Layover van ride etiquette
06-07-2011, 11:54 AM
#41
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This thread reminds me of the day a capt pounded on my hotel room door and demanded we swap rooms because his had no internet, he said "im the captain....." I told him he was the capt of the plane sitting at the airport ramp.
06-07-2011, 11:55 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by ranger3484
Curious, if I had a long layover somewhere and my wife happened to meet me, is it ok/propper for her to ride from the airport to our layover hotel in DL provided Limo service? I'd never have her ask to ride with another DL crew to or from but if she's with me and the driver doesn't care is that cool?
06-07-2011, 12:20 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by XJT Pilot
I agree only a DL crew would even contempt such a thing...If bring my wife hell if im asking anyone anything that's just it and if you have a problem wait till the next van...that's also what I suggested to the DL crew that told us they don't share vans...I laughed and told them that's fine I think the next van should be here in a half an hour...needless to say they got in...lol...this ain't then military no mo boys!
But you guys ar allright just love busting your chops...
But you guys ar allright just love busting your chops...
06-07-2011, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by XJT Pilot
I agree only a DL crew would even contempt (could you possibly mean "contemplate?") such a thing...If I bring my wife hell if I'm asking anyone anything. That's just it and if you have a problem wait till the next van...that's also what I suggested to the DL crew that told us they don't share vans...I laughed and told them that's fine I think the next van should be here in a half an hour...needless to say they got in...lol...this ain't then military no mo boys!
But you guys are alright just love busting your chops...
But you guys are alright just love busting your chops...
I have NEVER run into a Delta Capt. that said no to anyone with a family member riding in the van as long as there was room. That being said, our FOM clearly states what one of the previous posters said. Proceed at your own risk.
Denny
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06-07-2011, 02:32 PM
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I'm hoping the comedy continues in this thread and the seriousness backs off because this is one funny topic!
"As van-coordinator in command, I must inform you that your wife that you only see half the month can't come to the layover and ride with us, because as Captain I insist that you stay in your room all by your lonesome watching the hotel channel for the entire layover. Fun, sharing transportation and an easy-going nature don't happen on my watch!"
My take on all this would, of course, change if I was flying with MD Culpepper. Matt Culpepper of California \ Nevada Web Site
"As van-coordinator in command, I must inform you that your wife that you only see half the month can't come to the layover and ride with us, because as Captain I insist that you stay in your room all by your lonesome watching the hotel channel for the entire layover. Fun, sharing transportation and an easy-going nature don't happen on my watch!"
My take on all this would, of course, change if I was flying with MD Culpepper. Matt Culpepper of California \ Nevada Web Site
06-07-2011, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Milehighrabbi
Here's my van pet peeve:
If the rest of the crew or crews who are signed up for the van from the hotel get there early, that doesn't make me late when I show up on time.
As for whether or not the Captain is responsible/in charge of ground transportation, I feel like it depends on the situation. There is a big difference between 2 crewmembers taking a hotel shuttle from Podunk Regional Airport to the airport hotel, and a crew of 14 or 15 taking the bus from AMS to the hotel. Somebody's got to be in charge, and in this business, it's the Captain.
If the rest of the crew or crews who are signed up for the van from the hotel get there early, that doesn't make me late when I show up on time.
As for whether or not the Captain is responsible/in charge of ground transportation, I feel like it depends on the situation. There is a big difference between 2 crewmembers taking a hotel shuttle from Podunk Regional Airport to the airport hotel, and a crew of 14 or 15 taking the bus from AMS to the hotel. Somebody's got to be in charge, and in this business, it's the Captain.
06-07-2011, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by satchip
The real etiquette question is do you own up to your farts or just look at the cat rancher next to you and frown?
Victory was mine.
06-07-2011, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
I dropped a bomb on the employee bus the other day. As it wafted it's way back toward a couple cat ranchers, I heard them begin discussing that someone "must have messed their pants."
Victory was mine.
Victory was mine.
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