sf wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:03:17 -0800, Mark Thorson >
> wrote:
>
>> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
>> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
>> experienced the "security theater".
>
> Take off your shoes and belt while you're in line, don't wait to the
> last minute or the people behind you will not be happy.
>> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
>> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
>> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
>> but it'll have to do.
>
> Heh.
>> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
>> gels, and various types of weapons.
>>
>> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
>> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?
>
> You have to get to the airport early anyway; so get there a little
> earlier, check in, go through security and eat a decent meal while
> waiting for your flight. Then you won't need any snacks onboard.
> You'll live. It's just across the country, you're not going to Europe
> or Asia.
>

I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:20:04 -0800, Mark Thorson >
> wrote:
>
>> It's about 8 hours. That's pretty long
>> to be without comfort.
>
> That's not a nonstop flight. You'll have a layover or plane change
> and be out of the airplane midroute. Get a meal or snack at whatever
> airport it is. It's a good way to kill time too.
>

Southwest does not always let you get out of the plane during a
stopover. When we came back from our cruise, we took a flight to
Harlingen from Hobby and it had a lot of people sitting on the plane who
had gotten on at some other airport. I was talking to one of them and
she said they were not allowed to get off the plane because of time
limitations.

When I traveled throughout the Midwest (in another life) I flew US Air
and the now defunct Alleghany Air, quite a bit and they had these "milk
runs" where the plane would land two or three times between points but
you had to stay on board.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> Hand raised: Anxious flier here!! Very claustrophobic. My
> recommendation is a Valium (10 mg does the trick) swallowed down with a
> bottle of airline white wine. I'm a much better sleeper than flier.

My travelling companion has lorazepam, which according
to her reading of the web, acts quicker and burns off
quicker. I don't need those because I don't have anxiety
about flying, and I don't plan to be asleep.

It looks like I won't be getting my ration of alcohol,
either. Unless plans change, I might need to be the
designated driver. Crap. Crap, crap, crap.

"gloria.p" wrote:
>
> "Delta now has a cash-fess cabin policy. You may pay for drinks or
> headsets with a credit or debit card when the flight attendant reaches you."

C'mon, admit it! Cash-fess how much you got!

On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:19:52 -0600, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

> When I traveled throughout the Midwest (in another life) I flew US Air
> and the now defunct Alleghany Air, quite a bit and they had these "milk
> runs" where the plane would land two or three times between points but
> you had to stay on board.

Those are what we used to call Puddle Jumpers. If they are just
taking on new passengers, they may not allow people to get off.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:50 -0600, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

> I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
> under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.

Oh, my goodness Janet! My husband and I can eat where you sit down
and are served - $50 (or less) for two. It's not that hard to find.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"sf" > wrote in message ...
| On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:19:52 -0600, Janet Wilder
| > wrote:
|
| > When I traveled throughout the Midwest (in another life) I flew US Air
| > and the now defunct Alleghany Air, quite a bit and they had these "milk
| > runs" where the plane would land two or three times between points but
| > you had to stay on board.
|
| Those are what we used to call Puddle Jumpers. If they are just
| taking on new passengers, they may not allow people to get off.

Many thousands of miles on North Central, the Goose...they could
land and take off in anything. Scary and reliable, what more could
you ask?

pavane

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> experienced the "security theater".
>
> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> but it'll have to do.
>
> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> gels, and various types of weapons.
>
> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?

TSA does not care about liquor. Each container has to be less then 3OZ and
you can only carry what will fit into a 1QT zip bag, 1 Bag per person.
If you open the liquor on board the plane, you are in violation of FAA
rules. A flight attendant is compelled by law to confiscate the liquor from
the passenger. I have a friend who is a manager of in-flight services, and
that is what she told me. We have carried some liquor through the TSA and
then bought some mixer and enjoyed a cheap cocktail in the waiting areas. I
do not know if the airports have rules against it, but no one has ever
stopped us.

By the way, they are not referred to as airline bottles. They are called
minis or shooters.

Dale P

"gloria.p" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> You can always pay if you want a drink with alcohol, but be prepared to
>> have exact change.
>>
>
>
> When we flew Delta from Denver to NY a few weeks ago they announced:
>
> "Delta now has a cash-fess cabin policy. You may pay for drinks or
> headsets with a credit or debit card when the flight attendant reaches
> you."
>
> Just another inconvenience. Remember when it was fun to fly somewhere?
>
> gloria p
>
>
>
>

Pretty much all airlines have gone cashless. If you do not want or do not
have a credit card, most airlines will sell you a gift card to be used on
board the aircraft. I see their point, as the cash balancing and making
change was a hassle. Wireless card readers and other technology make this a
better system. And yes, I remember when flying was fun. I remember when we
traveled enough that upgrades were common. We usually fly on United to keep
our mileage accounts full, but Frontier has great schedules and great
service. I do not know the answer, but as long as we allow the airlines to
treat us like trash, then it will not change. How do we protest?

Later,
Dale P

Janet Wilder > wrote:

>Steve Pope wrote:

>> Janet Wilder > wrote:

>>> No free booze on Continental.

>> Nor United, for the past several years.

>> Steve

>I got free wine and beer on United going to Australia in the Fall of 07

Ah. I can't remember when they started making you pay for
drinks on the SFO-Heathrow route. I did not fly it between
January 2007 and March 2008, so the transition may have occured
in there.

They do, at least, accept cash for drinks on International flights,
unlike their domestic flights which are plastic only.

Steve

In article >,
Mark Thorson > wrote:

> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> experienced the "security theater".
>
> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> but it'll have to do.
>
> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> gels, and various types of weapons.
>
> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?

I try to travel light. The food the airline serves is usually enough for
me. I might bring a bottle of water on board with me, which I purchase
somewhere in the terminal before departure and whatever little snacks I
can find, such as crackers, carrot sticks, Slim Jim's, etc. but that's
it. You didn't say which country you are flying over, but if its the
United States, your flight will likely last around 6-8 hours, from
departure to landing. If you eat a hearty meal at the airport or on your
way to the airport, you should be fine with what's offered by the flight
attendants to eat, and or a light snack midway through the flight.

In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:03:17 -0800, Mark Thorson >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> >> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> >> experienced the "security theater".
> >
> > Take off your shoes and belt while you're in line, don't wait to the
> > last minute or the people behind you will not be happy.
> >> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> >> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> >> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> >> but it'll have to do.
> >
> > Heh.
> >> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> >> gels, and various types of weapons.
> >>
> >> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> >> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?
> >
> > You have to get to the airport early anyway; so get there a little
> > earlier, check in, go through security and eat a decent meal while
> > waiting for your flight. Then you won't need any snacks onboard.
> > You'll live. It's just across the country, you're not going to Europe
> > or Asia.
> >
>
> I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
> under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.

Which airports do you use? I travel a fair amount and I have never had a
problem finding a decent meal at an airport for around $10-15. I am not
looking for gourmet fair at an airport, just something "decent" to fill
my belly before a long flight. A sandwich and a drink does the job in
most cases, or maybe some pizza.

> Janet Wilder wrote:
>> Hand raised: Anxious flier here!! Very claustrophobic. My
>> recommendation is a Valium (10 mg does the trick) swallowed down with a
>> bottle of airline white wine. I'm a much better sleeper than flier.
>



I'd be afraid of sleeping right through the stop and ending up in East
Cupcake.

One day when I was working at Denver International a man came up tome
and asked how to get to the International Departure terminal. I asked
"Lufthansa, Air Canada, or British Air?" He looked puzzled and said he
was flying to Tokyo. A bit more discussion revealed that he had gotten
on a United flight in Chicago and needed to transfer in San Francisco.
He had fallen asleep and, not knowing there was a stop in Denver,
assumed he was in S.F. I hurried him back to his gate and he did get
back aboard the correct flight in time.

