So this seems incredibly appropriate as American and Southwest Airlines have cancelled and overbooked flights to and from Dallas Love and Dallas/Ft. Worth airports. Many people are finding themselves stranded and waiting for hours on end to see if they can get a flight ANYWHERE that will take them closer to home.
I know, because I’m waiting for the love of my life to return home and just got news that that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Major #fail.
Here’s what some people are saying on twitter:
@Roobadoo87 F*CK AMERICAN AIRLINES. ugh… taking the greyhound. so pleased. sooo soo pleased. FML
@kerrylange Hating American Airlines for canceling my Nashville flight and stranding me in Dallas. Whether they give me a room for the night or not …
@jonfacebook Jason Spitz Fuck American Airlines. F*ck 7-hour delays. F*ck wasting an entire day in the aiport. F****CK! Just ..
@chrissyshelton if American Airlines were a person I would punch him in the face
So it’s safe to say quite a few people are VERY unhappy. Having a bunch of irate-about-to-blow-their-fucking-top-stranded-travellers isn’t going to do anyone any good. Let’s see how we can improve this.
My challenge to you is should you find yourself in a similar situation, and you’re not fortunate enough to have a place to stay or the cha-ching to at least make a good night of it, have a little fun and tear open the envelope you currently live in.
Here’s a way how:
DISCLAIMER: I have no idea if the things that are suggested here are legal or not. They seem harmless enough but it’s best to call the airlines and/or the TSA / local police just to make sure. I’m not recommending that you actually do these things, it’s just a jumping off point on how you can Redefine the Experience. If you must do this, do so at your own risk!
Take over mopping duties:
Remember that Indian fellow in The Terminal movie with Tom Hanks. (one of my favorite characters). Well, his job can be very inventive. Imagine all of the places you could go. The conversations you could over hear.
You’d need a great little uniform. I know how to get one but I’m not gonna share it here. It really doesn’t take much more than a smile…..
OK – so now you have your little orange vest or jumper. Whatever it’s called. But that’s not quite enough. Whenever you hear someone complaining about their flight status; just say something like, “Hey, you have no idea what it’s like to MOP and MOP and MOP and MOP and MOP and MOP.” You get the idea, just keep saying the same word over and over again. LMAO! See how different people react!
More to come….
If you’d like, make a suggestion in the comments. It doesn’t have to be rational or logical. We prefer it that way actually!
