The night the bogans visited the F lounge

[Denali]

Which begs the question - why do they sell changing mats if they are not to be used apart from a toilet?
And talking about smell - would you fart in a meeting room or go to the toilet?

For the record, I dont fart and on the very rare occasion that I might omit a puff of air, its perfumed like Chanel and sounds like angels sighing.

And most parents do use a change mat, a wrap/bunny rug, something.

 

[Pushka]

Which begs the question - why do they sell changing mats if they are not to be used apart from a toilet?

And talking about smell - would you fart in a meeting room or go to the toilet?

I use them in toilets too. Covers up public bathroom issues. Well, I used to do so.

 

[RooFlyer]

A change room or toilet is a public place. Just as public as a closed meeting room behind frosted glass. I've fixed up the count for you.

The F lounge area is just as 'public place' as the meeting room or toilet. Does that mean I can drop my trousers in the lounge area?

Sounds like you would be happy for a baby's nappy to be changed on one of the dining tables in the restaurant area. With a mat of course.

Which begs the question - why do they sell changing mats if they are not to be used apart from a toilet?

Presumably to be used in an area where the parent is not convinced of the cleanliness of the prevailing substrate or the activity may impact on the prevailing substrate - including in a toilet/on a public baby change table - in fact especially on a public baby change table.

This issue comes down to simple respect of other users of shared areas. You (in the general sense) can take the view that you can do like you bloody well like ... OR you can think about how what you are doing may affect others and modify your behaviour accordingly. EG swear loudly on a plane like you might do at home ... or not.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Interesting how the obnoxious mobile phone user has been forgotten

I know out of the two transgressors I’m much more likely to have had my lounge time disrupted by him than the baby being changed on the meeting room floor.
I’m not saying I would change a baby’s nappy on a meeting room floor, in fact I wouldn’t however I do think the hygiene issues are being a bit blown out of proportion.
Perhaps we should cover our shoes at the entrance door to the lounge and be provided with alcohol hand rub ?

 

[TonyHancock]

Sounds like a typical pre QF9 evening, not to be confused with the equally horrendous pre QF93 mornings.

It is the holding of the wine glass by the bowl and not the stem I find so appalling.

I have learned to expect almost anything when an entitlement of platinums gathers.

 

[oz_mark]

I have learned to expect almost anything when an entitlement of platinums gathers.

If I ever get the chance to write quiz night questions, I will work that in:

What is a group of Platinum Frequent Flyers called?

 

[MH_fan]

OMG. This thread is hilarious! I'm trying so hard not to burst out laughing in public. Life is so much better when we can see the funny side of things.

 

[eric2011]

I'lll stick to the bubbly I think (alcohol is an anti-bacterial right? )

Only when used in sufficient quantity and applied internally

 

[blackcat20]

So if one puts a change mat on the tray table first, we're all good?

 

[Denali]

So if one puts a change mat on the tray table first, we're all good?

No, its not OK. Its gross but if you didnt know it happened, most wouldnt think to wipe down the table when they first sit down/enter.

If I knew it happened, I would use the wipes I have in my bag and give it a quick clean.

Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

 

[blackcat20]

No, its not OK. Its gross but if you didnt know it happened, most wouldnt think to wipe down the table when they first sit down/enter.

If I knew it happened, I would use the wipes I have in my bag and give it a quick clean.

Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Just to clarify, I would never do it, but based on comments here about baby change mats making it "all good", it seems the logical next step for some.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

What some parents let their kids do at airports and on aircraft's are shocking.
What about parents who do the changing of the nappy on the aircraft floor or on the meal tray table just for convenience.

 

[Pushka]

So if one puts a change mat on the tray table first, we're all good?

No, its not OK. Its gross but if you didnt know it happened, most wouldnt think to wipe down the table when they first sit down/enter.

If I knew it happened, I would use the wipes I have in my bag and give it a quick clean.

Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Pretty sure Joke Joyce!

 

[leadman]

If I ever get the chance to write quiz night questions, I will work that in:

What is a group of Platinum Frequent Flyers called?

A "bullion"

 

[Pushka]

A "bullion"

Entitlement?

 

[PaulST]

There was four on the phone over breakfast at the Flounge in LAX a couple of days ago and unfortunately one of them was me! Some circumstances dictate things we don't want to do, but putting together Board papers for a NASDAQ company urgently before leaving to HKG was bit of a priority. i made sure i was at the furthest point away from everyone, out of courtesy and not wanting to be overheard. The staff was quite nice and understanding as i made sure i thanked them.

Nothing wrong with talking on the phone during a meal. The issue is how loud you speak. I'm often called when I'm in restaurants or flounges and simply speak softly and cup my hands over my mouth/phone. Unless you were at the same table or were looking at me, you wouldn't have known I was on the phone.

 

[leadman]

Agree, its how you do it. i think you have the workers, who whilst conducting business have to also talk discreet, and those on the other end of the scale, the "Look at Me's". I recently mentioned in another post about learning to not talk out of school, which i was taught the hard way 25 years ago.

 

[Isochronous]

There should be much more rigorous behavioural and sartorial standards enforced for F lounge entry.

 

[La Mouette]

There should be much more rigorous behavioural and sartorial standards enforced for F lounge entry.

Great idea.

Admittedly after needing to google the definition of "sartorial", based on the thoughtful responses provided to this thread so far, I would propose the following standards:

Thongs or the disposable booties available at reception should be worn in the lounge at all times. Bare feet must be avoided in carpeted areas, as these are regularly used as baby changing facilities.

Alcohol-based sanitiser can be ordered from the menu in the dining area under the heading "Wine List". When applying sanitiser, please hold the glass by the stem rather than the bowl to avoid appearing bogan. Alcohol of a suitable vintage for consumption should be requested by asking for the "decanter".

The rooms with signage "Meeting Room 1" and "Meeting Room 2" are not to be used for business meetings. These are designated for nappy changing (floor area only) and sex (desk area only). Please ensure any sexual acts are not viewed by lounge guests under the age of 18. Large group (aka platinum entitlement) sex meetings can be facilitated by opening the divider between the two meeting rooms.

Before departing the lounge, please check your baby's nappy and, if required, visit "Meeting Room 1" or "Meeting Room 2". Under no circumstances should aircraft tray tables be used for baby changing purposes, even with a mat and hand sanitiser.

Business meetings should rather be held over mobile phone speakerphone in the dining area. When holding "important" mobile phone conversations while eating, please speak softly to avoid disturbing other guests and cover your mouth. This will prevent errant flying food particles from landing on meeting participants and other nearby guests.

We do hope you enjoy your visit to the F lounge today, and if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please just ask, grunt, shout, or wave a dirty nappy in our direction.

Any other suggestions?

 

[La Mouette]

Amateur. It's trackie pants, not tracksuit.

And Christmas party formal wear for bogan menfolk is polo shirts, because they have a collar and that means fancy wear.

*trackie daks

Pants! - please. Talk about elitism

lol

I've fixed up the count for you.

OK I admit I've blown it on bogan fashion. But I clearly can't count ... Does that tip the balance back in my favour?

Note to self: practice by counting the number of carats on the tiara ...