NOV. 24 is National Opt-Out Day for flyers

[snyprrr]

"Touch my junk and I'll have you arrested."

I'd ask them first if they've been arrested for any sexual offence,... or, if they think I'm hot.

Fact is, all the latest failed "terrorists" were escorted around security in foreign airports,... run by the same security company tha

Anyhow, I don't/won't fly, so, what's your story?

Is that a rocket in yer pocket??

I predict this Thread Locked within 13 Posts. And that's not because I'm being smart-ass.

[Gurn Blanston]

I have absolutely no problem with being scanned or groped. It wouldn't be the first time for either one, nor I hope the last time. I think the noisy complainers now will also be the noisy complainers about lack of security the next time a plane blows up.

After the first 5 minutes, I predict most screeners will find their job, be it scanner operator or groper to be entirely boring and routine.

I've flown a couple hundred times, not like I'm talking out my ass like many of the 'afraid to provide a thrill to a pervert' bunch that's doing all the whining.

[karlhenning]

Groping you is less of a thrill than you could possibly imagine.

[knight66]

snyprrr, Why don't/won't you fly?

Mike

[DavidW]

"Touch my junk and I'll have you arrested."

I think she [snips] doth protest too much.

[karlhenning]

They've got K-9 teams to sniff out your junk, dude, don't even try!

[Daverz]

It's just more security theater.  They keep ratcheting this stuff up to see how compliant the public will be.

Full cavity searches would make us even safer.  Particular searches of those with odd first names.  Tase 'em if they get uppity.

I find all aspects of air travel simply miserable now, from the security kabuki to the cramped seating.  It was much more pleasant traveling in the 90s.

[DavidW]

And don't forget the luggage fee-- which results in everyone carrying their baggage on board to not pay, result: it takes even longer to get going while the stewardess figures out where to stow everything.

[Brian]

I think she [snips] doth protest too much.

The "touch my junk" quote is from a man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2KXi66Rnh0

[DavidW]

The "touch my junk" quote is from a man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2KXi66Rnh0

That wasn't actually my point.

[Gurn Blanston]

And don't forget the luggage fee-- which results in everyone carrying their baggage on board to not pay, result: it takes even longer to get going while the stewardess figures out where to stow everything.

Won't be long before the airlines start charging a $25 groping fee. Just sayin'...

[knight66]

Over here, Ryanair, which is a cheap airline, has been seriously exploring taking out all but one toilet and then charging if you want to use the remaining one.

Mike

[Daverz]

Over here, Ryanair, which is a cheap airline, has been seriously exploring taking out all but one toilet and then charging if you want to use the remaining one.

"In your seatback you'll find a complimentary pair of Depends™  adult undergarments."

[knight66]

On Ryanair, there is no way they would give them away.

Mike

[Brian]

Over here, Ryanair, which is a cheap airline, has been seriously exploring taking out all but one toilet and then charging if you want to use the remaining one.

Mike

I flew Ryanair last week and found the service to be exactly identical to the service on any average American air carrier. Frankly, besides color scheme there were only two real differences between Ryanair and American Airlines: 1. Ryanair sells more things in the aisles and over the announcement system; 2. Ryanair charges 20% of American's fares for the same seat size and service quality.

So I like Ryanair. In the USA, the airliners try very hard to convince you that flying is something to be enjoyed, and charge prices which imply that it is still a nice experience. Ryanair is, on both counts, honest.

[knight66]

Ryanair has one of the best punctuality records; but there is no doubt that you are a commodity, not an individual.

Mike

[knight66]

"Touch my junk and I'll have you arrested."

I'd ask them first if they've been arrested for any sexual offence,... or, if they think I'm hot.

Fact is, all the latest failed "terrorists" were escorted around security in foreign airports,... run by the same security company tha

Anyhow, I don't/won't fly, so, what's your story?

Is that a rocket in yer pocket??

I predict this Thread Locked within 13 Posts. And that's not because I'm being smart-ass.

You were both wrong and right; no lock and you are not a smart-ass.

Mike

[Brian]

Ryanair has one of the best punctuality records; but there is no doubt that you are a commodity, not an individual.

Mike

True of all airliners; again, I do appreciate their honesty. And my return flight from Morocco was ten minutes early, which enabled me to catch the last Central line Tube back to Mile End (12.40 am) as the next train from Stansted would have arrived at 12.45...

[snyprrr]

You were both wrong and right; no lock and you are not a smart-ass.

Mike

I demand this Thread be Locked!

[greg]

You were both wrong and right; no lock and you are not a smart-ass.

Mike

Interesting how you only italicized the "smart"...