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Post by celestiaequestria on Jun 2, 2014 11:06:26 GMT -5
Most airports have a Chilis. Chilis has 2-for-1 drink specials. Sauce like a boss.
Flying isn't bad if you're a standard human, it's mildly unpleasant. If you're unlucky, you'll be able to sense the screaming void, feel the background radiation of the universe, sense the changes in atmospheric pressure and generally realize that you are the ONLY PERSON ON THE PLANE who feels this way and are therefore the craziest person on the short bus. Then you get off and have a few more drinks and get on the next flight. It's pretty simple. Also, arrive early. Security lines at metropolitan airports has gotten ridiculous and it's practically guaranteed that they'll decide to do major highway construction on the day of your flight.
If flying makes you projectile vomit like something out of the Exorcist, soda generally helps.
Post by tealeyedangel on Jun 2, 2014 11:22:58 GMT -5
I'm surprised noone has been a smartA$$ yet and said anything about bringing KY and your own latex glove for the TSA search lol....or flowers for the agent doing said search, makes it more personal and meaningful....and on that note I'm going to go clean my house lol
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.
I think height might be a pretty significant factor here, too. My grandfather books most of my flights for me (because it's not like I'm a 34-year-old woman with a steady job or anything/flights are expensive!), and for the longest time, he would put me in the aisle seats because that's where he likes to sit. But he's well over 6 feet tall, so he likes the aisle for extra leg room. And, as noted above, for not having to ask someone to let him by when he uses the restroom. I am 5'4", and I never use airplane restrooms if I can avoid them, so I like the window for leaning purposes.
I can't remember if anybody has said this already, but personally, I like the exit rows if you can get them. They tend to be a little more roomy.
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
This is good to know. I am scheduled to arrive at around 9am destination time, so if I can sleep on the plane I should be in pretty good shape. I'm a notorious car passenger seat sleeper, so I'm hoping it will be fairly easy for me on the flight as well.
Post by thatguycorbin on Jun 2, 2014 17:04:20 GMT -5
bring chill music for the flight, as well as a book. other than that just dont talk to strangers, theyll never stop talking. normally im all about talking to strangers, but not on planes. seriously dont do it
I'm not a germaphobe by any means, but bring some antibacterial wipes and when you get to your seat wipe EVERYTHING down. Last thing you want is to get sick on your vacation.
1. Wear socks - it's almost always freezing on the plane
2. Download lots of This American Life
3. Put headphones on immediately after sitting down because at least 50% of people are terrible and it's not worth the risk of starting a conversation with someone who turns out to be a) a blatant racist b) a non-stop bragger or c) someone who wants to network. Then you can cautiously remove them if the person next to you seems like they might be cool.
4. OMG you don't have to put electronics away for take off and landing anymore and it's the best thing ever.
5. Steer clear of babies and small children if you get to choose your seat, not only cause they might be crying but there's also a good chance one of their parents will engage in non-stop baby talk for the entirety of the flight, which in my opinion is worse than children crying.
other than that just dont talk to strangers, theyll never stop talking. normally im all about talking to strangers, but not on planes. seriously dont do it
Haha, seriously! What is that? Nerves? Even when I have my headphones in, my seatmate usually wants to tell me everything about everything.
Buy Airborne (at any drugstore, walmart etc) and take before, during and after your flight so you don't get sick from recirculated air.
I fly frequently for work, and this or any similar product is a must for me. I'm not sick often, but if I don't get proactive with this I end up paying the price nearly every time. Also why I start every morning at 'Roo with an EmergenC.
Most other posters have covered what I would suggest. Only adds would be; tip the HELL out of your flight attendant if you intend to drink. I very regularly stop being charged for drinks after two ten spot tips on my first two drinks. Lastly, join the mile high club
Buy Airborne (at any drugstore, walmart etc) and take before, during and after your flight so you don't get sick from recirculated air.
I fly frequently for work, and this or any similar product is a must for me. I'm not sick often, but if I don't get proactive with this I end up paying the price nearly every time. Also why I start every morning at 'Roo with an EmergenC.
Most other posters have covered what I would suggest. Only adds would be; tip the HELL out of your flight attendant if you intend to drink. I very regularly stop being charged for drinks after two ten spot tips on my first two drinks. Lastly, join the mile high club
Is it crazy that I didn't even know you could tip flight attendants? Most flights I've been on recently only take cards and there's nothing to sign/tip on, they just run it themselves and hand it back.
I fly frequently for work, and this or any similar product is a must for me. I'm not sick often, but if I don't get proactive with this I end up paying the price nearly every time. Also why I start every morning at 'Roo with an EmergenC.
