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Skriven 2006-12-02 12:45:35 av Carol Shenkenberger (6:757/1)
   Kommentar till text 8126 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
Ärende: Re: Airline Woes 590
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*** Quoting MICHAEL LOO from a message to CAROL SHENKENBERGER ***

 CS> Um Michael, I'm with Glenn here.  If I was ever to be bumped from a
 CS> confirmed flight for any reason, I would make it a definate point to
 CS> never fly that airline again if given any choice at all in the matter.

ML> It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, I admit, to call something
ML> confirmed when it isn't watertight - that's what would get my
ML> knickers in a knot if it happened to me. But this kind of involuntary
ML> bumping actually happens fairly seldom - most of the time when people
ML> moan about being bumped, it's not a bump situation at all, but more
ML> likely one where everyone was delayed on one flight (weather, crew,
ML> mechanical) so they miss their connection, and the next plane with
ML> seats isn't for a day or more. In most "oversold situations" the

Well, that makes sense and doesnt upset me.  I've had a few minor 'battles'
with military ticket offices when they left the connecting flight too short
and made it very possible to miss the next hop.

Ive been asked several times if I wanted an earlier flight once at the airport
when they had room and taken them up on that if the seats worked out to keep
at least 2 of us 3, together.

ML>  
 ML>almost never cut my schedule tight enough where I'd want
 ML>to inconvenience someone else; I have ascended like cream
 ML>or scum to the top of a waiting list for first class or
 ML>a standby list on occasion without qualm.
 CS> Grin, I have no problem with that.  Folks like me dont get those
 CS> options as none of my flying time acrues to 'me' in anyway the airlines
 CS> can tell.

ML> Civilian government employees now get to keep their miles;

Maybe, but I dont.  I'm probably only saved from 'bumping' because they get
charged any extra cost direct back to themselves as part of the contracts.  If
they 'bump' me and it causes me to miss ship's movements, they have to pay to
fly me to the next most likely spot to catch the ship, and pay hotel fees.

Imagine bumping me just enough that I miss the ship in Okinawa, and they have
to fly me to Darwin and put me up in a hotel for 2-3 weeks <g>.  I cant get
any type of priority upgrade but I bet they shivver in fear of the possible
cost to bump me, though I have been asked many times if i would take an
earlier flight (hotel fees if i arrive too early are on me, not them).

Kinda cool how that one works out once i think about it.

ML> wonder why it hasn't happened for military - maybe it's too
ML> confusing, especially as service personnel often travel on
ML> charters and stuff.

ML>    It all goes to governement

Actually, as part of the 'contract' they just give us cheaper tickets.  I
assure you this happens.  I have to use a special site to do my fundings for
ticket price estimates and cant use any of the ones you would be familiar
with.
(Job related thing there, when on leave, I have to use the same ones you would
use and pay the same prices). Normally the difference is about 25% less the
price you'd get if arranging tickets 2-3 months in advance but i am making
those arangements within 2 weeks or even 2 days.


ML> It probably actually goes nowhere - the OMB or whoever has
ML> probably negotiated a good rate that takes into account people
ML> not getting the ordinary perks; it's not as though the budget
ML> director gets a billion free miles to play with.

Grin, yup.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Xxcarol's Fusion Ribs
 Categories: Xxcarol, Fusion, Beef, Rotisserie
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 lb Korean cut beef ribs
      1 tb Italian dressing
      1 tb Rice wine vinigar
      2 tb Worstershire sauce (brown)
      2 tb Shoyu (soy sauce)
      5 tb Banana sauce (Jufran brand)
 
  This is a favorite here, often made but with variations on the theme.
  The 'korean cut' ribs are when you cut them across the bone, vice
  with long thin ribs per slice.  They cook faster and have all the
  flavor.
  
  Mix the rest of the ingredients in a large wide pan, big enough to
  hold all the ribs without bending them.  Stir a bit then use as a
  marinade. The vinigar I had handy was rice wine based but you could
  also use a flavorful chili-spiced one for this such as Datu Puti
  brand Sukang Maasim. Red wine based ones would also work well.
  
  Let marinade at room temp for 1 hour, turning every 15 mins to baste
  the meat then place in a rotisserie and let cook at 350 for 45 mins.
  If you do not have a rotisserie, they should work well on a rack in
  the oven.
  
  Optional additions: minced garlic cloves, pinch of MSG, oyster sauce.
  
  Serving suggestions: With sticky rice and black pepper grinder, and
  cut fresh cucumbers.  Oranges have just the right tang for dessert.
  See also 'xxcarol's Merry Medley'.
  
  From the fusion kitchen in Sasebo Japan of:  xxcarol 4AUG2006
 
MMMMM
                                       xxcarol

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