Does anyone second guess flying on Continental since the Denver incident? I am flying on the 13th with them. I am sort of worried but i know I really
shouldnt be. I guess I am just looking for any confirmation from the people on the board to see if you would still fly Continental.
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Posts: 33 (01/13/09 10:11:44) |
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Posts: 2480 (01/13/09 10:23:23) |
There was a problem with steering. Probably the nose wheel steering malfunctioned. Kind of like with a car, if it starts veering off the road and does not
respond to turning the wheel.
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Posts: 25 (01/13/09 16:52:50) |
Hope you had a good flight. I had hesitation also with flying after the Denver incident. I contacted Continental and this is what the reply was:
Just wanted to post the reply from Continental. Apparently, they are willing to work with anyone even if you don't have a refundable ticket. Dear Ms. Thank you for contacting Continental Airlines. Special consideration is being extended to passengers who are apprehensive about flying following the recent incident in Denver. If you decide to cancel your travel plans and request a refund, please contact a Customer Care Manager at 1-800-932-2732. We appreciate your email and hope to have the privilege of welcoming you onboard a future Continental Airlines flight. Regards, |
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Posts: 26 (01/13/09 16:55:06) |
However, I did not take that action and I am flying next Tuesday to Houston. We'll see.
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Posts: 34 (01/14/09 11:33:26) |
Yeah I saw your post the day after the accident. I was flying out of Denver on the day after. And I havent flown yet, it is actually Feb 13th. Dreaded Friday
the 13th.
Thanks for the response. |
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Posts: 30 (01/20/09 22:33:25) |
Flew to Houston today from Philly on Continental. I had a little bit of anticipatory fear--but worked thru it. It was a very good flight. I read a book,
watched a movie, dozed a bit, got up and walked to the rest room, even moved back a few rows to look out the window!
I am anticipating my return flight on Sunday to be the same. |
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Posts: 748 (01/21/09 12:17:40) |
99.9% of flights are just as you described. Mundane, and filled with a book, movie, nap, some window-gazing, and pee break here and there. The other .1% are
the flights that are too short to watch a movie or feel the urge to pee.
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Posts: 31 (01/26/09 07:32:48) |
Flight home was equally as good as the one to Houston. The only problem encountered was that when I check in on-line my seat was changed--which is very
frustrating to me. So I called and waited on hold for 20 minutes and got back up in the front. Other than that, I enjoyed the flight.
Thanks again everyone for your help. |
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