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Post by saul on Apr 14, 2015 15:01:56 GMT -8
...rather than pack them. www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/us/airport-luggage-theft/index.htmlMy favorite part (and the relevance): "The problem has been so serious at JFK that in 2013, El Al Airlines set up a hidden camera in a baggage hold. The camera showed baggage handlers stealing items on flights bound for Israel, including a $5,000 Seiko watch, iPhones, an iPad, cameras, gold rings and cash. Six of those arrested pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property or petty larceny and the seventh suspect's case was sealed, according to the Queens District Attorney's Office."Must have been a GS but I wonder how many people read the article and choke on the notion that Seiko makes a $5K watch.  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Apr 14, 2015 17:38:29 GMT -8
I always carry-on all my valuables, in a shoulder bag, I never trust baggage handlers.
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Post by trandy on Apr 14, 2015 19:21:04 GMT -8
I always carry-on all my valuables, in a shoulder bag, I never trust baggage handlers. My solution is simple: I don't fly. Period. |
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Post by cd_god on Apr 14, 2015 19:29:34 GMT -8
I don't get on planes. Used to be cuz I was cheap and would rather ride thought the country to "been there done that" The one time I broke my rule I made a deal at work to go to LA and drive something back. You find out who you thought has your back after 20 years and who phuks you over. Turns out it was fool me once shame one you, fool me twice shame on me. I can fill 5 more on 4 wheels  |
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Post by Myles on Apr 14, 2015 19:53:05 GMT -8
I always carry-on all my valuables, in a shoulder bag, I never trust baggage handlers. My solution is simple: I don't fly. Period. Same here. I don't appreciate being treated like a potential terrorist or highjacker. I'm more concerned with my liberty to travel freely than the threat of terror. |
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Post by jringo8769 on Apr 14, 2015 20:05:53 GMT -8
well i have only flown commercial once...and i just had my carry on...thankfully when i travel i drive....and have drove from California to NY State...and all over too....it is very sad that people can not be trusted when we should be able too...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 23:57:37 GMT -8
When I moved back from the states I lost everything in one container that fell overboard in a storm! It's likely still bobbing around in the sea.
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Post by russtmurray on Apr 15, 2015 5:57:58 GMT -8
My solution is simple: I don't fly. Period. Same here. I don't appreciate being treated like a potential terrorist or highjacker. I'm more concerned with my liberty to travel freely than the threat of terror. In addition to this the latest news concerns seat size and in case you were wondering, yes they're getting narrower.Airlines can stuff more passengers in their planes. Not sure what's worse, being profiled as a potential terrorist or being herded aboard like livestock. |
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Post by trandy on Apr 15, 2015 6:19:02 GMT -8
Same here. I don't appreciate being treated like a potential terrorist or highjacker. I'm more concerned with my liberty to travel freely than the threat of terror. In addition to this the latest news concerns seat size and in case you were wondering, yes they're getting narrower.Airlines can stuff more passengers in their planes. Not sure what's worse, being profiled as a potential terrorist or being herded aboard like livestock.Exactly...I'm not going to give them my hard earned money so they can treat me like crap....not going to happen. I'll either drive...or just stay home. |
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Post by Myles on Apr 15, 2015 6:23:56 GMT -8
In addition to this the latest news concerns seat size and in case you were wondering, yes they're getting narrower.Airlines can stuff more passengers in their planes. Not sure what's worse, being profiled as a potential terrorist or being herded aboard like livestock.Exactly...I'm not going to give them my hard earned money so they can treat me like crap....not going to happen. I'll either drive...or just stay home. If more of us felt this way and abstained from flying, things would change in a hurry. I think the majority of people don't mind being groped and x-rayed. It makes them feel safe. I've witnessed some even thanking the TSA. Yes, thanks for treating me like I'm being processed for intake at Rikers Island. |
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Post by trandy on Apr 15, 2015 7:51:15 GMT -8
Exactly...I'm not going to give them my hard earned money so they can treat me like crap....not going to happen. I'll either drive...or just stay home. If more of us felt this way and abstained from flying, things would change in a hurry. I think the majority of people don't mind being groped and x-rayed. It makes them feel safe. I've witnessed some even thanking the TSA. Yes, thanks for treating me like I'm being processed for intake at Rikers Island. I remember when flying was something special. I flew a lot during the 80's and 90's for business. I flew first class a lot because I enjoyed the creature comforts they provided...a decent meal....a comfortable seat....a movie....a hot towel after your meal. I never minded spending the extra money because I felt it was worth it. Now people even bring their own food on the plane....it's more like riding a Greyhound bus. These days it's a freakin' cattle call...lines to stand in....having to take off your shoes....rude people everywhere |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Apr 15, 2015 8:28:56 GMT -8
IMHO, it's just plain stupid to put anything of value in a suitcase that you lose personal custody of. The airlines are going to fight you tooth and nail before they pay you a red cent and the baggage handlers are union so unless you catch them red handed (maybe not even then) there are no consequences for going through luggage to find valuables.