Most other posters have covered what I would suggest. Only adds would be; tip the HELL out of your flight attendant if you intend to drink. I very regularly stop being charged for drinks after two ten spot tips on my first two drinks. Lastly, join the mile high club
Is it crazy that I didn't even know you could tip flight attendants? Most flights I've been on recently only take cards and there's nothing to sign/tip on, they just run it themselves and hand it back.
Cash is king, I put the drinks on the card and pass the tip....plus I always feel like Pacino walking around slipping everybody a little something in Goodfellas (so what if mine is typically $1s and $5s)
I love how even with water contamination Southwest is the best airline. Seriously, anytime I don't fly Southwest I regret it (my trip to Shaky Knees last month a perfect example).
I love how even with water contamination Southwest is the best airline. Seriously, anytime I don't fly Southwest I regret it (my trip to Shaky Knees last month a perfect example).
For Bonnaroo I'm flying out Southwest but then transfer for a different airline or something and I"m not too excited about the switch.
I love how even with water contamination Southwest is the best airline. Seriously, anytime I don't fly Southwest I regret it (my trip to Shaky Knees last month a perfect example).
For Bonnaroo I'm flying out Southwest but then transfer for a different airline or something and I"m not too excited about the switch.
AirTran? I haven't flown with them since the merger, but they are basically SOuthwest under a different name now. I think by the end of next year they are completely fazing out AirTran and it will all be Southwest
If you have a low tolerance watch your drinking. If you drink one and you fly, it'll feel like you've had 2. Trust me, I'm a professional.
I'd recommend applying this to the night before as well. I don't ever drink the night before a flight anymore because there is really not much worse than flying hungover.
so, pro tip here as far as the alcohol is concerned. as long as it is in a container less than 3oz and in a ziploc bag, you can take booze through security, no problemo. those little airplane bottles are 50mL, about 1.5oz. stick few in a quart ziploc baggie and cruise past the TSA. some airlines have policies about drinking your own alcohol onboard the flight, so you may need to be sly or extra friendly and courteous with your FA. or just get a bottle of sprite in the concourse and dump a bunch of gin in and carry it with you on board.
so, pro tip here as far as the alcohol is concerned. as long as it is in a container less than 3oz and in a ziploc bag, you can take booze through security, no problemo. those little airplane bottles are 50mL, about 1.5oz. stick few in a quart ziploc baggie and cruise past the TSA. some airlines have policies about drinking your own alcohol onboard the flight, so you may need to be sly or extra friendly and courteous with your FA. or just get a bottle of sprite in the concourse and dump a bunch of gin in and carry it with you on board.
Wow! I never even thought about that! If it is sealed & in a small bottle, it is totally passable! Awesome tip, thanks! :-)
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 don't need to bring plenty of water, as they have a ton of free water bottles on board. And free wine & beer! I love flying internationally <3 I would say if you have an iPad, definitely stock up on movies & shows, games that don't require wifi, etc. Also, if you are able to sleep on planes (like me), try to get a little behind on sleep so that you are tired when you board. Sleeping definitely makes international flights go by much faster ;-)
I fly frequently for work, and this or any similar product is a must for me. I'm not sick often, but if I don't get proactive with this I end up paying the price nearly every time. Also why I start every morning at 'Roo with an EmergenC.
Most other posters have covered what I would suggest. Only adds would be; tip the HELL out of your flight attendant if you intend to drink. I very regularly stop being charged for drinks after two ten spot tips on my first two drinks. Lastly, join the mile high club
Is it crazy that I didn't even know you could tip flight attendants? Most flights I've been on recently only take cards and there's nothing to sign/tip on, they just run it themselves and hand it back.
I've never seen anyone do this. Definitely did not occur to me to try. I agree it might be weird on those flights that only take credit cards. Did you do this on one of those regional flights that still take cash?
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 don't need to bring plenty of water, as they have a ton of free water bottles on board. And free wine & beer! I love flying internationally <3 I would say if you have an iPad, definitely stock up on movies & shows, games that don't require wifi, etc. Also, if you are able to sleep on planes (like me), try to get a little behind on sleep so that you are tired when you board. Sleeping definitely makes international flights go by much faster ;-)
That was pretty awesome about Intl flights. I flew ATLANTA>AMSTERDAM (8-9 hour flight) and it felt like it took forever, haha. I was able to walk to the back and ask for random snacks, the flight attendants were pretty cool. a lot of people just got up and did a few laps around the plane. My flights had free music/tv shows/movies on the tv's so that made it go by a little quicker. I wasn't able to sleep, so that made for a long day..
For Bonnaroo I'm flying out Southwest but then transfer for a different airline or something and I"m not too excited about the switch.
AirTran? I haven't flown with them since the merger, but they are basically SOuthwest under a different name now. I think by the end of next year they are completely fazing out AirTran and it will all be Southwest
