Let’s talk airline travel: What pisses you off?

[Juro]

He should get his own movie. It would be incredible.

Kind of hard considering he’s dead.

Unless it’s a prequel and still have Colin Farrell do it.

 

[DrinkItIn]

Kind of hard considering he’s dead.

Unless it’s a prequel and still have Colin Farrell do it.

An origin story would be so fun.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

 

[Baron Winnebago]

It's breathtaking. Flows out into the walk way in basically every major airport because sitting until it's my turn unamerican

 

[TampaBaySkers]

I travel a lot for work. Currently Diamond on delta. Delta has been absolute trash the past three months. Maybe they rebound, but I may give another airline a try next year.

 

[Herbie]

I travel a lot for work. Currently Diamond on delta. Delta has been absolute trash the past three months. Maybe they rebound, but I may give another airline a try next year.

Didn’t realize Jason Licht posted here

 

[MrKnightedHusker]

I travel a lot for work. Currently Diamond on delta. Delta has been absolute trash the past three months. Maybe they rebound, but I may give another airline a try next year.

They all can be rough. I’m Diamond and a 2 million miler on Delta, 1 million on American.

Delta recently has been infuriating. Although I’ve traveled less this year due to health issues, my most recent experience was abysmal. They changed plane types day of the flight and as a result moved me from FC to general coach. They upgraded Silvers and Golds to FC even though I paid to be there. How they handled the complaint was a joke. Getting a customer satisfaction bonus of 2500 miles for the frustration of something like this when you are 6’6” is truly suboptimal. I did inform them of the flights booked on American Airlines as a result of this most recent crapfest - I do not believe they actually cared.

They are still the best domestic airline in a really crappy comparison. Wow, that’s sad to say.

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

I travel a lot for the Guh'mnt...fly on pretty much all the major airlines, Delta sucks, American...meh, United...okay, Southwest nope...just not a fan of any of them. They're all pretty much cattle cars.

I will say boarding is pretty cool to use my govt status unless I'm on SW and NOT in the A group. All others let me board with or just after the pre-boarders. I know having an assigned seat may not make it worth it BUT knowing I have space for any carry on is awesome AND I get to situate my self.

 

[ZJSARENOTFREE]

Anyone ever flown Qatar airways? Flying them in a few weeks and curious of how they are. Emirates is my favorite of all time and hopefully Qatar is similar.

 

[Seaofred92]

Anyone ever flown Qatar airways? Flying them in a few weeks and curious of how they are. Emirates is my favorite of all time and hopefully Qatar is similar.

Funny enough I literally am typing this from Doha after we flew JFK-DOH in the Q Suite on leg 1 of our connecting flights to Maldives for our honeymoon last night

Fantastic experience. Starting with customer service checking our bags at JFK, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Not only helpful but actually genuinely happy to assist us.

The Q Suite was fantastic. My wife and I had 3E and 3F which is the “couples” suite meaning they put the wall down and combined the bed for us to be able to lay together on the flight over. We started the night with complimentary Brut champagne and once we took off enjoyed our entrees- I had the soup of the month to start which was a jalapeño corn soup before diving into a beef tenderloin with sweet potatoes for dinner while my wife had lobster tail and a kale salad.

We slept great on the flight, they will perform “turndown” service and make the bed with sheets for you. They provide pajamas to change into which were pretty comfortable. All food and beverage service is “on demand” so you are able to enjoy it whenever you’d like during the flight.

In the morning before landing I had a ricotta and Parmesan omelet with spinach mushrooms and tomatoes alongside grilled chicken sausage and a croissant. My wife had a frittata with kale and sweet potato.

Only downside was the in-flight internet basically didn’t work for 4/5 of the flight. But it was only $10 so whatever. All in all I’d highly recommend based upon our experience- we’re flying first class to Male tonight in 4 hours so we’ve been in the Al Safwa first class lounge (very exclusive) where they have free plated meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve been in our own “Quiet Room” for the last 2 hours where there are 2 beds for us to nap in along with a private shower, toilet, etc. there’s also a spa for us to use with sauna, steam room, massages, etc while we wait for our next flight. Doha airport is pretty incredible.

 

[SlumpBuster]

Funny enough I literally am typing this from Doha after we flew JFK-DOH in the Q Suite on leg 1 of our connecting flights to Maldives for our honeymoon last night

Fantastic experience. Starting with customer service checking our bags at JFK, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Not only helpful but actually genuinely happy to assist us.

The Q Suite was fantastic. My wife and I had 3E and 3F which is the “couples” suite meaning they put the wall down and combined the bed for us to be able to lay together on the flight over. We started the night with complimentary Brut champagne and once we took off enjoyed our entrees- I had the soup of the month to start which was a jalapeño corn soup before diving into a beef tenderloin with sweet potatoes for dinner while my wife had lobster tail and a kale salad.

