Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

The JFK terminal was the most disgusting, run down dump I have seen in my 25 years in avaition, and I've seen some major dumps. There was garbage littering the entire area, the carpet was severely stained and I actually stuck to it several times slogging around the obnoxious New Yorkers who looked and smelled about as bad as the carpet. There was the typical array of overpriced crap for sale and there was nowhere to actually sit and eat it. The WiFi was intermittant at best and the thermostat had to have been set to over 85 degrees to save money I suppose (I guess they didn't save enough on pilot salaries). The third worlders with attitude (isn't that a hip-hop band?) working the gates were surly and clearly not happy to be at work. It was severe clear and we were one hour late for no obvious reason, and it was oversold by 15 seats to boot. After shoe-horning myself into a window seat (which I was thankful for considering the Jabba the hut on the isle) we finally got under way. My particular miniscule TV was on the blink so I got to watch whatever the poor guy in the middle seat was watching the whole 6:30 leg (God those Yugos are slow). I mercifilly passed out until 1:20 into the flight when the first beverage service happened (I asked my seat mate if I had missed the first one...he laughed, "this is the first one". They only had two soft drink selections (catering problems at JFK) and they tossed out little box lunches with some junk food. Two and a half hours later they had the second and final beverage service on a flight longer than SFO-HNL, this time with only one beverage choice (there was no bottled water left) and one of the lavs began to overflow in the back...nice touch.

I managed to pass out for the remainder of the flight until awakened by one of the worst landings I have ever endured since being a flight instructor. Then one of the main tires failed on taxi onto the ramp. Fortunately they were close enough for us to deplane via roll up stairs...forty five minutes later.

While Emirates and Jet Blue are clearly (duh) different products, I can't imagine two more different overall experiences in getting from A to B.

So yeah dude, everybody else had better watch out. As for me, if I ever do that trip again, I'll suffer on one of those soon to be run out of business by Jet Blue wannabees.

Originally Posted by Gman

Bob,

I am sorry you had a bad travel experience on my airline. I hope you will give us another chance in the future.

If you don't like New York and its people - then stay in Emirates/UAE/Middle East.
Terminal 6 could use some improvements, we are working on Terminal 5.
WiFi intermittent - you fail to mention that every JetBlue lounge has FREE WiFi - call Bill Gates or someone if you had computer issues.
Terminal dirty and too hot - since when is that controlled by an airline?
Third Worlders working the gates - you unamerican, arrogant and ignorant dumbass - prefer your Emirate buddies manning the gates?
15 seats oversold - We at JetBlue NEVER oversell flights.
Shoe horning into a window seat - We have the most legroom of any domestic airline with 36" pitch in the future.
Severe clear and an hour late - ever flown out of JFK before? Every day around rush hour you are in line with 27 other aircraft who all want to leave at the same time. How in the world is that JB's fault?
Miniscule TV - what do you expect a big screen TV in a seat back? Get real you whiner.
Little box lunches with some junk food - lier, we only serve snacks.
Those Yugos are slow - yeah, Mach .78 long range cruise is so much slower than what everybody else does.
Only one beverage choice, overflowing toilets - I don't believe a word you say.
Hard landings, failed tires - send me the date and flight number. I am now curious to find out if there is any truth in your flight from hell.
P.S. Does Emirates have a union? Why not?

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Sorry Koolaid Girl:

It all happened just as I said. Just because you had a rough ride at the majors and slithered away with your tail between your legs shows both your lack of character and that you should be on your way to managing an Arby's where there is no union to snivel about. Hopefully enough people at the remaining real airlines will be able to spot you after JB lays you off and put your sorry resume in the round file where it belongs when you come crawling for an interview.

Neither me or my company on my behalf will EVER drop another dime on soon to be scabs like you, so don't worry about me.

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Barkeep! Another round of Kool-Aid for Finscab and Gscab. They need it.

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Part of why they are so sensitive is that deep down they likely know that within a couple of years they'll either take a 20% pay cut or be out on the street sticking their noses up UPS and Fed Ex's asses begging for a job. Hopefully the rank and file at each will keep them off our lists and they can go to WalMart where they belong. As I said before, everybody has to work, but when they start spouting off how great they are and how they are going to run real airlines like Alaska out of business that's when I raise the BS flag. There is some justice in the world sometimes however. Many moons ago when I was instructing we had a backstabbing gal who earned her ratings, became an instructor and then with minimal time got on at UAL using her Olympic experience as a gimmick to get hired. She wanted to be managment at UAL, but to their credit they'd have none of it. So she quit UAL and went to JB, and last I heard is on their management team.

These guys may yet get what they deserve.

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Part of why they are so sensitive is that deep down they likely know that within a couple of years they'll either take a 20% pay cut or be out on the street sticking their noses up UPS and Fed Ex's asses begging for a job. Hopefully the rank and file at each will keep them off our lists and they can go to WalMart where they belong. As I said before, everybody has to work, but when they start spouting off how great they are and how they are going to run real airlines like Alaska out of business that's when I raise the BS flag. There is some justice in the world sometimes however. Many moons ago when I was instructing we had a backstabbing gal who earned her ratings, became an instructor and then with minimal time got on at UAL using her Olympic experience as a gimmick to get hired. She wanted to be managment at UAL, but to their credit they'd have none of it. So she quit UAL and went to JB, and last I heard is on their management team.

These guys may yet get what they deserve.

Originally Posted by Fins Up

Since you hate JB so much you'd NEVER try to jump seat on us, even if we were your only ride home, right?