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6 hours ago, JGmf said:

 

Definitely abused.  Don't know what the solution is, but at the very least, I think the wheelchair assists on SWA should be last out, like other airlines do it.

Last on, last off if you ask me. Bet that would really cut down on the use of wheelchair assistance.

9 hours ago, TravelE said:

So true! 
Plus they need to take a page from Disney and update their disability boarding policy. 
 

“According to Disney, disability access has become the most widely requested service at the parks, with use more than tripling over the past five years.”

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/11/disney-disability-access-service-das/

 

A small population needs boarding assistance but a large number are taking advantage of it. On my last SWA flight 20 people pre boarded in wheelchairs and only about 3 waited for assistance to deplane. I think the solution is to provide them with boarding assistance but they have to wait for their A, B, or C number to be called. It will be a pain at first but will weed out the abuse. 
 

 

The last time I flew SW there were probably at least that many wheelchairs lined up for preboarding. I overheard one woman saying “I can walk” and her daughter came running from getting her Starbucks and said “no mom you need a wheelchair”.  In other words we need to board first without paying for an early place in line.  I do like SW but they need to do something about their boarding routine. I wouldn’t even mind paying for a reserved seat when flying them. It more than makes up for it with the two free checked bags.

6 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Dead! 
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2dyRdROoep/?igsh=MXhsejNzZnBkeHB0Mw==

I love Gregisms!!! 

I’m one of them that didn’t care about this but I admit was wrong. That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced.

41 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

if you have the special glasses you can see it starting. They black out everything else

 

I had zero interest in the whole eclipse thing but my son gave me a pair of the glasses so I had to go out and look at it. It really is a pretty cool thing to observe. I hate to admit it 😂😂

Just now, MalleyCat said:

I said I wasn’t going to fall into the “Eclipse Hype” but here I am with my neighborhood watching. I’m shocked the weather cleared. It’s a beautiful day in Cleveland. 

I’ve got a perfect view of it from my backyard 

9 hours ago, Mommapadraig said:

Do you know if they are like Southwest and price out the same for one way flights?

They do. I always book one way flights.  Last time I flew Southwest on the way to Miami and Spirit for the way home. Same price whether you book one way or RT.

4 hours ago, tsahall01 said:

There is also Spirit, but I personally would never fly them, but they do have nonstops

I’d fly and have flown Spirit before I’d step foot on a Frontier flight again.

1 hour ago, MeganGC1983 said:

I completely agree. I also feel like if you fly Frontier, you have to know what you are getting in to. They fly into OKC on Sundays and Thursdays. I’m always tempted to fly them and then I remember if I miss that flight or it gets canceled.., I’ll be SOL for 3-4 days. That always changes my mind. 

Frontier is hands down the worst of the worst of the budget airlines. And you are correct about cancelled flights and being rebooked 2-3 days later…..if there’s room on the next flight.  They don’t even pretend to give a 💩.  As far as the mom, she should’ve bought a seat for her 7 year old.

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

Wifi went kaput last night, at least as far as posting photos. Sorry about that! Morning from Miami!

Wow that went fast.  Safe travels home!

47 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Just watched a little kid…. With dad beside him, laughing… throw a wad of trash off his balcony. 

That’s really nice. Great parenting.

5 hours ago, onlyano said:

 

Technically "Cake by the Ocean" is by DNCE. I saw them in Vegas during a Billboards Awards show. The guitarist with DNCE JinJoo Lee is amazing. Maybe she will be with the Jonas Bros. 

I think the fact that I know this and I am 67 is pretty funny.

My daughter saw the JoBros in September. They sang it then.

28 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Busy day here, but I’m packed up. I was invited by Carnival to attend the Houston Rodeo tomorrow. Jonas Brothers are performing. Should be a good time. Got my boots and hat ready. I’ll post pictures. 😁

I really like the Jonas Brothers.  Rodeo not so much 😂😂

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

I’ve been posting on the wrong thread, haven’t I. I have. Oopsie. 

It’s ok….its all the same people reading both threads 😂

Jumpin on board for the fun!

2 hours ago, WhiteOptima said:

 The good thing is we were near my favorite Italian store so I loaded up on bread, meats and cheese.

Gallucci’s?

@MeganGC1983
Mamma Mia
2:30 pm (2 hrs 30 min)
Amber Theater | Deck 4, Forward

Two and a half hours???? There’s no way I’d be able to sit thru that.  Are the kids going to that too?

11 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

What a sweet photo. Your oldest daughter is definitely your clone ❤️

1 hour ago, mommio said:

Well, yeah, but did you give them a tip? 😜

Stewart would have to be the one to tip him 🤷‍♀️

1 hour ago, cruisin*tigger said:

Oh yes, black jelly beans, and I love a Peep or two, after that way too sweet lol.  How about the buttered popcorn Jelly Bellys?  So weird but so good!   

I love the buttered popcorn Jelly Bellys!!!!!!

1 minute ago, Saint Greg said:

No they don’t ever show that part on the episodes. They just show the tip money.

Well I just looked up the St David yacht that’s in the current season and it’s $325k plus expenses per week for “low season” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

33 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Have you seen the tips those charter guests leave? Around 1k per person per day.

 

Have you seen how much it costs to charter one of those Below Deck yachts?  Last time I looked it was around 100k for 3-4 days

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

Supposedly these are the vegan biscuits and gravy on Carnival…..

 

Ew

8 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I think I’m all caught up. Here is the rundown. 
 

Three people were removed from the ship in Freeport. Two for being rowdy. One for being dead.
 

An altercation during the second half of the cruise lef to the 24 hour security service on deck 1.
 

And someone from deck 6 was arrested in Mobile

Seems like a rowdy crowd.  Well….except for the dead one.

8 minutes ago, Greenpea2 said:

I love that glitzy martini glass! Where can I get one!

I got my daughter glasses like those at TJMaxx/HomeGoods