The worst thing about flying? These people (us) - Page 2

Stealhead · 09-01-14, 04:18 PM

The last time I flew the man next to me had dip and spit bottle.

That stuff stinks. Luckly one the crew told him not use it she did have tell him twice. Good he listened as I was ready to shove that spit bottle down his throught.

The best flight for me was Brittish Airways to London business class it was wonderful. It was a free upgrade Delta flight got cancled so they sent me to BA Delta ticket was crap class.

Another awsome flight was a military charter from Baltimore to Frankfort lame. The inflight meal had moldy tomatoes yum. Lowest bidding contractor.

Jimbuna · 09-01-14, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

The last time I flew the man next to me had dip and spit bottle.

That stuff stinks. Luckly one the crew told him not use it she did have tell him twice. Good he listened as I was ready to shove that spit bottle down his throught.

Good job it wasn't his throat...you might have choked him

Stealhead · 09-01-14, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Good job it wasn't his throat...you might have choked him

Indeed

TarJak · 09-01-14, 07:09 PM

This is the only way to fly:

Though Emirates takes it a bit further still:

Oberon · 09-01-14, 09:24 PM

I've never flown, only time I've been in an aircraft was the C-47 at York, oh, and the raid on the Canberra, although that was about a fifth of an aircraft.
Thought I was going to get a chance next year on a jaunt to Bavaria but sadly there wasn't enough money for both me, the wife and the mother in law to go to her cousins wedding so I got left on the tarmac.

Good recommendations here though on the emergency aisle seat, I'll have to pass that on to the missus although height really isn't an issue for her (

) but her mother is quite tall.
I'm going to try and get her an mp3 or CD or something of 'What goes up might come down' for her to listen to, it's hilarious:

Cracks me up every time.

Oh, and just found this by the late great Dave Allen:

Stealhead · 09-01-14, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

This is the only way to fly:

Though Emirates takes it a bit further still:

Looks affordale.

TarJak · 09-01-14, 10:40 PM

It is if you work for the airline, or got made redundant by one of them

Aktungbby · 09-02-14, 04:15 AM

Sardines in a can is more like it! Won't fly unless absolutely necessary. My last excursion was disaster; They held up an unbalanced heavy loaded aircraft in Washington DC to burn fuel and use the runway's long direction for greater roll time which made my connection in Phoenix for Oakland a dead issue. Missed two gate changes after landing with only 5 minutes to travel two concourses-no joy. An 18 hour trek. Security is the biggest pain: I've a lot of metal in one leg and I get triple ID'd in Britain (Heathrow) every time-look suspicious in tweed with a bolo tie I guess...I do love the duty free shop there though!

Jimbuna · 09-02-14, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I've never flown, only time I've been in an aircraft was the C-47 at York, oh, and the raid on the Canberra, although that was about a fifth of an aircraft.
Thought I was going to get a chance next year on a jaunt to Bavaria but sadly there wasn't enough money for both me, the wife and the mother in law to go to her cousins wedding so I got left on the tarmac.

Good recommendations here though on the emergency aisle seat, I'll have to pass that on to the missus although height really isn't an issue for her (

) but her mother is quite tall.
I'm going to try and get her an mp3 or CD or something of 'What goes up might come down' for her to listen to, it's hilarious:

Cracks me up every time.

Oh, and just found this by the late great Dave Allen:

After listening to them she might decide it better if she is left on the tarmac

Betonov · 09-02-14, 07:07 AM

I miss these

Wolferz · 09-02-14, 07:22 AM

Considering the big money grab being employed by the airlines, along with their drive the herd attitudes, it might be cheaper and much more comfortable to charter a private jet.

Jimbuna · 09-02-14, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I miss these

So is my lad atm....well , at least until the new year.

