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Little things like this restore my faith in humanity :D
Me too. I'm really struggling with all the negative comments in here! Loved the story, thought I'd delve in to the comments to find more heart-warming goodness, but no...
Wow. The cynicism and essentially self centered criticism of this story is nothing short of stunning and deeply depressing. If this place were the commentards section for a US right wing radio station or the UK Daily Wail, then OK. Be here? The community that threw a thoroughly reasonable collective fit when a depressed IT hero commits suicide? All those decent human threads about depression and other mental illnesse…
Heathrow airport sucks for everyone, not just `businessman`. This is not 'decent thing' but PR stunt. Similar way when cat on tree is rescued by three fire cars and police squad. Just try to travel with someone who has serious mental condition and does not have 'connections'. Nothing makes flight smoother than saying 'I will kill you' to an officer.
I'm glad they are working on this for this kid because otherwise its the worst airport ever: - 20 minute bus rides between TERMINALS - Then its time for the queues from hell. - Also, a landing card is required for transit to Ireland. (But no where else.) - Time for another queue. Just cause. - You must take a subway to get anywhere in Terminal 5. - Making a connection? Be prepared for total confusion on where to go,…
I don't want to defend Heathrow but you need a landing card in this case as it is your entry point to the Common Travel Area [1].
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Heathrow airport sucks for everyone, not just `businessman`. This is not 'decent thing' but PR stunt. Similar way when cat on tree is rescued by three fire cars and police squad. Just try to travel with someone who has serious mental condition and does not have 'connections'. Nothing makes flight smoother than saying 'I will kill you' to an officer.
A PR stunt that's been going on for 5 years and this is the first mention of it? Heathrow is generally a pretty miserable flying experience but you'd think that they'd be able to get it in the press a little sooner if it was just PR.
Am I the only one who (so far!) hasn't had any issues with Heathrow? Every single time I've been it's gone smoothly and on time. Last time I went through there wasn't even a queue at passport control(!)
I just thought it better to speak up because otherwise there's a bias with only people who have complaints commenting :)
Good on them for doing this for this kid though. Definitely not just a PR stunt if it's been going on for 5 years...
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And what do you suggest we do for Aaran Stewart? Tough luck? People can handle losing their luggage once in a while. I doubt putting the money it costs to do this (how much is it anyway? Just paying for staff and a couple rearrangements made well in advance?) would improve baggage handling anyways. Aaran obviously can't handle flying differently, and it sounds like an important flight.
> And what do you suggest we do for Aaran Stewart? Tough luck? http://www.netjets.com/
In the meantime, in Australia our permanent residence will be blocked because we have a child with autism... Same if we try Canada.
It's all about money, I guess. Probably they think you'll cost the country more than you'll contribute. (Not saying I like it).
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A PR stunt that's been going on for 5 years and this is the first mention of it? Heathrow is generally a pretty miserable flying experience but you'd think that they'd be able to get it in the press a little sooner if it was just PR.
> Heathrow is generally a pretty miserable flying experience Am I the only one who (so far!) hasn't had any issues with Heathrow? Every single time I've been it's gone smoothly and on time. Last time I went through there wasn't even a queue at passport control(!) I just thought it better to speak up because otherwise there's a bias with only people who have complaints commenting :) Good on them for doing this for thi…
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FAA regulations in the UK? You're thinking of the ICAO or CAA. I'm also pretty sure that there aren't many regulations on flight numbers. As long as ATC knows who you are, the government doesn't care what you tell your passengers you are.
> I'm also pretty sure that there aren't many regulations on flight numbers. And generally there are so many flights airborne in UK airspace that the published flight number isn't the one given to ATC. For example, EZY26FR currently overhead my location is published in the timetables as EZY602, but that number can be easily misheard, misquoted or subject to namespace collision on the radio so the airlines are encoura…
I'm curious if things like Google Glass or any kind of AR device will help with people like this in the future. For example, if the store is a Dixon's.. modifying the signage before he walks in as to make him believe it's the HMV?
That's probably straying a bit too far. In reality the person is likely completely aware that they obsessive compulsive, faking otherwise is just a little unkind.
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> Heathrow is generally a pretty miserable flying experience Am I the only one who (so far!) hasn't had any issues with Heathrow? Every single time I've been it's gone smoothly and on time. Last time I went through there wasn't even a queue at passport control(!) I just thought it better to speak up because otherwise there's a bias with only people who have complaints commenting :) Good on them for doing this for thi…
Let me guess: usually travels alone with just cabin luggage. No children or friend who needs assistance. Most 'dangerous item' is laptop. Always has a return ticket. Never visited Belarus, Iraq or other 'dangerous' country. Does not work with chemicals or other 'dangerous' items which leaves traces.
And even if they weren't, I'm not arguing with nor excusing anyone else's experiences, just providing a counterpoint that not all experiences with Heathrow have been bad.