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Given the other thread started by Max today, I too see a clear pattern emerging!
I'm with you... I also see a QF bashing pattern occuring.
Given the other thread started by Max today, I too see a clear pattern emerging!
Of course, it's NOT a safety issue on Domestic ...On a long haul flight last year a fellow traveller with his own headphones was told to remove them about 35 mins before landing (F class). The person asked the FA why as it was his own headphones and did not need to be collected. The reply given was that if for any reason there was a safety announcement all passengers must be able to hear clearly any instructions.....makes sense I suppose.
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I call BS on this for two reasons.On a long haul flight last year a fellow traveller with his own headphones was told to remove them about 35 mins before landing (F class). The person asked the FA why as it was his own headphones and did not need to be collected. The reply given was that if for any reason there was a safety announcement all passengers must be able to hear clearly any instructions.....makes sense I suppose.
Tis a good question.... I'd like to know why also.
Many other airlines do gate to gate entertainment, so I find it hard believing safety is the issue.
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I came back last week on a 380 from LAX to SYD, and my QC3's went over my ears as I sat down in the seat, and came off when I stood up to get off in Syd. The IFE was up and running when I sat down, and I saw the end of Hill 60 as we taxied up to the gate to disembark.
At no time did any of the FA's pay me any attention at all.
I came back last week on a 380 from LAX to SYD, and my QC3's went over my ears as I sat down in the seat, and came off when I stood up to get off in Syd. The IFE was up and running when I sat down, and I saw the end of Hill 60 as we taxied up to the gate to disembark.
At no time did any of the FA's pay me any attention at all.
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I'm with you... I also see a QF bashing pattern occuring.
Why is someone raising a legitimate criticism or two seen as being engaged in Qantas bashing?
I'm with you... I also see a QF bashing pattern occuring.
Why is someone raising a legitimate criticism or two seen as being engaged in Qantas bashing?
Why is someone raising a legitimate criticism or two seen as being engaged in Qantas bashing?
I'm with you laffer. The OP's question is legit and something I would like to know too.
Who cares if it's bashing? It's not like airlines are proactive in their approach to improving service.
I believe Gate-to-Gate IFE will be launched on the A380 very soon, so there will no longer be headset collection for those flights. Pax will be able to use the full AVOD from boarding to disembarkation. No more missing out on the last bit of the movie because my headset was collected early!
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STOP PRESS!!! QF A380 services introducing 'gate to gate' IFE in the near future.. meaning access to the IFE will be available from boarding til disembarking... FAs not required to to collect headsets at all.. and hopefully when the 747 400 are refitted with the A380 IFE system (starting end of 2011) these a/c will also become 'gate to gate' IFE... and also the future 787!!! watch this space!!!
Hmm - this actually wont be a benefit on the A380 for J and y+ pax as I the screen is in the seat arm and has to be stowed during take off and landing. Now if they allowed personal portable devices..
One unusual challenge the ipad is presenting is what to do in those 20 or so minutes when no devices can be switched on.
2 - They don't do a drive by posting, they actually come back and get engaged in the thread.
I don't have time to write any more tonight but I do have an excellent piece I want to publish in the next day or so. It's going to be called "The Tale of 2 Flights"... keep posted. :shock: