Of course we don't know any rail travelers who behave that way, do we now?
RRRICH Member # 1418
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No we don't, Henry, since we EXPECT delays and other problems with rail travel.
What Mr. Elliott points out is actually a contradiction to ordinary. 90% of the time, passengers seem to have no concerns or problems whatsoever if a flight is cancelled or delayed - no, "s**t happens," so no big deal!. Yet if an AMTRAK train is as little as one hour late, oh boy, we sure do hear complaints THEN, don't we?
Ira Slotkin Member # 81
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We've bashed the airlines and the cruises Til both ended up repl;ete with bruises; we've written of gaffs with no appeases, anyone had Legionaires Diseases?
And all the while Frank (SBA) Is sailing and eating the days away; I'm here at home with laundry and chores Washing dishes and mopping floors
Would that in first class cabin or flight I was able to alight Upon the train or plane or ship, T'would mean that I was son a trip.
Ira Singing Wabash Cannonball and channeling Roy Acuff.
Henry Kisor Member # 4776
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Ira, as usual, you've had the last word.
sbalax Member # 2801
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Ira--
Thanks for the mention. I think.
All--
I haven't had a good look at either the airline or cruise article but I can tell you that our flight LAX-LHR (We got seats in United BusinessFirst) and MCO-LAX (Paid upgrade to United First) were very good. LAX-SBA on United Express operated by Skywest was another story. We arrived late enough that the terminal here was closed.
Both of our cruises on Celebrity Constellation were very good. The ports were interesting, the food and service were outstanding and we had only one rough patch on an otherwise smooth sailing.
I had occasion to visit the ship's Medical Center for an infection on my right knee. Excellent care from an Indian doctor from South Africa. Two visits and minor surgery cost $357 which my travel insurance will pay for.
The two cruises prior to our first one had serious outbreaks of Norovirus (300+ cases) so "Precautions" were in effect. They worked. No cases on our first or second cruise. Things returned to normal by the third day of the second cruise.
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