how to get lucky at 35,000 feet

[Dyslexic traveler]

Hi all.

I think it’s quite obvious that Richard Branson is one of the all-time great self-promoters, and must rank with the likes of P.T Barnum, but I wonder what you think of his current promotion how to get lucky at 35,000 feet

What do you think about Seat-to-Seat Delivery idea? Ordering a drink for a women or man on the flight you are on must be fraught with danger, what if the said target of your desire says no thankyou; will the FA bring the drink too you to drink? Or what about her 6’4 husband who was not able to sit next to her on the flight and takes umbrage at your advances, it may end in tears before bedtime.
And I think the rejection rate will be higher than a pimply faced 15 year old at his first blue light disco. (yes I’m that old)

Would you ever consider doing this to a stranger on a flight?

Get Lucky on Virgin America: Mile-High Flirting Made Easy Thanks to Sir Richard Branson

Wayne
The Dyslexic Traveller

 

[casanovawa]

Hmmm, i like that line about "Let me just say, we are not the sort of airline which bangs on the lavatory door."...

He does come up with some stuff that is a little bit out there... I guess are we talking about sending someone something that is free or do you have to order this stuff??? If free, i guess there is not real loss if you draw a blank...

Hmmm, who knows, might work once in a blue moon, might come up with a few awkward moments... Probably prefer it on an airline with slightly bigger planes than pissy little 737s/A320 types...

 

[Boris spatsky]

I think you have to pay - you order it on the seatback IFE just like you do for food...

Yes, Sir Richard is out there, but i like it.

 

[casanovawa]

Then from his point of view its just another money making opportunity plus he gets his mug/airline some free publicity for putting it out there... Another usual Branson move...

Haven't flown VS before but look forward to being the recipient of a couple of free drinks next time...

 

[ozbeachbabe]

What do you think about Seat-to-Seat Delivery idea? Ordering a drink for a women or man on the flight you are on must be fraught with danger, what if the said target of your desire says no thankyou; will the FA bring the drink too you to drink? Or what about her 6’4 husband who was not able to sit next to her on the flight and takes umbrage at your advances, it may end in tears before bedtime.

Get Lucky on Virgin America: Mile-High Flirting Made Easy Thanks to Sir Richard Branson

Wayne
The Dyslexic Traveller

What if the woman you ordered a drink for was underage? Would the person who ordered the drink be fined for purchasing the beverage for someone who was under 18 & what about the F/A who served the underage pax or should they say first "excuse me but some guy in 42C want's to buy you a drink so can I see your ID please"? Never mind if you don't want the drink.

I think it's creepy that any passenger can walk up and down the aisle scouting for potential people they may want to 'get friendly' with, then do a seat to seat text to the unsuspecting person when that interest is uninvited & probably unwelcome. Isn't there enough social media intrusion into peoples' lives without this added annoyance? :evil:

 

[Fantic125]

What if the woman you ordered a drink for was underage? Would the person who ordered the drink be fined for purchasing the beverage for someone who was under 18 & what about the F/A who served the underage pax or should they say first "excuse me but some guy in 42C want's to buy you a drink so can I see your ID please"? Never mind if you don't want the drink.

I think it's creepy that any passenger can walk up and down the aisle scouting for potential people they may want to 'get friendly' with, then do a seat to seat text to the unsuspecting person when that interest is uninvited & probably unwelcome. Isn't there enough social media intrusion into peoples' lives without this added annoyance? :evil:

PM sent, along with drink invite..



(Just kidding!)

 

[samh004]

Agree with ozbeachbabe, but if I was ever on one of their services, perhaps sending a garlic snack for laughs would be what I'd do

 

[Maca44]

On my one and only Garuda flight many years ago, it was a very rough flight with lots of turbulence, and I didn't think about 35,000 feet but when the aircraft got to 0 feet I think I got lucky .

 

[Flying Fox]

Is there a button to buy everyone a round or do you have to select every seat individually?

 

[JohnK]

I would love to get lucky at 35,000 feet but the reality is that is not likely not going to happen any time soon and it would take a lot more than one drink and lots of luck.

Plus I am a naturally shy person and like to keep to myself quite a lot....

 

[Skyring]

Hmmm, i like that line about "Let me just say, we are not the sort of airline which bangs on the lavatory door."...

Well, it'll be me banging on the dunny door if my bladder's full of recycled coffee and a couple of randy nohopers are taking longer than five minutes to find their sweet spot.

 

[cirqueboy]

I think it's a bit off really. Even if there is chemistry between you and another on the flight, it's a bit like a night out at a bar. When you land and see the light of day do you really feel the same?

 

[casanovawa]

Well, it'll be me banging on the dunny door if my bladder's full of recycled coffee and a couple of randy nohopers are taking longer than five minutes to find their sweet spot.

Party pooper...

 

[Happy Trails]

I once had another passenger banging on the toilet door and demanding that I open it immediately.
It got so bad that I opened the door and let her out.

 

[Dyslexic traveler]

I once had another passenger banging on the toilet door and demanding that I open it immediately.
It got so bad that I opened the door and let her out.

Boom Boom :mrgreen:

 

[Happy Trails]

Boom Boom :mrgreen:

It's an old one, but a good one.