More PR masquerading as 'current affairs'.

Them guys in wheelchairs is jest dangerous to common folk.

Or Dalek nudists as we geeks (OK, just me) call 'em.

OK now I need to scrub my brain with a wire brush ....

Is this the best interviewing technique that we have????

As far as I'm concerned, Simon Dallow is wasted as a glorified autocue reader. When he was fronting the old Agenda, and to my great surprise, he was bloody good at knowing when to STFU and let the subject hang themselves.?

Or Dalek nudists as wii geeks

They might have conquered stairs, but they'll never do Wii. Well, that is how my mind works.

JetStar initially only had two aeroplanes – lose one to a breakdown and there goes 50% of the fleet. I think they've got three now, but it?

..by reading a *gasp* book or newspaper or having a proper, leisurely meal.

Where can one get a leisurely meal at the airport that does not taste like shredded suitcase or cost at least as much as the fare you have paid?

Turn up at least 90 minutes early, get checked in and enjoy the unfamiliar fun of having absolutely nothing to do by reading a *gasp* book or newspaper or having a proper, leisurely meal.

Or at Wellington, using the free wi-fi. Man that's sweet.

Or at Wellington, using the free wi-fi. Man that's sweet.

Auckland as well, IIRC.

I don't suppose anyone has a copy of the recent promo for Close Up where Henry, in his angry voice, said "I'll demand answers"? (of the police about why a guy in a wheelchair was allowed guns). I really want that sound clip.

Don't have it, but saw it at?

Auckland as well, IIRC.

Pretty sure not, actually. There's wi-fi but it's pay.

The other thing about the Welly airport wi-fi is that it's actually pretty bangin'.

There's wi-fi but it's pay.

I got free wi-fi there not long ago. It may have been accidental. They didn't seem to be advertising it.

I'm not against overbooking per se, but if you don't understand the market and have a rough idea on no-shows, you'd think you'd start cautiously, precisely to avoid bad publicity.

EXACTLY. I get the feeling they just applied the formula that had been working for them in Australia, and assumed?

You're probably right, but wasn't it Warren Buffett who said airlines were right up there with Broadway musicals on the list of things he'd never invest in? I don't see how anyone turns a profit in either without a lot of time spent marinading in red ink.

The paid wifi service was also pretty slow, and signal strength came and went (possibly?

..by reading a *gasp* book or newspaper or having a proper, leisurely meal.

For me the space through security, when checking onto an international flight, is one of the last peaceful sanctuaries. There's nothing left to do – you have to wait. It's allowed! It's like a bonus , a?

Christchurch airport has 15 minutes free

"Warholian Wi-Fi."

Just to stir the pot a bit, anyone else think the next sin-sational expose of Jet Star not being able to disperse fog with a mystic hand-wave should be lead by a disclosure of Air New Zealand's ad spend on TVNZ?

No, they can't disperse fog with a wave of?

I don't suppose anyone has a copy of the recent promo for Close Up where Henry, in his angry voice, said "I'll demand answers"? I really want that sound clip.

I'm not sure why, but this makes me think Hadyn wants to use the Henry clip like this:

**Person A:**?

Hadyn's phone: Hey, you know earlier – did you think it was Paul Henry on my phone?
Person B: What? No.
Hadyn's phone: I'LL DEMAND ANSWERS.
Fin

That's a funny! On a lady!

By all accounts, Jetstar are not. That sure as hell counts for something.

Lucy: To play devil's advocate for a second, yes it's enormously frustrating being put on standby again. Or finding your flight has been over-booked. But I've also seen alleged grown-up behave towards check-in clerks (who don't control?

And I wouldn't need much of that before reverting to my "fuck you" default setting.

And I'm sure anyone who has flown more than, ohh, once with our national carrier has seen that as well – I don't think this is just happening on Jetstar – although it sounds like?

Dude, I work retail

And I don't — for which the local constabulary and courts are profoundly thankful. :) But you've probably got a point there — you fly budget, it's a little rich to be surprised that there's probably not a lot of dosh going into training, salaries or?

(as I was only too sure to note Craig their inability to disperse fog was a major crime)

....and aren't able to return?