Comments on: Planeguage…language of traveling by plane http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/ Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:44:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: catranger http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1422 catranger Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:43:21 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1422 Okay, the laughter was fun. When will the airlines force these rules/suggestions - most are simply courtesy.

Okay, the laughter was fun. When will the airlines force these rules/suggestions - most are simply courtesy.

]]> By: arkimike http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1187 arkimike Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:00:57 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1187 OUTSTANDING! Been there, keep up the good work. My personal favorite would be one chronicalling the efforts of those that insist that their not-so size wize bags (about as big as a VW bug) WILL fit in the overhead bin. I've spent some real quality time under my seat, taking cover from their antics. OUTSTANDING! Been there, keep up the good work. My personal favorite would be one chronicalling the efforts of those that insist that their not-so size wize bags (about as big as a VW bug) WILL fit in the overhead bin. I’ve spent some real quality time under my seat, taking cover from their antics.

]]> By: throckmorton http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1119 throckmorton Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:13:42 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1119 I watched these because I really wanted to see if there was some way to resolve problems that I've encountered, but find these videos - while amusing - tell me nothing I don't already know. Yes, I know all these things are problems, but what is the proper way to act? Does the middle person deserve the armrests? I couldn't tell from the video - and apparently no one else can either, since I see comments both ways, with everyone feeling the video justifies their own particular interpretation. How about the person coming back from the lavatory? Is she at fault for bumping into people, or are the other people at fault for not moving out of her way? If you're going to talk about etiquette, what you Delta needs to do is outline proper etiquette - not continue to make fun of what we already know exists! No problems are solved here, so this simply becomes an amusing pastime (sp.?). I watched these because I really wanted to see if there was some way to resolve problems that I’ve encountered, but find these videos - while amusing - tell me nothing I don’t already know. Yes, I know all these things are problems, but what is the proper way to act? Does the middle person deserve the armrests? I couldn’t tell from the video - and apparently no one else can either, since I see comments both ways, with everyone feeling the video justifies their own particular interpretation. How about the person coming back from the lavatory? Is she at fault for bumping into people, or are the other people at fault for not moving out of her way? If you’re going to talk about etiquette, what you Delta needs to do is outline proper etiquette - not continue to make fun of what we already know exists! No problems are solved here, so this simply becomes an amusing pastime (sp.?).

]]> By: scigrrl http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1049 scigrrl Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:38:43 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1049 These are great! i'd like one for general use for people who cough and sneeze without covering their mouths. These are great! i’d like one for general use for people who cough and sneeze without covering their mouths.

]]> By: sub777 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1008 sub777 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:48:24 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1008 I think the biggest problem is that people are way too uptight on planes. People seem overly intolerant of boisterous children. They are, well, children, and not pets. They are an important part of our society and we need to be more tolerant of them. They also NEED to travel. Would we as grandparents not want to see our own during holidays? Similarly, minor deviancies from so-called "civil" behavior need not make people spew venom. Is it really that big a deal if people get up from their seat before rows ahead of them have disembarked? Is it really a problem if a carryon fits in a 777 bin but people have to struggle to fit it into a connecting MD90? If people had humor, a positive attitude, and tolerance, flights would go off way more smoothly. I think the biggest problem is that people are way too uptight on planes. People seem overly intolerant of boisterous children. They are, well, children, and not pets. They are an important part of our society and we need to be more tolerant of them. They also NEED to travel. Would we as grandparents not want to see our own during holidays? Similarly, minor deviancies from so-called “civil” behavior need not make people spew venom. Is it really that big a deal if people get up from their seat before rows ahead of them have disembarked? Is it really a problem if a carryon fits in a 777 bin but people have to struggle to fit it into a connecting MD90? If people had humor, a positive attitude, and tolerance, flights would go off way more smoothly.

]]> By: starman5757cnn http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1002 starman5757cnn Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:19:08 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1002 No amount of cartoons will assuage traveler rage when cellphones hit the formerly friendly skies. No amount of cartoons will assuage traveler rage when cellphones hit the formerly friendly skies.

