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Hope you have a fantastic trip hon (I'm so jealous).
Soak up that sunshine and don't worry about things
Soak up that sunshine and don't worry about things
Posted: 12:48 Apr 07 2002
Going to USA!/Airport Security
Hey guys, just a quick bub-bye. I'm off on a surprise trip to Florida tomorrow, mum surprised me! Anyway I'm very nervous bout any terrorist attacks coz we're flying into Washington DC. Then I'm scared bout having my bag checked aswell, any personal girly stuff is in there. Anyway wish me luck all, and take care xxx
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Posted: 12:48 Apr 07 2002
have a super fab time and don'tbe scared on the flight chat up the male stewards or even the pilot.
Posted: 12:49 Apr 07 2002 
Have a great time
Posted: 13:03 Apr 07 2002
Have a great time hun
Wow what a suprise to get
/me checks her calender ooo not long till I go
Wow what a suprise to get
/me checks her calender ooo not long till I go
Posted: 13:04 Apr 07 2002
You lucky thing!
What airline are you flying with?
I have to go with Spike on this one-keep a look out for any nice stewards!
Have a great time hon and take care!
What airline are you flying with?
I have to go with Spike on this one-keep a look out for any nice stewards!
Have a great time hon and take care!
Posted: 13:54 Apr 07 2002
Flying with Ryan Air. Dunno if their security is good or not. Just found out I have lots of homework to do. So I'm taking Drama to learn and I have a huge Maths thingy to solve! Luckily my uncle, who is a huge brain box is going with us so I'll sit next to him on the plane and he can 'help' me. Which means taking my pencil case with me. Was just checking everything in it, and didn't realise I had a compass in there so I have to leave that behind!
Anyone know if Ryan Air are OK?
. Which means taking my pencil case with me. Was just checking everything in it, and didn't realise I had a compass in there so I have to leave that behind! Anyone know if Ryan Air are OK?
Posted: 14:26 Apr 07 2002 
That's Ryan International Airways-USA charter airline right?
rather than Ireland's low-cost European airline.
I'll try and get some info for you but from their website they seem pretty good!
rather than Ireland's low-cost European airline.
I'll try and get some info for you but from their website they seem pretty good!
Posted: 16:30 Apr 07 2002
OOooooops sorry guys not flying with Ryan whatever its called! I think we looked into that, we're flying with United Airlines. Sorry bout that. Anyways that makes me even more worried- an American airline. Which means if a terrorist group wanted to use an American airline, they might use that one. Anyway we're gonna try and get upgraded (not really gonna happen coz they don't normally upgrade people with 14 yr olds along). But we're gonna try, as we usually do!
Sorry bout the stupid mix up, I'm such an utter thick idiot!
Sorry bout the stupid mix up, I'm such an utter thick idiot!
Posted: 16:50 Apr 07 2002 In that case you might be with BMI to Washington and they're pretty good (seat back TVs and all that)
by lizzieslayer
we're flying with United Airlines.
Posted: 19:21 Apr 07 2002
Having just flown back from the US (with American Airlines) I have to say you should be fine. As far as baggage is concerned our hand luggage was only scanned, not checked by hand. They asked us if we had anything dangerous in our hand luggage i.e. nail scissors, razors etc and if so to puit them in our checked in luggage. I joked that I had tweezers and they wanted them taken out!!! What was I gonna do, pluck someone to death. As it was I couldn't find them 'til I got on board anyway. They were stopping a few people to hand check their luggage, but if two dodgy people like Yvonne and me didn't get stopped you should be OK.
Last time I flew into Florida they were very strict about having the green visa card, which they give you on board, being filled in correctly. You have to give let them know the address of the place you're staying etc. If it's not filled in right they have a moan (don't be cheeky back, they have guns ) and send you to the back of the queue. Immigration take their jobs seriously. Saying that we had a very flirty man when we went through at L.A. We compared tattoos and such LOL.
Don't worry about the whole terrorist issue. Thousands of planes have safely arrived in America since 9/11 so you'll be fine. I know you'll have a great time in Florida, we're off there again next March
Last time I flew into Florida they were very strict about having the green visa card, which they give you on board, being filled in correctly. You have to give let them know the address of the place you're staying etc. If it's not filled in right they have a moan (don't be cheeky back, they have guns
) and send you to the back of the queue. Immigration take their jobs seriously. Saying that we had a very flirty man when we went through at L.A. We compared tattoos and such LOL.Don't worry about the whole terrorist issue. Thousands of planes have safely arrived in America since 9/11 so you'll be fine. I know you'll have a great time in Florida, we're off there again next March
Posted: 20:15 Apr 07 2002
Thanks Teresa. I know what the immigration is like, my mum normally tells me to shut up and she handles with the moody immigration officers. If you also step over 'the line' before its your turn you have to go to the back of the queue.
Anyway thanks all for the reasurring words. Have fun doing whatever you get up to this week!
Anyway thanks all for the reasurring words. Have fun doing whatever you get up to this week!
Posted: 21:08 Apr 07 2002
Lucky you! United Airlines are pretty good.
Fingers crossed you get that upgrade! Just dress smartly and get your mum to chat to the check-in agent and ask if there is any possibility of an upgrade!
United Airlines are pretty good.Fingers crossed you get that upgrade! Just dress smartly and get your mum to chat to the check-in agent and ask if there is any possibility of an upgrade!
Posted: 09:07 Apr 08 2002
Having recently been to the US with the school, and while we are on the subject of bag checking, I have to share this story with you...
We were in JFK airport having out hand luggage checked befire going into the departure lounge. I was with the school party (40 of us including teachers) and we all had to go through the scan thing. Now I had been lucky up to then, I had not been stopped (not that I had anything to hide you understand!)
When it got to my bag, I was getting a little worried as they seemed to be very interested in it. They took it out the scanner and walked over to me abd promptly asked 'Wheres your knife??' I said that I idn't have one, and the next thing they said was 'We know you have one, and when we find it, we WILL be taking it off you.'
They then proceeded to search through my entire bag, and on finding nothing, mumbled 'You can go now...' I could tell that they were annoyed that they didn't find anything.
Now, is it just me, or would you be angry at that ?? I understand that they have to search, but did they have to be so rude about it ? That left me a bit shocked...I mean...did I look like a knife-wielding maniac???
We were in JFK airport having out hand luggage checked befire going into the departure lounge. I was with the school party (40 of us including teachers) and we all had to go through the scan thing. Now I had been lucky up to then, I had not been stopped (not that I had anything to hide you understand!)
When it got to my bag, I was getting a little worried as they seemed to be very interested in it. They took it out the scanner and walked over to me abd promptly asked 'Wheres your knife??' I said that I idn't have one, and the next thing they said was 'We know you have one, and when we find it, we WILL be taking it off you.'
They then proceeded to search through my entire bag, and on finding nothing, mumbled 'You can go now...' I could tell that they were annoyed that they didn't find anything.
Now, is it just me, or would you be angry at that ?? I understand that they have to search, but did they have to be so rude about it ? That left me a bit shocked...I mean...did I look like a knife-wielding maniac???
Posted: 18:41 Apr 09 2002 I can understand why you'd be annoyed at their attitude, hun, but what does a knife-wielding maniac look like?
by head2headThat left me a bit shocked...I mean...did I look like a knife-wielding maniac???
Posted: 18:58 Apr 09 2002 [ 1 2 ]