US Airlines not keen on tighter security
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"Add to that the differences in training requirements (cargo, tech, crew) and you'll be scared for real."
That's just the sort of 'embarrassing British failing' I mentioned earlier.
To any passenger who might be following this discussion:
Don't allow this patriotic banter to make you feel uneasy. The differences in training requirements between the UK and the US are completely irrelevant when you're doing the job.
If you're flying with a major carrier, it doesn't matter a jot whether your crew have UK or US licences.
The US is the leading aviation country in the world. Some people have difficulty coming to terms with the loss of the British Empire.
[ 09 November 2001: Message edited by: virgin ]
That's just the sort of 'embarrassing British failing' I mentioned earlier.
To any passenger who might be following this discussion:
Don't allow this patriotic banter to make you feel uneasy. The differences in training requirements between the UK and the US are completely irrelevant when you're doing the job.
If you're flying with a major carrier, it doesn't matter a jot whether your crew have UK or US licences.
The US is the leading aviation country in the world. Some people have difficulty coming to terms with the loss of the British Empire.
[ 09 November 2001: Message edited by: virgin ]
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virgin,
are you telling me the UK isn't any better? Ouch. After seeing the new privatized british railway system in the news more than I would have liked over the past few years... I guess I'm driving during my next visit then! If only you could start driving on the right(*) side of the road!
Cheers,
/ft
(*) The english language is on my side! (of the road?)
are you telling me the UK isn't any better? Ouch. After seeing the new privatized british railway system in the news more than I would have liked over the past few years... I guess I'm driving during my next visit then! If only you could start driving on the right(*) side of the road!
Cheers,
/ft
(*) The english language is on my side! (of the road?)
Towerdog,
On my last 56 flights in the US (admittedly spread over 12 years), my bags have been lost on 22 occasions. The last and most spectacularly by American, who lost it for over 6 weeks: they paid me over $600, but wouldn't pay the out of pocket none receipted incidentals - which were pretty high. Worst offenders are the commuter lines, especially when you have a big heavy suitcase. However, a 2 week business trip with a different hotel every night hardly gives them chance to have it catch up, while overnight laundry isn't generally an available option....so you're stuck with the big heavy case.
On my last 56 flights in the US (admittedly spread over 12 years), my bags have been lost on 22 occasions. The last and most spectacularly by American, who lost it for over 6 weeks: they paid me over $600, but wouldn't pay the out of pocket none receipted incidentals - which were pretty high. Worst offenders are the commuter lines, especially when you have a big heavy suitcase. However, a 2 week business trip with a different hotel every night hardly gives them chance to have it catch up, while overnight laundry isn't generally an available option....so you're stuck with the big heavy case.
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Redeng:
Lost yer bags 22 times in the US...?
Wow, somebody does not like you
Must be a record, never heard of that kind of bad luck. (Or incompetence from the airlines.)
The solution for you of course would be to travel with 2 sets of luggage: 1 that the airlines could loose. and one for you to keep.
Good luck on future travel.
Lost yer bags 22 times in the US...?
Wow, somebody does not like you
Must be a record, never heard of that kind of bad luck. (Or incompetence from the airlines.)
The solution for you of course would be to travel with 2 sets of luggage: 1 that the airlines could loose. and one for you to keep.
Good luck on future travel.
