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Originally Posted by Jet sitter,May 4 2010, 05:16 PM
Thanks. That killed a minute or two.
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One time I sat on a runway at National because the president was landing at the White House in his helicopter and all the airspace was closed for 45 minutes. I missed my flight to Paris at JFK. 
I had to wait four hours for another one. At least I wasn't in the plane that long. GL, LB!
I had to wait four hours for another one. At least I wasn't in the plane that long. GL, LB!
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Originally Posted by Lainey,May 4 2010, 05:21 PM
Bill, we just had chicken, roasted potatoes and corn...it was tasty.
Now on to making you feel better, I found out I have yet another bum shoulder...dye leaks out of it, that's not supposed to happen
Sitting on a runway doesn't sound too bad now does it?
Now on to making you feel better, I found out I have yet another bum shoulder...dye leaks out of it, that's not supposed to happen
Sitting on a runway doesn't sound too bad now does it?
<BillGod knew you were going to torture me so he disabled your shoulder as advance punishment. Be nice to me and it might get better!
Why does dye leak out of it? How did dye get in there in the first place
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Originally Posted by Filthy Beast,May 4 2010, 05:21 PM
I think its 4 hrs Maximum that they can keep you on the tarmac. Hang tuff.
I can't make up stuff that stupid.
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Cheer up Bill. You've got rights!
Airline Passengers’ Rights Flying High with New Senate Bill
FlyersRights.org Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Recognizing Airline Passengers’ Rights
Napa, CA - 07/14/2009: Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unveiled its version of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 which includes important Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights provisions. Among those provisions;
Passengers will have the right to return to the terminal after three-hours on the tarmac if the pilot determines this can be done safely.
While on the tarmac, airlines will be required to provide food, potable water, working restrooms, and reasonable cabin temperature and ventilation.
“This is a major victory for airline passengers,” said Kate Hanni, whose organization has been working for over two years for airline passengers’ bill of rights with a three hour minimum. “But the war isn’t won yet.” Airline lobbyists are already on the Hill in force fighting against these provisions. If and when these rights are eventually passed by the full Senate, House leaders will still have their say in conference. Despite intense focus over the last two years to persuade key House leaders of the need to impose time limits, the House chose to leave that option to the airlines. “This would have led to mass consumer confusion - one airline could have a limit of 5 hours, and another airline could have set a limit of 10 hours,” says Ms. Hanni.
“Our coalition and airline passengers everywhere wish to thank the members and leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee for this important legislation,” said Ms. Hanni. Chief proponents of the three-hour limit were Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Chairman Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced the bill on behalf of Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), and the leadership of the Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee, Chairman Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND) and Ranking Member Jim DeMint (R-SC).
Airline Passengers’ Rights Flying High with New Senate Bill
FlyersRights.org Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Recognizing Airline Passengers’ Rights
Napa, CA - 07/14/2009: Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unveiled its version of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 which includes important Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights provisions. Among those provisions;
Passengers will have the right to return to the terminal after three-hours on the tarmac if the pilot determines this can be done safely.
While on the tarmac, airlines will be required to provide food, potable water, working restrooms, and reasonable cabin temperature and ventilation.
“This is a major victory for airline passengers,” said Kate Hanni, whose organization has been working for over two years for airline passengers’ bill of rights with a three hour minimum. “But the war isn’t won yet.” Airline lobbyists are already on the Hill in force fighting against these provisions. If and when these rights are eventually passed by the full Senate, House leaders will still have their say in conference. Despite intense focus over the last two years to persuade key House leaders of the need to impose time limits, the House chose to leave that option to the airlines. “This would have led to mass consumer confusion - one airline could have a limit of 5 hours, and another airline could have set a limit of 10 hours,” says Ms. Hanni.
“Our coalition and airline passengers everywhere wish to thank the members and leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee for this important legislation,” said Ms. Hanni. Chief proponents of the three-hour limit were Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Chairman Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced the bill on behalf of Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), and the leadership of the Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee, Chairman Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND) and Ranking Member Jim DeMint (R-SC).
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From: Flintstone GA
Originally Posted by Legal Bill,May 4 2010, 06:14 PM
Here's some sign language for you: 
It's going to be sunny here tomorrow. Are you off the ground yet?
PS - I hope the fat guy smells.