We slept great on the flight, they will perform “turndown” service and make the bed with sheets for you. They provide pajamas to change into which were pretty comfortable. All food and beverage service is “on demand” so you are able to enjoy it whenever you’d like during the flight.

In the morning before landing I had a ricotta and Parmesan omelet with spinach mushrooms and tomatoes alongside grilled chicken sausage and a croissant. My wife had a frittata with kale and sweet potato.

Only downside was the in-flight internet basically didn’t work for 4/5 of the flight. But it was only $10 so whatever. All in all I’d highly recommend based upon our experience- we’re flying first class to Male tonight in 4 hours so we’ve been in the Al Safwa first class lounge (very exclusive) where they have free plated meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve been in our own “Quiet Room” for the last 2 hours where there are 2 beds for us to nap in along with a private shower, toilet, etc. there’s also a spa for us to use with sauna, steam room, massages, etc while we wait for our next flight. Doha airport is pretty incredible.

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[TampaBaySkers]

Funny enough I literally am typing this from Doha after we flew JFK-DOH in the Q Suite on leg 1 of our connecting flights to Maldives for our honeymoon last night

Fantastic experience. Starting with customer service checking our bags at JFK, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Not only helpful but actually genuinely happy to assist us.

The Q Suite was fantastic. My wife and I had 3E and 3F which is the “couples” suite meaning they put the wall down and combined the bed for us to be able to lay together on the flight over. We started the night with complimentary Brut champagne and once we took off enjoyed our entrees- I had the soup of the month to start which was a jalapeño corn soup before diving into a beef tenderloin with sweet potatoes for dinner while my wife had lobster tail and a kale salad.

We slept great on the flight, they will perform “turndown” service and make the bed with sheets for you. They provide pajamas to change into which were pretty comfortable. All food and beverage service is “on demand” so you are able to enjoy it whenever you’d like during the flight.

In the morning before landing I had a ricotta and Parmesan omelet with spinach mushrooms and tomatoes alongside grilled chicken sausage and a croissant. My wife had a frittata with kale and sweet potato.

Only downside was the in-flight internet basically didn’t work for 4/5 of the flight. But it was only $10 so whatever. All in all I’d highly recommend based upon our experience- we’re flying first class to Male tonight in 4 hours so we’ve been in the Al Safwa first class lounge (very exclusive) where they have free plated meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve been in our own “Quiet Room” for the last 2 hours where there are 2 beds for us to nap in along with a private shower, toilet, etc. there’s also a spa for us to use with sauna, steam room, massages, etc while we wait for our next flight. Doha airport is pretty incredible.

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Domestic airline carriers are so far behind. I flew Delta One to Paris with my wife. Flight attendants were insanely rude to my wife since she wanted her meal a bit later than when they started service. They never offered pre-departure beverage. Meal selections were what you would find on domestic flights - beef short rib is what we chose.

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

Funny enough I literally am typing this from Doha after we flew JFK-DOH in the Q Suite on leg 1 of our connecting flights to Maldives for our honeymoon last night

Fantastic experience. Starting with customer service checking our bags at JFK, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Not only helpful but actually genuinely happy to assist us.

The Q Suite was fantastic. My wife and I had 3E and 3F which is the “couples” suite meaning they put the wall down and combined the bed for us to be able to lay together on the flight over. We started the night with complimentary Brut champagne and once we took off enjoyed our entrees- I had the soup of the month to start which was a jalapeño corn soup before diving into a beef tenderloin with sweet potatoes for dinner while my wife had lobster tail and a kale salad.

We slept great on the flight, they will perform “turndown” service and make the bed with sheets for you. They provide pajamas to change into which were pretty comfortable. All food and beverage service is “on demand” so you are able to enjoy it whenever you’d like during the flight.

In the morning before landing I had a ricotta and Parmesan omelet with spinach mushrooms and tomatoes alongside grilled chicken sausage and a croissant. My wife had a frittata with kale and sweet potato.

Only downside was the in-flight internet basically didn’t work for 4/5 of the flight. But it was only $10 so whatever. All in all I’d highly recommend based upon our experience- we’re flying first class to Male tonight in 4 hours so we’ve been in the Al Safwa first class lounge (very exclusive) where they have free plated meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve been in our own “Quiet Room” for the last 2 hours where there are 2 beds for us to nap in along with a private shower, toilet, etc. there’s also a spa for us to use with sauna, steam room, massages, etc while we wait for our next flight. Doha airport is pretty incredible.

