shah269 0 #1 November 1, 2010 So I'm working on getting this EMBA thing which is costing my company $60k a year....apparently they have this nutty idea that I'm management material......who am I to argue! I haven't killed anyone yet so I guess that's a good thing. Anyhow at the start of the program they talked about the class going on a two week business trip to some developing country to see how modern humanistic business models can be implemented so as to produce the greatest stockholder wealth while keeping the workforce happy. OK....so we all thought we were going to Brazil! But nope, we are going to China and Vietnam! Which is hurting my head, they take all these classic business classes and impart humanity to them so that we as the next generation of managers will understand that worker moral equates to higher outputs and better products.....and we are going to two countries which have no clue what human rights are......but I'm OK with that. I mean really.....I plan on wearing "free Tibet" T shirts while I'm in China and putting a down payment on a few body parts I'll be needing in the not too distant future. And while in Vietnam I think I'll be quoting various Platoon and Full Metal jacket as often as I can. But what gets me.....WE ARE FLYING WITH CONTINENTAL! Good god why would anyone fly with a US based carrier to anyplace outside of the US! Not only do you have to pay for drinks! PAY FOR DRINKS! I MEAN REALLY IS THAT WHAT PEOPLE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR IN VIETNAM! THE ABILITY FOR ALL OF US REGARDLESS OF CLASS OF SEATING TO BE ABLE TO DRINK OUR SELVES SILLY WHILE ON LONG HAUL FLIGHTS! And second THEY MAKE YOU PAY FOR YOUR FREAKING MOVIE! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT! Don't even get me started on the low end quality of the food these SOB's give you! And don't even get me started on the age of the average Stew on an US carrier! I mean really! I once saw a sew walking up and down the aisle in a walker pushing her own O2! I mean really! In case of an emergency I'm going to have to save her sorry sagging bonny ass! So my question to any who have flown into these countries are 1) Why is it when I googls strip clubs + china I get nothing? 2) How do you know what you are eating isn't dog cat or other? 3) What's a quick way to check if your entire hotel room is made of led? 4) Tell me Continental has improved it's sub part cattle class style of transporting meet bags from point A to point B! The last time I flew on them was to Spain and they actually handed out sandwiches on the flight and had a projector for a movie! FYI Best airlines I have taken thus far? Air France....they bake fresh bread on the flight....oh what a way to wake up after an evening of overdrinking, fresh bread, strong coffee and real butter! RDA(Royal Dutch)....If you like tool long legged, flat bellied, perky boobied stews this is the way to go! Also on both flights they invite people to the back of the cabin if they wish to pick up a drink or a snack! BA....yeah all the food is curry based be it chicken non chicken or whatever the hell that was.....but they more than make up for it in the quantity of drinks being handed out and the ability to choose from what was 100 or so movies to watch! Worst American, Continental and good god Delta!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #2 November 1, 2010 Your misspelling and grammar is offensive....and suck it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 November 1, 2010 Sorry, I have an attention-span disability. Can you give us the Cliff Notes summary please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #4 November 1, 2010 QuoteSorry, I have an attention-span disability. Can you give us the Cliff Notes summary please? Flying to China using Continental. Their service sucked to Europe, is the service any better on the ride to China? Will I get a warm meal or just bread and water?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 November 1, 2010 Quote Quote Sorry, I have an attention-span disability. Can you give us the Cliff Notes summary please? Flying to China using Continental. Their service sucked to Europe, is the service any better on the ride to China? Will I get a warm meal or just bread and water? Tell me how much of all this you're paying for out of your own pocket, and I'll do a quick value calculation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #6 November 1, 2010 QuoteQuoteSorry, I have an attention-span disability. Can you give us the Cliff Notes summary please? Flying to China using Continental. Their service sucked to Europe, is the service any better on the ride to China? Will I get a warm meal or just bread and water? How many Continental flights did you take to Europe, and how many of them sucked ? a single instance is hardly indication of the norm. As far as I remember I have never been on a flight that crossed an ocean and did not have a meal. That includes all the american carriers you mentioned, as recently as this year. Don't remember who I flew to China with, but I was definitely fed well on that flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #7 November 1, 2010 Conti to Europe twice. Once to the UK and once to Belgium. Food was so so. In flight movie was on those overhead screens and free drinks HA! The steward and I quote now "Due to the threat of 9-11 we are no longer providing free alcohol on international flights." I had some smart ass remark about "Look if the guy is ordering a BLT and a Jin and Tonic odds are he's not a part of Al-Qaida!" but by then I just didn't care.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #8 November 1, 2010 Quote "Look if the guy is ordering a BLT and a Jin and Tonic odds are he's not a part of Al-Qaida!" Ah, it could be a clever disguise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #9 November 1, 2010 Quote Quote "Look if the guy is ordering a BLT and a Jin and Tonic odds are he's not a part of Al-Qaida!" Ah, it could be a clever disguise. As a guy who was born in Iran I get the "speical" treatment every time I fly. So I think if I'm walking around the airport putting away BLT's and have a cooler of beer I should be ok! Which brings up an important question! OK so they make me pay for my drinks.....can I brign my own?