I have to fly Southwest tomorrow

[michigancat]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O

[steve dave]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O

I have these, which are possibly the exact same thing under a different brand name.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-B-Earbuds-Black/dp/B000E6G9RI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3

I want a good set of over-the-ears.  I've almost pulled the trigger about 10 times. 

[michigancat]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-51MZ0085AA002-Headphones-EP-630/dp/B000EGJZ2O

I have these, which are possibly the exact same thing under a different brand name.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-B-Earbuds-Black/dp/B000E6G9RI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3

I want a good set of over-the-ears.  I've almost pulled the trigger about 10 times. 

I don't think over-ears would be much better for travel unless you got into like the $200 range or so.  waste of money at that point.  still use 'em.

[pissclams]

i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   

It's perfectly reasonable to blame both.  You can completely follow the airlines' rules and still be a complete douchebag.

no, it's not perfectly  reasonable to blame both.  the airlines know how much room they have on their planes and the rejects at the gates need to stop you from bringing on more than it can handle.  suck it.

[The42Yardstick]

The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

Sounds like a great flight. Glad you had fun.

[michigancat]

i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   

It's perfectly reasonable to blame both.  You can completely follow the airlines' rules and still be a complete douchebag.

no, it's not perfectly  reasonable to blame both.

Yes it is.

[Trim]

is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plan, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.

yeah, I can't really agree more than I am agreeing right now at this very moment

Wonderful experience.  You don't even need a driver's license.

If you fly into OKC, you don't even need a hotel either.  They house you for free.

[Saulbadguy]

i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   

i'm going to do whatever teh eff the airline lets me.  if they say i can try to fly the aircraft then i'm going to be in the cabin trying to do loops and crap.

There are no rules for lots of things on this world but we follow the "unwritten rules" to be decent to one another.  THIS IS ONE OF THEM!!

[Saulbadguy]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

agree w/ everything, but you need to invest in some headphones.

Yeah, I need some better ones.  But, I will still be infuriated knowing it's going on. 

I get the best sleep of my life on airplanes, regardless of what is going on.  Something about the movement of the plane, the sound of the engines and the little twist-knob that you can turn to get air blown on your face just puts me to sleep nearly immediately.

[yoga-like_abana]

is there anything more elite feeling then strolling off the plane, bag on your shoulder and walking directly out to a waiting cab without even so much as farting near the people waiting for their crap checked bags?

(LAX is the best for this, I'm a huge LAX fan).  i can literally be off the plane and in a cab line within 2 minutes and driving up the PCH.  feels so damned elite.

Usually do just this, but scratch the cab for a [insert rental car company name] bus. 

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

Sounds like a great flight. Glad you had fun.

lol

[pissclams]

i love the fact that there are people here blaming the travelers for the airlines not enforcing their own rules.   

i'm going to do whatever teh shazbot! the airline lets me.  if they say i can try to fly the aircraft then i'm going to be in the cabin trying to do loops and crap.

There are no rules for lots of things on this world but we follow the "unwritten rules" to be decent to one another.  THIS IS ONE OF THEM!!

dog. eat. dog.

[yoga-like_abana]

when does air wal-mart lose there fuel contract?

[pissclams]

when does air wal-mart lose there fuel contract?

their hedging has got to be killing them right now

[MeatSauce]

The Southwest flight I just got back from  (between Houston and Dallas) smelled like piss.  Thick syrupy warm piss.

What did you expect? Houston is the armpit of The Republic of Texas.  Hate going to that dump. Would rather spend a weeend dodging AK-47 fire in El Paso

[1/64th]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

[steve dave]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

You are flying Delta to Denver?  Very weird. 

[EllToPay]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

Frontier is laughing its ass off at you right now.

[1/64th]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

You are flying Delta to Denver?  Very weird. 

Mother-in-law works for Delta and United so we fly free.   

[yoga-like_abana]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

Is the family doing a cross country tour following disney on ice everywhere they go?

[1/64th]

I understand wanting to avoid the conveyor.  I truly do. You and your 1 bag that takes up very little space = no biggie. I don't mind the seasoned biz traveler and their well packed case.

the seasoned biz travelers are often the worst offenders.  especially when they fill the bin w/ laptop bags and overcoats.

It's, 100% of the time, Mom and Pop Western Nebraska with their diaper bag, kids toy bag, personal backpack for each child, and their personal dvd player POS that they play, not with headphones, but out loud so everyone can hear it because their shitting kid can't wear headphones.  The same people that hold up the security line and same people that hold up everyone exiting the plane so they can unstrap their monster fracking kid buggy. 

This will be the 1/64th Family tonight as we fly to Denver via Delta First Class.  Can't wait. 

Is the family doing a cross country tour following disney on ice everywhere they go?

Not a bad idea...I'll see if they're in town.  Seeing Mater on ice was just 

BTW, Mrs. 1/64th just informed me that we are actually flying United, not Delta.  Sorry.

[steve dave]

BTW, Mrs. 1/64th just informed me that we are actually flying United, not Delta.  Sorry.

makes more sense