Another amusing incident was told by a flight attendant. At a very
small airport in upstate NY (can't remember the city) she was crewing
on a United flight. The airport was just a tiny terminal building and
you walked to the plane on the tarmac and up the stairs. When they
boarded there were two planes, her United and a Delta.

As they approached Chicago she began the canned ritual about connecting
flights, baggage, etc. A woman waving wildly got her attention and she
walked back to see what was wrong. The woman asked "When do we get to
Dallas?" "Um...we're not going to Dallas, this flight terminates in
Chicago." "Chicago? Look, here's my boarding pass to Dallas."

Yes, she had walked right by the plane with ~10ft. high lettering that
said "Delta" to board a plane with ~10 ft. high "United" logo.

Of course I may be wrong but I assume she was alcohol and drug free.
Maybe not....

gloria p

Mark Thorson wrote:
> "gloria.p" wrote:
>> "Delta now has a cash-fess cabin policy. You may pay for drinks or
>> headsets with a credit or debit card when the flight attendant reaches you."
>
> C'mon, admit it! Cash-fess how much you got!


I managed to survive with three glasses of ice water and a good book.

gloria p

Dale P wrote:
>
I remember when flying
> was fun. I remember when we traveled enough that upgrades were common.
> We usually fly on United to keep our mileage accounts full, but Frontier
> has great schedules and great service. I do not know the answer, but as
> long as we allow the airlines to treat us like trash, then it will not
> change. How do we protest?
>
> Later,
> Dale P



I don't know if there is an answer. If we protest by not flying, the
airlines seem to prefer going out of business rather than making changes
to accommodate passenger convenience.

gloria p

Steve Pope wrote:
> Janet Wilder > wrote:

>
>> I got free wine and beer on United going to Australia in the Fall of 07
>
> Ah. I can't remember when they started making you pay for
> drinks on the SFO-Heathrow route. I did not fly it between
> January 2007 and March 2008, so the transition may have occured
> in there.
>
> They do, at least, accept cash for drinks on International flights,
> unlike their domestic flights which are plastic only.



We flew Denver-Frankfurt round trip aboard Lufthansa last July and were
served
free wine or beer with dinner and cognac or Bailey's after dinner during
the coffee service.

gloria p

Stan Horwitz wrote:

> Which airports do you use? I travel a fair amount and I have never had a
> problem finding a decent meal at an airport for around $10-15. I am not
> looking for gourmet fair at an airport, just something "decent" to fill
> my belly before a long flight. A sandwich and a drink does the job in
> most cases, or maybe some pizza.



I agree, Stan. Every time I volunteer at the airport in t e main
terminal dozens of people ask me where they can eat well. I usually
either show them menus or describe restaurants in the concourse they are
heading toward.

When I am on the concourses I am amused that so many of them want
detailed information and after hearing it, head into McDonald's. :-(

I am also amazed at how many of them ask for Chili's, TGIF,
or Applebees, all of which we don't have there. Other than fast food,
most of our restaurants are local. And the prices aren't terrible, by
law nop to exceed 15% in price over their other locations in town.


gloria p

In article >,
"gloria.p" > wrote:

> As they approached Chicago she began the canned ritual about connecting
> flights, baggage, etc. A woman waving wildly got her attention and she
> walked back to see what was wrong. The woman asked "When do we get to
> Dallas?" "Um...we're not going to Dallas, this flight terminates in
> Chicago." "Chicago? Look, here's my boarding pass to Dallas."
>
> Yes, she had walked right by the plane with ~10ft. high lettering that
> said "Delta" to board a plane with ~10 ft. high "United" logo.
> gloria p

And someone had looked at that boarding pass and let her on the plane.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller; new entries posted 2-2-2010

gloria.p > wrote:

>We flew Denver-Frankfurt round trip aboard Lufthansa last July and were
>served
>free wine or beer with dinner and cognac or Bailey's after dinner during
>the coffee service.

I want to like Lufthansa as they are considered a Superior airline,
but after they delayed us for 48 hours in 2008 while displaying
an indifferent "who cares" attitude towards us the entire time, I'm
not so inclined to try them again.

