Travelling As A Warrior

I_Money · September 17th, 2004, 02:32

So guys, I have a company trip coming up on October 2nd and we just got the intinery. We are flying out on a red-eye that Friday, arriving in BOS early Saturday Morning. Saturday evening we have our black-tie function - this is our companies big annual party.

So that sounds well, however today it was announced that the flight back leaves at 8:00AM - a couple people have requested to stand-by on a later flight. Me and another guy are warriors - our plan is to party hard all night, leave the clubat 6:00, get in the cab, and arrive at the airport in our tux's, bow-tie/top button undone - and hit our 8:00 flight back to the west.

My concern is what type of state do we have to be in to be allowed to fly. Neither of us are bad drunks, we will ofcourse be tired, and slightly worse for wear, but causing no trouble - do you think they will have a problem - still in our tuxes it will be obvious what we have done/are doing.

I have done this before flying out of Australia - however I was not really very drunk, more just tired. I fell asleep in the departure lounge - but they woke me up to get on the plane. The worst part once I arrived, my hotel room was not ready - so I had to go and sleep in the park.

The only time I have heard someone being refused to fly (apart from 'Airline' - where the drunks drive home!!!) was a polo mate of mine was a warrior and hit it really hard!!! He was sick 4 times in the check-in line (good performance in my book) - but he got told he was in no state to fly!

Any check in people, any advise. Or should we use the e-check in??

aloft · September 17th, 2004, 03:40

Something tells me you'll be waitlisted for a later flight either way. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

flyover · September 17th, 2004, 09:28

Just for clarification. Do you expect to be soccer fan drunk or just polo drunk? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

triple7 · September 17th, 2004, 09:31

havnt you ever watched airline.....?

MQAAord · September 17th, 2004, 09:41

1: Don't reek of alcohol. (Make sure you have access to your toothbrush & mouthwash before checking in, you should be fine.)

2: Don't be an ass. If you don't give them a reason not to board you, they probably will.

Seriously, I've probably had very drunk people on my flights. But they weren't obnoxious (mouthing off to me or the other pax), and they didn't reek. I didn't notice them, they didn't cause a problem, all was well.

Just don't be like the guy I had boarding out of GRR. He was so wasted, as he attempted to board the plane he misjudged the turn (on the EMB where you have to turn right just inside the door). He tripped over his feet, and went sprawling face down in the aisle. It really was a most pathetic spectacle. He was the last one to board, and the agent came down to pull the bridge and the CA and I told her this guy 'appeared to be intoxicated', and we wouldn't take him. She got a little pissy at us, because she didn't want to deal with the problem, but we just couldn't take a guy who couldn't even walk to his seat.

BuckTurgidson · September 17th, 2004, 10:00

Boston is a fun town. But, the old puritan ethic shines through on occasion. What I mean is that I believe that they stop serving alcohol at 2:00 A.M.(at the clubs, if your private party goes later it should be fine). So, you should have a nice hangover brewing by the time you board for your 8:00 A.M. flight.

btw, I did the same thing in Boston last Thanksgiving for my high school reunion. Drank until 2, went to an after party at someones house, crashed for 30 minutes on a couch and found someone to drive me to the airport in time for my flight. It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving and the security line was massive. I skipped to the front and barely made my flight. I was a wreck by the time I got to Tampa. I was supposed to then fly a Mooney 201 that evening to S.C. and land on a 2600 ft strip at night. I decided that discretion was the better part of valor and left Tampa Monday morning.

Also, if you decide to "brown bag it", I think that they only sell liquor and beer at "package stores" and they close at either 10 or 11 pm. It has been a long time since I lived up there so, hopefully, I am wrong and they have changed the "blue laws".

tonyw · September 17th, 2004, 10:40

If you're not an ass about it, they'll probably let you board. I've shown up for boarding after a few beers before and nobody's said anything to me. Of course, if I was stumbling down drunk, and hurling in the boarding line, I have a feeling they'd have told me, nope, you aren't getting on that plane.

And it would be my fault.

bullmastiff · September 17th, 2004, 11:03

You will be fine......I would change the tux in the airport bathrom. I would hate to fly home tried/drunk in a sweaty a$$ tuxedo

I_WANNA_BE_ATP · September 17th, 2004, 19:25

[ QUOTE ]
1: Don't reek of alcohol. (Make sure you have access to your toothbrush & mouthwash before checking in, you should be fine.)

Eat peanut butter prior to boarding. It covers up the smell. Smart gate agents also look for fresh listerine breath.

