POLL: Do people who have communicable illnesses have an obligation to avoid public areas?
I'm sitting in the Delta Sky Club in Memphis awaiting a delayed flight connection. On the opposite side of a room is sitting a guy who clearly has some kind of respiratory illness. I don't know if it's communicable or not, but I don't appreciate him sharing his germs by coughing into the open air every few minutes. Which brings me to my question. If you are sick, do you have a responsibility to avoid public areas (and public transit, such as airplanes, trains, buses, etc), or is it your right to use them anyway and instead is it the responsibility of other travelers to protect themselves from your germs? What say all of you?
Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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I think they have the right to spread their germs, be it responsible or not. If you're worried about getting sick in a public place, then wear one of those hospital masks.....seriously, I had to when "I" was sick so I didn't get other's germs....it was for MY sake, not theirs....but my illness was not communicable. so I guess it would all depend on your view of things....either you think it's rude and irresponsible for people to cough in public or you don't. In any case, have a hand disinfectant along with you at all times so you can use it when opening public doors or touch things that might be "infected." Just a precaution!!!! Good luck to you!!!
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Unfortunately, sick people have no legal or moral obligation to avoid public places. But you cannot armchair diagnose those you see. I have respiratory allergies, for example, that cause itching in my throat. I often cough but there's no infection communicable or otherwise. My point is, you can't always tell if what you see and hear is communicable or not. But be glad he's on the OTHER side of the room. Those who make no effort to control or cover a cough are rude and thoughtless but you can avoid potential problems by keeping your distance. On the other hand, there are times when sick people HAVE to travel -- it just can't be avoided. The man you were looking at may be on a business trip that he simply couldn't reschedule much as he may have wanted to. You could be in his position some day, you know. As for other forms of public transportation, many people are too poor to stay home when sick. They just can't afford to miss work. They may not have benefits like sick days and paid-time-off, the way that I do or that you may have. Two or three missed days at work may mean the difference between food on the table and going hungry, or a roof over the family's head and eviction. You just never know. So, try to give people the benefit of a doubt and take steps to protect yourself.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Do you think this is Racist
Do you think this is Racist?
The report I filed. My name is Jane Jones and I feel like I have been racialy mistreated going through security at the Memphis International Airport. My flight was with American Airlines at 6:15. As I was going throgh security yesterday 2/23/2011 around 5:40 I handed my id and tickets to the security woman at the check point. I had already taken off my shoes and my 3 children shoes. My mother was with me and she was helping me carry our shoes and jackets. The lady asked my mom rudely to step behind the line since she was not traveling. I understand it's a safety procedure so I didn't get upset. Still seeing that i'm struggling trying to gather our items from my mom she just stood there. My mom asked "is there a basket she can sit their stuff in?" The lady just looked so I grabbed a container to place our stuff in.. To make a long story short the security woman pretened there was a problem with my tickets and ask one of the workers to go check on it.. He retured in less than a minute and and said that the AA associate said the tickets were fine (she just printed them out) As my children and I stood to the side I watched as she check three white people tickets and id. She barely glanced at their id's and tickets. Then she told me that I could go through. My mom asked what was the problem why was it taking so long and I told my mom "look at the color of my skin". The security woman just gave me a look like oh well she didn't once say no it's not that and explain the problem. I never experienced anything like this in my life. My children are 5, 3, and 1 years old so imagine how hard it was getting all of them through the airport alone. When I got on the plane a few tears rolled down my face because I know that lady treated me this way because I was black and I guess she didn't want the other white people to have to wait on my 3 kids and I to go through checkpoint.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 5 Answers
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Are you sure this happened because of your skin? Or are you just playing the race card? If it was because of your skin then it's quite racist, but I doubt that it was.
2 :
Yes, very racist. Something needs to be done about it.
3 :
You had tickets she didn't recognize. It's her job to check these things. How is that racist? I mean, if the white passengers had the same kind of tickets that she wasn't sure of and she let them pass, then that would be discrimination. The problem: Your tickets looked questionable, not your skin. I don't get it. I mean it's like you're so self conscious about being treated differently, that you can't even think logically. I feel sorry for you. You need help if you want to have a less stressful life.
