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I usually have a Tim Hortons coffee in my hand when I walk thru security... 3 tims in a row it was never a problem, then one day they asked me to take a sip. Well... it was boiling hot so I burned my whole mouth.
I've flown soooo many times for work in the past 2.5 years. Key hassles that's I've learned to deal with are:
1) boarding late or last (based on zones) and there not being any room left for my carry-on. A lot of people carry a small suitcase plus their laptop these days, so space fills up fast. I now carry a smaller carry on that I know will fit under my seat in case the top bins are full (note that the under seat space is different on large vs. small planes)
2) late baggage - twice I've connected thru Washington and my bag has been delayed by 24 hours. Apparently the airport has a brutal rating on lost/late connecting bags. I try not to connect thru there, and I try to make sure necessities are in my carry-on.
3) Mean power-tripping security or customs/immigration people. I've learned with customs to make sure my answers are short, to the point (this has been worst with US immigration at airports). When coming back into the country I've learned that if you say you didn't buy anything, they don't believe you, so even on short trips where I may not have bought something, I make sure I go and buy something anyway. I keep receipts on me... you need them in case you are asked for proof.
With security, I don't offer information or ask if I should do anything (e.g. "should I take laptop out of bag?"). I don't wear belts or clothing that might have any metal parts. I've seen lots of guys looking really uncomfortable with their shoes off, belt off, holding their pants waiting until they can get their belt back. It can be stressful, especially if you are already stressed or nervous.
I love flying and I've learned to deal with the little things that stress me out.
Have fun!!
And I have some bad flight stories that I will not share.
AIRPLANE!
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by PlasticAss » 4/11/2006, 9:41 am
[as the plane prepares to take off]
Hanging Lady: Nervous?
Ted Striker: Yes.
Hanging Lady: First time?
Ted Striker: No, I've been nervous lots of times.
<3 Airplane!
Hanging Lady: Nervous?
Ted Striker: Yes.
Hanging Lady: First time?
Ted Striker: No, I've been nervous lots of times.
<3 Airplane!
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by nelison » 4/11/2006, 9:47 am
I'm in a bit of the same situation Matt for when I fly to london a week later, but rather it's been 10 years since I last flew, and I was 10 or 11 and don't really remember it, so it feels like this will be my first flight. I mean its the safest way to travel but yet it's like, should this multi-ton piece of steal be hanging out 30,000 feet above land? lol But anyways try and stay positive and all of these tips are certainly helpful.
I can't wait until the day schools are over-funded and the military is forced to hold bake sales to buy planes.
"It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you've forgotten about"
"It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you've forgotten about"
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by Long Jonny » 4/11/2006, 10:20 am
i flew for the first time last month. everything went smooth. i won't repeat what has already been said... all good advice. but BRING GUM! saman was right on with that. really helps the ears out.
Oh,
Capt. Oveur: Ya ever been in a cockpit before?
Joey: No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.
Capt. Oveur: Ya ever seen a grown man naked?
Oh,
Capt. Oveur: Ya ever been in a cockpit before?
Joey: No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.
Capt. Oveur: Ya ever seen a grown man naked?
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by happening fish » 4/11/2006, 10:40 am
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by nelison » 4/11/2006, 10:40 am
I can't wait until the day schools are over-funded and the military is forced to hold bake sales to buy planes.
"It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you've forgotten about"
"It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you've forgotten about"
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by Soozy » 4/11/2006, 11:13 am
Open your eyes to nights and days, you close them up and float away
and somehow inbetween you've got to master lying to yourself
you back the cause, get out of school, you get a job, the job gets you
and somehow every day you end up serving somebody else
now if that ain't panic that you're feeling, then you damn well better start
you can drive it into that head of yours with the hammer in your heart.
And it's alriiiiiiiight now, take the world and make it yours again.
and somehow inbetween you've got to master lying to yourself
you back the cause, get out of school, you get a job, the job gets you
and somehow every day you end up serving somebody else
now if that ain't panic that you're feeling, then you damn well better start
you can drive it into that head of yours with the hammer in your heart.
And it's alriiiiiiiight now, take the world and make it yours again.
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