While probaby no one appreciates having to pay additional money to airlines in the form of baggage fees, there is an equity issue due to personnel being lax during check-in.
Witness, this past Wednesday one lady flying on Delta Airlines from Philadelphia to Minneapolis managed to snag quite a lot of overhead space for free.
The woman was traveling with a boy in a stoller and a young girl, perhaps 8 or 9.
Attached to the stroller were 2 large plastic bags filled with boxes and other unknown items (one on each arm handle), as well as her purse. The mother had on a fairly large backpack as well towing a carryone suitcase with a large duffel on top. The young girl was wearing a large (and heavy) backpack and was pulling a suitcase on wheels.
The point is that airlines inform people well ahead of time that passengers are allowed one carryone and a personal item for such things as a laptop, etc. For women, purses do not count.
No matter how it breaks down, the amount of baggage this lady and her children were bringing along was over the "allowed" limit.
They made it through the check-in counter with all in tow and then proceeded to stuff every one of their items in the overhead bins, nothing below under the seats in front of them, thereby stealing quite a bit of space from others who were traveling.
There were several others waiting to board the same flight and, based upon their glances, did not appreciate the excess load being allowed for free.
That extended into the cabin as the mother (who was able to board first) took quite some time to stow the bags, packages and carryons, effectively blocking passage in the aisle to others.
There are also those many people who tow their "carryon" to the gate knowing full well it is too large for the overhead bin and simply check it at the gate for no charge and pick it up when they land.
The solution, of course, is quite simple.
Airlines should simply raise the ticket price $25 and not charge for baggage, at least for one or two.
Logically, it would seem, that the airlines would ultimately make more money as many people flying will still bring their one carryon to the gate, but would have paid the $25 extra as would all others.
The benefit would be that people who abide by the rules would not be penalized for those who get away without paying a baggage fee (and take up too much space in the overheads).
Food for thought.
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Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts
Sunday, September 4, 2011
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Longwood Gardens Botanical Garden - Spring 2011
The 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows known as Longwood Gardens is located in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, not too far from Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.
The arboretum was once the home of industrialist Pierre S. du Pont and people have been allowed to visit the incredible displays even prior to his ownership, since about 1798.
Each season brings new life and spendor and the management and staff at the gardens go to great lengths to provide visitors with a fabulous experience.
Below are samples of Longwood Gardens during the spring.
The beauty of Longwood Gardens must be experienced in person. Anyone who enjoys nature is sure to love this expansive botanical garden.
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The arboretum was once the home of industrialist Pierre S. du Pont and people have been allowed to visit the incredible displays even prior to his ownership, since about 1798.
Each season brings new life and spendor and the management and staff at the gardens go to great lengths to provide visitors with a fabulous experience.
Below are samples of Longwood Gardens during the spring.
View of the 4-acre Conservatory
One of many walkways in Longwood
Small section of a field of Tulips
Weeping Hemlock Tree
Waterfall near the Chime Tower
Fountain along a garden path
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Few cities in the United States have the history of the country so deeply entrenched.
Philadelphia's central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. The city played host to the First Continental Congress prior to the war, was the location of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress during the war and was the locale of the Constitutional Convention after the war. From 1790-1800 Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the nation while the Federal City was being constructed in the District of Columbia.
Here now is a very brief photographic tour within the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.
There is much more to the City of Brotherly Love than these few images and throughout the year more will be added to provide a personal view of the city.
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Philadelphia's central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. The city played host to the First Continental Congress prior to the war, was the location of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress during the war and was the locale of the Constitutional Convention after the war. From 1790-1800 Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the nation while the Federal City was being constructed in the District of Columbia.
Here now is a very brief photographic tour within the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.
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| Liberty Bell |
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| Declaration of Independence (enlarged) & Thomas Jefferson |
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| George Washington Monument |
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| Swann Memorial Fountain |
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| Benjamin Franklin - Craftsman |
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| General George McClellan & William Penn (top of building) |
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| Philadelphia Love |
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Digital Captures in Philadelphia
A few captures in Philadelphia.
More images from Philadelphia and many other areas may be seen at:
Scott D Welch - Certain Points of View™ - Flickr
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| George Washington Monument, Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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| Philadelphia Love |
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| The Thinker - Rodin |
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| Benjamin Franklin - Craftsman |
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| Rocky Balboa |
Scott D Welch - Certain Points of View™ - Flickr
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Independence Day - Birth of a Nation
As America's Independence Day draws near it is an absolutely invigorating activity to visit Philadelphia, where there is so much rich and vivid history regarding the Birth of a Nation.
Within just a few blocks a person can wander and see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the home of Betsy Ross, and much much more.
Within the walls of the various centers are, of course, gift shops, where a plethora of history awaits anyone who wishes to discover what our Founding Fathers dreamed and envisioned for this nation.
Philadelphia, Birth of a Nation
One thing that all Americans should do is to re-read the Declaration of Independence at this time each year.
Below is the last paragraoh from that most valued written work, one that defines what these people were made of and what they most desired and, above all else, how they felt about their actions.
"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
In this document, as well as the Constitution of the United States, it is well laid out that rights of the States and of personal liberties were absolute.
Politicians should well remember this as America has veered from its course.
And it must get back on track.
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Within just a few blocks a person can wander and see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the home of Betsy Ross, and much much more.
Within the walls of the various centers are, of course, gift shops, where a plethora of history awaits anyone who wishes to discover what our Founding Fathers dreamed and envisioned for this nation.
Philadelphia, Birth of a Nation
One thing that all Americans should do is to re-read the Declaration of Independence at this time each year.
Below is the last paragraoh from that most valued written work, one that defines what these people were made of and what they most desired and, above all else, how they felt about their actions.
"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
Politicians should well remember this as America has veered from its course.
And it must get back on track.
Over For Now.
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