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Tuesday morning, I will be flying out to Texas to stay with one of my best friends before we drive to Bonnaroo next week. I am incredibly excited but I am nervous about the flight because it is my first one. I am only bringing one carry on bag and have a 1 hour layover during my travels. I would really appreciate any tips you all would have about first time flying! I am finding myself more nervous about getting on the plane than I am being on the plane! Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
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There's nothing to be nervous about. You have to remember how many idiots pass through those gates on a daily basis. As long as you leave the bazooka and aerosol cans at home, you'll be just fine.
Post by runninglouisville on Jun 1, 2014 22:00:54 GMT -5
Turbulence is normal and no plane has ever been brought down by it. I repeat: no plane has ever been brought down by turbulence. Think of it like waves on the ocean. How often is the ocean perfectly flat? Next to never. If a boat bobs up and down you think nothing of it, right? Well, your plane is going to do that a little bit, too. It's perfectly normal. Planes can fly through hurricanes, so you'll be just find flying in clear air.
Post by F me, I quit America on Jun 1, 2014 22:42:31 GMT -5
Good info above. All I will add for a first timer is to get to the airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. I'll do one hour at an airport I am familiar with, but I'd recommend 2 hours if you aren't 100% sure of the lines, layout and typical flow. Beside that, just try to relax. Flying is surprisingly easy, so just think of how much driving time and hassle you are saving. And don't be afraid to ask for help if something is confusing or you can't find the baggage claim area, or whatever.
As much crap as TSA and airline staff get, they are still there to help. So don't worry, if you aren't up to something nefarious you have nothing to worry about, even if you don't totally know what you are doing. You'll be just fine.
Post by Od Lid Johnny on Jun 1, 2014 23:00:11 GMT -5
Also, it takes off like a jet. Drives up to the runway and it is like they hit a button and boom it's on. I've only went on one trip that required air travel and that was the part I liked best. My negatives were the extreme realization that flying is magic and the plane feels like a greyhound bus.
Post by chemicalbrother on Jun 1, 2014 23:05:07 GMT -5
If you know(you may or may not)your ears are sensitive to pressure changes bring gum to chew. Myself, I feel pressure in my ears and it takes a while for them to 'pop' when i drive over a mountain or significant elevation in a car. But it didn't occur to me on my first flight this might be an issue. I didn't have gum on the way up and I experienced fairly sharp ear pain for a bit. Someone hipped me to some gum, and helped me out for the descent and it made a big difference. I was prepared for the return flight.
Couldn't tell you the science behind 'why' it helped, just know it did. YMMV.
1. The window seat is best for actually sleeping on the plane because you can lean against the window area. 2.Definitely wear shoes that you can slip on and off. 3. Dress in layers b/c temperatures on planes are surprisingly variable from my experience. 4. Gum is a great idea. 5. If your flight comes with a meal, get vegetarian. 6. Definitely make sure your carry on toiletries satisfy airline standards or else you may end up losing something expensive like cologne (although being forced to buy new toothpaste when you land is also annoying). 7. Make sure your phone is charged. 8. Don't forget your headphones. 9. Don't drink anything on the plane unless it comes from a sealed container. That includes the ice. 10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves. 11. Don't be afraid to ask for extra soda (or wine if they have it). Worst case scenario, they will say no. But they almost always say yes.
"I love music. For me, music is morning coffee. It's mood medicine. It's pure magic. A good song is just like a good meal. I just want to inhale it and then share a bite with someone else." - Hota Kotb
I don't mean to take over the thread, but I am going on my first international flight in a few weeks (flying nonstop Chicago to Paris). Does anyone have specific tips for longer flights? The biggest tip I've got from a little online searching is just like Bonnaroo...bring plenty of water.
