Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol. 7)
Discussion
RizzoTheRat said:
That is one of several reasons I much prefer to travel with a reputable airline like Easyjet rather than third world budget airline like BA.
They're supposed to be a prestigious national carrier, they used to be "the worlds favorite airline" WTF happened?
IIRC they got rid of all their IT and outsourced it to India...They're supposed to be a prestigious national carrier, they used to be "the worlds favorite airline" WTF happened?
Booked travel insurance and got the email straight after.
Email says "to view your policy, create an account below". I have to create an account now, with password in order to download my policy.
FFS, I thought company's would rather get away from this unnecessary user portals, security, passwords, general storage of user data (beyond the initial signup).
Email says "to view your policy, create an account below". I have to create an account now, with password in order to download my policy.
FFS, I thought company's would rather get away from this unnecessary user portals, security, passwords, general storage of user data (beyond the initial signup).
C5_Steve said:
On the topic of doors I'm once again here to rant about people who don't say thanks, or at the very least a smile and/or a nod when you hold a door or let them through when passing.
Ignorant.
Winds me up beyond believe! I always make a point of politely saying "you're welcome". Don't care who it is, young, old, manners cost nothing. Some people are clearly embarrassed when they hear you say it, I don't careIgnorant.
Drivers who drive right up to a parked car (or other stationary obstacle) and then have to swing out into the opposite lane to get past it. If they looked further than the end of their bonnet and pulled out in advance they could drive past without bringing the whole road to a grinding halt. 
valiant said:
redrabbit29 said:
I've booked a return flight using British Airways. I am absolutely astounded by the glitchy, awkward, website and app they have in place.
There's been countless errors on the website particularly. With 3 days in a row of periods where there is a message saying "Sorry, we're having issues at the moment".
There's also an issue as it connects to the American Airlines website (who operate one of the flights). This also produces errors.
I have completed information on the app, saved it, and then today got an email reminding me to complete it. I log in and see that none of the information is there.
Great isn't it?There's been countless errors on the website particularly. With 3 days in a row of periods where there is a message saying "Sorry, we're having issues at the moment".
There's also an issue as it connects to the American Airlines website (who operate one of the flights). This also produces errors.
I have completed information on the app, saved it, and then today got an email reminding me to complete it. I log in and see that none of the information is there.
I love the feature where it will refuse to show your boarding pass as you approach the gates or maybe it will this time. Do you feel lucky punk? Well, do you??
'no details found' can be pretty disconcerting as you approach security.
Screenshot everything just in case....
I go to the airlines website, find the flights I want, fill in my deets, pay by card and "bing" email with PNR appears in my inbox.
Even done this with BA.
RicksAlfas said:
Drivers who drive right up to a parked car (or other stationary obstacle) and then have to swing out into the opposite lane to get past it. If they looked further than the end of their bonnet and pulled out in advance they could drive past without bringing the whole road to a grinding halt.
We live near a bus stop and there are always people stopping too close to the bus, so they can't see past to overtake. Cue lots of beeping from the cars behind and the occasional bit of road rage. It gets quite entertaining at times 
People who don't ask the question they need to ask first and instead ask several other questions leading up to it.....usually over text so it wastes my time replying.
For example,
"Are you at the gym?"
"Yes"
"How long before you leave?"
"I dunno about half an hour"
nothing
"Why?"
"I need you to pick me up my trains been cancelled..."
Either call me and explain or ask the question at the start and I'll work the logistics out and let you know.
For example,
"Are you at the gym?"
"Yes"
"How long before you leave?"
"I dunno about half an hour"
nothing
"Why?"
"I need you to pick me up my trains been cancelled..."
Either call me and explain or ask the question at the start and I'll work the logistics out and let you know.
captain_cynic said:
valiant said:
redrabbit29 said:
I've booked a return flight using British Airways. I am absolutely astounded by the glitchy, awkward, website and app they have in place.
