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final frontier

These women were meant to be the first astronauts - but were left on Earth

Many of the women finalists scored higher in training than their male counterparts.

SPACE IS A hard enough place to get to from a technological stand point without American propaganda working against you.

During the early 1960s, both men and women underwent the arduous and, at times, bizarre training program to have the chance to be some of the first NASA astronauts in history.

When the training was over, many of the women finalists had higher scores than the men but instead of going to space, they were completely excluded from the final selection pool.

American women would remain grounded on US soil for another 30 years until 1983, when Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.

Here is the heart-breaking story of the women who were meant to be some of the first astronauts in space but were left on Earth.

Their outstanding achievements, pioneering efforts, and struggles are detailed in the PBS documentary “MAKERS: Women in Space“, which is the third film in a series of six documentaries about women pioneers.

From the very beginning, engineers speculated that women would make ideal astronauts because they are generally smaller, lighter, and eat less than men.

from-the-very-beginning-engineers-speculated-that-women-would-make-ideal-astronauts-because-they-are-generally-smaller-lighter-and-eat-less-than-men Magazine cover of February 1960. MAKERS: Women in Space MAKERS: Women in Space

Economically speaking, less weight in the cockpit meant less fuel needed to launch the rocket into space and a cheaper trip with women astronauts.

economically-speaking-less-weight-in-the-cockpit-meant-less-fuel-needed-to-launch-the-rocket-into-space-and-a-cheaper-trip-with-women-astronauts MAKERS MAKERS

In 1958, the physician William Randolph Lovelace helped design and conduct a series of tests to select the first astronauts of the Mercury Program.

in-1958-the-physician-william-randolph-lovelace-helped-design-and-conduct-a-series-of-tests-to-select-the-first-astronauts-of-the-mercury-program William Randolph Lovelace MAKERS MAKERS

The final group, called the Mercury Seven, was established in 1959 and consisted of seven men who were test pilots in the Navy or Air Force.

the-final-group-called-the-mercury-seven-was-established-in-1959-and-consisted-of-seven-men-who-were-test-pilots-in-the-navy-or-air-force The Mercury Seven in 1960. Back row: Shepard, Grissom, Cooper; front row: Schirra, Slayton, Glenn, Carpenter. This was the only time they would appear together in pressure suits.[1] Slayton and Glenn are wearing spray-painted work boots. NASA NASA

That same year, when the Mercury Program was established, Lovelace developed a private program of his own that tested women pilots. NASA did not sponsor the program.

that-same-year-when-the-mercury-program-was-established-lovelace-developed-a-private-program-of-his-own-that-tested-women-pilots-nasa-did-not-sponsor-the-program Woman undergoing astronaut testing. MAKERS MAKERS

But because the Navy and Air Force did not allow women pilots at that time, Lovelace had to look elsewhere for his candidates.

but-because-the-navy-and-air-force-did-not-allow-women-pilots-at-that-time-lovelace-had-to-look-elsewhere-for-his-candidates Wally Funk, one of the women Lovelace tested in his program. MAKERS MAKERS

The first woman Lovelace invited was award-winning pilot Geraldyn Cobb who, in 1959 and 1960, set a total of three world aviation records.

the-first-woman-lovelace-invited-was-award-winning-pilot-geraldyn-cobb-who-in-1959-and-1960-set-a-total-of-three-world-aviation-records Jerrie Cobb in the center. MAKERS MAKERS

Cobb passed all three phases of Lovelace’s tests — the exact same tests the Mercury astronauts had completed, proving women were as capable as men to fly in space.

cobb-passed-all-three-phases-of-lovelaces-tests--the-exact-same-tests-the-mercury-astronauts-had-completed-proving-women-were-as-capable-as-men-to-fly-in-space A woman with a picket sign supporting women astronauts. MAKERS MAKERS

After that, Lovelace and Cobb together recruited 19 more women pilots to undergo the same tests. Each woman had at least 1,000 hours of flight experience.