You're just too young to grasp how stylin' I really was. All the boys wanted to do me when I was 5. Actually the girls did too. My haircut was confusing.
when you get off your first flight, and into the new airport, ask the airline assistant about your second plane you need to get on. sometimes, sometimes, it's not the same gate that was originally printed on your ticket and the first airport. if that is the case, you want that up to date info asap and head straight to that gate and plane. once there, you can relax, and pee, and go back to the bar.
i 2nd sleeping in the window seat, bringing gum, charged phone, a good book. if you plan to bring your laptop (to texas and not Roo) have that baby charged too. you can watch movies for free on the flight.
10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
Post by livesbydryshampoo on Jun 2, 2014 8:03:04 GMT -5
Make a playlist of your all-time favorite songs, only go for happy and relaxing. Also, podcasts are a good distraction. I like The Moth in particular because the stories are short and riveting, so I never lose track like I might if I'm distracted by people watching from an hour-long NPR podcast.
Yes, I've made long term friends with random travelers at the over priced bars that seem to never close.
But, if you're a smoker, you'll have to go through security each time. And that's a pain. I was at JFK once and went outside, it was a 30 minute ordeal.
I always take gum to chew. For whatever reason, my mouth gets super dry in the air. It also helps to relieve pressure in your ears. The window seat helps.
10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
Pretty much. I always look behind me to check out the situation before reclining. If someone is using their tray table or has long legs and is already squished, it's a wanker move to recline. And that extra 2 inches of "comfort" could be making the person behind you quite uncomfortable. It's a pretty poor trade off. Also it makes it hard for the people in the row behind you to get out of their seats to use the restroom.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
Pretty much. I always look behind me to check out the situation before reclining. If someone is using their tray table or has long legs and is already squished, it's a wanker move to recline. And that extra 2 inches of "comfort" could be making the person behind you quite uncomfortable. It's a pretty poor trade off. Also it makes it hard for the people in the row behind you to get out of their seats to use the restroom.
In general, I just don't even bother with it.
On my flight from O'Hare to Oahu, I had three seats all to myself because the plane was almost empty. I made myself a little fort out of the blankets and pillows. And then drank Mai Tai's for 7 hours. It was a great party of one. Other than that, I've never messed with the seats. Just leave it and deal with it.
10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
I like to recline my seat while the plane is doing its initial climb. It makes me feel like an astronaut
Yeah, I never recline my seat (and I fly a 4-5 times a year). I agree that the window seat is KEY for me if I have any hopes of taking a nap. I also agree with the layers- temperatures can change drastically and being able to take on and take off my sweatshirt is wonderful. If your flight is longer (andymac), I recommend bringing a variety of time wasters. It's nice to alternate between reading a book, doing some work, completing a sudoku, etc.. It helps time go by. Those funny looking head rest pillow things really help too. Especially the longer flights where you might want to shift your neck position a little bit.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Pretty much. I always look behind me to check out the situation before reclining. If someone is using their tray table or has long legs and is already squished, it's a wanker move to recline. And that extra 2 inches of "comfort" could be making the person behind you quite uncomfortable. It's a pretty poor trade off. Also it makes it hard for the people in the row behind you to get out of their seats to use the restroom.
In general, I just don't even bother with it.
On my flight from O'Hare to Oahu, I had three seats all to myself because the plane was almost empty. I made myself a little fort out of the blankets and pillows. And then drank Mai Tai's for 7 hours. It was a great party of one. Other than that, I've never messed with the seats. Just leave it and deal with it.
Yeah, I flew Dusseldorf to JFK and had 2 seats (window and aisle on either side) to myself for 8 hours... I curled up into a ball and slept almost the entire way. Best long flight EVAR.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
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Flying is pretty awesome when you are going somewhere cool. I think people that truly hate flying are the ones that have to fly all the time for work. Everytime I'm getting on a plane its because I'm going to a music festival, or going to see Phish, or going on an awesome vacation, so all of my memories are pleasant ones.
Just remember where you are going, and how much quicker you are going to get there as opposed to if you drove.
Also some planes have wifi, so bring your internet capable devices. Zone out on that for a while and before you know it you are landing.
