Comments on: The future of airport security: Predictions and wish-lists http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Short hops — August 16, 2006 — Super-saver edition | Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-26868 Short hops — August 16, 2006 — Super-saver edition | Upgrade: Travel Better Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:17:54 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-26868 [...] Skycaps Winners in the luggage carnival, as predicted: [...] [...] Skycaps Winners in the luggage carnival, as predicted: [...]

]]> By: Bravo! Aer Lingus hydrates its passengers » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-11846 Bravo! Aer Lingus hydrates its passengers » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:17:12 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-11846 [...] think this is great. (Unsurprisingly, since water at every seat was my first suggestion/prediction here, and I ranted against insufficient beverage service here. Glad to see someone stepped [...] [...] think this is great. (Unsurprisingly, since water at every seat was my first suggestion/prediction here, and I ranted against insufficient beverage service here. Glad to see someone stepped [...]

]]> By: Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Debunking the threat, but maintaining the hysteria http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-2130 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Debunking the threat, but maintaining the hysteria Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:54:02 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-2130 [...] I give up. I know, I’m ranting. I’ve been ranting a lot lately. But it’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion. As passengers, there’s not much to do, except to write to legislators with your gripes. What is perhaps more frustrating is that corporations aren’t doing more to protect travelers’ interests (and subsequently their companies’ bottom line). [...] [...] I give up. I know, I’m ranting. I’ve been ranting a lot lately. But it’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion. As passengers, there’s not much to do, except to write to legislators with your gripes. What is perhaps more frustrating is that corporations aren’t doing more to protect travelers’ interests (and subsequently their companies’ bottom line). [...]

]]> By: Mr Lucky Doubles http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-143 Mr Lucky Doubles Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:40:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-143 Most people will not stop flying. No one I know has cancelled a flight, or even postponed one. No one I know is talking about avoiding travel in the future. Granted, this is purely anecdotal, but I don't see a trend. -------------------------------- I'm one. It's principle for me. Flying is now incredibly unpleasant. Dirty, cramped, unhealthy... Rude TSA and airline personnel. Hours waiting for planes, lines like an abbatoir. The system is broken. I know not bringing books on planes in the UK was temporary, but something else will happen (or ALMOST happen) and another set of idiotic rules will be passed. I'm done with it. I'll only fly if I have to, but discretionary trips to see friends across country or family members for a weekend - No. I'd like to see the whole system collapse once and for all be rebuilt in a reasonable way. Most people will not stop flying. No one I know has cancelled a flight, or even postponed one. No one I know is talking about avoiding travel in the future. Granted, this is purely anecdotal, but I don’t see a trend.
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I’m one. It’s principle for me. Flying is now incredibly unpleasant. Dirty, cramped, unhealthy… Rude TSA and airline personnel. Hours waiting for planes, lines like an abbatoir.

The system is broken. I know not bringing books on planes in the UK was temporary, but something else will happen (or ALMOST happen) and another set of idiotic rules will be passed. I’m done with it. I’ll only fly if I have to, but discretionary trips to see friends across country or family members for a weekend – No. I’d like to see the whole system collapse once and for all be rebuilt in a reasonable way.

]]> By: Better Living Through Miles http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-142 Better Living Through Miles Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:29:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-142 Rob -- thanks. I bet it's people like you they'd be banking on. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like they're pouring more liquids on board... Global Traveller -- What sites do you find more reliable for current status/rules? Anonymous -- I'm impressed that you can quote the price of tap water. But as the other anonymous implied, is that really going to make or break your travels? Is it a matter of cost, or a matter of principle? Rob — thanks. I bet it’s people like you they’d be banking on. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like they’re pouring more liquids on board…

Global Traveller — What sites do you find more reliable for current status/rules?

Anonymous — I’m impressed that you can quote the price of tap water. But as the other anonymous implied, is that really going to make or break your travels? Is it a matter of cost, or a matter of principle?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-141 Anonymous Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:10:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-141 "Paying that kind of money for water is financial suicide." -- Wow, that is hard-freakin-core. Paying for water sucks, but if THAT is going to make or break your trip, then maybe you're right, you shouldn't be going. “Paying that kind of money for water is financial suicide.” — Wow, that is hard-freakin-core. Paying for water sucks, but if THAT is going to make or break your trip, then maybe you’re right, you shouldn’t be going.

]]> By: The Global Traveller http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-140 The Global Traveller Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:47:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-140 I'm sure there will be changes, but I'd like to think the current situation will not become permanent. In the meantime I keep my eyes peeled to reliable sources of information (some websites including TSA are terrible at keeping travellers informed). I've also spent more time than normal on backup plans. I’m sure there will be changes, but I’d like to think the current situation will not become permanent.

In the meantime I keep my eyes peeled to reliable sources of information (some websites including TSA are terrible at keeping travellers informed). I’ve also spent more time than normal on backup plans.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-139 Anonymous Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:09:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-139 I cancelled my flight this week, and I'm not flying again until I can bring my own water on board. $3 / 20 oz is over 7400 times my residential water rate ($2.53 / 1000 gal). Paying that kind of money for water is financial suicide. I cancelled my flight this week, and I’m not flying again until I can bring my own water on board. $3 / 20 oz is over 7400 times my residential water rate ($2.53 / 1000 gal). Paying that kind of money for water is financial suicide.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/08/14/the-future-of-airport-security-predictions-and-wish-lists/#comment-138 Anonymous Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:39:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=267#comment-138 I really think you nailed what is going to happen in the near future regarding services on board planes. Airlines could make a killing selling bottled water on board. Probably enough to save pensions the way I put the H2O away. Rob TheAirlineHub.com I really think you nailed what is going to happen in the near future regarding services on board planes.

Airlines could make a killing selling bottled water on board. Probably enough to save pensions the way I put the H2O away.

Rob
TheAirlineHub.com

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