Betonov · 09-02-14, 07:33 AM

I wonder how a successefull venture would it be, to start a regular passenger line from Europe to the USA with a cruise liner.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 09-02-14, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The last time I was on a plane was when I came to Houston in 2008. It wasn't fun like it was when I was a kid. The next time I go somewhere I'll drive, unless of course it's overseas and I have no choice.

But Steve, you can sail with Cunard!

No Cattle Class available though so better open your wallet...

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Originally Posted by AngusJS

I enjoy flying. I always get a window seat, because I never get tired of the view. How else would I have ever seen Greenland or the Canadian Archipelago with my own eyes?

I'm 6', and the only time I've had real trouble with leg space was on one of my flights on a Tupolev 174. But that was a relatively short flight, so it was all good.

Just remember you're moving at Mach .8 at 30,000 feet. You can put up with some minor inconveniences - just enjoy the ride.

Do you mean Tupolev Tu-134 or -154? Tu-174 was proposed lenghtened fuselage version of Tu-154 trijet, but as far as I know it was never built. But back to your flight experience... What it was like? I have never flown on Eastern block airliner.

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I wonder how a successefull venture would it be, to start a regular passenger line from Europe to the USA with a cruise liner.

Cunard Line (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc) maybe able to answer. They have short of service available.

Sailor Steve · 09-02-14, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

But Steve, you can sail with Cunard!

No Cattle Class available though so better open your wallet...

The only way I could remotely afford to travel by ship would be to get a job on a freighter heading my way. Unfortunately I'm too old to do that kind of work anymore.

09-01-14, 04:18 PM	#16
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The last time I flew the man next to me had dip and spit bottle. That stuff stinks. Luckly one the crew told him not use it she did have tell him twice. Good he listened as I was ready to shove that spit bottle down his throught. The best flight for me was Brittish Airways to London business class it was wonderful. It was a free upgrade Delta flight got cancled so they sent me to BA Delta ticket was crap class. Another awsome flight was a military charter from Baltimore to Frankfort lame. The inflight meal had moldy tomatoes yum. Lowest bidding contractor. Last edited by Stealhead; 09-01-14 at 04:29 PM.

09-01-14, 09:24 PM	#20
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I've never flown, only time I've been in an aircraft was the C-47 at York, oh, and the raid on the Canberra, although that was about a fifth of an aircraft. Thought I was going to get a chance next year on a jaunt to Bavaria but sadly there wasn't enough money for both me, the wife and the mother in law to go to her cousins wedding so I got left on the tarmac. Good recommendations here though on the emergency aisle seat, I'll have to pass that on to the missus although height really isn't an issue for her () but her mother is quite tall. I'm going to try and get her an mp3 or CD or something of 'What goes up might come down' for her to listen to, it's hilarious: Cracks me up every time. Oh, and just found this by the late great Dave Allen:

09-02-14, 04:15 AM	#23
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,095 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Sardines in a can is more like it! Won't fly unless absolutely necessary. My last excursion was disaster; They held up an unbalanced heavy loaded aircraft in Washington DC to burn fuel and use the runway's long direction for greater roll time which made my connection in Phoenix for Oakland a dead issue. Missed two gate changes after landing with only 5 minutes to travel two concourses-no joy. An 18 hour trek. Security is the biggest pain: I've a lot of metal in one leg and I get triple ID'd in Britain (Heathrow) every time-look suspicious in tweed with a bolo tie I guess...I do love the duty free shop there though! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

09-02-14, 07:22 AM	#26
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Considering the big money grab being employed by the airlines, along with their drive the herd attitudes, it might be cheaper and much more comfortable to charter a private jet. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

09-01-14, 07:09 PM	#19
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	This is the only way to fly: Though Emirates takes it a bit further still:

09-01-14, 10:40 PM	#22
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	It is if you work for the airline, or got made redundant by one of them

09-02-14, 07:07 AM	#25
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I miss these

09-02-14, 07:33 AM	#28
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I wonder how a successefull venture would it be, to start a regular passenger line from Europe to the USA with a cruise liner.