I'm heading down to #asw (Affiliate Summit) in Las Vegas on Saturday and after checking both the Air Canada and sites, realized that my wheeled laptop case would not be accepted as carry-on luggage --- they would demand that it be checked. Right. I've seen how baggage handlers launch bags (and guitars) onto the conveyor and after having airport security break one Vaio, I'm not about to let … [Read more...]
United Airlines Soft on Safety
On February 23rd, I traveled from Chicago to Vancouver on United Airlines 1119, an Airbus 319. On final approach into Vancouver, the flight attendants came by for a visual inspection to ensure that passengers were belted in, seat backs were in the upright position and (I assume) to make sure that carry-on items were stowed properly. I signaled to the flight attendant that the backpack stowed … [Read more...]