was trying to be helpful. I sincerely hope that, on this occasion, my communications skills are sufficently professional.

Jordan D

Regarding the snidey posts over Ryanair, they like FlyBe have said that they are suspending baggage rulings/charges at this current time.

Ryanair & EasyJet have both said they like BA are waiving costs for flight changes.

Jordan

Taildragger67

Heard on Radio 4 this morning (about 08.20 or so) that FR was not charging for hold baggage today.

malc4d

anyone know if nordic nrd 3510 left for arrecife ? ?
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rugmuncher

Any body heard from "WELLARD" recently,,, last week he started a bit of a commotion over a thread about a friend of his who wasn't allowed a bottle of water through security.

I wonder if he is so adament to take whatever he likes through!

bacardi walla

Thanks for the replies regarding baggage costs. Personally, I'm not bothered if an airline charges me for hold luggage, but there are some people who will kick off and at a time when tempers are high anyway, extra frustration and anger of baggage costs is NOT what airport/airline staff want.

tilewood

I don't know, you are the one obviously bothered enough to write about it!

DuncanF

Not to make light of the current situation, but there is an upside to this ... no more hanging around whilst boarding whilst some muppet tries to heave a suitcase bigger than them into the overhead bins!

Actually it could catch on. Wasn't it Ryanair who is trying to persuade people to move from hold to cabin baggage by charging for the former. Hmmm ...

Duncan

Genghis the Engineer

Which bits? (not disagreeing with you, I teach on those degrees, just curious).

G

MichaelJP59

I wouldn't mind that, but why ban books and magazines? I reckon 8 hours of staring at the in-flight-entertainment will drive me bonkers!

Capt.KAOS

This reminds me of Operation Bojinka.

Now this is interesting:

"The two had already converted fourteen bottles of contact lens solution into bottles containing nitroglycerin, which was readily available in the Philippines. Yousef taped a metal rod to the arch of his of foot in place of the detonators. Yousef and Mohammed wore jewelry and clothing with metal to confuse airport security. They packed condoms in their bags to support their story that they were meeting women"

Lon More

IIRC it is possible to soak the paper in certain chemicals whichcould be exploded, or have I been watching too many old episodes of the A team?

brain fade

Sooner or later........what goes round will come round.

I hope it happens on my day off!

er340790

So it's Open Season for thefts from checked baggage by all those sticky-fingered baggage handlers (YES YOU ARE!) as well as huge spondoolies from excess baggage charges for the airlines plus massive sales of on-board bottled water at $4.95 now you can't take your own on board.

Cynical? Moi?

Mr Lexx

What a fine idea, LEXXITY, sod BMI to the states in October for my conference, let's go QM2!