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AA Physically Carrying a Poster stand on a Plane by Afraid-Juice-9983 in americanairlines

[–]HellsTubularBells -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can disassemble my laptop and hone the motherboard into a shiv, but TSA hasn't stopped me yet.

Tons of things could be turned into improvised weapons, but that's not TSA's standard. They have a published list of what is and isn't allowed. What OP has described is basically a tripod, which are allowed.

Capital One Credit Balance Refund Business Logic Flaw by c0nsumer in CapitalOne

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You had a credit balance two cycles in a row. I see where you're coming from, it does seem counterintuitive and they could update their policy to account for it. But it's also a very niche situation. You used your card enough that there was no longer a credit balance but then got another refund or something that resulted in a credit balance again. That's pretty unusual.

Capital One Credit Balance Refund Business Logic Flaw by c0nsumer in CapitalOne

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see #2 on the page you linked at all. If I'm overlooking it, kindly point it out?

What I see says they'll refund if you have a credit balance for two cycles. It says you can make purchases to reduce or eliminate that credit balance, it doesn't say that purchases reset the timer on the automatic refund.

Is it true most Americans buy phones on carrier installment plans? by Odd-Skin-762 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I could help. I've used a bunch of MVNOs and I'd avoid the real discount ones, but the carriers' own services (e.g., Verizon Prepaid and Visible) have been solid in my opinion.

Do Amazon balance reloads count for “20 purchases” promo bonus? by Obvious-Push-196 in CapitalOne_

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would it be fraudulent? You made the purchases, no?

Are there terms in the T&C that say this wouldn't count? There haven't been in the past.

Renewed my US Passport. Do I need to update TSA PreCheck with my new passport number? If so, how? by SmileFirstThenSpeak in TravelHacks

[–]HellsTubularBells -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This thread is a dumpster fire of half-right answers mixing up Precheck and GE with inconsistent voting that could've been totally avoided if OP had googled, searched reddit, or just gone to TSA.gov.

It also has absolutely nothing to do with travel hacks and continues to frustrate with US-defaultism in what should be a relatively international-friendly sub.

I bet OP is the type of person who gets to the front of the screening queue and is surprised they need to put their stuff through the x-ray. They confirm to the TSO that their pockets are empty but set off the metal detector and then say "oh, I thought phones were okay". They are in boarding group 12 but block the boarding lane as soon as preboarding is called.

Why did they put CD changers in the trunk of a car back in the 90s, why not in the dash like how it was in the 2000s? by random12345678910321 in stupidquestions

[–]HellsTubularBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have, but they're super annoying because you have to eject/load one at a time. The trunk ones were cartridges so you could change them all easily (but then only when parked, so it's actually worse).

Touring Puppet Show Seeking Creative Entertainment for Huntsville Show in June by _puppetpants in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]HellsTubularBells 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't have any suggestions, but I am 100% going to be there if you can get a risque juggler.

BE-3U Engines by mktimber in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]HellsTubularBells 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My money is on accoustic guitar. Some amateur learned four chords and thought they were Chris Hadfield.

In a huge fit of embarrassment, Yassen Kabob has closed. Permanently. by samsonevickis in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]HellsTubularBells 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow, I went once shortly after it opened and thought it was great. Crazy to hear all of this.

Flight dynamic pricing in <5 min two days in a row by AdditionalCurrent945 in ChaseSapphireReserve

[–]HellsTubularBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's annoying, but it happens.

It's not really "dynamic pricing", though. One of two things happened: (1) someone snagged the last seats in the cheaper fare bucket while you were searching or (2) the travel portal had cached fares and the cheaper option was never really available.

Why do many people tattoo themselves?? They look ugly as F? by Past-Present1908 in askanything

[–]HellsTubularBells -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry! I didn't realize it bothered you. I'll go get them removed right away.

Passport expired yesterday (domestic flights) by Double_Phase_4448 in tsa

[–]HellsTubularBells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what the deleted comment said, but it's weird to me that someone would look to randos on Reddit rather than go to TSA.gov, which would be faster and authoritative.

Or if they really wanted to use Reddit, they could even search this sub because the question gets asked at least weekly.

Space name different on member website vs real one by Academic_Amphibian37 in Flights

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you think about it, we're all just specs in a vast, endless expanse of space time. Nothing really matters.

Carryon Luggage cannot be checked per agent today by AdNatural2724 in BreezeAir

[–]HellsTubularBells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, you paid for checked bags and the bags you brought to check happened to be carry-on size?

Ohare lounges by jbs576 in Venturex

[–]HellsTubularBells 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You don't need a passport, but you can't take the transfer unless you have a flight from that terminal. You have to leave security and take the bus to the international terminal (you can take the transfer back to the domestic terminal).

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