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Old 07-12-2008, 12:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What's your experience like at the airport?

I dropped off my mom's friend at the airport last week. Anyway, my experience with airport. I don't like do things at the airport. but at the airport UGH! like parking, shuttle, carrying bags, check in, waiting in line, sitting, waiting again, pick up baggage claim.
also bleep bleep alarm because of my hearing aid which I did took off and they checked me from head to toe and took off shoes. What's your experience like at the airport?

Some people don't like that at airport. Do you?.

Have a great evening and weekend.


EDIT: I'm here to talk about stresses at the airport such as lost & found, ticket agency, delay due to bad weather, etc.

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Old 07-12-2008, 01:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I fly a lot and getting use it.... *shrug*

Everything is prepared few days before leave home for airport then is less stress... I like to walk around and nose to any airport shopping.... after everything check on me and my cases... Yes, they have right to check to make sure due terrorist reasons.
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I fly a lot and getting use it.... *shrug*

Everything is prepared few days before leave home for airport then is less stress... I like to walk around and nose to any airport shopping.... after everything check on me and my cases... Yes, they have right to check to make sure due terrorist reasons.
Yes, I know and you're right for terrorist reasons. I wish it hadn't happened on 9/11. Oh, well. (sigh). I'm curious, are you still worry about terriorst at the airport?.

Some people got anxiety at the airport because of 9/11. Things got better now than back on 9/11.

I'm not talking about terrorist attack. I'm talking about people who are stresses at the airport. you know delay and tickets, lost and found, argue with ticket agency, etc. I've seen some people having problems at the airport. like for example, my friend who lost her luggage then few weeks later, they called and found her luggage which is lucky.
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Have been on the plane several times and doesn't like it. Two reason, bored and too much security.. I get on plane just because it's faster and easier to ride..
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Have been on the plane several times and doesn't like it. Two reason, bored and too much security.. I get on plane just because it's faster and easier to ride..
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I've flown on plane several times and we all have to get used to tightened security. Of course there is hassle to travel on air, most of the luggages have wheels so you can pull it as you walk makes it easier than carry it. If someone obey and follow the prohibited items posted in TSA the faster they pass through security checkpoint and saves everyone's time.

Traveling is always a big headache and stressful. Delays, stranded, overcrowded planes, you name it. Same goes for railroad travel, and by road. The more you plan ahead, the more you prepare, saves you time and less stress.

About the luggage, there's always a problem with lost luggages at the airport. The best you can do is always put identification tag on the luggage AND another identification inside the luggage in case the tag gets lost. Its for the own protection and better chance to get luggage back. Often, the luggage handlers mix them up with different planes or missed loading in the plane. I always put clothes and some shower soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving gels, deodorants etc to put in luggage. Since they're low values so I put them in check in. High values - cameras, laptop, dvd's I take them with me to carry on in the plane. The less I worry to get it lost or stolen.

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Have no problems flying, I go by a KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) mindset. I don't mind security, they are especially respectful about my CI, although no program has ever been messed up within the processor. Tight security is what we trade for a safer flight experience. I use a carry on and only one suitcase, I will ship the rest of my stuff as necessary. The only thing hilarious is overweight people complaining they can't fit in their seats. One, there is only so much room in an aircraft for so many sears, and two, you want the extra space, pay up! LOL
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I dropped off my mom's friend at the airport last week. Anyway, my experience with airport. I don't like do things at the airport. but at the airport UGH! like parking, shuttle, carrying bags, check in, waiting in line, sitting, waiting again, pick up baggage claim.
also bleep bleep alarm because of my hearing aid which I did took off and they checked me from head to toe and took off shoes. What's your experience like at the airport?

Some people don't like that at airport. Do you?.

Have a great evening and weekend.


EDIT: I'm here to talk about stresses at the airport such as lost & found, ticket agency, delay due to bad weather, etc.
airports in USA suck big time. government (FDA) needs to step in and regulates more. The delaying, shoddy customer service, etc.... it's insane.

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I'm curious, are you still worry about terriorst at the airport?.
nope not at all.