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 November 1, 2010 QuoteOK so they make me pay for my drinks.....can I brign my own? If it's alcoholic, they'll bust you for bringing a combustible liquid aboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #11 November 1, 2010 Hi shah, I have flown to Asia 3 times, Europe ~ 6-7 times & South America 6 times. The best airline, from experience, IMO is JAL with Air France running a good 2nd. Hope that this helps, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #12 November 1, 2010 QuoteQuoteOK so they make me pay for my drinks.....can I brign my own? If it's alcoholic, they'll bust you for bringing a combustible liquid aboard. Buy it at the duty free shop and bring it on board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #13 November 1, 2010 As long as they get you there and back safe who cares Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #14 November 1, 2010 Firstly, I have no idea what an EMBA is, secondly I seriously dought if it is costing the company 60K. Any cost that you incure is passed on to the clients so at the end of the day your galavanting is only raising the final price of the product. Thirdly with all your intercontinetal travel you still havent figured out how to get upgraded mabe you need to go back to basics. God knows why you're moanining China and Vietnam has more size 6s than any other country in the world. You should be in heaven. As to airlines I only ever fly Air France and Delta. The only problem I've ever encounterd with Delta is that thay fly from that shit hole of an airport called Atlanta. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #15 November 1, 2010 Quote Quote Quote OK so they make me pay for my drinks.....can I brign my own? If it's alcoholic, they'll bust you for bringing a combustible liquid aboard. Buy it at the duty free shop and bring it on board. That's what I'm thinking? Me and a few friends a bottle of somethign that goes nice over some rocks and enjoy the flight! I just wish China had a wind tunnel I could take my friends to Oh and I can't upgrade. It's a group ticket thing and well we all tried and they said no so we are stuck in the back. But on a + I will be spending my 34th birthday in Vietnam! I wonder how fun it will be! Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 November 1, 2010 Quote Conti to Europe twice. Once to the UK and once to Belgium. Food was so so. In flight movie was on those overhead screens and free drinks HA! The steward and I quote now "Due to the threat of 9-11 we are no longer providing free alcohol on international flights." I had some smart ass remark about "Look if the guy is ordering a BLT and a Jin and Tonic odds are he's not a part of Al-Qaida!" but by then I just didn't care. See now there is your ticket.. with the right Jinn you should be able to get a fine ride on a really nice carpet anywhere you wanna goHe should be able to supply endless amounts of size 4's for you too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #17 November 2, 2010 I've done extensive traveling,,,i've had good experience with all the carriers you mentioned and i've had some sorry ass experiences with the carriers you mentioned,,,,,,what don't you get ? Seriously, how often do you fly ? each trip will be unique, just like every skydive is unique..... Enjoy the good stuff,,quit crying and whining about stuff out of your control,,,, smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #18 November 2, 2010 Same here I've had some good ones and some bad ones, but with US carriers it's all be crap for a lack of a better word. Dumb question if I buy a bottle at duty free, can I bring it on board? 7 guys one bottle 14 hour flight? Should just about right?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #19 November 2, 2010 QuoteSame here I've had some good ones and some bad ones, but with US carriers it's all be crap for a lack of a better word. Dumb question if I buy a bottle at duty free, can I bring it on board?7 guys one bottle 14 hour flight? Should just about right? Here is some info. http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/media/MaterialsCarriedByPassengersAndCrew.pdf eta: "Up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% but not more than 70% in unopened retail packages." . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #20 November 2, 2010 Up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% but not more than 70% in unopened retail packages OH YEAH!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #21 November 2, 2010 QuoteUp to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% but not more than 70% in unopened retail packages OH YEAH! Now of course your airline may not allow it just because the FAA allows it. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repcool 2 #22 November 2, 2010 I have flown Continental and Continental Micronesia to Asia plenty of time from the US. They are "fine". I prefer carries like Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines but CO still beats Cathy Pacific in my book. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #23 November 2, 2010 I'm not even going to try to pretend like I read that whole thing. I just skimmed and saw Continental to China. I took Air Canada from Orlando to Toronto to Shanghai. came back from Beijing to Toronto to Orlando. I had no problems whatsoever. I did find it funny that they served Cup O Noodles at one part. If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #24 November 2, 2010 Mail order bride trip?Post pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #25 November 2, 2010 QuoteNot only do you have to pay for drinks! So you buy a seat but now you want the airline to supply your booze too? Ahhhh ok. Pay the $5 and enjoy the flight. QuoteAnd second THEY MAKE YOU PAY FOR YOUR FREAKING MOVIE! Ahhhh, no they don't. ***4) Tell me Continental has improved it's sub part cattle class style of transporting meet bags from point A to point B! The last time I flew on them was to Spain and they actually handed out sandwiches on the flight and had a projector for a movie! *** When was the last time you flew them? Projectors haven't been used on planes for years. I'm just wondering if you hate them so much why are you flying them?If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
