777 strikes approach lights on departure 9/15

[MikeD]

Chick-Fil-A
Me: "I'd like a spicy chicken biscuit."
Server:"We don't have those."
Me: "Do you have spicy chicken files?"
Server: "Yes."
Me: "Do you have biscuits?"
Server: "Yes."
Me: "welllllll.... Why don't you put one of those spicy chicken files on a biscuit."
Server: "We can't do that sir. Spicy chicken is for lunch."

That reminds me of the chow hall at IWA way back in the day.
"May I get a patty melt?"
"Sorry, we don't have those on the menu"
"Can you make a burger topped with grilled onions, cheese, and put it on some grilled rye toast?"
"Sure! Coming right up!"

 

[Beefy McGee]

Two conversations at DTW sum up that city.
At Starbucks.
Me: "I'd like a tall coffee, no room."
Server: "We're out of coffee. Do you want me to brew some?"

I had a similar situation at the Starbucks in the E terminal in CLT on my last trip. They ran out of regular coffee, and were going to brew some more. It was supposed to just take a couple minutes, and I thought I had plenty of time, so I ordered a cup, paid, and waited. 15 minutes later, after being unable to get their attention to remind them to pour me a freaking cup of coffee from the now-full dispenser, despite being right there next to the counter where the dude was mixing up the frappucinos, I had to walk off without it in order to not be late to my gate. I tried several times to get their attention, calling out the name of the two baristas I could read, but could not break through to them between the other froo-froo drinks they were mixing up and the joking around with other customers. Since I was in uniform, I stopped short of doing or saying anything unprofessional. I still have the receipt, and may try to get my cup of coffee on the next trip.

Crappy attention to customer service though. Not worth $15/hour pay if they ever push for that.

 

[BobDDuck]

calling out the name of the two baristas I could read,

Obviously, those weren't their names.

 

[Screaming_Emu]

Clarion?

@Screaming_Emu loves that place.

Honestly, for the money it fit the bill just right. Really the only thing I couldn't handle was the coffee, and I'm a coffee •. I'll get it from anywhere that will give it. Just not the DTW Clarion.

 

[amorris311]

Honestly, for the money it fit the bill just right. Really the only thing I couldn't handle was the coffee, and I'm a coffee . I'll get it from anywhere that will give it. Just not the DTW Clarion.

You mean you're supposed to change the grounds after each brew? I remember watching the lady say smells good for a second try.

 

[derg]

You mean you're supposed to change the grounds after each brew? I remember watching the lady say smells good for a second try.

Whut. You too gooooood for re-coffee?

 

[amorris311]

Whut. You too gooooood for re-coffee?

Very much so. Don't think less of me.

 

[Seggy]

Whut. You too gooooood for re-coffee?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Have you ever asked him about his uniforms?

 

[ASpilot2be]

I recently had a Captain have the whole put of coffee tossed out because it tasted so bad. Must have been pretty horrible for a pilot to toss out the coffee.

 

[mikecweb]

Two conversations at DTW sum up that city.
At Starbucks.
Me: "I'd like a tall coffee, no room."
Server: "We're out of coffee. Do you want me to brew some?"

Chick-Fil-A
Me: "I'd like a spicy chicken biscuit."
Server:"We don't have those."
Me: "Do you have spicy chicken files?"
Server: "Yes."
Me: "Do you have biscuits?"
Server: "Yes."
Me: "welllllll.... Why don't you put one of those spicy chicken files on a biscuit."
Server: "We can't do that sir. Spicy chicken is for lunch."

I need to know what these Chicken Files are!

 

[ASpilot2be]

I need to know what these Chicken Files are!

Well, here are a bunch of chickens in a single file.

 

[derg]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Have you ever asked him about his uniforms?

Nope! @amorris311, what's up with your uni?

 

[Richman]

Honestly, for the money it fit the bill just right. Really the only thing I couldn't handle was the coffee, and I'm a coffee . I'll get it from anywhere that will give it. Just not the DTW Clarion.

I would add any coffee brewed in a hotel room coffee pot.

You have been warned.

Richman

 

[Richman]

Two conversations at DTW sum up that city.
At Starbucks.
Me: "I'd like a tall coffee, no room."
Server: "We're out of coffee. Do you want me to brew some?"

I'll see your DTW Starbucks story, and raise you with a LGA Starbucks story.

Turns out that the company that ran the Starbucks franchise in LGA had been given notice that they weren't going to have their contract renewed about a week ahead of the end date.

So everyone quit. Everyone.

Your intrepid reporter shows up at 7:15 am and sees the buttoned up & gated Starbucks with a throng of people milling around the gate with looks of utter confusion.

Fortunately for me, I'll take Dunkin' any day and twice on Sunday over Starbucks, and the DD cart was still operational. Win for me!

Richman

 

[derg]

I'll see your DTW Starbucks story, and raise you with a LGA Starbucks story.

Turns out that the company that ran the Starbucks franchise in LGA had been given notice that they weren't going to have their contract renewed about a week ahead of the end date.

So everyone quit. Everyone.

Your intrepid reporter shows up at 7:15 am and sees the buttoned up & gated Starbucks with a throng of people milling around the gate with looks of utter confusion.

Fortunately for me, I'll take Dunkin' any day and twice on Sunday over Starbucks, and the DD cart was still operational. Win for me!

Richman

After I added the fourth stripe, I haven't been charged for coffee in LGA ever since.

Borat says, "Very niiiiice"

 

[Richman]

After I added the fourth stripe, I haven't been charged for coffee in LGA ever since.

Borat says, "Very niiiiice"

Speaking of which, had to get the duds ready for tomorrow. 'Twas a bit weird, if I do say so. Not quite sure what was up with that.

Richman

 

[Blackhawk]

I'll see your DTW Starbucks story, and raise you with a LGA Starbucks story.

Turns out that the company that ran the Starbucks franchise in LGA had been given notice that they weren't going to have their contract renewed about a week ahead of the end date.

So everyone quit. Everyone.

Your intrepid reporter shows up at 7:15 am and sees the buttoned up & gated Starbucks with a throng of people milling around the gate with looks of utter confusion.

Fortunately for me, I'll take Dunkin' any day and twice on Sunday over Starbucks, and the DD cart was still operational. Win for me!

Richman

Unfortunately neither at the South/Northjet terminal. Granted, we get $1 crappy coffee.

 

[Blackhawk]

I need to know what these Chicken Files are!

Stupid autocorrect on my iPhone.

 

[Cptnchia]

Speaking of which, had to get the duds ready for tomorrow. 'Twas a bit weird, if I do say so. Not quite sure what was up with that.

Richman

Hat, stripes, wings (at least one set,) and don't forget the new stripe on the jacket. I ain't messing with any of that crap till I get into the 400 series.

 

[Richman]

Hat, stripes, wings (at least one set,) and don't forget the new stripe on the jacket. I ain't messing with any of that crap till I get into the 400 series.

FWIW, Abbots took 10 days on a jacket. I got 3 pairs of the "expand-o-waist Dad jeans" pants at Outiftters and they tailored them overnight.

Throw in some new shoes, wings and a hat, and I was into it for about 7 bills. Didn't bother with new shirts since mine were mostly mid-cycle and run on a 1 wear a month cycle.

Plan ahead. The 400s go QUICK.

Richman