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Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2009, 12:17
Replies: 947
Views: 1,114,299
Posted By Bangkokeasy

My apologies if this is drifting into the...

My apologies if this is drifting into the technical, but when looking at the debris field, bear in mind that wind and swell are both factors to consider, after the debris has entered the water, even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2008, 13:32
Replies: 97
Views: 15,365
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Reliable sources I have report that certain of...

Reliable sources I have report that certain of the cargo sheds at Suvarnabhumi have been commandeered for use by security forces. I expect that there will be some action tonight to reclaim the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2008, 08:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,223
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Only ever experienced one, on a flight from...

Only ever experienced one, on a flight from Lourdes about 30 years ago, which was packed with catholic pilgrims (never heard so many hail Marys or seen so many rapid chest crossings at one time!). I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Sep 2007, 16:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Balloons in Bangkok

This would be funny, if it didn't have the potential to be at the very least, inconvenient.

A fairly substantial group (32 communities) are planning a day of disruption at Suvarnabhumi this...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Aug 2007, 04:44
Replies: 81
Views: 8,745
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I am a fan of that Discovery Channel programme,...

I am a fan of that Discovery Channel programme, "Myth busters". I recall one they did on the urban myth of the mobile phone and petrol stations. They experimented with progressively more extreme...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Aug 2007, 03:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,603
Posted By Bangkokeasy

T3 last Friday afternoon we got through...

T3 last Friday afternoon we got through "security", including seperate shoe scan and passport check on the way out within 10 mins. Admitedly, this was "fast track", but not having done it for nearly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2007, 08:58
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,723,355
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Ms Bangkokeasy and self flew in for annual hols...

Ms Bangkokeasy and self flew in for annual hols at T3 on 26th July and were gobsmacked when we found ourselves standing at the curbside waiting for the car hire shuttlebus not 20 minutes after the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Aug 2007, 05:06
Replies: 57
Views: 9,017
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Normally when travelling, I am "in the zone", so...

Normally when travelling, I am "in the zone", so wouldn't notice even if Katherine Zeta Jones was nuzzling my ear (OK, yes I probably would).

However, I do recall some years back, sharing a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2007, 11:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Bangkokeasy

You are quite right of course. The UK is worse. ...

You are quite right of course. The UK is worse. It doesn't excuse any of it though. When I reach 50, I will probably give up flying altogether, as by then this rigmarole will all be beyond a mere...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2007, 04:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Yet another sad story. Indeed this is nothing to...

Yet another sad story. Indeed this is nothing to do with security and everything to do with pettiness and in this case, theft. And I am afraid you can't expect any flexibility from the French,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jul 2007, 07:23
Replies: 24
Views: 5,077
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I once sat next to a chap on KLM and discovered...

I once sat next to a chap on KLM and discovered during conversation that I had paid one third what he paid for the same ticket. I was happy, but I imagine he wasn't. Still, this is entirely normal...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jul 2007, 07:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Patpong is certainly possible and for a short...

Patpong is certainly possible and for a short transit still takes some beating. May take up to two hours to get there, but it's unpredictable and will be much quicker on the way back. You should be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jul 2007, 05:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Often the best way to avoid an emotion is to...

Often the best way to avoid an emotion is to replace it with another one. I would suggest, in your case, that you use your obvious animosity towards Rainboe and focus on that during the takeoff. By...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jul 2007, 02:48
Replies: 15
Views: 5,680
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I would say this warrants more investigation It...

I would say this warrants more investigation It does depend on the airports you will be laying over in, but usually, it is possible to find a quiet, yet interesting spot to while away the hours and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2007, 11:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,446
Posted By Bangkokeasy

How could I forget to mention USM (Koh Samui)!! ...

How could I forget to mention USM (Koh Samui)!!

I think all airports should be like this - open air terminals (yes there is both an international and domestic terminal, carefully segregated with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2007, 10:54
Replies: 20
Views: 3,947
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Last time I flew with FR, I couldn't understand a...

Last time I flew with FR, I couldn't understand a word of the safety briefing. Not sure what language the CC were speaking, but it didn't sound like English. Could have been hilarious, but I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2007, 10:23
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Well, last year you could do that, when it was...

Well, last year you could do that, when it was just a question of walking from one desk to the other, but it is not so easy now. Air Asia fly out of Suvarnabhumi (BKK) while Nok Air fly out of Don...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jul 2007, 02:39
Replies: 51
Views: 5,446
Posted By Bangkokeasy

If talking about the USA, I agree ORD is a good...