after-that-lovelace-and-cobb-together-recruited-19-more-women-pilots-to-undergo-the-same-tests-each-woman-had-at-least-1000-hours-of-flight-experience Photo taken in 1995 of 7 of the Mercury 13 team. From left: Gene Nora Jessen, Wally Funk, Jerrie Cobb, Jerri Truhill, Sarah Rutley, Myrtle Cagle and Bernice Steadman. NASA NASA

The tests were exhausting and at times brutal. Since no one knew what zero gravity would do to the human body, Lovelace tested everything he could think of.

the-tests-were-exhausting-and-at-times-brutal-since-no-one-knew-what-zero-gravity-would-do-to-the-human-body-lovelace-tested-everything-he-could-think-of Jerrie Cob being electrocuted during testing. MAKERS MAKERS

One woman, Wally Funk, remembers the most painful test being when ice water was shot into her ear for 20 seconds, which temporarily froze the inner ear inducing a feeling of vertigo.

one-woman-wally-funk-remembers-the-most-painful-test-being-when-ice-water-was-shot-into-her-ear-for-20-seconds-which-temporarily-froze-the-inner-ear-inducing-a-feeling-of-vertigo Wall Funk during MAKERS interview. MAKERS MAKERS

Funk describes how her eyes began shaking along with the rest of her body. The test was to determine how quickly subjects could regain control.

funk-describes-how-her-eyes-began-shaking-along-with-the-rest-of-her-body-the-test-was-to-determine-how-quickly-subjects-could-regain-control MAKERS MAKERS

Another test used what’s called a sensory deprivation tank. Subjects floated in a tank in a dark room for as long as they could before feeling uncomfortable or claustrophobic or starting to hallucinate.

another-test-used-whats-called-a-sensory-deprivation-tank-subjects-floated-in-a-tank-in-a-dark-room-for-as-long-as-they-could-before-feeling-uncomfortable-or-claustrophobic-or-starting-to-hallucinate Wally Funk during testing in isolation tank. MAKERS MAKERS

Funk remained in the isolation tank for 10 hours and 35 minutes, longer than any other man or woman. She was one of the final 13 women who passed Lovelace’s tests and were qualified to go into space.

funk-remained-in-the-isolation-tank-for-10-hours-and-35-minutes-longer-than-any-other-man-or-woman-she-was-one-of-the-final-13-women-who-passed-lovelaces-tests-and-were-qualified-to-go-into-space Wally Funk in isolation tank. MAKERS MAKERS

Many of the final 13 women, who were later called the Mercury 13, had higher scores than the men. Funk scored higher than NASA astronaut John Glenn.

many-of-the-final-13-women-who-were-later-called-the-mercury-13-had-higher-scores-than-the-men-funk-scored-higher-than-nasa-astronaut-john-glenn Wally Funk MAKERS MAKERS

But no one from Mercury 13 ever went to space because President Eisenhower insisted that astronauts be military test pilots, and women were not allowed to hold that position in the military at the time.

but-no-one-from-mercury-13-ever-went-to-space-because-president-eisenhower-insisted-that-astronauts-be-military-test-pilots-and-women-were-not-allowed-to-hold-that-position-in-the-military-at-the-time Jerrie Cobb in testing. MAKERS MAKERS

Cobb and other women of the Mercury 13 took their case to Congress. Because their tests were completed under a program that was not officially associated with NASA, however, Congress would not support their request to allow women into the NASA astronaut program.

cobb-and-other-women-of-the-mercury-13-took-their-case-to-congress-because-their-tests-were-completed-under-a-program-that-was-not-officially-associated-with-nasa-however-congress-would-not-support-their-request-t MAKERS MAKERS

Some were reluctant to send a woman into space because they feared others would see it as a sign of American weakness.

some-were-reluctant-to-send-a-woman-into-space-because-they-feared-others-would-see-it-as-a-sign-of-american-weakness Cobb in a cockpit. MAKERS MAKERS

In 1963, Cobb testified at a Congressional hearing about women astronauts. John Glenn was at the hearing and was recorded saying “men go off and fight the wars and fly the airplanes.”