Oh can someone actually do reseach on the peanut butter trick. I just don't see myself walking up to a cop and asking if he can tell if I have been drinking [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/spin2.gif[/img]

bullmastiff · September 17th, 2004, 21:48

[ QUOTE ]
So guys, I have a company trip coming up on October 2nd and we just got the intinery. We are flying out on a red-eye that Friday, arriving in BOS early Saturday Morning. Saturday evening we have our black-tie function - this is our companies big annual party.

So that sounds well, however today it was announced that the flight back leaves at 8:00AM - a couple people have requested to stand-by on a later flight. Me and another guy are warriors - our plan is to party hard all night, leave the clubat 6:00, get in the cab, and arrive at the airport in our tux's, bow-tie/top button undone - and hit our 8:00 flight back to the west.

My concern is what type of state do we have to be in to be allowed to fly. Neither of us are bad drunks, we will ofcourse be tired, and slightly worse for wear, but causing no trouble - do you think they will have a problem - still in our tuxes it will be obvious what we have done/are doing.

I have done this before flying out of Australia - however I was not really very drunk, more just tired. I fell asleep in the departure lounge - but they woke me up to get on the plane. The worst part once I arrived, my hotel room was not ready - so I had to go and sleep in the park.

The only time I have heard someone being refused to fly (apart from 'Airline' - where the drunks drive home!!!) was a polo mate of mine was a warrior and hit it really hard!!! He was sick 4 times in the check-in line (good performance in my book) - but he got told he was in no state to fly!

Any check in people, any advise. Or should we use the e-check in??

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, your itinerary is wrong! Instead of leaving the club at 6AM, instead leave around 2 AM with a girl. Plus, she can be your ride to the airport. And NO you won tbe required ro excgange numbers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/spin2.gif[/img]

I_Money · September 18th, 2004, 00:24

02:00 that is rubbish!!!! WOW - what is going on - London and NY are the best party scene. I am sure we will be partying - we have 4 offices in Boston, so some one will organize an after party.

bullmastiff · September 18th, 2004, 01:18

[ QUOTE ]
02:00 that is rubbish!!!! WOW - what is going on - London and NY are the best party scene. I am sure we will be partying - we have 4 offices in Boston, so some one will organize an after party.

[/ QUOTE ]

You obviously didnt catch my drift on the leaving at 2 AM part with A GIRL. Yeah london was crazy as hell! I hardly remember any of it!!!!!!!!!!

EDUC8-or · September 18th, 2004, 08:56

I stayed out until 6AM in Amsterdam, walked to my sister's house to grab my suitcase, hopped in a cab, and boarded my 8ish flight back to IAD. As stated before, if you're not acting like you've been boozing it up all night you'll be fine. No one said anything to me because I kept to myself and as soon as I was seated I fell asleep.

I might reccomend a big bottle of some high quality H20 or Gatorade for the trip home.

Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber?

FlyChicaga · September 18th, 2004, 13:25

Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own!

Disclaimer: When I say "ride", I mean IN BACK.

I_Money · September 18th, 2004, 13:34

[ QUOTE ]

Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber?

[/ QUOTE ]

Mate I will have you know I look like JAMES BOND in a tux!

USMCmech · September 18th, 2004, 13:46

[ QUOTE ]
Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own!

[/ QUOTE ]

If you think thats bad try a military helicoptor!

After reporting directly from the bars in NYcity we would fly directly to Quantico. By the time we were halfway home over New Jersey I was thinking that jumping to my death couldn't be too painful! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/insane.gif[/img]

The good news was the CH-46 had this rocking motion that would out you right to sleep if you wern't hurting too badly. ZZZZZ!!!!!

I_Money · September 18th, 2004, 15:13

[ QUOTE ]
Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own!

[/ QUOTE ]

All being well - I will not be TOO hung over, and my upgrade will have gone through. If I drink too much I will fall asleep at the club, or after party!

flyhigh · September 18th, 2004, 16:54

[ QUOTE ]
havnt you ever watched airline.....?

[/ QUOTE ]I thought the same thing

bullmastiff · September 19th, 2004, 01:04

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber?

[/ QUOTE ]

Mate I will have you know I look like JAMES BOND in a tux!

[/ QUOTE ]

Like a 140 pound James Bond on his deathbed?

