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Did anyone know that airlines want more info about a person who buys tickets? I heard, and correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but I heard that they want to know your name, age, and sex. Now isn't that insane? I guess it's some identity thing, but wouldn't your name and ID tell them that you are who you are? Sigh, i just wonder what's next. lol.
It's hard enough to fly as it is.
I've given up on flying most of the time because of all the stupid restrictions and bullshit, not because I fear flying in itself. In any case, I don't see a problem with this. I mean, when you go abroad, all of that is on your passport anyway, so what's the difference if they do it on domestic flights. There's nothing personal in it.
I still think it's riddiculous that you can't bring your own beverage onboard, especially since these days it seems you're lucky if they provide any. And it's all because someone bragged about creating a bomb out of a bottle of water or something.
Yeah and food and such. They treat people like shit. I've always said the only time I'm getting on a plane again is when I go to Greece.
better to be safe than sorry
I enjoy flying and I don't want some crackpot on with me with a bomb in her java. Lol. I might ask her for a sip, then what? Seriously safe is better then sorry, and most flights are comfortable if you choose a good airline to fly on, so let the rules fly.
Firstly my wife and I book flights to Florida just about 5 or 6 weeks back and weren't required to provide any more than the standard information that we've always had to provide when flying. Things of course could have changed since then, but certainly up until very recently age and sex weren't necessary nuggets of information one had to offer up before tickets were issued.
Secondly a minor correction but you can take beverages onto flights with you. Just so long as said beverage is purchased in the airport after you've cleared security. What you can't do is take liquids through airport security with you. Actually that isn't strictly true either, you can take very small amounts through, I believe 3 ounces is the current restriction but you take the point. After you've cleared security you are free to buy a whacking great drink from McDonald's - other junk food emporiums are available - and take them onto flights with you should you so desire.
Dan.
I'd rather the airlines do their job well and do a thorough security check or have rules for us to follow than risk getting blown up by a bomb or something. I much prefer flying to driving and a few inconveniences are worth my safety. Once a n airline employee confiscated an unopened dr. pepper from the front pocket of my suitcase. I then laughed wondering if the security ppl sit behind the desk and drink all the unopened bottles they collect. but again, I am grateful that the airports and airlines do their jobs well. rather be safe than sorry
I agree with Dan's post. I booked a flight less than a month ago, and I wasn't required to provide any more information than I'd always provided in the past. The restrictions can be tiresome, but again, better safe than sorry.