in-1963-cobb-testified-at-a-congressional-hearing-about-women-astronauts-john-glenn-was-at-the-hearing-and-was-recorded-saying-men-go-off-and-fight-the-wars-and-fly-the-airplanes Cobb on the left with another woman of the Mercury 13, Janey Hart, at a meeting fighting for women astronauts. MAKERS MAKERS

That same year, Russia sent the first woman into space, Valentina Tereshkova.

that-same-year-russia-sent-the-first-woman-into-space-valentina-tereshkova Valentina Tereshkova Alexander Mokletsov Alexander Mokletsov

When NASA finally admitted women into their astronaut program in 1978, the fresh batch of 35 recruits included six women and was called at the time “The 35 New Guys.” Sally Ride was one of the six and became the first American woman in space in 1983.

when-nasa-finally-admitted-women-into-their-astronaut-program-in-1978-the-fresh-batch-of-35-recruits-included-six-women-and-was-called-at-the-time-the-35-new-guys-sally-ride-was-one-of-the-six-and-became-the-first The women are outlined in red. The six women of the team were Sally Ride, Kathryn Sullivan, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Shannon Lucid, and Margaret Rhea Seddon. NASA NASA

As of 2013, women represented 10% of all people who have flown to space.

as-of-2013-women-represented-10-of-all-people-who-have-flown-to-space Sally Ride communicates with ground controllers from the flight deck during the six-day mission in Challenger, 198 U.S. National Archives and Records Administration U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

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L ORourke 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:43 AM

At first I thought who would bother making two trips to the airport! But if you live near the airport and drive your bags the night before,you may be more likely to take public transport the next morning instead of a taxi saving some cash. Or also avoiding extras in a taxi. Not for everyone, but helpful for some.

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Ted Carroll 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:09 PM

I’ve just read through it in full and it’s only for those travelling from 6am and 8am the following morning. It’s an odd one, I guess it’s to ease the queues in the morning when they are their peak but I can’t really see it being any kind of game changer for them.

Neil Richardson 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:17 AM

Imagine the stress alleviated for families and large groups being able to dump the bags the night before. Well played Aer Lingus.

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Bilbo Baggins 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:25 AM

Nice to see them thinking outside the box. Saw a great idea in Hong Kong, you could check into your flight and check your bags in at the metro station , thought it was a brilliant idea.

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Emily Elephant 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:24 PM

Now all we have to do is build a Metro.

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Chris Mansfield 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:12 PM

That actually used to be more common. Until the late 90s, you could check in for a flight from Gatwick at Victoria Station. Security concerns saw that kind of service rapidly withdrawn.

The service in Hong Kong is handy though. I was able to give them my bags at 11am for a flight that was close to midnight.

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Patrick Gormley 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:45 PM

You can do the same at British Airways desk at Victoria train station London for years now…

Damien Kelly 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:51 PM

Swiss also offer the same service from mainline stations anywhere in Switzerland. So much more relaxing

kat365 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:13 AM

Cracking idea!

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cian hennessy 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:18 AM

Great idea, especially as you could do it for elderly parents or for families with a lot of young kids. One less thing to worry about on the day.

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Tara 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:23 AM

Not sure I’d trust that my bags were on the same flight as me the next morning though!!

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:45 AM

I hate standing at the baggage belt after arriving wondering will my bag appear!

Andrew Telford 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:21 AM

Great idea… Kudos to Aer Lingus, super handy to drop the bag, stay at an airport hotel and not have to lug it down semi-conscious in the morning. It’s great I can pre-order lunch for the flight now too. Sure it saves them costs and helps customers.

Anna Mossiat 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:21 AM

Good idea if you spend the night close to airport and don’t have to travel from too far away

MrMagoo 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:58 AM

Driving to the airport TWICE to save hassle ????
Is it April 1st.?

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:01 PM

My thoughts exactly Magoo…………

Chris Mansfield 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:14 PM

People who live outside Dublin often stay at airport hotels the night before if they have an early flight. That means just a short walk to the terminal and an easier morning the day after.