If talking about the USA, I agree ORD is a good example. I have entered the USA there a couple of times since 9/11 and the overall experience, including immigration in particular, is far better than...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jul 2007, 02:25
Replies: 38
Views: 3,887
Posted By Bangkokeasy

From SLF point of view, having flown most...

From SLF point of view, having flown most flavours of loco, there doesn't seem to be any difference in the time taken to actually board the aircraft, whether seats allocated or not. Locos out here,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jul 2007, 03:01
Replies: 51
Views: 5,446
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Of course it is easier to run a smaller airport. ...

Of course it is easier to run a smaller airport. I like Auckland and Sydney (yes, that is still small!). The lesson to be learned from the Antipodes is security. These airports do security...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2007, 08:57
Replies: 22
Views: 4,850
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Indeed. And I expect this one to run and run. ...

Indeed. And I expect this one to run and run.

:ouch:..I'll get my coat then.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2007, 07:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,850
Posted By Bangkokeasy

It is too much to expect people to moderate their...

It is too much to expect people to moderate their bladders, etc, for close to 7 hours, let alone sit within nose range of a backwardly malfunctioning closet. If this story is true, then CO deserve...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 05:22
Replies: 15
Views: 1,414
Posted By Bangkokeasy

It had to come sooner or later, I suppose. ...

It had to come sooner or later, I suppose.

I remember when the airlines spent megabucks installing pay per use phones onboard. Does anyone know, did they ever recoup their investment on those?...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 02:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I too have travelled in Africa extensively. If...

I too have travelled in Africa extensively. If you are there for some time, you get used to it and after a while. don't even notice it. But it can come as a very unpleasant shock, when it is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jun 2007, 05:12
Replies: 24
Views: 3,825
Posted By Bangkokeasy

As you can see, there are a lot of airlines who...

As you can see, there are a lot of airlines who fit these cameras and integrate them with their IFE. It is a shame that so few allow us SLF to view these during take off and landing. I have only...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jun 2007, 08:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Quite typical of the attitude that drove me to...

Quite typical of the attitude that drove me to cut my krisflyer card into tiny little pieces some years back (don't tempt me to go there!). I dispute that this is something to do with large...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jun 2007, 07:02
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Yes, sleep when you need it. Wake up later...

Yes, sleep when you need it.

Wake up later in the day and take the opportunity to explore some of Singapore's night activities. Start with the night safari at around 6-7pm, then go and see the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jun 2007, 10:01
Replies: 49
Views: 4,355
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Well, actually, F3G, I couldn't agree more. I am...

Well, actually, F3G, I couldn't agree more. I am inclined to get disruptive and obnoxious when asked to pay for booze. Nothing like a free drop or two to keep me pacified.

But, I disagree that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jun 2007, 02:49
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I wouldn't rule AI out completely. I flew...

I wouldn't rule AI out completely.

I flew them last month on another route and there are pros and cons. The cons are:

- The flight will NOT be on time
- Crew and operations management are a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jun 2007, 08:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By Bangkokeasy

For me, Star Alliance is easily the best for...

For me, Star Alliance is easily the best for this, particularly Thai, where the points are very easy to redeem. I have several times turned up at a TG office and booked flights on points in the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jun 2007, 07:57
Replies: 49
Views: 4,355
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Your experience sounds pretty typical of the...

Your experience sounds pretty typical of the average loco flight and is an inevitable result of the combination of people who have never really been able to afford to fly before, and the idea that...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2007, 04:12
Replies: 46
Views: 15,145
Posted By Bangkokeasy

There is some seriously flawed logic in this...

There is some seriously flawed logic in this ruling.

I've said I don't think fraud was committed in this case.

Furthermore, there are two sides to a contract of carriage for SLF. It's all...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Jun 2007, 08:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,060
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Real threat or not? - don't open that box!!! := ...

Real threat or not? - don't open that box!!! :=

I am just happy they didn't do what they did in Indonesia, i.e. introduce it before they told anyone.


Let us know how you get on.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2007, 11:05
Replies: 25
Views: 2,332
Posted By Bangkokeasy

Surely it is possible to check the age of a child...

Surely it is possible to check the age of a child travelling through the passport (even if it is on a parent's)?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2007, 10:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,471
Posted By Bangkokeasy

I have sat in quite a few overwing exit row seats...

I have sat in quite a few overwing exit row seats and the weight quoted for the doors, if I remember rightly, is usually "about 15kg". Most men could manage that, specially in the heat of the...
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