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Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--to ML
Posted by artaz on 7/20/08
I did not mean to devalue your statement about flying at all. I do
respect your opinion and understand that many will choose not to
fly because of the aggravation. To me it is a small price to pay to
be safe and yes flying is very different than it used to be. We
usually fly Southwest and they are still very good. They even fly
to HI and Mexico now. It's weird to think that young people today
will not know flying any other way. They are just used to the
security checks, long lines, and many rules. Most of us will still
need to fly from time to time and wish for those old days of no
lines, security checks and bringing shampoo!!
On 7/18/08, ML wrote:
> On 7/17/08, artaz wrote:
>> we just flew out to San Diego and it was not bad at all. We
>> flew on my husband's airline Southwest. Times have changed.
>> You pack very light. Bring traveler type of clothes that are
>> wrinkle free. One small roll on bag. If it doesn't fit,
>> don't bring it. Wear socks to the airport so your feet do not
>> get dirty during the shoe xray. We still got free drinks
>> and peanuts! We did not pay for our bags. We arrived in San
>> Diego in 55 minutes instead of 7 hours by car. We buy mini
>> travel size shampoos/conditioners etc at a drug store when we
>> arrive if needed (most hotels have this). I still fly and
>> most Americans will too. We are all too used to the
>> convience.
>
> I'm glad your trip worked out well with no hidden charges. Not
> everyone can fly Southwest, who, AT LEAST FOR NOW, is not
> charging for all your luggage. Also people have different needs,
> not everyone can pack just lightweight touristy non wrinkle
> clothing. Also not all destinations have the products one needs.
> Plus that is an extra expense too.
> What's really crappy IMO is that some of these charges, like
> seating charges, are applied to every leg, so if the airline
> does not have a direct nonstop flight between your home and
> destination, you pay the fees twice or three times (and then
> again on your return, of course).
> Also be sure to dress warmly if the frigid temps onboard bother
> you at all, or be ready to PURCHASE a blanket!
> Need to take medication? You'll PAY for water.
> Yes, I know that not EVERY airline has exactly all these same
> extra fees. AT LEAST NOT YET. But every week the list grows, as
> more jump on.
> I cannot imagine how many extra fees would be involved in
> packing for my 2005 trip to Europe, where I flew two flights
> just to get to the ship in Halifax, and had to pack for 66 days.
> Sure you can wash out your undies and wear the same clothes
> every day for a short hop to another US city, but you try
> packing everything you need for 66 days in one carryon bag! My
> meds alone would take up a lot of that space :)
Posts on this thread, including this one
- FLYING ruined, 7/16/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/17/08, by Genius of the Wabash.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/17/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me, 7/17/08, by artaz.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me, 7/18/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/19/08, by Where r u from Hoosier?.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--to ML, 7/20/08, by artaz.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by Jeannie.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by retiredgrandma5.
- Re: Week-end trip to NYC. Two-hour delay each way. , 7/22/08, by Elaine/ret/IN Delays handled professionally. nfm.
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