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Have no problems flying, I go by a KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) mindset. I don't mind security, they are especially respectful about my CI, although no program has ever been messed up within the processor. Tight security is what we trade for a safer flight experience. I use a carry on and only one suitcase, I will ship the rest of my stuff as necessary. The only thing hilarious is overweight people complaining they can't fit in their seats. One, there is only so much room in an aircraft for so many sears, and two, you want the extra space, pay up! LOL
yup same. KISS lol
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Right; Calvin

The better everyone packs and dress right, the faster the security lines will move; Before going through the security screening process at the checkpoint; I know not to wear jewelry or anything that involves metal. I dress simple, and keep it simple. I follow the TSA tips.

I remembered that one time the alarm went off on me going through screening process at the checkpoint; I didn't understand why, because I wasn't carrying anything metal on me, then the security did a hand-wand inspection, and it was beeping near my breasts. I was like What's going on with those breasts, without realizing that I was actually wearing an under-wire bra.
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I am used to it...I've flew many many many times....and I still will buy plane tickets as long as it is a good price. Last time I flew was in 2006. Planes are quicker to get there from East to West! I wouldn't mind trains, more fun to see the view but it can be sooo boring...BUT NO NO NO NO NO bus!
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Right; Calvin

The better everyone packs and dress right, the faster the security lines will move; Before going through the security screening process at the checkpoint; I know not to wear jewelry or anything that involves metal. I dress simple, and keep it simple. I follow the TSA tips.

I remembered that one time the alarm went off on me going through screening process at the checkpoint; I didn't understand why, because I wasn't carrying anything metal on me, then the security did a hand-wand inspection, and it was beeping near my breasts. I was like What's going on with those breasts, without realizing that I was actually wearing an under-wire bra.
You weren't planning to hi-jack a plane with those underwire bras, now were you?
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I hate riding on planes, mostly because I'm a borderline germaphobic. I worry about who's been sitting in the seat before me (I do wipe down the seats with Clorox wipes). Maybe I should marry Monk. And I hate sitting so close to strangers.

The worst airport story I have was when I was child. My mother flew all five of us girls alone to Germany (moving from Texas, I think). They lost our entire luggage.

Airports suck, especially during the holidays. But I do love to sit and watch people and wonder about what they are doing, where they are going, and how often they fly. I used to sit at an airport for many of my creative writing assignments when I was in college. Airports are great places to inspire writing.
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Old 07-12-2008, 02:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
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My husband and I took my mom and stepdad go to International Airport go to Florida for their vacation last week on Fourth of July. When my stepdad removed the belt, shoes, watches put in bowl to scan. He walked through the body scan. The security heard the beep in his body. They checked on his metal bone in his hip with joint replacement. He had a surgery on his hip for replacement new joint last 2 years ago. It still alarm because of metal inside his body. He was so embarrassing. Everyone looked at him. We were laughing.

The people do have metal in their body like bones, joints, brace and cochlear implant and other. I think it's stupid to check on their bodies if they have a weapons. Geez!
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It's okay, I already moved on Thanks, anyway.
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I've seen some people having problems at the airport. like for example, my friend who lost her luggage then few weeks later, they called and found her luggage which is lucky.
My next-door neighbour got married and they flew to LA/Alaska for honeymoon last August. Her luggage went missing so she had to wear her (tall) hubby's baggy clothes everywhere for 2 days, even to a restaurant. The luggage was later found.

Hubby & I always have 2 changes of spare clothes in our overnight bags for just in case, also I pack some of my clothes in hubby's luggage and some of his in mine. That way we're covered.
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For me, it depends on the airport that I go to.

From my experience, most airports allow passengers to go from terminal to terminal without having to go through security checkpoints. However, there was one airport that had this and I ended up having to repack my carry-on bags because they didn't know how to repack it themselves. (I had a Xbox, a few DVDs, and a couple hats.)

One airport had a guy who was a prick when it came to checking my back. He started talking to me in an unclear manner and I couldn't understand him. When I asked him to repeat, he was like... "What part of 'Can I check your bag?' do you not understand?" When another co-worker pointed out that I was deaf, he was like... "Oh, why didn't you say so!?" then checked my back. He didn't even handle it properly. That was only once when this happened.
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Right; Calvin

The better everyone packs and dress right, the faster the security lines will move; Before going through the security screening process at the checkpoint; I know not to wear jewelry or anything that involves metal. I dress simple, and keep it simple. I follow the TSA tips.

I remembered that one time the alarm went off on me going through screening process at the checkpoint; I didn't understand why, because I wasn't carrying anything metal on me, then the security did a hand-wand inspection, and it was beeping near my breasts. I was like What's going on with those breasts, without realizing that I was actually wearing an under-wire bra.
Cheri,

It's funny about your under-wire bra.

