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[LSUFAN]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

[CigarGuy87]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Bastiges!

Good afternoon Chip!

[jswaykos]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

[jswaykos]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Also - Alaska Airlines has free beer or wine from local producers on flights from San Diego to Monterey (maybe to other places but I've never done that).  So there's something good to say!

[A Friend of Charlie]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

[sfish]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Typically only the Italians try that so that's why they were the first to shut it down

[sfish]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Also - Alaska Airlines has free beer or wine from local producers on flights from San Diego to Monterey (maybe to other places but I've never done that).  So there's something good to say!

That's certainly a silver lining

[jswaykos]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

After the fact?  I really don't know how these things all work.  If you were trying to leave within a day or two you may not be able to get it that fast.  Who knows.  Anyhow, heart goes out to ya, Tony.  Safe travels back.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

After the fact?  I really don't know how these things all work.  If you were trying to leave within a day or two you may not be able to get it that fast.  Who knows.  Anyhow, heart goes out to ya, Tony.  Safe travels back.

Thanks brutha, boarding now.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

Got one long ago (12 years) and had to send them a death certificate or copy of the obituary.  They gave me x days to provide it (don't remember time exactly but was adequate) or they will charge your cc the difference back then.

[jswaykos]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

Got one long ago (12 years) and had to send them a death certificate or copy of the obituary.  They gave me x days to provide it (don't remember time exactly but was adequate) or they will charge your cc the difference back then.

Thanks, Dave.  I'm satisfied with that answer, LOL.

[DesertRat]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

They used to take your word for it......not sure now. But like Joe said....bad karma.

[flip from jersey]

glad to hear that Tony is on his way back.
hello fellow botls!

[Travellin Dave]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Well, glad you were able to get to go and close things out.  I'm sure you feel better for having been there.

[Travellin Dave]

Another AFoC drive-by:  Flight delayed 4+ hours and my cigars are in my checked baggage.  Oh well, time to go cash in my lunch voucher.  Hope all is well in banterland.

That sucks. Safe travels.

Danke, as I'm in Munich at the moment.

Getting tempted by the Cohiba's and Partegas in Duty-Free?

Not at all.  I just walked past.

So spendy...sure is nice to see all those CCs in person tho!

I just don't have it like that, at the moment.  Last minute flight was $2500.  No cigars for a while.

You should have checked on a discount ticket. My brother got big discounts a week apart for his twins a week apart. First week was his MIL and 7 days later was our father, the airlines are usually pretty good with these situations.

Yeah, but the Italians suck.  My brother had asked and they basically told him, tough shit.  I feel like I've been gone for a month or more.  It's been a looooooooong week.

Some[edit] airlines are doing away with bereavement fares. Basic greed. They are glad to charge you extra for that last minute ticket, tho.

that was about the only good thing I could say about the airlines, sheesh on them now.

Just curious, but how did they ever 'prove' that you were, in fact, seeking a legitimate bereavement fare?  Couldn't you just use that for every trip?  Or at least once or twice per airline?  Bad karma for sure, just curious...

Death certificate?

After the fact?  I really don't know how these things all work.  If you were trying to leave within a day or two you may not be able to get it that fast.  Who knows.  Anyhow, heart goes out to ya, Tony.  Safe travels back.

Don't fly over Croatia or Israel....just a suggestion.