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I agree with you... and if it wasn't based on race, it was based on something and you were treated rudely and unfairly. Who knows the reason, since it wasn't confirmed.... but it seems awfully fishy that you were the only one she felt the need to check up on. Perhaps you wouldn't have come to this conclusion had she treated you with courtesy in the first place. Good luck, hope it all works out. Don't let the ignorant people out there get you down, there time in power is ending.
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I am an olive skinned - South Asian - Punjabi guy myself, and I think your being too soft/ over sensitive about the situation. Even I live in the UK and when I started a white majority school with all white kids - even though I am not as dark as Black people (just a little tanned) I still felt out of place sometimes. This got to the extent that even when I thought a kid, or a teacher, or a worker came across as abrupt - I automatically assumed in my mind that it was racism - anyway long story short a lot of the people I met the second time round seem to be fine - so it was never racism at all it was all in my head. A similar case - might have happened with you - you might have caught that woman on an off day where she was being like that with anyone - she may have reacted similar to a white, or any other race passing through the airport. I am just saying - I think Black people shouldn't be so quick to pull out the race card these days - general racism against Blacks hasn't been around for a long time in the US or the UK - they are respected because of Music and other various contributions. If anything I think us Olive/ Brown complexioned people suffer the most racism these days due to 9/11 and various other predicaments hapenning in South Asia and the Middle East - and you never hear us pulling out the race card.
The report I filed. My name is Jane Jones and I feel like I have been racialy mistreated going through security at the Memphis International Airport. My flight was with American Airlines at 6:15. As I was going throgh security yesterday 2/23/2011 around 5:40 I handed my id and tickets to the security woman at the check point. I had already taken off my shoes and my 3 children shoes. My mother was with me and she was helping me carry our shoes and jackets. The lady asked my mom rudely to step behind the line since she was not traveling. I understand it's a safety procedure so I didn't get upset. Still seeing that i'm struggling trying to gather our items from my mom she just stood there. My mom asked "is there a basket she can sit their stuff in?" The lady just looked so I grabbed a container to place our stuff in.. To make a long story short the security woman pretened there was a problem with my tickets and ask one of the workers to go check on it.. He retured in less than a minute and and said that the AA associate said the tickets were fine (she just printed them out) As my children and I stood to the side I watched as she check three white people tickets and id. She barely glanced at their id's and tickets. Then she told me that I could go through. My mom asked what was the problem why was it taking so long and I told my mom "look at the color of my skin". The security woman just gave me a look like oh well she didn't once say no it's not that and explain the problem. I never experienced anything like this in my life. My children are 5, 3, and 1 years old so imagine how hard it was getting all of them through the airport alone. When I got on the plane a few tears rolled down my face because I know that lady treated me this way because I was black and I guess she didn't want the other white people to have to wait on my 3 kids and I to go through checkpoint.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 5 Answers
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1 :
Are you sure this happened because of your skin? Or are you just playing the race card? If it was because of your skin then it's quite racist, but I doubt that it was.
2 :
Yes, very racist. Something needs to be done about it.
3 :
You had tickets she didn't recognize. It's her job to check these things. How is that racist? I mean, if the white passengers had the same kind of tickets that she wasn't sure of and she let them pass, then that would be discrimination. The problem: Your tickets looked questionable, not your skin. I don't get it. I mean it's like you're so self conscious about being treated differently, that you can't even think logically. I feel sorry for you. You need help if you want to have a less stressful life.
4 :
I agree with you... and if it wasn't based on race, it was based on something and you were treated rudely and unfairly. Who knows the reason, since it wasn't confirmed.... but it seems awfully fishy that you were the only one she felt the need to check up on. Perhaps you wouldn't have come to this conclusion had she treated you with courtesy in the first place. Good luck, hope it all works out. Don't let the ignorant people out there get you down, there time in power is ending.
