In yesterday’s post, I wrote about preparing to fly. This is the final entry about  fun with the airlines …

The Ride – Snuggled into my window seat next to the bathroom and the single mom of twins, I try to reach my purse for my iPod. However, due to the close proximity of the seat in front of me, I cannot bend over. I have to use my toes to pull it out and over and ask single mom to stop nursing for a second and reach into my purse.

After a bit on the tarmac, we get the standard safety training but with a few added requirements (thank you, Mr. liquid explosive moron). There’s something about the way the flight attendant looks at you now when you are seated in the exit row.

I happened to fly yesterday and noticed that in place of the standard “What-do-you-want-you’re-bothering-me” attitude of the flight attendants, they were exceptionally outgoing, Southwest kind of “up” and overly helpful. When I couldn’t reach for my purse the second time, the attendant actually smiled and gave me the headset (which I can use for future flights, thank you) for free. I kept saying, “Are you serious? No really, are you serious?” I didn’t want an air marshal coming after me for the $2.

If you happen to be on what I refer to as The Disney Shuttle, prepare yourself. Flying from anywhere to Orlando on a Saturday morning is not a peaceful situation. If you are not ready to add to your family and your partner is, take this flight. You will get your way. I swear Octo-Mom sat next to me last Christmas.

Another new tradition I’ve noticed on my last few (very smooth and pleasant) flights is passenger applause upon touchdown. That says a little something about how we feel about flying these days.

One tip for your next flight: don’t forget to pack your patience, your sense of humor, and your debit card to pay the $45 to carry it all in.
photo credit: zenobia_joy

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