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My next-door neighbour got married and they flew to LA/Alaska for honeymoon last August. Her luggage went missing so she had to wear her (tall) hubby's baggy clothes everywhere for 2 days, even to a restaurant. The luggage was later found.

Hubby & I always have 2 changes of spare clothes in our overnight bags for just in case, also I pack some of my clothes in hubby's luggage and some of his in mine. That way we're covered.
Hi Matilda,

Oh, wow. she wear her husband's baggy clothes everywhere for 2 days and in restaurant too. good things her luggage was later found, whew.

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I hate riding on planes, mostly because I'm a borderline germaphobic. I worry about who's been sitting in the seat before me (I do wipe down the seats with Clorox wipes). Maybe I should marry Monk. And I hate sitting so close to strangers.

The worst airport story I have was when I was child. My mother flew all five of us girls alone to Germany (moving from Texas, I think). They lost our entire luggage.

Airports suck, especially during the holidays. But I do love to sit and watch people and wonder about what they are doing, where they are going, and how often they fly. I used to sit at an airport for many of my creative writing assignments when I was in college. Airports are great places to inspire writing.


My mom's a germaphobia too.
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For me, it depends on the airport that I go to.

From my experience, most airports allow passengers to go from terminal to terminal without having to go through security checkpoints. However, there was one airport that had this and I ended up having to repack my carry-on bags because they didn't know how to repack it themselves. (I had a Xbox, a few DVDs, and a couple hats.)

One airport had a guy who was a prick when it came to checking my back. He started talking to me in an unclear manner and I couldn't understand him. When I asked him to repeat, he was like... "What part of 'Can I check your bag?' do you not understand?" When another co-worker pointed out that I was deaf, he was like... "Oh, why didn't you say so!?" then checked my back. He didn't even handle it properly. That was only once when this happened.
Really, Oh man. It happened to me too. Sometimes, I don't understand what he or she says because of the background noisy. I told him, I'm hard of hearing. he paused and says, "never mind", he wasn't that mean, just didn't know. he didn't notice my hearing aid because i cover my hair.
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For me, it depends on the airport that I go to.

From my experience, most airports allow passengers to go from terminal to terminal without having to go through security checkpoints. However, there was one airport that had this and I ended up having to repack my carry-on bags because they didn't know how to repack it themselves. (I had a Xbox, a few DVDs, and a couple hats.)

One airport had a guy who was a prick when it came to checking my back. He started talking to me in an unclear manner and I couldn't understand him. When I asked him to repeat, he was like... "What part of 'Can I check your bag?' do you not understand?" When another co-worker pointed out that I was deaf, he was like... "Oh, why didn't you say so!?" then checked my back. He didn't even handle it properly. That was only once when this happened.
I don't blame you, but be prepared to react quickly. Not answering in a prompt manner may end up red flagging you. I assume tnese people are on a combination of too much coffee and on hair trigger alert! LOL
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No I was using it to under-wire you. j/k
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airports in USA suck big time. government (FDA) needs to step in and regulates more. The delaying, shoddy customer service, etc.... it's insane.
FDA? How does the Food and Drug Administration work with the airports? You probably meant to say FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), didn't ya?

Anyway, Of course, everyone knows that traveling can be a hassle but there are ways to smooth it out by following the proper procedures. For instance, if I were to fly through the spring/summer/early fall time - I tend to wear sandals or flipflops because it makes it easier for me to remove it and put it back on throughout the security checkpoint. In the winter, I'd wear shoes that is easier to wear as well. So, basically, all you have to do is to make sure what is allowed to be on and what isn't allowed.

My experiences with the airport has been relatively pretty good although there was one incident where I had to be delayed until the next day. The airline was nice enough to find a room in the adjoining hotel from the airport for a night.
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I had pretty good experience traveling, I know the tight security is no fun. I do carry light as possible especially now, that we are being charged per luggage crazy. I do dress accordingly, avoiding jewelry or anything metalish. I dress simple and light and carry my backpack with reading materials and word search puzzles to entertain myself
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I had kinda similar situation, thats why i prepare my stuff like hearing aids in my handbag, earrings, belt before going to security check, sometimes i get some help from airport assistant so i couldnt get lost.
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