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:24 AM

Wouldn’t work for me because I the amount if crap I forget and have to put in last minute

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:19 AM

Thinking ourside the box!

Paddy Reid 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:17 AM

Yeah, fantastic idea. It’ll save so much hassle.

Mark Donahue 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:16 AM

Pretty good idea. But what about the toiletries that you need that would be packed? I’d need every single thing in that bag :-)

Mark Donahue 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:59 PM

Yea, but I need loads to keep me at least presentable lol

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:18 PM

The world’s favourite budget airline will soon follow suit with a mandatory 24 hour advance baggage check-in, or a large fee per bag to check in any later than that.

John F 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:36 PM

Ba dom Cha!

…. FAIL

Declan Mannix 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:07 PM

That idea is absolutely spiffing. Be great to just saunter into the airport and head straight for the duty free bypassing the queues

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:27 AM

If only one person brings the bags to the airport for the check-in, surely they can’t honestly answer the baggage security questions?

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:23 PM

I don’t see the value of this to be honest. Schelp to the airport the night before and then schlep back the following morning to get the flight?

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:00 PM

Great if you’ve to stay in an airport hotel the night before or leaving car in long-term parking. 45 mins of extra rest rather than stress of morning departures.

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Apr 16th 2013, 11:40 AM

Hats off to aer fungus, leading the way :)

Andrew Telford 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:04 PM

True it would be a hassle.. They should offer curbside check in, paying to park and finding a space would be a hassle.

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:30 PM

Do not see the benefit..
Fine if you live at the airport..
Why in gods name would you want to drive twice to the airport.
I would guess The thinking behind this is not about the consumer.

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:36 PM

It takes me 10 mins max to get to Cork airport, it’s a handy service for some obviously but not all.

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:55 PM

I’d like to think the marketing people at Dublin airport hotel had a hand in coming up with this idea… kudos if they did!

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Apr 16th 2013, 3:27 PM

Used this two weeks ago and it worked really well and there was no extra charge for it

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:35 PM

Nice idea, hope they are charging nothing for this? Great especially when going on holiday with flights very early that dreaded two hour rule just to spend it on blooming queues. Hope it takes off with all air lines:-)

Dave O'Hanlon 13y

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:07 PM

How about proper self-service check in facilities.

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Apr 16th 2013, 4:40 PM

Hong Kong airport has a very convenient city centre check in desk. No need to drag your bags all the way to the airport.

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Apr 16th 2013, 8:32 PM

This is so poorly thought out.

Location: If it’s only for Dublin airport then it’s not like it’s easy to just call by and drop off your bags.
If you live nearby you will either need to live on the very few domestic bus routes that go near the airport or you will need to drive. If you do drive, you will obviously be forced into parking in the DAA’s rip-off car park. You won’t be allowed to use the set-down lane and you’re not going to use the independent Quickpark just to drop off some bags. It may not be the reason, but I’m sure best buds Aer Lingus & the DAA considered the extra revenue they would get from parking fees.

For visitors, it’s too far out with sh*t transport, and our taxis are more expensive than many other European destinations. It would could work in other more central airports though.

Timing: Only for flights 6am-8am? Why would you get rid of your bag the evening before you go to bed, then have a shower and put on a new change of clothes the next morning? You’d want to be bringing another small suitcase with you. So this narrows it down to people carrying two or more bags.

And to be honest, the majority of people I see when I go through at that time are going for short-haul trips (a lot of day trippers) and I don’t see much luggage being checked in anyway. The more holiday type flights where you would really need a big suitcase seem to go later.

If they let you drop your bag off in the morning for evening flights, it would be more popular because you’d already be dressed for the day and wouldn’t need as much of your stuff. You could do whatever you wanted without being weighed down. But people already use hotel luggage facilities, so if you’re a visitor, you’re going to be a lot closer to the hotel you just woke up in than a crappy airport in the sticks. Going out there and back to Dublin to do some sightseeing would be pointless.

