Whether you travel a little or a lot, here are some interesting tidbits regarding airline travel including:
- Some Check-in Facts
- About Security Checkpoints
- The Highest Rated Airports
- An Airline Security Loophole
Have a listen to Bud Light's Real Men of Genius "Mr. Discount Airline Pilot Guy":
According to JD Power & Associates, "airport satisfaction" is lowest among passengers who check-in at the main counter, although the majority of people continue to use this method over self check-in procedures.
Check-in Facts
- 59% of people check-in through the airline's main counter, which takes an average of 19 minutes.
- 18% use a self-check-in kiosk, which averages 8 minutes.
- 10% check-in at curbside, which averages 13 minutes.
- 5% of passengers obtain their boarding pass through the Internet.
Security Checkpoints
- Wait times at security checkpoints have increased from an average of 13 minutes in 2003 to 15 minutes in 2004.
- The average wait time at large airports is 16 minutes, 15 minutes at medium airports and 13 minutes at small airports.
Highest Rated Airports
- Large airports: Orlando, Denver
- Medium airports: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky
- Small airports: San Antonio, Austin
Airline Security Loophole
According to Slate, an award-winning online magazine, there's a "dangerous loophole in airport security. If Slate could discover it, the terrorists will too."
It seems there is a serious loophole in the Internet check-in procedures available through most major airlines. Here are the facts... scary!
And, if you don't want to read the story, you can listen to it here.
No More Pillows On American Airlines
To save money, American Airlines announced that they will no longer provide pillows during flight. If you're one who frequently requests a tiny rectangular pillow from the stewardess, make note:
This is a a GOOD thing!
Do you realize how many people use those pillows OTHER than for their intended purpose?! Such as... a foot warmer. And... a seat cushion. Do you really want to rest your head on something when you don't know where it's been???
American Airlines has committed to keeping their thin, fuzzy blankets on all flights in order to keep passengers warm when cabins get cold. The good news: They can also serve as pillows.
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You pointed out the pillows being reused, but you are okay with the blankets? People wipe off their kids faces, clean up spills, put them on the floor, and then the next flight someone is covering their baby with it, or wrapping themselves up, or covering their heads.
I'd rather use the pillows as pillows because the pillow sleeves (disposable pillowcases) are replaced, and extras are usually carried onboard.
Just thought I'd share.
by the way, LOVE all the Bud commercials, they are hysterical.
Thats nothing! I used to be a flight attendant and the best thing to get rid of vomit or to conceal it for a few hours till the cleaners get on the flight, is by covering it with coffee granuals (to get rid of the smell). And for the sight a blanket will do just fine!!
What does it matter if someone on the no fly list does happen to sneak on a flight? I understand that he/she may be a threat.....but if they have no weapon they are just another crazy passenger thats pissed off with no means of attack. People cant bring down planes with pocket knives and a threat anymore. This loophole is stupid.
Hey these are really funny untill it is your job on there
You guys are great!! I have the best time browsing through this site. Has anyone ever heard the Bud Light spot called Mr. Bathroom Stall Dirty Joke Writer? I haven't heard it but been told it's funny. Any chance on someone passing it on? Thanks for the laughs...keep them coming!!