tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post8645515234579794711..comments2024-03-07T16:08:49.323+00:00Comments on London, Lanka and drums: What Would You Have Done?Rhythmic Diasporahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-50187498737225594642010-08-20T16:23:05.892+01:002010-08-20T16:23:05.892+01:00Marc - I don't really know but I always book o...Marc - I don't really know but I always book online these days, sometimes via a specific agent I've use for a while and other times via the Srilankan Airlines site direct. <br /><br />Because I often go for short trips I can't really take a chance on which return flight I get so I prefer to have it all booked beforehand, even if it has cost me a bit more than booking from SL might cost.<br /><br />It's certainly worth considering if I was to go for a few weeks though, thanks for the idea.Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-12095245981078580672010-08-20T16:12:36.457+01:002010-08-20T16:12:36.457+01:00RD are airfares cheaper in London or Colombo ? In ...RD are airfares cheaper in London or Colombo ? In my case since I visit SL at least 1-2 a year I buy my tickets in Colombo. This works out at least $200 cheaper than Melbourne and also there is no 'peak' period in Colombo, so when I fly back at Christmas time I save over $1000 !<br />Just wondering whether you have explored this option given that you travel to SL so often..<br />The only downside is you will need to buy a one way ticket on your first time commencing this..Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-64124903833764532322010-08-20T06:48:39.603+01:002010-08-20T06:48:39.603+01:00A. Was I too selfish?
B. Was I just asserting mys...A. Was I too selfish?<br /><br />B. Was I just asserting myself to get what I was entitled to?<br /><br />C. Should I have let the lady have my seat?<br /><br />D. Were my feelings about her attitude towards parental roles getting in the way?<br /><br />And the correct answer is....B!Jeevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-65296174156496671752010-08-20T02:41:47.012+01:002010-08-20T02:41:47.012+01:00Call yourself a drummer!? haha! super!Call yourself a drummer!? haha! super!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155386158563740075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-38363684376007897072010-08-19T07:19:04.002+01:002010-08-19T07:19:04.002+01:00I knew it, these drummers they pretend to be good!...I knew it, these drummers they pretend to be good!<br />I too fly a bit more than many and I always get tossed about by kind airline staff when things like Indian lady happens.Mainly because I am solo and perhaps mu cute face. So I have this knack for grabbing/asking a class higher when they want to replant me from my seat. Usually there are some empty seats among those expensive ones. It almost always work with direct flights, like over Atlantic or Pacific.<br />Sri Lankan airlines? yes I flew them once, a long time ago.<br />Either way be good to others, but be good to yourself first, otherwise it is not fun like those quizzes you tried! :)mageratahttp://magerata.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-15426016818912082612010-08-18T22:02:00.043+01:002010-08-18T22:02:00.043+01:00Pseudo - Yes, it's just that it always makes m...Pseudo - Yes, it's just that it always makes me smile in a puzzled way when I see the flight via Male classed as direct. To be fair the woman was saying that she had asked about adjacent seats at check in. My impression was that because everyone checks in online these days there were none available.<br /><br />Resident P - I think I'm past being tempted by in flight entertainment. Give me my iPod, my Kindle and my inflatable pillow and I'm more or less content!<br /><br />Shi - I don;t get what you mean about the sector thing, please explain.<br /><br />JP - Yes, you're right about CMB life, but somehow SriLankan Airlines has its own uniquely sub standard feel no!Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-58362400784984449722010-08-18T15:11:02.597+01:002010-08-18T15:11:02.597+01:00RD , I would have done same and said no sorry if I...RD , I would have done same and said no sorry if I was traveling with family. But ofcourse my daughter is still at an age I could give an excuse . If I was travelling alone then might have considered. You know this karmic thing sone times pays off and you end up in a seat with more leg space. As for the tardiness, gaps in customer svc etc, there's such a homely feeling flying Srilankan when you are coming to SL . As if almost a crash course in Colombo life.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04266795048119803217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-41887036509954454462010-08-18T10:34:30.822+01:002010-08-18T10:34:30.822+01:00i hate sri lankan airlines.
