Why pay extra to board a plane early?
I want to be in that plane as short of time as possible.
I want to be in that plane as short of time as possible.
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People prize being able to stow their carry on in the closest bin. Or sit in first class and watch all the poor sad sacks parade past you to the cheap seats.
I’ve never taken a carry on or sat up front.
Also, why do people stand up right when the plane lands, when it usually takes at least 15 minutes for people to even start getting off? I just chill in the seat while all the others stand in the aisle for 20 minutes.
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I stand asap, I am tall so the seats are uncomfortable and I also have bad knees so standing after being on a flight is wonderful relief
Bobby Orrtuzzo
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on the reverse of this, I’ve never brought more than just a carry on on a flight. The handful of times I’ve ever flown, it’s usually for a max 3-4 day trip. I just cram everything into a carry on. And every time has been to visit a friend, so if there’s anything else I need they usually have it.
I hate the people that exit the plane by pushing through. Like they are walking up the isle before the unfasten seat belt is allowed.
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My knees are firmly planted in the seat in front of me the entire ride. Flying sucks. I would much rather take a train or drive depending upon the distance. And don’t get me started on the seats themselves. Flying used to be an experience. I guess it still is, but it’s more like we get to understand what cattle feel like. So not really a good experience.
Like the 30 seconds they gain is worth being a prick to everyone else.
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Thallis
No half measures
Having your carry on directly with you, getting to your seat and not having to worry until you've arrived is nice.
I’d rather not have to purchase toiletries every time I travel. I need items and at times medications that are not allowed for carry-on, so I always check a bag. I’ve done a lot of travel. I don’t really see what the big deal is to wait 10 minutes to get my bag. During layovers I don’t have to lug around anything more than my messenger bag with a book and my tablet.
Everyone does what they are most comfortable with I guess.
Good point - I should clarify. My gripe isn’t with those who only stand up, but those who immediately go the the aisle and get their bags from the top bin and stand there waiting to get off. I used to do that, too
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I'm 6'3 and flying is easily one of my least favorite things to deal with. Good thing I'm with a girl who loves to travel, really worked that one out didn't I?
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Everyone was stopping and looking at us. Even the people on the bus!
We just sat there like we belonged and made it through the route. No one ever messed with us, even in the worst parts.
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Everyone was stopping and looking at us. Even the people on the bus!
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A full circle rainbow. Saw it from the top of the carrier with a storm approaching.
I saw weird things.
Like:
Oil fields in the waters of Gulf burning at night. The carrier slipping by, just a viewer.
1,000 dolphins jumping around after the carrier did a quick turnaround. We must have pulled something up to make them feed like that.
A full circle rainbow. Saw it from the top of the carrier with a storm approaching.
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Ah,the Ole "Sorry I am having issues and can't connect" ploy when really you are taking in an afternoon ballgame. That's a user issue, not the platform lol
I use Teams everyday and never have issues. But others that move rooms sometimes do.
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