Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Aug 10th 2006, 7:28 pm
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Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
OK, liquids cannot be detected at Airports so shaving cream, toothpaste, hairspray, hair gel, shampoo, perfume will all be banned from hand-luggage.
In fact, because they can't tell if you have "liquids" everything has to be hand searched and even they, liquids are EASILY hidden, this might be the end of hand baggage as we know it!! Heck, if you took one of the chemicals in a zip lock and put it on an inside pocket - CAN IT BE DETECTED :scared:
Since Americans are determined to ALWAYS travel with hand-luggage and zero checked-in, what chance is their for the American way of travel.
I think we'll see a number of airlines collapes - especially thise already in chapter 11 - my prediction.
In fact, because they can't tell if you have "liquids" everything has to be hand searched and even they, liquids are EASILY hidden, this might be the end of hand baggage as we know it!! Heck, if you took one of the chemicals in a zip lock and put it on an inside pocket - CAN IT BE DETECTED :scared:
Since Americans are determined to ALWAYS travel with hand-luggage and zero checked-in, what chance is their for the American way of travel.
I think we'll see a number of airlines collapes - especially thise already in chapter 11 - my prediction.
Aug 10th 2006, 7:38 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
thanks for the word of encouragement for those of us that have our living with the airlines 
After 9/11 my husband lost his job and was unemployed for 2 yrs. Being selfish I don't want that to happen again!
After 9/11 my husband lost his job and was unemployed for 2 yrs. Being selfish I don't want that to happen again!
Aug 10th 2006, 7:41 pm
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Part of wanting to travel with carry-on is because the airlines "disappear" so much luggage that a change of clothes and toiletries are exactly what people want to bring.
I guess I might wear four pairs of panties (in layers) now!
I guess I might wear four pairs of panties (in layers) now!
Aug 10th 2006, 7:43 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by franc11s
OK, liquids cannot be detected at Airports so shaving cream, toothpaste, hairspray, hair gel, shampoo, perfume will all be banned from hand-luggage.
In fact, because they can't tell if you have "liquids" everything has to be hand searched and even they, liquids are EASILY hidden, this might be the end of hand baggage as we know it!! Heck, if you took one of the chemicals in a zip lock and put it on an inside pocket - CAN IT BE DETECTED :scared:
Since Americans are determined to ALWAYS travel with hand-luggage and zero checked-in, what chance is their for the American way of travel.
I think we'll see a number of airlines collapes - especially thise already in chapter 11 - my prediction.
In fact, because they can't tell if you have "liquids" everything has to be hand searched and even they, liquids are EASILY hidden, this might be the end of hand baggage as we know it!! Heck, if you took one of the chemicals in a zip lock and put it on an inside pocket - CAN IT BE DETECTED :scared:
Since Americans are determined to ALWAYS travel with hand-luggage and zero checked-in, what chance is their for the American way of travel.
I think we'll see a number of airlines collapes - especially thise already in chapter 11 - my prediction.
Aug 10th 2006, 7:43 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Part of wanting to travel with carry-on is because the airlines "disappear" so much luggage that a change of clothes and toiletries are exactly what people want to bring.
I guess I might wear four pairs of panties (in layers) now!
I guess I might wear four pairs of panties (in layers) now!
You are spot on as the reason for carry ons. Expensive equipment and/or personal items is all too easily lost by baggage handlers.
Aug 10th 2006, 7:48 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by ladygwennie
I think there will be long term adjustments to hand luggage, but i don't think it will be as severe as they are right now. Don't know if a change in hand luggage allowances will really be that severe to US airlines. Would it stop anyone here from flying?
often on heavy landing i've had my fingers crossed that the overhead bins haven't dropped down with the contents falling out and injuring the pax then guess what surprise surprise the punters would be suing the airline....so in answer to your question nope it won't stop me flying one teeny bit..love it 
Aug 10th 2006, 7:48 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by snowbunny
I guess I might wear four pairs of panties (in layers) now!
Aug 10th 2006, 7:48 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
I can't say I'll be too disappointed if they ban hand luggage. The amount of times I've been banged in the head when someone is trying to hoist an over sized bag into the locker is ridiculous. They should make the bags smaller, or do a strength test at the terminal to see if they can pick the bags over their heads *lol*. Or maybe my head's just too big... 
Aug 10th 2006, 7:49 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
hand luggage was getting way out of hand pardon the pun often on heavy landing i've had my fingers crossed that the overhead bins haven't dropped down with the contents falling out and injuring the pax then guess what surprise surprise the punters would be suing the airline....so in answer to your question nope it won't stop me flying one teeny bit..love it
often on heavy landing i've had my fingers crossed that the overhead bins haven't dropped down with the contents falling out and injuring the pax then guess what surprise surprise the punters would be suing the airline....so in answer to your question nope it won't stop me flying one teeny bit..love it
Aug 10th 2006, 7:49 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
The amount of carry on luggage that people take on has got OTT these past 10 years, I'm all for change, even though I do travel with a little one.
Aug 10th 2006, 7:51 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
travellers taking everything as hand lugagge has gone on for far too long. How many times have you travelled back from the UK with your 2 checked bags and your one small hand luggage to find some fat sweaty muppet has stuffed everything as hand luggage, forcing you to sit with your luggage under your seat the whole journey. I can't count the times I see people forcing oversized bags in to the overhead locker.
More items checked in the hold, thats what is was designed for.
More items checked in the hold, thats what is was designed for.
Originally Posted by franc11s
Since Americans are determined to ALWAYS travel with hand-luggage and zero checked-in, what chance is their for the American way of travel.
Aug 10th 2006, 7:52 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by ladygwennie
I think there will be long term adjustments to hand luggage, but i don't think it will be as severe as they are right now. Don't know if a change in hand luggage allowances will really be that severe to US airlines. Would it stop anyone here from flying?
Aug 10th 2006, 7:58 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
No hand luggage would not stop me flying but it should be addressed with the airlines providing more of the things that passengers cannot carry, like contact lens solution. I'm an extremely anxious flyer and admit that it will unnerve me to not be able to bring on things that help me relax, like my own mini-pillow and blanket, but I'll just have to deal with that one somehow.
On the other hand, going to no hand luggage still won't eradicate the threat. The access to the plane by low-paid service workers who aren't vetted to a high security level will be next.
On the other hand, going to no hand luggage still won't eradicate the threat. The access to the plane by low-paid service workers who aren't vetted to a high security level will be next.
Aug 10th 2006, 8:00 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by snowbunny
No hand luggage would not stop me flying but it should be addressed with the airlines providing more of the things that passengers cannot carry, like contact lens solution. I'm an extremely anxious flyer and admit that it will unnerve me to not be able to bring on things that help me relax, like my own mini-pillow and blanket, but I'll just have to deal with that one somehow.
On the other hand, going to no hand luggage still won't eradicate the threat. The access to the plane by low-paid service workers who aren't vetted to a high security level will be next.
On the other hand, going to no hand luggage still won't eradicate the threat. The access to the plane by low-paid service workers who aren't vetted to a high security level will be next.
Aug 10th 2006, 8:01 pm
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Re: Will US Airlines survive - I think not!!
Originally Posted by snowbunny
things that help me relax, like my own mini-pillow and blanket, .