I don't travel often but if I do fly, I hate it and will opt out of the microwave ovens they make you stand in.
IMHO, it's just plain common sense to keep your valuable items in your personal possession when your out in public. Would you leave your watch box out in the middle of the street and walk away?
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Post by normdiaz on Apr 15, 2015 8:36:15 GMT -8
I don't get on planes. Used to be cuz I was cheap and would rather ride thought the country to "been there done that" The one time I broke my rule I made a deal at work to go to LA and drive something back. You find out who you thought has your back after 20 years and who phuks you over. Turns out it was fool me once shame one you, fool me twice shame on me. I can fill 5 more on 4 wheels Must be missing/misreading something  ; can't figure out what the map's supposed to be telling me. |
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Post by Myles on Apr 15, 2015 9:03:59 GMT -8
Must be missing/misreading something ; can't figure out what the map's supposed to be telling me. I believe the states in red are states that Josh has ridden or driven through. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 9:16:34 GMT -8
If more of us felt this way and abstained from flying, things would change in a hurry. I think the majority of people don't mind being groped and x-rayed. It makes them feel safe. I've witnessed some even thanking the TSA. Yes, thanks for treating me like I'm being processed for intake at Rikers Island. I remember when flying was something special. I flew a lot during the 80's and 90's for business. I flew first class a lot because I enjoyed the creature comforts they provided...a decent meal....a comfortable seat....a movie....a hot towel after your meal. I never minded spending the extra money because I felt it was worth it. Now people even bring their own food on the plane....it's more like riding a Greyhound bus. These days it's a freakin' cattle call...lines to stand in....having to take off your shoes....rude people everywhere I too flew extensively in the 80s and 90s. It was actually a pleasant experience back then. Traveling for business meant I usually wore a suit and this always got me better treatment than the average person in shorts and flip-flops. My last palne ride was just before George Bush declared Canada a terrorist nation and closed the border. Prior to that, I touched down and visited every state except Montana, North Dakota and Florida. I did business in and have good memories of all the other states  |
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Post by trandy on Apr 15, 2015 20:07:04 GMT -8
 That's bizarre to say the least.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 1:58:16 GMT -8
I've flown all around the world and it certainly beats walking. Think they say 95% of American's have never left the country. In the UK it's hard getting folk to stay!
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Post by SpinDoctor on Apr 16, 2015 3:15:29 GMT -8
Here's a little tip for those flying semi-regularly to justify the expense. Pay yourself or even better get your employer to pay for the Global Entry application. This requires a background check and finger printing, but in return you are deemed safe enough to experience air travel the way we used to pre 9/11. Security will use Pre-Check lines which is expedited and you don't have to take off your clothes and shoes and don't have to take out your bag of liquids. For return for international travel you can use the kiosk at US boarder entry and there's a little card for Canada and Mexico crossings so no more mean and grumpy customs agents. I think the application was $100 and took about 2 weeks with a personal visit to the local office which was in my airport. Lasts 5 years so $20/year isn't so bad. Sorry, US only, but I'm sure other countries have figured out that they can make money off premium travel services. www.cbp.gov/global-entry/about#.html |
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Post by iwaddell on Apr 16, 2015 4:02:40 GMT -8
I just put anything I would hate to loose in my carry on bag. Who puts an expensive camera, laptop or watch into the hold anyway these days.
I do the same if we travel by long distance train to north Finland or Russia. If it doesn't fit it doesn't go.
Same goes when we take the big boats to Sweden or Estonia.
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