September 17th, 2004, 02:32	#1
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,691	Travelling As A Warrior So guys, I have a company trip coming up on October 2nd and we just got the intinery. We are flying out on a red-eye that Friday, arriving in BOS early Saturday Morning. Saturday evening we have our black-tie function - this is our companies big annual party. So that sounds well, however today it was announced that the flight back leaves at 8:00AM - a couple people have requested to stand-by on a later flight. Me and another guy are warriors - our plan is to party hard all night, leave the clubat 6:00, get in the cab, and arrive at the airport in our tux's, bow-tie/top button undone - and hit our 8:00 flight back to the west. My concern is what type of state do we have to be in to be allowed to fly. Neither of us are bad drunks, we will ofcourse be tired, and slightly worse for wear, but causing no trouble - do you think they will have a problem - still in our tuxes it will be obvious what we have done/are doing. I have done this before flying out of Australia - however I was not really very drunk, more just tired. I fell asleep in the departure lounge - but they woke me up to get on the plane. The worst part once I arrived, my hotel room was not ready - so I had to go and sleep in the park. The only time I have heard someone being refused to fly (apart from 'Airline' - where the drunks drive home!!!) was a polo mate of mine was a warrior and hit it really hard!!! He was sick 4 times in the check-in line (good performance in my book) - but he got told he was in no state to fly! Any check in people, any advise. Or should we use the e-check in??

September 17th, 2004, 03:40	#2
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 7,148	Re: Travelling As A Warrior Something tells me you'll be waitlisted for a later flight either way. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

September 17th, 2004, 09:28	#3
flyover Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,389	Re: Travelling As A Warrior Just for clarification. Do you expect to be soccer fan drunk or just polo drunk? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

September 17th, 2004, 09:31	#4
triple7 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington, VA(EWR on the weekends) Posts: 901	Re: Travelling As A Warrior havnt you ever watched airline.....?

September 17th, 2004, 09:41	#5
MQAAord Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,624	Re: Travelling As A Warrior 1: Don't reek of alcohol. (Make sure you have access to your toothbrush & mouthwash before checking in, you should be fine.) 2: Don't be an ass. If you don't give them a reason not to board you, they probably will. Seriously, I've probably had very drunk people on my flights. But they weren't obnoxious (mouthing off to me or the other pax), and they didn't reek. I didn't notice them, they didn't cause a problem, all was well. Just don't be like the guy I had boarding out of GRR. He was so wasted, as he attempted to board the plane he misjudged the turn (on the EMB where you have to turn right just inside the door). He tripped over his feet, and went sprawling face down in the aisle. It really was a most pathetic spectacle. He was the last one to board, and the agent came down to pull the bridge and the CA and I told her this guy 'appeared to be intoxicated', and we wouldn't take him. She got a little pissy at us, because she didn't want to deal with the problem, but we just couldn't take a guy who couldn't even walk to his seat.

September 17th, 2004, 10:00	#6
BuckTurgidson Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 69	Re: Travelling As A Warrior Boston is a fun town. But, the old puritan ethic shines through on occasion. What I mean is that I believe that they stop serving alcohol at 2:00 A.M.(at the clubs, if your private party goes later it should be fine). So, you should have a nice hangover brewing by the time you board for your 8:00 A.M. flight. btw, I did the same thing in Boston last Thanksgiving for my high school reunion. Drank until 2, went to an after party at someones house, crashed for 30 minutes on a couch and found someone to drive me to the airport in time for my flight. It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving and the security line was massive. I skipped to the front and barely made my flight. I was a wreck by the time I got to Tampa. I was supposed to then fly a Mooney 201 that evening to S.C. and land on a 2600 ft strip at night. I decided that discretion was the better part of valor and left Tampa Monday morning. Also, if you decide to "brown bag it", I think that they only sell liquor and beer at "package stores" and they close at either 10 or 11 pm. It has been a long time since I lived up there so, hopefully, I am wrong and they have changed the "blue laws".

September 17th, 2004, 10:40	#7
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,922	Re: Travelling As A Warrior If you're not an ass about it, they'll probably let you board. I've shown up for boarding after a few beers before and nobody's said anything to me. Of course, if I was stumbling down drunk, and hurling in the boarding line, I have a feeling they'd have told me, nope, you aren't getting on that plane. And it would be my fault.