]]> By: doc-guy http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1001 doc-guy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:11:22 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-1001 I guess these were funny, but where the miss the mark is they don't show proper etiquette. What do you want people to <b>know</b> after watching these videos? What do you want them to <b>do differently</b>? That isn't obvious, so I think you missed a good opportunity. I guess these were funny, but where the miss the mark is they don’t show proper etiquette.

What do you want people to know after watching these videos? What do you want them to do differently? That isn’t obvious, so I think you missed a good opportunity.

]]> By: rorivera http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-994 rorivera Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:42:42 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-994 Well done! Well done!

]]> By: jhaskins73 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-993 jhaskins73 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:07:18 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-993 How about adding one for the occasional traveller, usually female, that brings a roller carry-on that she can't lift and then expects someone to put it in the overhead space for her. If you can't lift it, check it. I check mine so I don't have to put anything up there and I sure don't want to put yours up there. And then they get upset when no one helps them. Thanks How about adding one for the occasional traveller, usually female, that brings a roller carry-on that she can’t lift and then expects someone to put it in the overhead space for her. If you can’t lift it, check it. I check mine so I don’t have to put anything up there and I sure don’t want to put yours up there. And then they get upset when no one helps them.

Thanks

]]> By: Annoyedinair http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planeguage-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-992 Annoyedinair Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:47:11 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/31/planguagethe-language-of-traveling-by-plane/#comment-992 Where does a person start?!?! A video HAS to be done on the following; (not only annoying, but could SAVE LIVES!!) As a traveler that has had the unfortunate experience of having to evacuate an aircraft in an emergency, nothing is more irritating than people who ask/demand for emergency exit rows seats and than; 1) Don't pay any attention what-so-ever to the evacuation procedure instructions. 2) Have two 4 year olds with them (what will be their main concern be in an emergency?!? Two hundred other passengers or their screaming kids?) 3) Person who proceeds to have four Gin/Tonics after take-off. (Great, we're really getting out alive) 4) Elderly/very young who are clearly not physically able to lift/move the exit door. (Not kidding... before boarding, exit row occupants should be forced to lift the 50 lb door from a kneeling/crouching postion and lift it overhead and behind them to simulate what they would have to do in an emergency. Make them do this at the gate in the same place you have the "bag-must-fit-in-here" template.) So-on and so-on. Overall, way more concern on the part of passengers and Flight Attendents alike needs to be paid to this most important safety concern. Passengers: "Speak up to the Flight Attendent when you see these things happening!! Your life could depend on the mother/grandmother and four-year-old in the exit row!!" Delta; I love your idea!!! Please help all of us frequent travelers!! Where does a person start?!?!
A video HAS to be done on the following; (not only annoying, but could SAVE LIVES!!)

As a traveler that has had the unfortunate experience of having to evacuate an aircraft in an emergency, nothing is more irritating than people who ask/demand for emergency exit rows seats and than;
1) Don’t pay any attention what-so-ever to the evacuation procedure instructions.

2) Have two 4 year olds with them (what will be their main concern be in an emergency?!? Two hundred other passengers or their screaming kids?)

3) Person who proceeds to have four Gin/Tonics after take-off. (Great, we’re really getting out alive)

4) Elderly/very young who are clearly not physically able to lift/move the exit door. (Not kidding… before boarding, exit row occupants should be forced to lift the 50 lb door from a kneeling/crouching postion and lift it overhead and behind them to simulate what they would have to do in an emergency. Make them do this at the gate in the same place you have the “bag-must-fit-in-here” template.)

So-on and so-on.

Overall, way more concern on the part of passengers and Flight Attendents alike needs to be paid to this most important safety concern.

Passengers: “Speak up to the Flight Attendent when you see these things happening!! Your life could depend on the mother/grandmother and four-year-old in the exit row!!”

Delta; I love your idea!!! Please help all of us frequent travelers!!

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