tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post9109547362237854426..comments2024-03-23T03:33:32.680-07:00Comments on Shoot the Breeze: BUMPINGSGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-36560816983001835642012-10-07T14:27:57.922-07:002012-10-07T14:27:57.922-07:00Thanks for your comments Haddock. And, welcome to ...Thanks for your comments Haddock. And, welcome to my blog. I don't know if the airline companies in your country offer this deal or not. Please check with them.<br /><br />Haddock, please visit here as often as you can. Thanks.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-85408412555600047202012-10-07T10:22:32.293-07:002012-10-07T10:22:32.293-07:00This is something new to me and never knew about i...This is something new to me and never knew about it.<br />So I am willing to be bumped the next time whenever and wherever it happens :-)Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-39944126866149608902012-10-06T20:00:44.736-07:002012-10-06T20:00:44.736-07:00Thanks for your comments rama. I am on your side.Thanks for your comments rama. I am on your side.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-19877105058108303362012-10-06T06:04:32.358-07:002012-10-06T06:04:32.358-07:00Both the deals are good if there are people to tak...Both the deals are good if there are people to take it , and people who are there to compensate them handsomely, why not, I would say go for it!Rama Ananthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962222316822524699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-86047137201979362372012-10-05T08:40:39.533-07:002012-10-05T08:40:39.533-07:00Thanks for your comments Sarala. And, welcome to m...Thanks for your comments Sarala. And, welcome to my blog. Sure, I will visit your blog soon.<br /><br />Sarala, please visit here as often as you can. Thanks.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-63678484394876697562012-10-05T08:39:22.883-07:002012-10-05T08:39:22.883-07:00Thanks for your comments Swati. I would take up th...Thanks for your comments Swati. I would take up the offer too (if I get admitted to MIT).SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-52881111344308908462012-10-05T02:27:37.925-07:002012-10-05T02:27:37.925-07:00Nice to have an awareness like this.But time is mo...Nice to have an awareness like this.But time is more precious than incentives. If possible pl. read mine also.rudraprayagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775039913655864157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-71695942627095748132012-10-05T00:29:12.953-07:002012-10-05T00:29:12.953-07:00With the rising costs of MBA, I would take up that...With the rising costs of MBA, I would take up that offer any day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-65321701459344716412012-10-03T11:36:26.891-07:002012-10-03T11:36:26.891-07:00Thanks for your comments ME. I don't if the ai...Thanks for your comments ME. I don't if the airlines in India do this bumping thing.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-77767115707586312292012-10-03T11:35:03.271-07:002012-10-03T11:35:03.271-07:00Thanks for your comments Aparna. Be careful. Ask w...Thanks for your comments Aparna. Be careful. Ask what time is the next flight they are going to book you. I don't want you to spend a night in a hotel in an unknown place.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-19118681751120305432012-10-03T11:33:41.703-07:002012-10-03T11:33:41.703-07:00Thanks for your comments Veena. I am glad you like...Thanks for your comments Veena. I am glad you liked this post.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-63404139851108635412012-10-03T11:33:12.062-07:002012-10-03T11:33:12.062-07:00Thanks for your comments Renu. So you think $20,00...Thanks for your comments Renu. So you think $20,000 is very less. May be will ask them to raise the offer.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-90738417736998474252012-10-03T10:26:02.858-07:002012-10-03T10:26:02.858-07:00I enjoyed reading this as this is something new to...I enjoyed reading this as this is something new to me... I was not aware about this bumping thing!!<br /><br />But it is a shame to see the education system stooping down to such levels and makes us question if our future is in safe hands or not Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-18547445664710251812012-10-03T07:04:29.959-07:002012-10-03T07:04:29.959-07:00Wow, informative post! Wow, informative post! VJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006449751921032542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-63435600431774630062012-10-03T05:26:36.487-07:002012-10-03T05:26:36.487-07:00I did';t know about 'bumping'.
I will...I did';t know about 'bumping'.<br /><br />I will volunteer next time I travel. Fist class is luring me!Aparna (Life Takes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317107449181119426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-53842595047660213602012-10-02T21:38:16.104-07:002012-10-02T21:38:16.104-07:00For airlines, its good, but for educational instit...For airlines, its good, but for educational institue, for a student one year must be more valuable than money..atleast i think so..Renuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052079745061422542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-250131563902891882012-10-02T10:38:38.927-07:002012-10-02T10:38:38.927-07:00Thanks for your comments Rajesh. Believe me. When...Thanks for your comments Rajesh. Believe me. When they give incentives like travel by first class in the next flight and a free round trip ticket, many people will take it.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-86642882639456277152012-10-02T10:11:06.748-07:002012-10-02T10:11:06.748-07:00I think its a good strategy for airlines, except i...I think its a good strategy for airlines, except in situations when no one takes up the offer! <br /><br />I don't have a good opinion about professional education (esp. MBA) anywhere. So, can't comment on the second aspect of your post.<br /><br />Destination InfinityDestination Infinityhttp://www.destinationinfinity.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-20835816057420721422012-10-02T09:36:45.925-07:002012-10-02T09:36:45.925-07:00Thanks for your comments Revathi. The University w...Thanks for your comments Revathi. The University wants to take of the students who have lost one year.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-64490871479759776582012-10-02T08:41:13.595-07:002012-10-02T08:41:13.595-07:00I was ware of the airline bumping, but this tradit...I was ware of the airline bumping, but this tradition gradually getting into education is very shameful.<br />M'Bai Madrasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892481269775523000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-57426249164432489362012-10-02T07:24:38.703-07:002012-10-02T07:24:38.703-07:00Thanks for your comments Sandhnya. It is to compe...Thanks for your comments Sandhnya. It is to compensate for their monetary loss. For example, some people have quit their jobs to pursue MBA program. Some have rented apartments stay.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-57043717509402485332012-10-02T04:06:33.103-07:002012-10-02T04:06:33.103-07:00I have heard about the airline's offering ince...I have heard about the airline's offering incentives ('bumping' is a new word for me!). MIT news is news to me! It is difficult to digest! They offer incentives to waste one year!Sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478831923010850316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-87735243296965036742012-10-01T16:47:24.087-07:002012-10-01T16:47:24.087-07:00Thanks for your comments Ben. Your alma mater? Uni...Thanks for your comments Ben. Your alma mater? University of Mars? Was Otis Sistrunk your classmate?SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-53891498102678713032012-10-01T16:45:23.976-07:002012-10-01T16:45:23.976-07:00Thanks for your comments The Cagey Bee. You are s...Thanks for your comments The Cagey Bee. You are smart. Unless there is an important assignment, nothing wrong in departing by the next flight in first class and taking a round trip free ticket.<br /><br />Yes, I was the idiot who did not take the International Bump. The offer was next flight in first class and an international free ticket in first class (anywhere to anywhere in the world).<br /><br />We did not take. We regret for not taking a split second decision when we were already seated in the plane.<br />SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636808797927234183.post-47081641049518133452012-10-01T16:17:38.724-07:002012-10-01T16:17:38.724-07:00I wish my alma mater would also come up with a BUM...I wish my alma mater would also come up with a BUMP plan for the US economy.<br />I'm in over my (bald) head.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Ben BernankeWho Posted This?noreply@blogger.com