the last time i flew...i hate sri lankan airlines. <br /><br />the last time i flew with them, EVERY sector had an undeclared transit. my family had to wait 1 hour for me in London and 2 hours for me in Colombo, and i nearly missed meeting a friend in KL. It's like they think that customers don't deserve to be told *actual* arrival times.<br /><br />and one time, they woudn't give me a diet coke cos it was breakfast time. then i saw them happily fetching coke for white people.shi.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-40278257840895934152010-08-18T09:39:58.798+01:002010-08-18T09:39:58.798+01:00I think you did the right thing RD although my rea...I think you did the right thing RD although my reasoning would have been totally different. I just dislike Indians! :)<br /><br />May I suggest you fly Emirates in the future. The in-flight entertainment is super. Wouldn't fly Sri Lankan if given the choice. Emirates all the way!Resident Princesshttp://residentprincess.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-56055200655746271412010-08-18T09:36:44.603+01:002010-08-18T09:36:44.603+01:00Seeing as I travel alone and I usually sleep/watch...Seeing as I travel alone and I usually sleep/watch movies throughout the flight, I'd be more than willing to move...IF the woman hadn't behaved like such a cow.<br /><br />She should've mentioned her 'seating preference' to the travel agent when she was booking the tickets, so that they could put a request to the airline...failing which, she should've reserved online...and failing <i>that</i>, she should've requested adjacent seats at check-in. If all that didn't work, she should've shut up and loosened that umbilical cord.<br /><br />Regarding flying to SL...yes UL is the only direct flight (and you can choose a flight that doesn't go via Male when you book), but considering that UL rarely leaves on time, you might be better off flying on one of the Middle Eastern airlines - sometimes the transit time is only 3hrs-ish, which is fine. And it gives your legs time to stretch properly. You just have to be wary of the housemaids asking you to fill in their landing cards.PseudoRandomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993144590186704387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-24697967199324579442010-08-18T08:36:46.486+01:002010-08-18T08:36:46.486+01:00Charlene - Given up flying? why's that, if you...Charlene - Given up flying? why's that, if you don't mind me asking.<br /><br />Thanks for the opinions so far. I'd expected a barrage of people telling me how cruel and heartless I was!Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-67721451174428556022010-08-18T06:44:23.334+01:002010-08-18T06:44:23.334+01:00You did well, relax RD.You did well, relax RD.Sachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737205005592917145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-16011978078793416782010-08-18T06:19:17.128+01:002010-08-18T06:19:17.128+01:00I think you did the right thing.I think you did the right thing.thekillromeoprojecthttp://www.thekillromeoproject.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-24555025395584983842010-08-18T05:49:12.766+01:002010-08-18T05:49:12.766+01:00ugh. i would have changed, nothing is worth sittin...ugh. i would have changed, nothing is worth sitting next to someone with BO. Though I suppose you didnt know that in advance.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710792593325442394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-24261546023420005842010-08-18T04:44:43.839+01:002010-08-18T04:44:43.839+01:00I like window seats too..
If that lady really nee...I like window seats too..<br /><br />If that lady really needed to be with her kids, then she should've arranged it before without making a fuss after getting on the plane.<br /><br />Depending on my mood, if the kids were really small, then I would've definitely given them my seat...<br /><br />If not, I would've said 'sorry, I reserved this seat some time back. But if you can give me another window seat, then Im ok to move.'Lady divinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963348842253457999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-13671878898296358032010-08-18T03:57:45.741+01:002010-08-18T03:57:45.741+01:00I am not sure, having no kids and having given up ...I am not sure, having no kids and having given up air travel forever!<br /><br />I would have told the stewardess that I'd be happy to move to another part of the plane that gave me easy conversational distance to my children and a window seat, as that is what I had planned, made reservations and paid for. I'd have smiled while I said it.<br /><br />With the new "Eat Pray Love" movie coming out, I don't think flying to Shri Lanka is going to improve in the near future.Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167633465853736197noreply@blogger.com