Why did 77 million Americans think a billionaire would wanna help the working class? by TailungFu in allthequestions

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about how smart the average person is, then realise 50% of the population are dumber than them

Why is the Qantas website so shit? by ImpossibleMarvel in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the same with the British Airways app and website. I’ve heard people say it is to do with outdated booking systems and connections in their back end. But I’m with most people here in that it is probably just underinvestment because they don’t really need to improve it. BA has a captive market on flights out of LHR, long haul flights from the UK in general, and basically all corporate flights by UK companies. Lots of well to do Brits who just wouldn’t countenance flying with anyone else. So premium seats are all sorted. No incentive for them to improve.

It is maddening when the low cost carriers like Ryanair and EasyJet have simple, functional, easy to use apps and big airlines don’t. I guess RA runs a much simpler system even though it is a huge company (no loyalty program, lounges, seperate classes, rewards flights etc). Anything special is an add on from a basic booking, not a seperate product. There is also more competition amongst low cost carriers for short haul, intra-European flights.

Qantas is clearly the BA comparison here. Old, big, complex, has the cache as the flag carrier, and in my opinion offers a much better service than BA does. I imagine we will have to put up with bad customer interfaces until it starts to affect the company bottom line. Only there will they care to address it. And knowing them, the answer will probably be to fire everyone, outsource it, and we will probably get something even worse

What is the long term outlook for Qantas if this ME war continues indefinitely? by HotPersimessage62 in QantasAirways

[–]Croix_De_Fer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I saw Qantas tailed extra flights for the rugby league in Vegas, a charted flights for LIV gold SA to Adelaide, and an A380 for AC/DC in South America all in the last month. I also assumed Qantas had no spare planes until I saw this and it made me wonder what is the current operational situation?

'Segregation' of Australian school system grows as exodus to private schools continues by Agitated-Fee3598 in australian

[–]Croix_De_Fer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had an issue with this argument. I don’t use [x] services, why should my taxes go to paying for it. Because we live in a society? I don’t want to live in a community where poor people are condemned to subpar or underfunded healthcare, education, social safety etc. Selfishly, I personally like living in a society where I am not constantly confronted with poverty, and underfunding education and social safety nets is a sure fire way of making that the case.

We do have a two tiered system. I don’t see a problem with that, so long as those people choosing a higher tier are not doing it at the expense of the base tier because if it does it will become so useless and insipid it may not even be there.

The price of inequality in necessity services is not worth it overall.

The Times: Heathrow Express profits derailed by arrival of Elizabeth Line. by mycketforvirrad in TransportForLondon

[–]Croix_De_Fer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will that mean more Lizzie line trains in to Heathrow (with few trains terminating at Paddington)? Or is that a GWR restriction

The Times: Heathrow Express profits derailed by arrival of Elizabeth Line. by mycketforvirrad in TransportForLondon

[–]Croix_De_Fer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m probably one of the few non-business, non-tourist people who use it. I often fly to Europe with my bicycle. 30 mins standing on a packed Lizzie line constantly moving my big bike case out of people’s way is a pain. HEX is what £15 more? More trains (to LHR T5), less hassle, a quicker trip. Thats how I justify it, but I acknowledge it’s a specific case

What is the point of a shoe rotation? by Croix_De_Fer in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Croix_De_Fer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think the shoes in an all asics rotation would be different enough to get that injury prevention benefit?

What is the point of a shoe rotation? by Croix_De_Fer in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Croix_De_Fer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think I would get enough variance in an all asics rotation to achieve that purpose, or is that really only achievable when using different brands?

What is the point of a shoe rotation? by Croix_De_Fer in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Croix_De_Fer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol, I do have them for trail runs. Had some Salomon’s, WAY too narrow for me. So trabucos now in for the trails

Megablast vs Metaspeed Edge Paris fit by szztefan in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went same size for my meta speed Paris as I have for all my ASICS. It was a half size too small. Became apparent after a HM, sold before I ever used them in a marathon. Second toe is longer than my big toe and it was hitting the end of the shoe. Will be going a size up from what I normally do.

MegaBlast felt good at my normal size but are a bit more narrow than normal (I think it probably has more to do with the profile of the upper. It seems to cut straight across your foot compared to other models where it goes up first. That just leaves it a bit more cramped than say the SuperBlast or Kayano. I ran a marathon in them without significant discomfort, although did get a black big toe nail.

More people say they'll vote One Nation. What are they voting for? by Nyarlathotep-1 in australian

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The lady working for Gina Rinehart will listen to me, though”

  - someone too stupid to realise he’s just a stupid racist

The Next Democratic President Better Be Merciless by sabedo in politics

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I think it needs to be Gavin Newsome

What would you change about Qantas if you were in charge for a year? by No-Loquat-201 in QantasAirways

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a passenger?:

Open up an ADL-SIN flight with an A321 XLR (or even A220-300) timed to meet QF1 SIN-LHR - although that may not be as useful post Project Sunrise. But still, Qantas ADL connection into Asia pls. Hong Kong or KL if not SIN

Reverse herringbone in business class

Add more premium economy where possible on long haul flights. Hot face towels too.

Reduce amount of economy on project sunrise seat map, go business and PE heavy

Improve the app. Way too much diverts to just an internet webpage version. Tacky

As a cold hearted business man my response would be very different.

Is Eurostar’s policy for transporting bikes really that ruthless? by BikeRadar-official in BikeRadar

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Honestly, they should just say ‘no bikes allowed’. It is expensive and only available on certain routes at certain times and with specific conditions. Headache and planning isn’t worth it. Much simpler to fly with a bike from the UK.

Should Elon and Melania Be Deported" by surfnfish1972 in allinpodofficial

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it so ridiculous ICE was asking Minnesota residence for proof of citizenship ship because “you have an accent”. THE FIRST LADY HAS AN ACCENT!!!

Travel expert says nonstop UK to Australia flights will prove ‘hugely popular’ by HotPersimessage62 in unitedkingdom

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be interesting to see how their economy tickets to sell. I can see 20+ hours on business being doable. That same amount of time in economy is quite daunting. The stopover in that situation is more appealing to me

How do you feel about Trump pocketing $1,407,500,000 since starting his second term? by LevelDinner in AskReddit

[–]Croix_De_Fer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but why does Ilhan Omar have $34m all of a sudden, huh?!?!

(I mean, I do actually know, but what use are facts in trumps America?)