Narrative:

At xa:45 another flight attendant and I commercial into dakar senegal. While she was trying to find out what to do about her lost luggage (along with 25 others.*note* no one spoke english). I was trying to locate our ground transportation. There was no ground transportation there for us. A nice dressed man in a polo shirt who seemed to know the airport staff started to help me with my luggage. I was at this time calling crew scheduling; and they were unsure about getting us a time frame for ground transportation. I asked if I should grab a taxi. Crew scheduling say that would be the best solution. I told polo shirt guy about the other flight attendant trying to find out about her luggage; he proceeded to walk over and cut in line to ask about her luggage. It didn't make it on the plane. Now the airport is clearing out. Polo shirt asked if we wanted a taxi. I said yes and asked if they took a credit card. No was the answer. Polo shirt started walking over to the cash machine and told me to take out a certain amount of money. I did; however having no idea what I took out compared to us dollars. Remember that now the airport is almost deserted. We walk out following polo shirt (he still has my luggage and has been helping) he walks me to a second parking lot that is not well lit. Remember it's now probably xb:30; dark and deserted! There is now more than 8 men trying to entice me to go with them into their car; saying don't go with polo shirt not safe! The other flight attendant was still hanging a ways away from me (I didn't know this at the time however she said there was a man standing right behind me within 18 inches and moving along with my every step. Remember it's dark and I can only see what is in front of me. The men now are arguing about who gets to drive us! It's loud and now scary! The other flight attendant is now yelling at me 'come back over to the road that is close to the airport!' I said 'we need to get a ride; come to me and let's go in one of these cars!' now she's yelling at the top of her lungs. (Remember I don't know there's a creepy guy immediately behind me. Also she can see more than 8 men. Apparently there was about 14.) 'I am not getting into any of those cars! Come towards me to the other road!' I go to her and we cross back over to the street that has some taxis also. Now polo shirt is not happy however I still tell him to put my luggage into the other taxi. Now the airport security shows up wearing a bulletproof vest because it's a lot of yelling. He told polo shirt to back off. I tell the other flight attendant to get in to the new selected taxi (now has lighted sign on top however no meter) she is terrified and says 'no!' I explained to her we cannot stay here and get in! She gets in and we ride to hotel. It's not close. Very unsafe surroundings and I'm thinking if we have a flat tire we will never be seen again. We finally make it to our hotel and he takes money needed for fair. Apparently he took $80 from me instead of the normal $8 taxi. This was a very scary night!no ground transportation was provided. Arriving at a third world unsafe country in the middle of the night. This could have been avoided if ground transportation was provided and actually showed up. Also if time of arrival was not in the middle of the night. Keep in mind we were in west africa not some place safe like germany.

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Title: A Flight Attendant and a co-worker reported being sent to Dakar; Senegal late at night with no transportation arranged by the company. After dealing with a shady character they are able to get cab to their hotel.

Narrative: At XA:45 another Flight Attendant and I commercial into Dakar Senegal. While she was trying to find out what to do about her lost luggage (along with 25 others.*note* no one spoke English). I was trying to locate our ground transportation. There was no ground transportation there for us. A nice dressed man in a Polo Shirt who seemed to know the airport staff started to help me with my luggage. I was at this time calling crew scheduling; and they were unsure about getting us a time frame for ground transportation. I asked if I should grab a taxi. Crew scheduling say that would be the best solution. I told Polo Shirt guy about the other Flight Attendant trying to find out about her luggage; he proceeded to walk over and cut in line to ask about her luggage. It didn't make it on the plane. Now the airport is clearing out. Polo Shirt asked if we wanted a taxi. I said yes and asked if they took a credit card. No was the answer. Polo Shirt started walking over to the cash machine and told me to take out a certain amount of money. I did; however having no idea what I took out compared to US dollars. Remember that now the airport is almost deserted. We walk out following Polo Shirt (he still has my luggage and has been helping) he walks me to a second parking lot that is not well lit. Remember it's now probably XB:30; dark and deserted! There is now more than 8 men trying to entice me to go with them into their car; saying don't go with Polo Shirt not safe! The other Flight Attendant was still hanging a ways away from me (I didn't know this at the time however she said there was a man standing right behind me within 18 inches and moving along with my every step. Remember it's dark and I can only see what is in front of me. The men now are arguing about who gets to drive us! It's loud and now scary! The other Flight Attendant is now yelling at me 'come back over to the road that is close to the airport!' I said 'we need to get a ride; come to me and let's go in one of these cars!' Now she's yelling at the top of her lungs. (Remember I don't know there's a creepy guy immediately behind me. Also she can see more than 8 men. Apparently there was about 14.) 'I am not getting into any of those cars! Come towards me to the other road!' I go to her and we cross back over to the street that has some taxis also. Now Polo Shirt is not happy however I still tell him to put my luggage into the other taxi. Now the airport security shows up wearing a bulletproof vest because it's a lot of yelling. He told Polo Shirt to back off. I tell the other FA to get in to the new selected taxi (now has lighted sign on top however no meter) She is terrified and says 'no!' I explained to her we CANNOT stay here and get in! She gets in and we ride to hotel. It's not close. Very unsafe surroundings and I'm thinking if we have a flat tire we will never be seen again. We finally make it to our hotel and he takes money needed for fair. Apparently he took $80 from me instead of the normal $8 taxi. This was a very scary night!No ground transportation was provided. Arriving at a third world unsafe country in the middle of the night. This could have been avoided if ground transportation was provided and actually showed up. Also if time of arrival was not in the middle of the night. Keep in mind we were in West Africa not some place safe like Germany.

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