September 17th, 2004, 11:03	#8
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: Travelling As A Warrior You will be fine......I would change the tux in the airport bathrom. I would hate to fly home tried/drunk in a sweaty a$$ tuxedo

September 17th, 2004, 19:25	#9
I_WANNA_BE_ATP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 3rd Rock From the Sun Posts: 869	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] 1: Don't reek of alcohol. (Make sure you have access to your toothbrush & mouthwash before checking in, you should be fine.) Eat peanut butter prior to boarding. It covers up the smell. Smart gate agents also look for fresh listerine breath. Oh can someone actually do reseach on the peanut butter trick. I just don't see myself walking up to a cop and asking if he can tell if I have been drinking [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/spin2.gif[/img]

September 17th, 2004, 21:48	#10
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] So guys, I have a company trip coming up on October 2nd and we just got the intinery. We are flying out on a red-eye that Friday, arriving in BOS early Saturday Morning. Saturday evening we have our black-tie function - this is our companies big annual party. So that sounds well, however today it was announced that the flight back leaves at 8:00AM - a couple people have requested to stand-by on a later flight. Me and another guy are warriors - our plan is to party hard all night, leave the clubat 6:00, get in the cab, and arrive at the airport in our tux's, bow-tie/top button undone - and hit our 8:00 flight back to the west. My concern is what type of state do we have to be in to be allowed to fly. Neither of us are bad drunks, we will ofcourse be tired, and slightly worse for wear, but causing no trouble - do you think they will have a problem - still in our tuxes it will be obvious what we have done/are doing. I have done this before flying out of Australia - however I was not really very drunk, more just tired. I fell asleep in the departure lounge - but they woke me up to get on the plane. The worst part once I arrived, my hotel room was not ready - so I had to go and sleep in the park. The only time I have heard someone being refused to fly (apart from 'Airline' - where the drunks drive home!!!) was a polo mate of mine was a warrior and hit it really hard!!! He was sick 4 times in the check-in line (good performance in my book) - but he got told he was in no state to fly! Any check in people, any advise. Or should we use the e-check in?? [/ QUOTE ] Actually, your itinerary is wrong! Instead of leaving the club at 6AM, instead leave around 2 AM with a girl. Plus, she can be your ride to the airport. And NO you won tbe required ro excgange numbers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/spin2.gif[/img]

September 18th, 2004, 00:24	#11
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,691	Re: Travelling As A Warrior 02:00 that is rubbish!!!! WOW - what is going on - London and NY are the best party scene. I am sure we will be partying - we have 4 offices in Boston, so some one will organize an after party.

September 18th, 2004, 01:18	#12
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] 02:00 that is rubbish!!!! WOW - what is going on - London and NY are the best party scene. I am sure we will be partying - we have 4 offices in Boston, so some one will organize an after party. [/ QUOTE ] You obviously didnt catch my drift on the leaving at 2 AM part with A GIRL. Yeah london was crazy as hell! I hardly remember any of it!!!!!!!!!!

September 18th, 2004, 08:56	#13
EDUC8-or Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,332	Re: Travelling As A Warrior I stayed out until 6AM in Amsterdam, walked to my sister's house to grab my suitcase, hopped in a cab, and boarded my 8ish flight back to IAD. As stated before, if you're not acting like you've been boozing it up all night you'll be fine. No one said anything to me because I kept to myself and as soon as I was seated I fell asleep. I might reccomend a big bottle of some high quality H20 or Gatorade for the trip home. Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber?

September 18th, 2004, 13:25	#14
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,886	Re: Travelling As A Warrior Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own! Disclaimer: When I say "ride", I mean IN BACK.

September 18th, 2004, 13:34	#15
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,691	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber? [/ QUOTE ] Mate I will have you know I look like JAMES BOND in a tux!

September 18th, 2004, 13:46	#16
USMCmech Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,711	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own! [/ QUOTE ] If you think thats bad try a military helicoptor! After reporting directly from the bars in NYcity we would fly directly to Quantico. By the time we were halfway home over New Jersey I was thinking that jumping to my death couldn't be too painful! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/insane.gif[/img] The good news was the CH-46 had this rocking motion that would out you right to sleep if you wern't hurting too badly. ZZZZZ!!!!!

September 18th, 2004, 15:13	#17
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,691	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] Dude, riding on an airliner is brutal with a hangover. I sure wouldn't recommend it. But to each his own! [/ QUOTE ] All being well - I will not be TOO hung over, and my upgrade will have gone through. If I drink too much I will fall asleep at the club, or after party!

September 18th, 2004, 16:54	#18
flyhigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 616	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] havnt you ever watched airline.....? [/ QUOTE ]I thought the same thing

September 19th, 2004, 01:04	#19
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: Travelling As A Warrior [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Is your tux pink or baby blue a la Dumb and Dumber? [/ QUOTE ] Mate I will have you know I look like JAMES BOND in a tux! [/ QUOTE ] Like a 140 pound James Bond on his deathbed?

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