The only good thing is we did, nonconsensually, spend the night
in Frankfurt because of them, so I can therefore cross Germany
off of my list of countries I need to visit.

(That isn't exatly true; I'd like to visit Berlin sometime.)

Steve

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> experienced the "security theater".
>
> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> but it'll have to do.
>
> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> gels, and various types of weapons.
>
> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?

We had a bottle of Mexican vanilla confiscated from us at Mazatlan airport
before departing to US, even though IT WAS BOUGHT AT THE AIRLINE SHOP INSIDE
THE SECURITY PERIMETERS.

Steve

Chemo the Clown > wrote:

>On Feb 3, 1:03*pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:

>> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
>> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
>> of liquor. *Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
>> but it'll have to do.

>Can't bring your own booze.

I believe you can, if it's in small enough containers. However
you cannot consume alcohol on an airliner, other than that
served by the airline.

Steve

jmcquown wrote:

> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
> > George wrote:
> >
> > I carry those cheese crackers in case I get that hungry feeling.
> > And I buy a bottle of water in the terminal. nancy
>
>
>
> Yeah, used to be you could bring in a bottle and fill it from the
> fountain (if they had one) and get it through security.

Are you sure you can't now? Most of the frequent travel forums seem to
find most people bringing empties without problem.




Brian

--
Day 367 of the "no grouchy usenet posts" project

On Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:37:27 +0000 (UTC), (Steve
Pope) wrote:

> I want to like Lufthansa as they are considered a Superior airline,
> but after they delayed us for 48 hours in 2008 while displaying
> an indifferent "who cares" attitude towards us the entire time, I'm
> not so inclined to try them again.

Oh, come on Steve. You know it was one of those random Italian
general strikes that did it and Italians have a "not my job" attitude.
>
> The only good thing is we did, nonconsensually, spend the night
> in Frankfurt because of them, so I can therefore cross Germany
> off of my list of countries I need to visit.
>
> (That isn't exatly true; I'd like to visit Berlin sometime.)

In that case, our experiences are similar. We were put up in
Frankfurt too, although we were not delayed 48 hours.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:37:27 +0000 (UTC), (Steve

>> I want to like Lufthansa as they are considered a Superior airline,
>> but after they delayed us for 48 hours in 2008 while displaying
>> an indifferent "who cares" attitude towards us the entire time, I'm
>> not so inclined to try them again.

>Oh, come on Steve. You know it was one of those random Italian
>general strikes that did it and Italians have a "not my job" attitude.

No, different event. This Lufthansa flight originated in Bilbao.
Different vacation.

>> The only good thing is we did, nonconsensually, spend the night
>> in Frankfurt because of them, so I can therefore cross Germany
>> off of my list of countries I need to visit.
>>
>> (That isn't exatly true; I'd like to visit Berlin sometime.)

>In that case, our experiences are similar. We were put up in
>Frankfurt too, although we were not delayed 48 hours.

We ended up spending one extra night in Bilbao, and one unplanned
night in Frankfurt. And missing a concert in San Francisco (that
we had tickets for) as a result....

S.

On Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:41:15 +0000 (UTC), (Steve
Pope) wrote:

> No, different event. This Lufthansa flight originated in Bilbao.
> Different vacation.

I know, but those strikes not rare. I fully understood that when we
got to Frankfurt. The hotel fed us at midnight, gratis. People were
still straggling in when we left the room, so obviously the strike in
Italy affected all of Europe. The next morning we were comped one of
the best buffet breakfasts I've ever seen; so we left happy campers
and willing to fly Lufthansa again.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

Janet Wilder > wrote in news:00db85d2$0$8073$c3e8da3
@news.astraweb.com:

> Mark Thorson wrote:
>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>> PeterL1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> If you're just flying cross country, it's really not that long. If you
>>>> were going to Australia ..... yeah, maybe, but they have great food on
>>>> most international flights, and the booze is free.
>>> No free booze on Continental.
>>
>> If they could charge for fresh air, they would.
>
> You got that right. They are the least friendly airline in the skies.
> Unfortunately, it's hard to get from here to anywhere without using them.
>


Yeah, I've heard that from Om about your neck of the woods.

