doublebzz Posted November 2, 2013 Author #76 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I wonder if the OP went to Staples and made a copy he would expect it for free -- I wonder if you really read this thread - clearly you don't understand it. The point is HAL, I'm sure, would be liked to be perceived as an upscale, prestigious, quality cruise line. When management decides its worthwhile to peddle 25 cent boarding passes, that surely diminishes from that perception. For all of those who made it personal, let me tell you I always book verandas or suites, don't smuggle alcohol aboard, use all the ship's services and probably drop a grand in the casino each cruise so stick to the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted November 2, 2013 #77 Share Posted November 2, 2013 For all of those who made it personal, let me tell you I always book verandas or suites, don't smuggle alcohol aboard, use all the ship's services and probably drop a grand in the casino each cruise so stick to the issue. You have just lost even more face here. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted November 2, 2013 #78 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I wonder if you really read this thread - clearly you don't understand it. The point is HAL, I'm sure, would be liked to be perceived as an upscale, prestigious, quality cruise line. When management decides its worthwhile to peddle 25 cent boarding passes, that surely diminishes from that perception. For all of those who made it personal, let me tell you I always book verandas or suites, don't smuggle alcohol aboard, use all the ship's services and probably drop a grand in the casino each cruise so stick to the issue. And that is my point-- you wouldn't go into another retail establishment and expect the free printing. A 25 cent charge is a nit. I don't smuggle and always only take 1 bottle of champers on board so don't assume that is what I was I was alluding to. HAL is a BUSINESS -- they are not a NONPROFIT at the least they are trying to cover costs. Considering that their other prices are better than most retail establishment ie - bars/restraunts -- drinks are less for example even with tips than here in SC. I don't think you have a leg to stand on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted November 2, 2013 #79 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The point is HAL, I'm sure, would be liked to be perceived as an upscale, prestigious, quality cruise line. When management decides its worthwhile to peddle 25 cent boarding passes, that surely diminishes from that perception. ……. HAL is a very nice mainline cruise line. I have never thought of HAL as "upscale and prestigious". I see HAL primarily as a high-value cruise line in which I appreciate they are looking after the bottom line, so we can still afford to visit all those far away places with strange sounding names without paying the "upscale and prestigious" prices. If they need to cut a few corners to keep doing this, we will just go with the flow, as long as we don't have to start rowing. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 2, 2013 #80 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Why would you print a boarding pass if you are on the ship? For a B2B? The second leg of your cruise? I don't understand this. The convenience of being able to print your boarding pass while out at sea is certainly worth 25 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 3, 2013 #81 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Why would you print a boarding pass if you are on the ship? For a B2B? The second leg of your cruise? I don't understand this. That's an airline boarding pass for a flight post-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 3, 2013 #82 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ahhhhh, I see.Why not just wait till you get to the airport and print it for free? That's an airline boarding pass for a flight post-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 3, 2013 #83 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ahhhhh, I see.Why not just wait till you get to the airport and print it for free? Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Hold your calls, folks! We have a winner! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 3, 2013 #84 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) What did i win??????? A cruise???????? :) ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Hold your calls, folks! We have a winner! :d Edited November 3, 2013 by swom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredT Posted November 3, 2013 #85 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ahhhhh, I see.Why not just wait till you get to the airport and print it for free? Cause if you're flying Southwest, printing out your boarding card a day early vs at the airport is the difference between sitting by your DW in a location of your choice and sitting apart in middle row seats half a plane apart... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 3, 2013 #86 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Oh, OK, that makes sense. I don't fly Southwest, so I didn't know. Cause if you're flying Southwest, printing out your boarding card a day early vs at the airport is the difference between sitting by your DW in a location of your choice and sitting apart in middle row seats half a plane apart... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR NW GUY Posted November 3, 2013 #87 Share Posted November 3, 2013 What did i win??????? A cruise???????? :) Sorry... I already won. See post #64. Humor folks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 3, 2013 #88 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Sorry... I already won. See post #64. Humor folks.... Darn!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 3, 2013 #89 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Cause if you're flying Southwest, printing out your boarding card a day early vs at the airport is the difference between sitting by your DW in a location of your choice and sitting apart in middle row seats half a plane apart... :eek:Not true. You can check in early and get your A/B/C group and number, but there is no need to print it. You can do that when you get to the airport, for free. Edited November 3, 2013 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 3, 2013 #90 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Can't believe the lengths people will go to to save 25 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 3, 2013 #91 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Cause if you're flying Southwest, printing out your boarding card a day early vs at the airport is the difference between sitting by your DW in a location of your choice and sitting apart in middle row seats half a plane apart... :eek: Not true. You can check in early and get your A/B/C group and number, but there is no need to print it. You can do that when you get to the airport, for free. Carol's right. I fly Southwest when I fly domestic, and I never print out a boarding pass---at home, or on the ship. I do like to check in, though. I believe the ship gave me a boarding pass for Southwest when I used Luggage Direct, but don't recall. I do know it would have been paid for in the LD fee, with no additional charge for the boarding pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted November 3, 2013 #92 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Can't believe the lengths people will go to to save 25 cents. Now THAT'S funny. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted November 3, 2013 #93 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Now THAT'S funny. :D yebbut, yebbut..... all those 25 cents might add up to a cruise fare one day.:D Seriously though, I don't think I had to pay to print my boarding pass on Royal Caribbean, when I used to fly back from LAX. And the internet was cheaper on their ships, but oh so slow. But it likely was added to my onboard account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 3, 2013 #94 Share Posted November 3, 2013 yebbut, yebbut..... all those 25 cents might add up to a cruise fare one day.:D ] Yeah, especially if you book after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted November 3, 2013 #95 Share Posted November 3, 2013 What did i win??????? A cruise???????? :) You just won a 25 cent OBC, so you too can now print your boarding pass now for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 3, 2013 #96 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You just won a 25 cent OBC, so you too can now print your boarding pass now for free. But who will cover the gratuity cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted November 3, 2013 #97 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You just won a 25 cent OBC, so you too can now print your boarding pass now for free. WOW!!!! Better than a cruise. :) TY :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted November 3, 2013 #98 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Carol's right. I fly Southwest when I fly domestic, and I never print out a boarding pass---at home, or on the ship. I do like to check in, though. I believe the ship gave me a boarding pass for Southwest when I used Luggage Direct, but don't recall. I do know it would have been paid for in the LD fee, with no additional charge for the boarding pass. Not to veer off course here but Luggage Direct is the way to go...what a bargain at $20 per person. Put our bags outside our room on Saturday night and didn't see them again until we landed in Boston late Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublebzz Posted November 3, 2013 Author #99 Share Posted November 3, 2013 HAL is a very nice mainline cruise line. I have never thought of HAL as "upscale and prestigious". I see HAL primarily as a high-value cruise line in which I appreciate they are looking after the bottom line, so we can still afford to visit all those far away places with strange sounding names without paying the "upscale and prestigious" prices. If they need to cut a few corners to keep doing this, we will just go with the flow, as long as we don't have to start rowing. :p I appreciate your view and commend you for being one of the very few responders who actually addressed the issue I was raising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted November 3, 2013 #100 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Can't believe this thread is still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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