I thought that I would introduce me personally to the discussion board.

I’ve over heard various excellent posts pertaining to this forum therefore I have been loitering for quite a while being a guest just checking it out.

Anyhow, I have just basically become a member and believe I am able to bring something helpful to the network.

I really hope that this is right sub-forum to post this introduction in, if not, please tell me.

Warm Regards
KatOvellextot

1. An end user searches in American Airlines’ site.

2. AA gives results.

3. End user chooses desired flight/s.

4. AA’s site displays only the base fare and whatever taxes it wants to show.

5. Next page then shows the base fare, whatever taxes, baggage fees, etc.

Perhaps the bill should specifically state the airline’s site to show the base fare, taxes, fees, etc. from the time the end user chooses the flights up to the billing page?

Some articulate and clear-headed posts by Liz, KathyJ, and Lianne helped me to see that she really has improved, and I suspect she’s gotten the message (in spades!) about what’s okay and what’s NOT okay to post on this forum. So provided she continues to behave herself, I say let it go. Christopher seems to have made the decision already – she’s still on here posting, happily un-offensively.

Methinks some people just don’t want to let go of the past! I say, in this holiday season, let’s all practice some forgive-and-forget, and move on.

Can we do that? Those of you holding a grudge (and you know who you are)…let it go already!

In my opinion, people should be banned under very limited and clear situations. Having strong opinions about breastfeeding, and the senator’s ethics don’t come close to justifying being banned. Let’s ban people who use foul language or make personal attacks,

Here lies a low-down Yankee liar.
Nobody was faster

There is no ringleader. I’ve lost count of the number of regular posters in here who have commented on how objectionable your posts are. It’s a veritable uprising! There was one person who had the backbone to first bring up the problem publicly, and I applaud her. But she was just one voice among many. Go count them up, barbie. See for yourself.

And I think its pretty funny that you seem to be appealing to this last poster, Beth. Did you not read her post? Even she wrote that most of the turmoil in here is written or caused by you. So your appeal to he is ironic. I don’t think you are going to find any sympathy there.

but strict regulation and laws have proven to not be very effective in keeping costs under control, regardless of the industry!

If anything, the bill’s purpose is to force the airlines to state what fees are to be expected and “appropriately” charged as stated earlier. A question, then, is how will the travelling public react to this if it takes effect.

Re: Barbie45
Until recently, I have been a “road warrior” for many years (1K or elite on mutiple carriers) and have enjoyed Christopher’s Blog from the beginning. There has been a solid base of like-minded business travelers and professionals in the travel industry. I have relied quite a bit on the information here to help me as I now travel mostly for pleasure ( need to burn up those miles before they are totally useless!). There have always been some “ranters” and an occasional nasty attack by a poster who doesn’t return, but this year I have really noticed a distressing trend toward the kind of junk found on many general online blogs. Unfortunately, I have to agree that most of the turmoil seems to be written or caused by Barbie45. I was just about to dicontinue reading your blog, Christopher, when the first uprising happened. After that she/he seemed to tone down the postings – I still don’t understand her, but usually not as inflammatory.

I appreciate the comments made by KathyJ and Liz – I can deal with spelling and grammar, but I don’t come here for the nastiness.

Meanwhile, I have written MY Senator in support of this legislation…who else has? Let’s hear it! :-D

The legislation does look awesome! We should all write to our Senators and tell them.

Right on ! :-)

And barbie who? ;-)

“it’s fine to suggest we ignore her, until she starts launching attacks on us.”

Why can’t the attacks be ignored, too? I mean, how does it really hurt you? I don’t mean it’s pleasant, but…how is it harmful? If the worst anyone can say about you is that you make typos, you’re doing awfully well!

“She does seem to be using the occasional multi-syllable word, so perhaps she bought herself a thesaurus.”

As gently as I can say this (imagine the softest tone and body language you can–got it? ok, read on), isn’t that the kind of comment to which you object? It would be funny if there was a basis of mutual respect between you, but since there’s not…it’s just funny at her expense, which is not exactly derogatory but is still Not Nice. You, being a writer, surely you use tools such as a thesaurus?

@Liz, I like the two-strikes deal and your take on ridiculous rules.

And yes, way to go Senator Menendez!