Seems sending parcels o/c has the same problems, you can only send them one
way.... by air.

No sea mail.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

Killfile all Google Groups posters.........

http://improve-usenet.org/

http://improve-usenet.org/filters_bg.html

Steve B wrote:
>
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> > about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> > experienced the "security theater".
> >
> > I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> > a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> > of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> > but it'll have to do.
> >
> > I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> > gels, and various types of weapons.
> >
> > What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> > What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?
>
> We had a bottle of Mexican vanilla confiscated from us at Mazatlan airport
> before departing to US, even though IT WAS BOUGHT AT THE AIRLINE SHOP INSIDE
> THE SECURITY PERIMETERS.

Probably because of the alcohol content. I did consider
alternatives that contain alcohol, but I can't stomach
the idea of drinking a shot of vanilla or mouthwash.
I'll just have to depend on what I can buy on the plane.

Default User wrote:
> Are you sure you can't now? Most of the frequent travel forums seem to
> find most people bringing empties without problem.
>
>
> Brian

You can bring an empty water bottle with you, but if the water bottle is
in your carry-on luggage, they will examine your luggage to see what it
is. Place the empty water bottle in the bin where they can see it.


Becca

Steve Pope wrote:
> gloria.p > wrote:
>
>> We flew Denver-Frankfurt round trip aboard Lufthansa last July and were
>> served
>> free wine or beer with dinner and cognac or Bailey's after dinner during
>> the coffee service.
>
> I want to like Lufthansa as they are considered a Superior airline,
> but after they delayed us for 48 hours in 2008 while displaying
> an indifferent "who cares" attitude towards us the entire time, I'm
> not so inclined to try them again.
>

We fly to Sweden often on business and there are two convenient ways to
get the Lufthansa from Denver to Frankfurt, then SAS to Stockholm
or a code share flight on United/SAS Denver-Chicago-Stockholm. The only
other way routes through Newark. No, thanks.

Seven or eight years ago we were headed home and on the ground in
Frankfurt. They announced that the flight was "canceled or delayed."
We had what seemed like the same "indifferent" attitude from the United
(German) ticket agents. They pretty much said "The flight is on hold
and we don't have to tell you why. Go sit somewhere until we call you
back."

We went to sit in the Sheraton Hotel beer garden across the street from
the airport. Later we discovered that there was an aircraft repair in
progress and they were waiting for a part from London. The flight
finally resumed, eight hours late. Would it have hurt them to tell us
that? I don't think it was the airline, I think it was the national
character in play there.

gloria p

I like anything bean based.

Steve

jmcquown wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
>> George wrote:
>>
>> I carry those cheese crackers in case I get that hungry feeling. And
>> I buy a bottle of water in the terminal.
>> nancy
>
>
>
> Yeah, used to be you could bring in a bottle and fill it from the
> fountain (if they had one) and get it through security. Now you have
> to buy a bottle of water once you go through security. I'm *so*
> against paying $2 for a bottle of water I will just drink from the
> airport water fountains while waiting for the plane. Then when they
> have beverage service ask them to bring me ice water
>
> Jill
$2 is a problem? How much do you think those vendors pay for rent -
even a kiosk?

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:50 -0600, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
>> under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.
>
> Oh, my goodness Janet! My husband and I can eat where you sit down
> and are served - $50 (or less) for two. It's not that hard to find.
>

I need your airport maps. Do you have one for Houston's International
terminal?



