No charging at the airport

[Doe Be Doe]

Why do airports have charging stations that have no power? Delta is the worst. Rows of charging stations or outlets at seats none of which work. Frustrating!

[rvwnsd]

5 minutes ago, Doe Be Doe said:

Why do airports have charging stations that have no power? Delta is the worst. Rows of charging stations or outlets at seats none of which work. Frustrating!

Because they are sadists.

[Doe Be Doe]

Ha! Most honest answer ever!

[+ azdr0710]

Aren't the airport operators in charge (no pun intended) of that rather than the airlines?

[BeamerBikes]

Also, on thing I noticed outlets that are long pass their operational life. Even if they have power, the outlet is way loose.  Cynically, some of the bars/restaurants tables have more reliable connections.  

I travel with a USB power-pack/battery, and sometimes with the 4 way USB charger so my travelmates can share one outlet.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

55 minutes ago, azdr0710 said:

Aren't the airport operators in charge (no pun intended) of that rather than the airlines?

It depends on the airport.

Some airports are set up where each airline is responsible for the operation and maintenance within its terminal.  This was the norm with older larger airports, notably JFK.

McCarran Airport (LAS) pushed the envelope by having the Airport operate and maintain all of the facilities, and merely charging the airline per gate/counter they use.  Today, most airports follow the McCarran model.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

The same can be said for airlines and the lack of (working) power ports on their equipment.

Always carry your own power bank(s).  For me, Anker makes some of the best.  If you travel through airports a lot, it's a must-pack that can save you from having to sit on a floor or power down mid-flight.

Edited March 21, 2022 by Benjamin_Nicholas

[CuriousByNature]

4 hours ago, BeamerBikes said:

Also, on thing I noticed outlets that are long pass their operational life. Even if they have power, the outlet is way loose.  Cynically, some of the bars/restaurants tables have more reliable connections.  

I travel with a USB power-pack/battery, and sometimes with the 4 way USB charger so my travelmates can share one outlet.

I have heard that many things become way loose as they near the end of their operational life... lol.

[+ José Soplanucas]

1 hour ago, CuriousByNature said:

I have heard that many things become way loose as they near the end of their operational life... lol.

It is NOT funny because it is true.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

I always carry a few postcards and postage stamps in my carry-on luggage, just in case the power goes out and I'm stranded or delayed away from home and need to communicate with my emergency contacts back home.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

1 hour ago, Vegas_nw1982 said:

I always carry a few postcards and postage stamps in my carry-on luggage, just in case the power goes out and I'm stranded or delayed away from home and need to communicate with my emergency contacts back home.

This is why I always pack a carrier pigeon in my checked bag.

[Guest]

On 3/21/2022 at 4:29 PM, Benjamin_Nicholas said:

This is why I always pack a carrier pigeon in my checked bag.

But if you needed to use it at the airport, wouldn't you need the bird in your carrion luggage?

[mike carey]

29 minutes ago, Unicorn said:

But if you needed to use it at the airport, wouldn't you need the bird in your carrion luggage?

Is that a picture of a vulture on that bag? If so it is quite appropriate. I'm not sure I'd feel happy carrying a bag labelled as being for decaying meat even as a carry on.  😁

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, mike carey said:

Is that a picture of a vulture on that bag?...

Yes, that's why it's carrion luggage. 😄