AA Boeing 777 DC power source under seat

[Spehro Pefhany]

I stopped bringing the real good stuff. Like burgers I barbequed the
night before. When I opened my lunch bag on a SWA flight some of the
passengers near me almost started to drool, just from the scent. One of
them said I should bring at least 15 burgers if I did that again.

Figure maybe $8 per burger, you could pay for the flight!

 

[Joerg]

You miss the point. Like a movie theatre, you may NOT bring any of your own
food on board, you must buy it from the hostess/server or do without.

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Policy: Can I bring my own food or drinks on board?

No. Skybus fares are very, very low in part because that's all you're paying
for: your air fare. That means no free peanuts. (Actually, no one seems to
miss them). And we ask that you not bring your own food or drinks on board.
The only exception is for passengers who will need food that we're unable to
provide, for example baby formula or baby food, special food for those with
a medical condition such as diabetes or severe food allergies, or those with
dietary restrictions (Kosher, Muslim, etc).

So? Maybe you conveniently develop a medical condition shortly before a
flight that only allows you to eat buffalo hunted north of Upper
Senduskee, grilled over mesquite wood from Oregon. Can Skybus supply that?

 

[NotABushSupporter]

Here in the U.S. water and other food is OK if it's been purchased in the
"secure" area... and I think *most* airport screeners would let you through
with an empty bottle that you filled from the water fountains in the secure
area.

In the U.K. I've read that you can't really take anything on board anymore...
no laptops, DVD players, food, etc...

WRONG

 

[Joel Kolstad]

You were completely misinformed then. Those restrictions were rescinded
months ago- at least half a year ago. Certain liquid restrictions
remain- these are EU wide.

Thanks for the cliarification, David -- I'll put the U.K. back on my "to do"
list.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

So? Maybe you conveniently develop a medical condition shortly before a
flight that only allows you to eat buffalo hunted north of Upper
Senduskee, grilled over mesquite wood from Oregon. Can Skybus supply that?

My medical condition requires me to eat kosher ham sandwiches from Subway.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Worked for me, so far. But the first time I had a wee bit of water left in
it and they took it away even though it was under 3oz.

Couldn't just drink it on the spot?

 

[NotABushSupporter]

Couldn't just drink it on the spot?

At one point they were banning containers.

 

[2007 May]

Couldn't just drink it on the spot?

Well, we flew from Rome to Paris two Saturday ago, around 7:30am, on the
security check gates into the boarding area. This Parisian lady was drinking
a half quart orange juice, holding up the entire X-ray checking line. The
young Italian lad behind her was rolling his eyes and cursing. The screener
was waving her to throw away this juice carton. She just ignored everybody
and drank the entire carton. What a scene to remember my vacation.....

 

[2007 May]

Also, we were charged additional 20 UK pounds (US$39.99..) each ticket
because we flew from UK airport across the Atlantic to US, or some such
explanation.

 

[2007 May]

Each airline makes their own decision on the type of power source they
provide, and where they place the outlets in their aircraft. Seatguru
is a good place to see what is available on various aircraft and
airlines. Here is the link to a typical arrangment in American
Airlines' 777 fleet:

http://tinyurl.com/bmdo4

You can tell where the power points are by the dots on the seat chart.
You can get more information on the type by clicking on the image of the
plug toward the top of the page.

Here is a link to a general discussion of the various types of onboard
power sources:

http://www.seatguru.com/articles/in-seat_laptop_power.php

In the case of American's 777, they offer a standard cigarette style
jack, like you would find in an automobile. It is rated at 15 volts DC,
and 75 Watts. Therefore, anything that you could plug into your car
cigarette lighter, that draws less than 75 Watts (5 Amps), can be used
on the aircraft.

OK, I was sitting at 21C. That's why I couldn't find the plug. Thank you.

 

[2007 May]

Reminds me of this "heating on demand" water heater mounted in a
shower in a fairly modern China residence type hotel:
http://server2.hostingplex.com/~zstoretr/shower.jpg

Note the 240V electric outlet and open gas flame (showing through the
slots), gas exhaust, metal parts etc. *inside* the shower. Some
exclamation marks after the characters in the photocopied instructions
too. Lots of ways to die from that contraption.

Electronic ignition. Shut the water off and the gas flame is
immediately extinguished. The left knob says big/small flame, and the
right knob says big/small water flow. I forget what the middle one did
(a rotary switch, I thing).

The left knob selects "fire power intensity" - small flame at left to large
flame at right.

The middle smaller knob selects "seasons" - points to "summer - in blue -
right" and "winter - in red - left". Wonder what it really does?

The right knob selects "water temperature" from small at left to large at
right.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

The left knob selects "fire power intensity" - small flame at left to
large flame at right.

The middle smaller knob selects "seasons" - points to "summer - in blue -
right" and "winter - in red - left". Wonder what it really does?

The right knob selects "water temperature" from small at left to large at
right.

Seems all three control the temperature. Perhaps one controls the water
flow?


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[sharx35]

And on SkyBus you have to pay for all of those - and it isn't cheap. AND
you can't bring your own food on board (which IMO sucks and is a deal
breaker)!!

Why are you such a cheap prick? Do you bring your own food into a
restaurant?

 

[SMS]

So? Maybe you conveniently develop a medical condition shortly before a
flight that only allows you to eat buffalo hunted north of Upper
Senduskee, grilled over mesquite wood from Oregon. Can Skybus supply that?

No need. Just insist that you must have kosher food. Don't bring a ham
and cheese sandwich if you use that excuse.

 

[SMS]

OK, I was sitting at 21C. That's why I couldn't find the plug. Thank you.

On AA, if I don't get a row with a plug, I run the wire under the seat
in front of me to the plug there (usually they are every other row).
Unless the person needs the plug, they don't mind. I could bring a
splitter too, though the airline frowns on that.

 

[NotABushSupporter]

Why are you such a cheap prick? Do you bring your own food into a
restaurant?

Perhaps he goes to restaurants that serve food that he wants.

 

[NotABushSupporter]

On AA, if I don't get a row with a plug, I run the wire under the seat
in front of me to the plug there (usually they are every other row).
Unless the person needs the plug, they don't mind. I could bring a
splitter too, though the airline frowns on that.

Really, if you were in 37A, where would you put it? They are not every
other row, in the back.
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/American_Airlines/American_Airlines_Boeing_777-200_A.php

A splitter? Do you expect to power 2 laptops in a socket?

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

Seems all three control the temperature. Perhaps one controls the water
flow?

The actual water flow was controlled by a water valve (tap), as usual.

 

[R Brickston]

Really, if you were in 37A, where would you put it? They are not every
other row, in the back.
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/American_Airlines/American_Airlines_Boeing_777-200_A.php

A splitter? Do you expect to power 2 laptops in a socket?

Obviously one for the person whose plug is being borrowed.

 

[Jim Thompson]

So? Maybe you conveniently develop a medical condition shortly before a
flight that only allows you to eat buffalo hunted north of Upper
Senduskee, grilled over mesquite wood from Oregon. Can Skybus supply that?

You can only bring on board food purchased in the mall area AFTER
you've passed thru security.

...Jim Thompson