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17 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Hate crime , there's going to be plenty of arrests at a Celtic  Vs Rangers  match,

as they hate each other ...

 

regards Worgeordie

and what about the bigoted orange walks? There is not going to be either enough policemen to make all the arrests or enough space in the cells for all of the offenders.

Was this guy ever in the military? He seems to have much the same mentality as the last unelected soldier who was playing at being a politician.

50 minutes ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

Open Google and type: manage booking KLM.  Replace KLM with the name of the airline you are flying.  Follow the link to the booking page and enter the requested information.  Not all airlines or fare types will allow you to pre-select seats.  The locator/booking reference might not work depends on the airline.  

 I did what you said and it worked out. Thanks again.

Anyone know how I can get a seat plan for my flight? Booking.com gave me instructions with a booking ref but it does not help at all.

11 minutes ago, eyeman said:

 

Take a crosshead and unscrew the wheels if they get arsey..  That should shave 5cm off..

I have only been measuring the case and not the wheels, so I suppose that makes it worse.

On 3/9/2024 at 1:43 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Note that BA are only flying three times a week but daily to KL. Might be an option to go via there? Check the fare for both.

 

As for profiteering, it might be because they ran on empty during the pandemic and need revenue to stay operational? And if people are prepared to pay it, why not? I'd call that responsible business practise. Airlines work for themselves, not the passengers. Same as any business.

Capitalism strikes again.

On 3/9/2024 at 1:22 AM, flyingtlger said:

You're looking at the busiest time of the season.

Supply and demand......

Capitalists at work again.

7 minutes ago, mogandave said:

What’s a fair margin? 

Depends on what business the greedy capitalist is in.

4 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

And airports and other businesses shouldn't make profits... right???

There is a big difference between being a greedy capitalist and giving customers a fair deal.

22 hours ago, rexpotter said:

Another try at eyeglasses....The gal said she was an Optometrist who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English, which is shocking to me. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently. She had all the modern equipment so I felt confident that after 30 minutes of testing, she would be able to at least prepare a decent pair of glasses for the office only. Nope. I arrived today to try on my new eyeglasses that were so substandard I was shocked. Essilor which are my current lenses were purchased in Indonesia for less than half the price. I agreed on some locally made lenses and I was assured they were as good as Essilor. that were not much cheaper and they were so poor they were impossible to accept. 1000baht down the drain. May fly to Singapore to get some.

My wife was at College/University in full time education here up country until she was 23 years old and hardly knew any English at all when I met first met her. 

Flying from Swampy to Glasgow, don't need checked luggage, only carry on. Anyone know if they will accept a small case 25x35x60 when their maximum size is 25x35x55?

On 3/30/2024 at 1:22 PM, ChaiyaTH said:

It's called marketing bro... lighten their loading lol. It's in a way shrink flation, the old average price but now without checked luggage. Guess it depends on ones holiday, I would just wear good jeans and a proper shirt and jacket, as that not counts as weight already, then in my carry-on luggage some extra jeans and nicer clothes.

Save the rest to go on a shopping spree, spend up to 5000 baht instead in Thailand for some shirts, shorts, swimming pants and underwear, flip flops. But yeah that is not helping reverse travelling.

I agree. That is exactly what I am going to do, the maximum size for a carry on case is 25x35x55. How fussy are the airlines about the size? I was measuring cases today and can't find that size, the nearest was 25x35x60. The rest were much smaller. Would I get away with an extra 5cm?

On 3/31/2024 at 3:10 PM, Gandtee said:

Well, I still like some punk and of course rock. I haven't a clue about most of the singers since the late 80s. The females now, thinking that all tit's and nakedness maked good music. But does anyone sing nowadays? My grandson gives me some rap just to wind me up. Bloody kids.😉 

Music like Pop, Country, Jazz, Big Band etc. Whether you liked it or not, it was real music, played on real musical instruments by in most cases real musicians.

The rest Garage??, isn't that where you put your car? House?? Isn't that what you live in is called? Rap?? Isn't that just a name for the noise and garbage that comes out of a "performers" mouth?

34 minutes ago, Bill97 said:

Time to go to the travel agent

Everything is fixed now, anyway the travel agents all closed down when the Chinese virus came. Have any of them opened up again?

53 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

If you go for a standard economy rather that the ultra-cheap version it "seems" to include one checked bag.

Your right Crossy "seems" to be the word, it looks like I will have to pay another £100 for my case.

3 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

If you go for a standard economy rather that the ultra-cheap version it "seems" to include one checked bag.

That's what I did but now it tells me the full price and comes to a stop, it does not tell me how to pay.

44 minutes ago, Crossy said:

https://www.klm.com/information/legal/fees-paid-options

 

It all looks hideously complex!

 

It sure does Crossy I am at my wits end. I just don't know what to do.

18 minutes ago, Bill97 said:

What is the name of the website you are using to book?

 

Booking.com  

I am in the process of booking a flight with KLM to the UK. Do I read this right, is there an extra charge of almost 5000 Bt for checked Luggage? It says "available in the next steps", Maybe I'm missing something, but I cannot find these next steps, I cannot even find the weight allowance for this. Can anyone help?

19 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Helpful hint to the OP upon obtaining a bike. Buy a catapult and some glass marbles from a 20 Baht shop and use them if attacked. Thereafter just hang the catapult on the handle bar and just the sight of it will stop the dogs.

Anyone ever tried using a catapult while riding a bike?

On 3/24/2024 at 4:17 PM, CharlieKo said:

Wow, you really took that one out of context! The OP should mind his own business. Not get involved in something that has nothing to do with him. As he is not affected in the same way as the context you are suggesting where for sure he would want to catch whoever it was that hurt his family.

I hate grasses, but if I found out about anyone molesting children or raping woman then yes, I would tell the police.

22 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its mainly the Scottish who aren't welcome ,  the English are quite welcome 

Yes, one half of Glasgow.

23 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Oh no! Soon the whole world will be closed to Brits, including even Britain!

 

There's not even any room for Brits n Oz any more. All spaces taken by Chinese, Indians and high productivity!

"Oh no! Soon the whole world will be closed to Brits, including even Britain!"  Some parts of Britain already are. 😄