--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

Stan Horwitz wrote:
> In article >,
> Janet Wilder > wrote:
>
>> sf wrote:
>>> On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:03:17 -0800, Mark Thorson >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
>>>> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
>>>> experienced the "security theater".
>>> Take off your shoes and belt while you're in line, don't wait to the
>>> last minute or the people behind you will not be happy.
>>>> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
>>>> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
>>>> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
>>>> but it'll have to do.
>>> Heh.
>>>> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
>>>> gels, and various types of weapons.
>>>>
>>>> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
>>>> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?
>>> You have to get to the airport early anyway; so get there a little
>>> earlier, check in, go through security and eat a decent meal while
>>> waiting for your flight. Then you won't need any snacks onboard.
>>> You'll live. It's just across the country, you're not going to Europe
>>> or Asia.
>>>
>> I have never been in an airport where there was a "decent meal" for
>> under $50. Even a sandwich and a Coke can cost close to $20.
>
> Which airports do you use? I travel a fair amount and I have never had a
> problem finding a decent meal at an airport for around $10-15. I am not
> looking for gourmet fair at an airport, just something "decent" to fill
> my belly before a long flight. A sandwich and a drink does the job in
> most cases, or maybe some pizza.

It may be that pizza and sandwiches aren't in DH's meal plans. He needs
to control carbs. I usually pack sandwiches on low-carb bread and by drinks.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On 2010-02-04, Default User wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > George wrote:
>> >
>> > I carry those cheese crackers in case I get that hungry feeling.
>> > And I buy a bottle of water in the terminal. nancy
>>
>>
>>
>> Yeah, used to be you could bring in a bottle and fill it from the
>> fountain (if they had one) and get it through security.
>
> Are you sure you can't now? Most of the frequent travel forums seem to
> find most people bringing empties without problem.

I've never had any trouble getting an empty canteen or bottle (500 to
600 ml) through security, but in some airports you can't find any
drinking water on the other side.


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In article >,
Adam Funk > wrote:
> I've never had any trouble getting an empty canteen or bottle (500 to
> 600 ml) through security, but in some airports you can't find any
> drinking water on the other side.

Nuisance and nothing more. Take the empty back to the galley and ask to
have it filled.

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In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> I need your airport maps. Do you have one for Houston's International
> terminal?

http://www.airportterminalmaps.com/

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On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:31:31 +0000, Adam Funk >
wrote:

> I've never had any trouble getting an empty canteen or bottle (500 to
> 600 ml) through security, but in some airports you can't find any
> drinking water on the other side.

That's inconvenient; they must be tiny airports.

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On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:58:14 -0600, Janet Wilder
> wrote:
> >
>
> I need your airport maps. Do you have one for Houston's International
> terminal?

We don't use computer airport maps. We walk around, read menus
and look inside. It's the same restaurant hunting technique we'd use
at our destination.

Here's a web site I found with Houston airport's restaurants listed.
http://houston.diningguide.com/dl1ap.htm I have no idea how up to
date it is. You can find something at almost any restaurant to
satisfy your needs, even if you have to stick to soup, salads and
appetizers. Even fast food places offer a salad these days. Don't
eat the croutons and it's low carb.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 2010-02-05, Bruce wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:

>> Yeah, used to be you could bring in a bottle and fill it from the
>> fountain (if they had one) and get it through security. Now you have
>> to buy a bottle of water once you go through security. I'm *so*
>> against paying $2 for a bottle of water I will just drink from the
>> airport water fountains while waiting for the plane. Then when they
>> have beverage service ask them to bring me ice water

> $2 is a problem? How much do you think those vendors pay for rent -
> even a kiosk?

Why should anyone have to buy water that's been overpackaged and
shipped in a place where tap water is safe to drink? The latter is
much more environmentally friendly as well as cheaper. Airports and
similar places should be legally required to provide water fountains
in the secure areas.


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through shot and shell, we'll be in be in here thinking what a
sucker you are. [Rufus T. Firefly]

On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:45:27 +0000, Adam Funk >
wrote:

> Why should anyone have to buy water that's been overpackaged and
> shipped in a place where tap water is safe to drink? The latter is
> much more environmentally friendly as well as cheaper. Airports and
> similar places should be legally required to provide water fountains
> in the secure areas.

This is very odd, Adam. Where are these airports you say don't have
drinking fountains past security?

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.