Comments on: Upgrades and Downgrades — Airborne, maintenance, special luggage delivery, the rebirth of Skybus (sorta), and more http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/29/upgrades-and-downgrades-airborne-maintenance-special-luggage-delivery-the-rebirth-of-skybus-sorta-and-more/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: From the Mind of J http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/29/upgrades-and-downgrades-airborne-maintenance-special-luggage-delivery-the-rebirth-of-skybus-sorta-and-more/#comment-28167 From the Mind of J Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:54:55 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3130#comment-28167 Firstly, "Get A Trip", there is no such thing as "most unique". It's like saying "the most three" or "the most perfect". Secondly, addressed to all, Airborne is crap. It's a complete scam. Speaking as a strong proponent of natural health, I can say that the things found in Airborne, in order to work, must be part of one's daily intake, not taken as soon as one starts sneezing. The only exception is echinacea which is best taken only for short periods (ditto goldenseal). You're better off going to the natural foods store, picking out a good vitamin brand (NewChapter, Vitamin Code), fish oil (Nordic Naturals, Carlson), and a few herbal extracts that address any specific health deficiencies you may have. If you DO feel yourself getting sick, forget Airborne (What's up with that name anyway? Isn't that like calling a condom brand "STD"?). Drink tons of water, white tea, and stop eating solid food, consuming any dairy, and be sure to sleep at least 10 hours. Avoid all forms of stress. Enjoy. Firstly, “Get A Trip”, there is no such thing as “most unique”. It’s like saying “the most three” or “the most perfect”.

Secondly, addressed to all, Airborne is crap. It’s a complete scam. Speaking as a strong proponent of natural health, I can say that the things found in Airborne, in order to work, must be part of one’s daily intake, not taken as soon as one starts sneezing. The only exception is echinacea which is best taken only for short periods (ditto goldenseal). You’re better off going to the natural foods store, picking out a good vitamin brand (NewChapter, Vitamin Code), fish oil (Nordic Naturals, Carlson), and a few herbal extracts that address any specific health deficiencies you may have.

If you DO feel yourself getting sick, forget Airborne (What’s up with that name anyway? Isn’t that like calling a condom brand “STD”?). Drink tons of water, white tea, and stop eating solid food, consuming any dairy, and be sure to sleep at least 10 hours. Avoid all forms of stress.

Enjoy.

]]> By: Get A Trip http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/29/upgrades-and-downgrades-airborne-maintenance-special-luggage-delivery-the-rebirth-of-skybus-sorta-and-more/#comment-28156 Get A Trip Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:41:48 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3130#comment-28156 I will have to say this is perhaps one of the most unique blogs in a long time we've seen. Funny thing is I just took some Airborne right before discovering this post. Perhaps it will work perhaps it won't but I sure hope I can give you an "upgrade" report on this product! I will have to say this is perhaps one of the most unique blogs in a long time we’ve seen. Funny thing is I just took some Airborne right before discovering this post. Perhaps it will work perhaps it won’t but I sure hope I can give you an “upgrade” report on this product!

]]> By: Andy http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/29/upgrades-and-downgrades-airborne-maintenance-special-luggage-delivery-the-rebirth-of-skybus-sorta-and-more/#comment-28150 Andy Sun, 31 May 2009 22:26:20 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3130#comment-28150 I flew with Skybus and felt bad for the crew who were laid off. The high fuel prices were especially hard against them, I wish them better luck this time I flew with Skybus and felt bad for the crew who were laid off. The high fuel prices were especially hard against them, I wish them better luck this time

]]> By: Eric http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/29/upgrades-and-downgrades-airborne-maintenance-special-luggage-delivery-the-rebirth-of-skybus-sorta-and-more/#comment-28138 Eric Sat, 30 May 2009 06:56:50 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3130#comment-28138 I'm always thrilled to see airlines charge for emergency exit rows. Being 6'6", I'm miserable in a regular seat. I have to arrive at the airport early and hope that all the priority pax haven't booked the coveted seats before they open up to the rest of the pax. As a profit center, I can reserve these seats (I assume) ahead of even priority pax - if there are people who value the legroom the seats offer, why not charge extra? I'm happy to pay! $180 on 15 hour flight? I get similar legroom to business class, and save several $1000s! I hope every airline does this! Eric I’m always thrilled to see airlines charge for emergency exit rows. Being 6’6″, I’m miserable in a regular seat. I have to arrive at the airport early and hope that all the priority pax haven’t booked the coveted seats before they open up to the rest of the pax.

As a profit center, I can reserve these seats (I assume) ahead of even priority pax – if there are people who value the legroom the seats offer, why not charge extra? I’m happy to pay! $180 on 15 hour flight? I get similar legroom to business class, and save several $1000s!

I hope every airline does this!

Eric

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