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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 04:11 PM
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cheap new airline started up

http://www.skyhighairlines.com/

there are some great deals here!
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 04:41 PM
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Mary, I am on the floor laughing. This is even funnier than the Italian driver link posted today on the European board.

Check this one out folks!!!
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 05:01 PM
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Oh my, I started laughing out loud at the "Excellence through compromise" motto and can't wait to wend my way through the rest of the site. Somebody has toooo much time on their hands (thank God).
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 05:20 PM
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I've returned to browse through this extensive site. I love the message from the president. But I did notice a couple links to Alaska Airlines which are the only things real in the entire site. Is this somehow related to Alaska Air???
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 05:23 PM
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You know, Patrick, I think the whole site is a subtle ad for Alaska Airlines, but it's so damn funny I don't even care.

Challenge seating -- just brilliant!
Bench or cargo class?
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 06:08 PM
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Too funny! That letter from the president is classic..

"So when you complain about sharing a honey roasted legume, it sounds a lot like someone knocking the United States of America."

Sounds like a slogan for Bush's reelection campaign.
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 07:47 PM
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It is indeed produced by Alaska Airlines - the TV versions are equally hilarious - all the ticket agents play the banjo while hassling the pax.

Wong Doody, the Seattle ad agency used by Alaska Airlines, also does ad work for the LA Dodgers, Mervyn's, and MGM/Sony Home Entertainment. They are very talented people IMO.
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Old Mar 12th, 2004, 11:39 PM
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Have you tried to book seats yet?
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 01:32 AM
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Loved the Gate Change Workout and Virtual First Class.

Thanks Mary1 - I needed a good laugh today!
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 04:39 AM
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LOL

I needed a laugh this morning!
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 04:56 AM
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Fantastic. Thanks for the chuckles!
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 06:22 AM
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Just think. There are some out there who'll think this is for real.

This is too funny. Great post. I'm going to put it on my favorites list just to pick up my spirits in times of trouble.
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 06:30 AM
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ROFLMAO! Hope the advertising exec who created this gets a huge raise!
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 06:30 AM
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This is what I got when I posted this on another travel forum


"Its a joke flight site!

If you book a flight and read the tips at the bottom, you will see!"

Unbelievable!
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 06:46 AM
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I too loved the Gate Change Workout.

Thh whole site is very clever and very professionally done.

Reminds me of some of the old Stan Freeburg commercials....any one remember him?
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 08:22 AM
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Sure do remember Stan Freeburg -- you can sometimes find old tapes of his in large-inventory or second-hand stores.

Be sure to "track your bag" -- very funny.
 
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Ha!

The Chairman's Tip of the Day is very wise.
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 08:36 AM
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I just tried to trace John Smith's baggage,and apparently it is vacationing in Bhutan.
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 08:56 AM
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Be sure to make a reservation. The list of departing and arriving airports is a scream, but wait til you see your itinerary. It's only the grain of truth in it all that makes it so damn funny.
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Old Mar 13th, 2004, 09:09 AM
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The only thing lacking is that my nearest departing airport seems to be Rattlesnake, Florida, but the site doesn't offer any airport information. My proposed 37.5 hour flight with only four connections to Iowa sounds like a hoot, even if it will cost me a little over $4000.
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