There's been countless errors on the website particularly. With 3 days in a row of periods where there is a message saying "Sorry, we're having issues at the moment".
There's also an issue as it connects to the American Airlines website (who operate one of the flights). This also produces errors.
I have completed information on the app, saved it, and then today got an email reminding me to complete it. I log in and see that none of the information is there.
Great isn't it?There's been countless errors on the website particularly. With 3 days in a row of periods where there is a message saying "Sorry, we're having issues at the moment".
There's also an issue as it connects to the American Airlines website (who operate one of the flights). This also produces errors.
I have completed information on the app, saved it, and then today got an email reminding me to complete it. I log in and see that none of the information is there.
I love the feature where it will refuse to show your boarding pass as you approach the gates or maybe it will this time. Do you feel lucky punk? Well, do you??
'no details found' can be pretty disconcerting as you approach security.
Screenshot everything just in case....
I go to the airlines website, find the flights I want, fill in my deets, pay by card and "bing" email with PNR appears in my inbox.
Even done this with BA.
I actually like to fly BA and think they are a decent airline but their app is a bit, well, flaky. It looks great but the hamsters behind the scenes need a kick up the arse now and then.
I think it's the breakdown of civlisation once people stop caring about thanking others for these so-called nice titties 
What next, don't thank someone for holding the door for you? Or letting you out of the seat before them?
It takes no time or effort to thank others like this and often goes a long way to improving someone's day
What next, don't thank someone for holding the door for you? Or letting you out of the seat before them?
It takes no time or effort to thank others like this and often goes a long way to improving someone's day
valiant said:
Via the BA website!
I actually like to fly BA and think they are a decent airline but their app is a bit, well, flaky. It looks great but the hamsters behind the scenes need a kick up the arse now and then.
I never use "apps" to book flights (or anything really) because they're always flakey as hell. Always use a decent web browser to go direct to the web site I actually like to fly BA and think they are a decent airline but their app is a bit, well, flaky. It looks great but the hamsters behind the scenes need a kick up the arse now and then.
I've had 4 BA flights in recent times including one long haul and they've been pleasantly surprising. A380 economy seats were actually comfortable. The A320 neo was also quite good as far as modern narrow bodies go.
I'd definitely not hesitate to fly them again.
redrabbit29 said:
BA again... why don't they just be clear. "You can cancel or change your flight without penalty within the first 24 hours".
Great, what if it's outside? It says "Contact us for more information".
Never again with BA, it's been a non-stop ballache.
Try Air France. I WFH but have to visit the office in Paris regularly. Sometimes I fly BA and sometimes AF. When i fly BA it's always smooth. When I fly Air France half the time they try to charge me for luggage even though my ticket has luggage included. Or they try to charge me for overweight luggage on the return when it's the same stuff I flew out with. Basically AF are constantly scamming. At least BA haven't sunk to that level (yet).Great, what if it's outside? It says "Contact us for more information".
Never again with BA, it's been a non-stop ballache.
LunarOne said:
redrabbit29 said:
BA again... why don't they just be clear. "You can cancel or change your flight without penalty within the first 24 hours".
Great, what if it's outside? It says "Contact us for more information".
Never again with BA, it's been a non-stop ballache.
Try Air France. I WFH but have to visit the office in Paris regularly. Sometimes I fly BA and sometimes AF. When i fly BA it's always smooth. When I fly Air France half the time they try to charge me for luggage even though my ticket has luggage included. Or they try to charge me for overweight luggage on the return when it's the same stuff I flew out with. Basically AF are constantly scamming. At least BA haven't sunk to that level (yet).Great, what if it's outside? It says "Contact us for more information".
Never again with BA, it's been a non-stop ballache.
Snatch1 said:
Red9zero said:
They are the same people who don't acknowledge you when you let them through a gap when you are driving.
These ignorant t
ts get a 2 finger salute, tossers!ts are still making you wait when the lights turn green.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff