We all know the frustrations of flying. NFL Media’s Albert Breer had a bad experience this morning when he got bumped from the waiting list on his U.S. Airways flight. He took to Twitter to vent. And vent. And vent.
Hey @usairways … Thanks for giving away my seat. I'm at the gate. No ticket. Here's proof: pic.twitter.com/CUhGHnLDaZ
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
I can't imagine having a worse 36-hour experience than I'm having with @usairways. Except for this other time in 2010 with @usairways.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
By the way @usairways, the gate agent at C8 in Charlotte working the 9:45 flight to Boston was a complete jerk and unbelievably unhelpful.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
The problem seems to stem from Breer’s late arrival.
Gate still open, passengers still boarding … Looks like I made it in time. Yet @usairways gave my seat away pic.twitter.com/NBaDL0LtyH
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
US Airways responded:
https://twitter.com/USAirways/status/402808403904303104
Attitude adjustment plank, please.
@USAirways Thanks for the update. I fly over 100 days a year. I know the rules. And I know EXACTLY the crap you guys pulled here. #oversold
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
OK … It gets worse. Ten minutes ago, @usairways told me I was 3rd on standby for an 11:30 to Boston. Now, gate agent says I'm 7th. What?!
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
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I've only flown @usairways b/c of timing issues to Charlotte/Philly b/c it's the only direct option. Considering scrapping even that.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
This is almost as bad as the time @usairways stranded me overnight in Charlotte on a missed connection, then refused to get me a hotel room.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
Apparently, I'm not the only one getting hosed … Lots of upset people on a random Tuesday, huh, @usairways? pic.twitter.com/a5zi9cMRI7
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
Final tally: 3rd to 7th to 8th to 12th on the standby list. Now flying through DC instead. See you Friday, Boston.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 19, 2013
Viewers and colleagues who know of Breer’s difficult reputation in the biz are not shedding any tears.
@AlbertBreer @USAirways: We get it.
— Jabby Burns (@Jabbyburns) November 19, 2013
@AlbertBreer @USAirways "I fly over 100 times a year". What a complete wanker… @mtd10mm
— Damian Sharkey (@Sharks771) November 19, 2013
@AlbertBreer no one slams the airlines on social media more than you. I'm surprised they even sell you tickets!
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 19, 2013
@AlbertBreer @USAirways has done the same thing every day. The same thing every day. Those that have been there know, same thing every day.
— Eric M (@ItsTinoTime17) November 19, 2013
bahaha RT @LesBowen: Haven't heard from @AlbertBreer lately. Waiting 4 news bulletin: "USAirways gate agent strangled w/Brooks Brothers tie"
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) November 19, 2013
Oh, @AlbertBreer is having a rough travel day? #IceUpSon
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) November 19, 2013
He is such a whiner RT @Tommy__Dee God is Albert Breer a little girl.
— Still (@SadFactory) November 19, 2013
Silver lining:
https://twitter.com/BeauxJaxson/status/402848723299872768
And perspective:
@SI_PeterKing @AlbertBreer @USAirways #AcelaAcelaAcelaAlbert – try going 2 Washington, Illinois & picking up the pieces of ur house.
— Rio (@hardball1018) November 19, 2013