Monday, November 02, 2009

Ditched Helicopter Award

I flew on Air India recently was initially impressed to see than online check-in was from 36 hours before the flight unlike 24 hours on most airlines.

Unfortunately from that moment on it was downhill all the way!

I found that I was unable to check in online at all - and was subsequently told that Air India actually don't have the capability to do so - but they thought it would be a good idea to say that they did!

The flight took off late evening and I therefore told the stewardess that I would not be needing a meal and for me not to be disturbed. I then put on my eye shades and a blanket and went to sleep straight after takeoff.

Next thing I know I'm being shaken awake by a stewardess to be asked if I wanted dinner! When I explained that I asked not to be disturbed I was told "it's a company rule we have to wake you to dinner".

The whole experience was very much like the old days of state-owned airlines and I therefore have to give AIR INDIA a DITCHED HELICOPTER Award.




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