5 :
I am an olive skinned - South Asian - Punjabi guy myself, and I think your being too soft/ over sensitive about the situation. Even I live in the UK and when I started a white majority school with all white kids - even though I am not as dark as Black people (just a little tanned) I still felt out of place sometimes. This got to the extent that even when I thought a kid, or a teacher, or a worker came across as abrupt - I automatically assumed in my mind that it was racism - anyway long story short a lot of the people I met the second time round seem to be fine - so it was never racism at all it was all in my head. A similar case - might have happened with you - you might have caught that woman on an off day where she was being like that with anyone - she may have reacted similar to a white, or any other race passing through the airport. I am just saying - I think Black people shouldn't be so quick to pull out the race card these days - general racism against Blacks hasn't been around for a long time in the US or the UK - they are respected because of Music and other various contributions. If anything I think us Olive/ Brown complexioned people suffer the most racism these days due to 9/11 and various other predicaments hapenning in South Asia and the Middle East - and you never hear us pulling out the race card.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
What class do I need on a plane
What class do I need on a plane?
This will be my first time to fly round trip from Memphis to Washington, DC... I don't want any special 1st class trip, I just want a general plane trip there and back. I have seen the different types of coach classes. FIRST question... What's the difference? and SECOND what type of flight should I take if I just want a regular flight there, (nothing special)?
Air Travel - 8 Answers
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Unless you specify that you want special arrangements, such as a certain type of flight or 1st class, you should get the typical coach flight. I wasn't aware that there are different sections in coach or that there are different types of flights. You should probably call the airline and ask them for advice.
2 :
Most airline the seats are all economy class 1st class costs a fortune and since yours is a short journey that will be fine.
3 :
fly coach. difference is leg room and price. in response to your second question, you're overthinking it, just book a flight. there's no special distinction between flights other than direct vs. multiple stops. you obviously prefer direct flights but often cannot control it.
4 :
Ask for regular economy fare.
5 :
There are First Class, Business Class and Economy Class. The differences are seats, ammenities, food and beverages. And of course, first class and business class tickets are more expensive. If you want the regular flight, nothing special, just take the economy class. You might be able to check out the features of each class on the airlines website,too. =)
6 :
You want a regular flight, get a coach ticket, it's a regular seat. Decide if you want a window seat or an aisle seat.
7 :
First class on a flight of this distance is really not worth the money. You'll get a few extra treats, such as a private check in line, access to the lounge (some airlines), a slightly better meal and a bigger seat. But you are only flying a < 2 hour flight so most of that is going to be wasted. Economy (coach) class is 95% of a plane for a flight of this distance. You can buy a 'full fare economy ticket' which gives you basically the right to change your flight plans to a different flight, get a refund if you don't go, etc. But for this you'll probably pay as much as for a first class fare (seriously!) You should look at getting a restricted economy ticket. They come in all varieties, those that require 21 day advance purchase, 14 day, or 7 day advance purchases. Then there are those that require you to stay over a Saturday night in a hotel (i.e. designed for tourists, not wealthy business travellers). I'd start with yahoo. http://travel.yahoo.com and search for fares. When searching, use the airport code 'WAS' which will search for the cheapest fare to all three Washington airport (IAD Dulles, DCA Reagan National, and BWI Baltimore). DCA is the closest to the city (i.e. on the subway) but it is often cheaper to go to BWI or IAD. I wouldn't think a fare like this would be more than $200-$300.
8 :
I don't think anyone has really answered your question, I believe you're asking what's the difference between all the different fare classes (y,b,k,h etc.). First of all, they are all the same as far as the type of seat you get and the cabin class that you are flying. The main differences are the types of restrictions based on the fare you pay and fare class you are buying. A full-fare no restrictions ticket (y, I believe) will allow you to change dates with no penalty, other fare classes may impose a fee if you want to change your flight after you've booked, some (heavily discounted) will have severe restrictions and maybe non-eligibility for frequent flyer miles and on and on. It all can be very confusing. If you know when you are going to fly without the possibility of changing your dates, buy the least expensive ticket you can get, if you are not sure about the restrictions, call the airline and ask what they are. It's very possible that the person sitting next to you on a flight to have paid hundreds of dollars more or less for the exact product you get, sometimes two or three times more, in general, just buy the cheapest fare you can get, it's all the same once you're on the plane, and don't miss or change your flights. A few airlines do have premium economy or coach seats where you will get a little more legroom, but that's basically a different cabin class altoghether. Good luck.