I just don’t see what’s in it for them, let alone the passengers, apart from parking fees. Maybe it’s just to redeploy check-in staff somewhere else during the busy morning period. Which is understandable, but let’s not act like Aer Lingus are doing us a favour.

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Apr 16th 2013, 5:03 PM

I’m sure that this would be a great service for families or people lots of luggage, both of which are a thorn in the side of us single, one bagged passengers! It may not be convenient for all passengers to do it but it would benefit everyone!Reduce queue time and less likelihood of screaming children in the queue at that hour of the morning! I won’t complain!

Nicholas Canny 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 3:26 PM

Used this two weeks ago and it worked out really well and there was no charge for it

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:50 PM

Good idea.Saves stress.

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:35 PM

The only benefit I could see in this is for transatlantic passengers (passengers flying transatlantic are more likely to have lots of luggage) and transatlantic passengers also have the extra headache of having to do US immigration as well as security, but since Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic flight isn’t until 10:45am and this is only valid for passengers travelling between 6-8am, I can’t see much use in it to be honest!
Personally I believe the biggest headache at airports for families is security, rather than luggage check in. More than likely you’re going to have to cue up at the airline desk to get boarding cards and resolve seat assignment issues(luggage or no luggage)

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Apr 16th 2013, 3:37 PM

Yes it would be a great idea we used it in Canada and it takes away all the pressure on travel day especially if you are travelling with children

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Apr 16th 2013, 10:18 PM

Jaysus dearg doom, it may suit some people, even if its only a few and if it does no harm done and fair play, hardly think the extra few euro for parking from the limited number of people availing of the service is a major concern for either parties! Most airport hotels have free shuttles for guests so it wouldn’t cost them a penny to take it up and back to the airport and as many people said, if you’re travelling with kids it’d be a great help. You’d swear there was a charge for it or you had to do it! Chill out my friend….

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Apr 17th 2013, 9:20 AM

People travelling with Aer Lingus in Europe should be aware that if you pay for a second check-through bag, you don’t get any extra weight allowance. Pay €15 for 1 bag – get 20kg, pay additional €15 for second bag – no additional weight allowance. i.e. You can have two bags, but between them you can only have 20kg.
This isn’t very clear at all when booking… if the cumulative weight is more than 20kg, the weight of the second bag is charged as “Excess Baggage Fees” (despite the fact that you’ve already paid for a second bag…..). The Excess Baggage charge is €15 per kg!!! :O
This is a really non-sensical and unfair policy to begin with, but the fact that people don’t know about it means you can get very, very stung at the check-in desk!

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Apr 16th 2013, 4:55 PM

Travel all the way to our airport that has no underground or rail link twice in two days!! I don’t think so thanks.

Bernie Sharkey Eustace 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:36 PM

Schlep….. I love it!

Harish 12y

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Apr 16th 2013, 7:53 PM

Why only dublin. What bout cork and shannon!!!!!!!!!

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Apr 17th 2013, 1:00 AM

Crown Plaza Hotel Singapore do this. Go downstairs and check your bags in. Go back upstairs and watch TV from the bath in your room until gate opens. Get out of bath, put on clothes, go through efficient security and board flight. Sweetness.

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:09 PM

Great idea… How much extra does this cost?

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Apr 16th 2013, 1:52 PM

Yes…I am sure they would charge you fot that sadly…

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Apr 17th 2013, 11:40 PM

I think it’s a great idea you could park in the set down area in the departures one stay in the car the other person bring the bags in and checks in and you don’t have all that hassle next morning it’s a winner for my family

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Apr 17th 2013, 10:46 AM

I think this is a great idea! For motorbike users, it’s great to be able to use public transport at sociable hours to drop off luggage, and then get the full benefit of driving a motorbike in early morning traffic to the airport without worrying about luggage.

Although the return journey… Hmm

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Apr 16th 2013, 3:33 PM

Brilliant idea

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Apr 17th 2013, 12:08 AM

they have lost my luggage twice so i would not be trusting them to do it,, if they cant get in on plane same few hours i have checked in ,, god only knows where it could end up over nite,, that’s a no from me,,,

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