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Hoist Yer Damn Bag To The Overhead Yerself, Ya Lame Old Goat!


Of course, those exact words weren’t spouted at me when I asked the flight attendant to stow my carry-on. But that was the meaning when she curtly told me she wasn’t required to do it. After being wheeled through the airport and assisted in boarding, this slightly feeble 92-year-old kinda expected help.

In olden days, when I was a younger, healthier flier, stewardesses always gladly helped me with overhead stowing and everything else. However, these days, and probably after a union meeting declaring their independence from doing anything physical for passengers, the no-help rule applies.

The situation with the U.S. airline is also disturbing because my recent experiences with many foreign airlines are much different. Their flight attendants happily assist with hoisting carry-ons and politely perform other in-flight duties not practiced here anymore.
Cruise/Airport Parking: Cab May Be Best Bet PDF Print E-mail


A recent sting operation at a Florida cruise terminal parking lot revealed what could be a common practice. Because lot employees knew the cars would be there for a week or more, they felt free to drive them for personal use.

Secret GPS tracking and video recordings showed who was driving, times when the cars were used and miles traveled. Some evidence included racing, shopping, nightclub visits and other personal journeys by the lot owner and employees.  

It doesn’t take advanced math skills to realize that paying for parking for seven or more days, at the modest average charge of $15 to $25 a day, plus the cost of fuel, can actually be more expensive than taking a cab from home to port of embarkation.

Next time you plan to drive your car to the airport and park it for a week or more, consider the cost compared to taking a taxi or bus. Additionally, the security of leaving the car locked in your home garage may be more advantageous than exposing it to untrustworthy parking lot employees and other dangers.
 
 
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