This will be my first time to fly round trip from Memphis to Washington, DC... I don't want any special 1st class trip, I just want a general plane trip there and back. I have seen the different types of coach classes. FIRST question... What's the difference? and SECOND what type of flight should I take if I just want a regular flight there, (nothing special)?
Air Travel - 8 Answers
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1 :
Unless you specify that you want special arrangements, such as a certain type of flight or 1st class, you should get the typical coach flight. I wasn't aware that there are different sections in coach or that there are different types of flights. You should probably call the airline and ask them for advice.
2 :
Most airline the seats are all economy class 1st class costs a fortune and since yours is a short journey that will be fine.
3 :
fly coach. difference is leg room and price. in response to your second question, you're overthinking it, just book a flight. there's no special distinction between flights other than direct vs. multiple stops. you obviously prefer direct flights but often cannot control it.
4 :
Ask for regular economy fare.
5 :
There are First Class, Business Class and Economy Class. The differences are seats, ammenities, food and beverages. And of course, first class and business class tickets are more expensive. If you want the regular flight, nothing special, just take the economy class. You might be able to check out the features of each class on the airlines website,too. =)
6 :
You want a regular flight, get a coach ticket, it's a regular seat. Decide if you want a window seat or an aisle seat.
7 :
First class on a flight of this distance is really not worth the money. You'll get a few extra treats, such as a private check in line, access to the lounge (some airlines), a slightly better meal and a bigger seat. But you are only flying a < 2 hour flight so most of that is going to be wasted. Economy (coach) class is 95% of a plane for a flight of this distance. You can buy a 'full fare economy ticket' which gives you basically the right to change your flight plans to a different flight, get a refund if you don't go, etc. But for this you'll probably pay as much as for a first class fare (seriously!) You should look at getting a restricted economy ticket. They come in all varieties, those that require 21 day advance purchase, 14 day, or 7 day advance purchases. Then there are those that require you to stay over a Saturday night in a hotel (i.e. designed for tourists, not wealthy business travellers). I'd start with yahoo. http://travel.yahoo.com and search for fares. When searching, use the airport code 'WAS' which will search for the cheapest fare to all three Washington airport (IAD Dulles, DCA Reagan National, and BWI Baltimore). DCA is the closest to the city (i.e. on the subway) but it is often cheaper to go to BWI or IAD. I wouldn't think a fare like this would be more than $200-$300.
8 :
I don't think anyone has really answered your question, I believe you're asking what's the difference between all the different fare classes (y,b,k,h etc.). First of all, they are all the same as far as the type of seat you get and the cabin class that you are flying. The main differences are the types of restrictions based on the fare you pay and fare class you are buying. A full-fare no restrictions ticket (y, I believe) will allow you to change dates with no penalty, other fare classes may impose a fee if you want to change your flight after you've booked, some (heavily discounted) will have severe restrictions and maybe non-eligibility for frequent flyer miles and on and on. It all can be very confusing. If you know when you are going to fly without the possibility of changing your dates, buy the least expensive ticket you can get, if you are not sure about the restrictions, call the airline and ask what they are. It's very possible that the person sitting next to you on a flight to have paid hundreds of dollars more or less for the exact product you get, sometimes two or three times more, in general, just buy the cheapest fare you can get, it's all the same once you're on the plane, and don't miss or change your flights. A few airlines do have premium economy or coach seats where you will get a little more legroom, but that's basically a different cabin class altoghether. Good luck.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Are domestic flights delayed a lot due to the heighten security
Are domestic flights delayed a lot due to the heighten security?
Interested in Memphis, TN and Orlando FL?
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Yes, they are and some up to one hour or slightly more.. Most of these would depend on delays coming in from outside the U.S. and people catching connections.
Interested in Memphis, TN and Orlando FL?
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Yes, they are and some up to one hour or slightly more.. Most of these would depend on delays coming in from outside the U.S. and people catching connections.
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