tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post666367884319875731..comments2024-01-26T10:47:23.032-08:00Comments on One Day in America: Rough AirOne Day in Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-47955083942921738832014-01-26T16:24:44.620-08:002014-01-26T16:24:44.620-08:00I like it—"Untied" Airlines! Abusive em...I like it—"Untied" Airlines! Abusive employees can take all the "joy"out of flying, can't they?<br /><br />I can understand your reluctance to fly in winter. Ice and snow can cause a lot more problems than a summer rainstorm. Although there are hurricanes and tornados to deal with in the warmer months…<br /><br />Tim did make it on time for his surgeries, we recovered from the experience. and I'm still flying Delta.<br />I just wish that flying was a more customer-oriented experience! <br />Thanks for your comments and for your flight mishap story—all too common, I'm afraid!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-53714665274278769382014-01-26T14:18:25.375-08:002014-01-26T14:18:25.375-08:00Hi Rita,
Thank goodness you and Tim are safe and ...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Thank goodness you and Tim are safe and sound after that airport misadventure!<br /><br />I have some yucky flight mishap stories - including one extraordinarily abusive and unprofessional United stewardess story that happened while I was traveling for work after I'd spent days without sleep managing a death-on-the-job situation; truly ugly and made even worse by what I now call "Untied" Airlines. <br /><br />Your situation reminds me why I go out of my way not to fly in winter. (Harder where you live, certainly.) But, I'm not a fan of de-icing or ice on the runway situations. This is why I'm never in my beloved Wolfeboro in winter!<br /><br />Hope Tim made his surgeries and that you've both recovered your sleep deficit and soggy baggage!Vickie Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935525489196514927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-51620589789920211212014-01-15T12:53:05.798-08:002014-01-15T12:53:05.798-08:00I agree that this story was quite an ordeal!
I ...I agree that this story was quite an ordeal! <br /><br />I see your point about the airline's "point of view" and I'd be happy to hear their side of things. But it does seem that while profits for the airlines are climbing, customer service is falling. Wonder if that's a direct correlation?<br /><br />At least all ended well—and I'm still flying Delta!<br /><br />I always enjoy reading your comments, Soumyendu. Thanks for following! One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-25147948816073224452014-01-15T09:42:41.967-08:002014-01-15T09:42:41.967-08:00Good god Rita!
Would have been worthwhile to hea...Good god Rita! <br /><br />Would have been worthwhile to hear the airline point of view you know, but the FedEx delivery beats it all!<br /><br />Glad nothing was amiss, anyway and thanks for reminding us of the essential hazards of travelSoumyenduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586465804913627495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-39619699845839705042014-01-14T13:26:45.288-08:002014-01-14T13:26:45.288-08:00I'm right there with you on preferring car tra...I'm right there with you on preferring car travel, John. Last year, when I had the chance to drive from Utah to PA for Christmas, I went for it!<br /><br />Yes, I think(?) you had previously mentioned your pharmaceutical job and the air travel involved. I'll bet you're happy to be able to spend your time hiking now, instead of flying!<br /><br />As always, thanks for commenting, and for being a faithful follower of my blog.One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-74195048686384910732014-01-13T19:17:05.240-08:002014-01-13T19:17:05.240-08:00Rita . . . can't recall for certain, but think...Rita . . . can't recall for certain, but think I might have mentioned this once before. Regardless, many years ago while working in the pharmaceutical industry, I used to travel by air to major cities across the U.S., Canada, and England. Your blog report brings back so many memories of similar situations that I encountered over those years. <br /><br />Air travel is often the only practical way of getting from Point A to Point B. However, nowadays whenever possible, I choose car travel, even if it might take a few more hours. :-)<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.com