Saboburns
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:17 PM
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Help. I fly tomorrow. What should I know?? |
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I coach High School Football, we're in two a days and I don't have much chance to keep up with things today/tonight.
What do I need to know about new reg's/
Any help would be GEATLY appreciated.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:18 PM
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Edited on Thu Aug-10-06 01:18 PM by northzax
is your best bet. carry a book or a magazine onboard only.
on edit: this is because the regs will probably change again before then anyway.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:20 PM
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5. And then they lose your luggage and you are without... |
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toothpaste, brush, deodorant, and a change of underwear. Its really great... anyone see the surge of supertrains in the works... like in europe.
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northzax
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:28 PM
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but there's the rub, ain't it? if you have to fly internationally, can you imagine the flights without toothpaste or deoderant? 14 hours from LA to Syndey, and you can't brush your teeth before getting there? fucking insane.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:19 PM
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But don't let it impact your life. Go about it as you normally would.
But be afraid.....be very afraid!
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:19 PM
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and place your tray in the upright position. Someone had to say it, sorry.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:19 PM
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3. You may be shot while boarding (for your protection) |
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Edited on Thu Aug-10-06 01:23 PM by kenny blankenship
or just probed for a few hours.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:20 PM
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4. Some simple tips for flying: |
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1) Absolutely no muthafuckin snakes on the muthafuckin plane. no exceptions 2) Anyone with dark skin should be immediately reported to CNN/Faux News. They need time to work up scary new graphics and theme music 3) Leave your wheelchair at home 4) Bring 5 forms of photo id, and a recent blood test wouldn't hurt.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:27 PM
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Crap! You mean I have to check the snakes?! |
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That's total bs...
Hmmm, maybe Angelina Jolie had it right when she had the blood in the vial on the necklace. That'll be the new standard in air travel for 'quick security checking'... argh...
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:21 PM
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6. NPR is talking about it now. |
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:21 PM
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7. Well, you can pack your gel now. n/t |
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:22 PM
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9. The Gel Lobby was on the scene, jellybean! |
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:27 PM
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14. Packing with Astroglide brand gel is recommended, in fact |
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as it can ease you through certain steps of the new check-in and boarding process.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:29 PM
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:21 PM
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:24 PM
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10. The whole thing will have blown over by tomorrow. |
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:25 PM
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11. I fly TODAY and I'm scared |
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freaked out would be closer to it.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:27 PM
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:30 PM
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17. Honey get a hold of yourself. |
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If you seem nervous the other passengers might zipstrip ya to the drinks cart.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:30 PM
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It wasn't as much fun as it sounds. Really.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:39 PM
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22. But seriously, if the flight attend.'s don't look scared, you have |
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Edited on Thu Aug-10-06 01:41 PM by elehhhhna
nothing to worry about.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:27 PM
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12. Check this site here for guidance... |
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Edited on Thu Aug-10-06 01:29 PM by Skidmore
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/threat-change-passenger_guidance.shtmThis will give you guidance. I did see a graphic on CNN while ago that said gels were okay, but they are still listed on this site. I'd leave them in the checked baggage just in case.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:31 PM
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sucks, don't it?
a few of my co-workers are going to London on saturday for work. Glad i'm not them. they can only carry on passports, wallets (and tampons if they need them) in a clear plastic bag. no books. no i-pods. no lap-tops. no water.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:45 PM
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26. here are the new British Regulations |
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from BA.com
pocket size wallets and pocket size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards etc (not handbags));
travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and travel tickets);
prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic.
spectacles and sunglasses, without cases.
contact lens holders, without bottles of solution.
for those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags).
female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels and wipes).
tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs
keys (but no electrical key fobs)
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:33 PM
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20. Get a train schedule (n/t) |
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:41 PM
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24. From Seattle to Boston? LOLOL |
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OK, I got a laugh for the day. I'd need an extra ten days of vacation to get there and back by train!!!
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:36 PM
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21. If you are traveling to family or friends, plan a shopping trip |
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for when you get there.. Travel in a comfy outfit..carry NOTHING in your hands..Check nothing... buy a paper to read onboard (I head they do allow papers but not always books)..
when you get to where you are going, buy what you'll need while there (you can always use some new clothes anyway..
Leave the toiletries as a "lovely parting gift" for your hosts, and UPS or fed-ex your new stuff to your home address..
It's funny, but rich people have traveled like this for ages.. My cousin's husband (they are super wealthy) once announced at Christmas dinner.."Can someone run me to the airport, I have to go to Japan"..
Someone asked.."where's your luggage?"... his reply.."I don't DO luggage"..
He traveled with his briefcase and bought everything new there (he went often and had a tailor there pre-make some suits for him and had them already in his hotel room when he arrived)..
After the trip, he just left everything in the hotel room with a note for the staff to take whatever they wanted..
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:40 PM
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It's the patriotic thing to do :patriot:
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:43 PM
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I WAS going to take all my books on the Salem Witchcraft Trials for my trip to Danvers. I suppose that now those will look somewhat suspect.
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Thu Aug-10-06 01:45 PM
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27. They are allowing "The Crucible" on board |
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Just because they don't get it.
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Thu Aug-10-06 02:11 PM
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28. No ballons of any kind |
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They are afraid people will fart in them and use them as explosive devices.
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Thu Aug-10-06 02:14 PM
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29. Sad but true...I sat next to that guy last time I flew |
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Farty McSkidMark was blowing ass the whole flight (Seattle to LAX). I was damn near ready to suicide bomb the whole thing somewhere over Portland. He was a human IED. Excuse me flight attendant, can I get a couple of extra barf bags over here? And can you drop the oxygen mask, pretty please???
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Thu Aug-10-06 02:16 PM
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30. Wear your tightie whiteys and flip-flops. No luggage. |
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Buy clothes and toiletries upon arrival. Throw them away before boarding for your return flight.
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