Posted by laima on September 2, 2006, at 17:57:17
In reply to Re: fluids, posted by tealady on September 2, 2006, at 16:48:35
Wow!
Are we allowed to discuss on this forum which airlines are more "water friendly" and which are more "dehydrating"-so in case any of us fly- we'd be more informed?
> > Come on people- fluid explosives are nothing new. If this is such a grave concern, why are we only now taking steps to prevent it?
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> > I was searched by hand 2 times before boarding my transatlantic flight on Friday am. I still found a tube of chapstick and a tube of toothpaste in my backpack when I was unpacking. AND I was dehydrated, because I couldn't bring my water bottle with me on the plane...
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> > oh well.
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> > At least I wasn't one of those who was waiting 24 + hours trying to get on a plane, having only been given a cot, a blankie, a pillow, a meal voucher, and having NO carry-ons with them whatsoever. I bet they felt really secure and safe.
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> > Sorry so cynical.
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> > -ll
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> I had the ame experience re the miniscule cup on a trip from Oz to england. I was sooo thirsty when i arived and dehydrated it wasnt funny. I'd owrked out i needed to take about 6 large bottles of water with me on the plane!
> The flying itself dehydrates.. plus I have this problem with undetectable ADH..so i dehydrate anyway.. Plus on the way i decided taking some kava beforehand would be a gereat idea to help me sleep on gthe plane.. only it dehydrates one too.
> what got me was i asked for a bottle of water but was tole that was only for first class!.. and yet I could get a whole can of softdrink or beer!!.. just NOT water.
> I was thinking it would be just as bad now they have put these restictions on.
> I think we should be able to take a bottle of water on the plane, provided we drink a cup of it as we enter! (just to prove its fine)
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> I did request refills of the tiny cup.. I had about 5 of them at once.. but was still thirsty and they refused to serve me more. i asked could they just leave the whole bottle .. but NO...
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> It was the only thing I guess I thought was bad about the service and flight.. but still.. i really cant understand the attitude!!
> wine, beer, softdrink ..is fine.. whats wrong with providing more water!
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