foxecho From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 729 posts, RR: 19 Reply 2, posted (7 months 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 535 times:
I think its a great idea, puts travelers in a better mood, having a little fun, I wish the airport I worked at did something like this, people come to the airport ready for a fight......
spiritair97 From United States of America, joined Jan 2011, 1231 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (7 months 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 535 times:
I'd say they should do one at LGA to bring spirits up, but thenagain, there's not enough room and the pissed off New Yorkers probably don't want any more interruptions. Personally, I think these kinds of things make traveling more fun!
womenbeshoppin From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (7 months 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 537 times:
Lets see how everyone on here likes a flash mob at an airport when they are rushing to catch a flight and everyone is watching these idiots, including employees. Anyways enough of the flash mob rant, I believe that something like this is what a real flash mob should be like.
UPNYGuy From United States of America, joined Jan 2011, 37 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (7 months 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 535 times:
A flash mob at an airport would REALLY piss me off. Most of the VFR traffic (I am a frequent leisure traveler myself) would become utterly confused, and not know what it was. Furthermore, I would bet TSA would have a field day with it.
kl911 From Ireland, joined Jul 2003, 4993 posts, RR: 13 Reply 9, posted (7 months 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 536 times:
Quoting womenbeshoppin (Reply 7): Lets see how everyone on here likes a flash mob at an airport when they are rushing to catch a flight
Thats stupid anyway, always allow yourself plenty of time. I am always 2 hours before at an airport, nice and relaxed, and plenty of time to go spotting , drink, eat, etc.
womenbeshoppin From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (7 months 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 535 times:
Quoting kl911 (Reply 9): Thats stupid anyway, always allow yourself plenty of time. I am always 2 hours before at an airport, nice and relaxed, and plenty of time to go spotting , drink, eat, etc.
What about the regular traveler who is not planning to be disrupted. How is that stupid? There are more people who do not travel often than those of us who do.
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 11, posted (7 months 3 days ago) and read 533 times:
Quoting womenbeshoppin (Reply 7): I believe that something like this is what a real flash mob should be like.
Obviously, it goes to show that you don't know what a flash mob is because the video you provided is was not a flash mob. It was a tribute to WWII vets.
Quoting UPNYGuy (Reply 8): A flash mob at an airport would REALLY piss me off.
Then ignore it. Don't pay attention to it. Move on to somewhere else. No one is forcing you to watch.
Quoting womenbeshoppin (Reply 10): What about the regular traveler who is not planning to be disrupted.
Those who participate in flash mobs are not actually disrupting travelers or anyone. These are harmless acts. They are not forcing anyone to participate. Flash mobs are planned in advanced, especially the DEN one was.
Quoting UPNYGuy (Reply 8): Furthermore, I would bet TSA would have a field day with it.
Are you serious?! The TSA wouldn't care...and they don't.
Quoting UPNYGuy (Reply 8): Most of the VFR traffic (I am a frequent leisure traveler myself) would become utterly confused, and not know what it was.
Uh, what??
A Safe Flight Begins With Quality Maintenance On The Ground.
Flash mobs are usually in the center of the area, so just navigate yourself around them. Yes, you will have to push through some onlookers, but that's not a biggie.
Also, what do you mean VFR travelers will get confused if there's a flash mob? Flash mobs exist all over the world, so it's not like they're from a remote third-world country. Also, it sounds like you're implying that people who are traveling for leisure are dumb and unknowledgable.
Overall, we get it. You don't like flash mobs and you don't like being disrupted. Just please be tolerant of those who feel differently.
strangr From Australia, joined Apr 2012, 110 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (7 months 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 531 times:
Quoting womenbeshoppin (Reply 1): This is the dumbest thing ever, if check in and security aren't enough of a circus already. Definitely not aviation forum worthy.
would you prefer a TSA freeze, before your flight instead.
womenbeshoppin From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (7 months 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 529 times:
Quoting AirframeAS (Reply 11): Obviously, it goes to show that you don't know what a flash mob is because the video you provided is was not a flash mob. It was a tribute to WWII vets.
My point exactly. I know...as you so eloquently described....."the video I provided is was not a flash mob" I was stating that a group of people should gather for a cause instead of some pointless activity.
womenbeshoppin From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 15, posted (7 months 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 529 times:
Not to mention that flash mobs have been used for more than just entertainment and spur of the moment fun, just google about the thefts and damage they have caused when performed by irresponsible people. So when we are going into an airport, and people are going through security and checking in, the first thing we would want is a HUGE DISTRACTION for not only the people in line but also the security personnel. Right? We all know how attentive the TSA is in the first place. Like in EWR when they allowed someone to walk right past them at an exit without anything going on, I would love to see that worker get distracted, I could finally achieve my goal on leading an elephant down terminal C. But hey, lets forgo national security because a bunch a morons want to dance and sing around. I guess its a take one to know one kind of deal.
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Personally, I think these kinds of things make traveling more fun!
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It was a tribute to WWII vets.
Uh, what??
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