Be sure to speak to your seat mate. You might end up making a friend and forming Fight Clubs nationwide.
This is great advice if you are a selfish asshole.
Pretty much. I always look behind me to check out the situation before reclining. If someone is using their tray table or has long legs and is already squished, it's a wanker move to recline. And that extra 2 inches of "comfort" could be making the person behind you quite uncomfortable. It's a pretty poor trade off. Also it makes it hard for the people in the row behind you to get out of their seats to use the restroom.
I only didn't recline my seat once, when the person behind me was like 6'6". At first I thought the seat was broken. The guy didn't even say anything despite me seemingly trying to recline my seat through his knees. But once I turned around and saw that Hagrid was sitting behind me, I gave up.
But most of the time, I'm going to recline my seat to ensure I can actually fall asleep (instead of having my head bobbing around because I'm sitting upright, causing me to constantly wake up).
I don't mean to take over the thread, but I am going on my first international flight in a few weeks (flying nonstop Chicago to Paris). Does anyone have specific tips for longer flights? The biggest tip I've got from a little online searching is just like Bonnaroo...bring plenty of water.
I flew from NYC to Japan and wasn't jet-lagged at all. How, you ask? Change your watch as soon as you get on the plane! Trick yourself into thinking it's the destination city's time and stay awake/go to sleep according to that schedule. Coffee, energy drinks, melatonin, and wine are all great things to change your body clock
1. The window seat is best for actually sleeping on the plane because you can lean against the window area. 2.Definitely wear shoes that you can slip on and off. 3. Dress in layers b/c temperatures on planes are surprisingly variable from my experience. 4. Gum is a great idea. 5. If your flight comes with a meal, get vegetarian. 6. Definitely make sure your carry on toiletries satisfy airline standards or else you may end up losing something expensive like cologne (although being forced to buy new toothpaste when you land is also annoying). 7. Make sure your phone is charged. 8. Don't forget your headphones. 9. Don't drink anything on the plane unless it comes from a sealed container. That includes the ice. 10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves. 11. Don't be afraid to ask for extra soda (or wine if they have it). Worst case scenario, they will say no. But they almost always say yes.
Lots of good stuff here, especially layers, slip on shoes and gum. However wrt:
10. Don't hesitate to recline your seat. If you weren't supposed to recline your seat, it wouldn't be built that way. If the person behind you has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves.
And doors were built to be opened, that doesn't mean you should swing one open right into someone's face. If you don't feel the need to recline it, don't do it just because you can. The person behind you will appreciate it. If you do need to recline to rest or whatever, go for it - but just lean around and give the person a head's up that you're coming back. Sure you're within your rights to just rocket on back, but the little courtesies make flying so much more enjoyable.
Also - the little things when going through security help you not be picked out for a more thorough "random" search. Friendliness with the agents, having your ID handy with boarding pass when you get to the front of the line, stuffing things from your pants pockets into a jacket pocket or a carry on before you get to the screener, and make sure you don't forget things (like a pocket knife, little scissors, something sharp other than keys on a keychain) in your backpack or carry on that seem innocuous but will get you pulled out of line on the other side of the screener.
And I know a lot of people prefer window so you can rest your head against the side, but I rarely fall asleep on flight shorter than 3 or 4 hours, so I prefer the aisle. It's so much easier to get up and use the bathroom as long as you're also willing to get up for the other people in your aisle. I just prefer that to having to wake someone up or ask them to get all their stuff together and move out of my way.
Finally, a little known tip - everyone who flies a lot totally ignores the flight attendants pre-flight about stopping what you're doing and paying attention to the safety messages, because they've heard it a thousand times. If you pretend to follow along (or in your case really follow along since it's your first time hearing it outside of movies), and smile and make eye contact while they're doing it, it will almost always result in them being a little nicer to you (I've even gotten booze on the house - which may or may not be a result of this) which may not seem like much but a pleasant flight attendant can really make a flight just a little more bearable.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