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[2010sarenevercomingback]

Funny enough I literally am typing this from Doha after we flew JFK-DOH in the Q Suite on leg 1 of our connecting flights to Maldives for our honeymoon last night

Fantastic experience. Starting with customer service checking our bags at JFK, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Not only helpful but actually genuinely happy to assist us.

The Q Suite was fantastic. My wife and I had 3E and 3F which is the “couples” suite meaning they put the wall down and combined the bed for us to be able to lay together on the flight over. We started the night with complimentary Brut champagne and once we took off enjoyed our entrees- I had the soup of the month to start which was a jalapeño corn soup before diving into a beef tenderloin with sweet potatoes for dinner while my wife had lobster tail and a kale salad.

We slept great on the flight, they will perform “turndown” service and make the bed with sheets for you. They provide pajamas to change into which were pretty comfortable. All food and beverage service is “on demand” so you are able to enjoy it whenever you’d like during the flight.

In the morning before landing I had a ricotta and Parmesan omelet with spinach mushrooms and tomatoes alongside grilled chicken sausage and a croissant. My wife had a frittata with kale and sweet potato.

Only downside was the in-flight internet basically didn’t work for 4/5 of the flight. But it was only $10 so whatever. All in all I’d highly recommend based upon our experience- we’re flying first class to Male tonight in 4 hours so we’ve been in the Al Safwa first class lounge (very exclusive) where they have free plated meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve been in our own “Quiet Room” for the last 2 hours where there are 2 beds for us to nap in along with a private shower, toilet, etc. there’s also a spa for us to use with sauna, steam room, massages, etc while we wait for our next flight. Doha airport is pretty incredible.

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I'm a little concerned about what seat 4G is doing with that roll of toilet paper.

 

[Seaofred92]

I'm a little concerned about what seat 4G is doing with that roll of toilet paper.

Guy wound up blowing his nose the entire flight… was less than ideal

@ZJSARENOTFREE if you can, see if you can find availability to upgrade to first class from business if your route offers it. Qatar offers 6 first class seats on the 777-300ER we’re taking from DOH-MLE tonight. Just boarded and the in flight menu includes caviar service. The seat is much much wider than the Q suite was as well, I guess they bought these from Cathay Pacific a few years back.

Should be a lovely flight coming up shortly.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

Guy wound up blowing his nose the entire flight… was less than ideal

If you can, see if you can find availability to upgrade to first class from business if your route offers it. Qatar offers 6 first class seats on the 777-300ER we’re taking from DOH-MLE tonight. Just boarded and the in flight menu includes caviar service. The seat is much much wider than the Q suite was as well, I guess they bought these from Cathay Pacific a few years back.

Should be a lovely flight coming up shortly.

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Now that’s a menu. Enjoy the Wagyu

 

[Seaofred92]

Now that’s a menu. Enjoy the Wagyu

Thank you my friend. We are having the time of our lives. Wife is over the moon happy which is all that matters at the end of the day.

Now to figure out how I’m gonna watch our games against Indianus and Ohio State from Maldives without making her mad…. 😂

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Guy wound up blowing his nose the entire flight… was less than ideal

@ZJSARENOTFREE if you can, see if you can find availability to upgrade to first class from business if your route offers it. Qatar offers 6 first class seats on the 777-300ER we’re taking from DOH-MLE tonight. Just boarded and the in flight menu includes caviar service. The seat is much much wider than the Q suite was as well, I guess they bought these from Cathay Pacific a few years back.

Should be a lovely flight coming up shortly.

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This is white privilege

 

[trueluk]

Thank you my friend. We are having the time of our lives. Wife is over the moon happy which is all that matters at the end of the day.

Now to figure out how I’m gonna watch our games against Indianus and Ohio State from Maldives without making her mad…. 😂

I watched the Illinois game from abroad using a free VPN (I think it was Privado with free 10GB per month). YouTubeTV wouldn't work for me but I could sign into Fox Sports with my YouTubeTV account so I watched the game on the Fox Sports website. I'm pretty sure you get an hour free with Fox Sports so if you don't have a cable TV account, then you can open the Fox Sports website in incognito mode and then close the browser after an hour and repeat the process to get another hour preview.

 

[Seaofred92]

I watched the Illinois game from abroad using a free VPN (I think it was Privado with free 10GB per month). YouTubeTV wouldn't work for me but I could sign into Fox Sports with my YouTubeTV account so I watched the game on the Fox Sports website. I'm pretty sure you get an hour free with Fox Sports so if you don't have a cable TV account, then you can open the Fox Sports website in incognito mode and then close the browser after an hour and repeat the process to get another hour preview.

Perfect. Thank you my friend!!! Will share the setup come Saturday, should be pretty great