Just watch out for those A380 hairline fractures on the wings ... that was the news yesterday.
Or if you feel like fainting after 30 mins take off time make sure the oxygen mask is available ...
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so, ive never been on a plane before . . . . .
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I love being at airports. It really is limbo. You can't do anything, nothing can get to you.. it's a parallel reality where all you have to do is be at your gate in three hours.
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Don't forget to watch channel 5 tomorrow night at 8pm. Should get a few pointers
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During extreme turbulence, it is best not to put one's arms in the air and go weeeeeeeee!
Seriously:
1) Arrive in good time, those security checks take some time. Slip on shoes mark a seasoned traveler.
2) Register as a vegetarian - food is always better than "beef or chicken".
3) Aisle out, window back, means you can get up when you want on the way out, and sleep undisturbed on the way home.
4) Remove your shoes for long-haul as your feet will swell
5) Take a book to read
6) Foam earplugs are normally enough to deaden the sound
7) Be sure to REST on the way out to minimise jet-lag. It's not 8 hrs of entertainment, get at least four hours of rest (sleep if possible)
Eat before flying on the way home, you'll sleep better
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To those afraid of flying:
You have a 1 in 40,000 chance of having a car accident on your way home tonight.
You have a 1 in 30,000,000 chance of having a 'plane crash and even then you have a 50:50 chance of surviving because many happen on the ground.
The most dangerous part of your journey is the drive from the airport to your hotel on dodgy roads with ill-maintained vehicles.
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Never request a special meal. It is a guarantee that you will NEVER get upgraded. Airlines only carry 'special' meals that have been pre-ordered so if you were suitable for upgrade then they would pick someone less fussy.
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one of the biggest disappoints is the lack of access to go and see the pilots on plane these days..
Went on a flight to malta just before 911 and my friend had never been on a plane and was freaking, but after a trip to the cockpit to see the pilots and look out of the front he was fine...
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deadslow, +1.
On the upgrade point - Upgrades are very, very, very rare. Regardless of what people tell you about dressing nicely and being polite and all that. I've flown way too much this last year, mostly in business. I was upgraded once. As mentioned earlier, I was rather scruffy at the time!
Make the most of whatever seat/class you are in. Use SeatGuru!
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Also take photos of your luggage before you check it in, both the contents and outside. Having lost a luggage before an accurate description of the case, proof of what was in it helps when you get to the insurance stage (hopefully never).
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Yes, and the wings do flap around a lot. It's by design. if it makes you feel any better if they were completely rigid they'd be ripped off.
take a ride in a glider then you will see wing flex!
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to be honest, upgrading isn't normally an issue for me. but last time i flew economy, i was upgraded to world traveler plus. perhaps the silver card helped.
put a label INSIDE your luggage and don't lock it unless you have a TSA specific lock. otherwise the TSA will cut off the lock and zipper to gain access.
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one of the biggest disappoints is the lack of access to go and see the pilots on plane these days..
Went on a flight to malta just before 911 and my friend had never been on a plane and was freaking, but after a trip to the cockpit to see the pilots and look out of the front he was fine...
Should be no problems visiting with the plane on the ground - just remember to ask nicely!
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A colleague of mine has just flown to New York and got upgraded to business both ways through this website: https://www.optiontown.com/
It worked well, they only paid an extra $100 or so each and the business class cabin was almost empty so plenty of other people could have upgraded. Unfortunately it only works for some less-known airlines.
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Went on a flight to malta just before 911 and my friend had never been on a plane and was freaking, but after a trip to the cockpit to see the pilots and look out of the front he was fine...
Been lucky to fly in the jump seat many a time on flights due to work. It is a fantastic experience I wish I could recommend to anyone, either afraid of flying or not. Sadly never gonna happen these days after 9/11 etc.
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otherwise the TSA will cut off the lock and zipper to gain access.
Shouldn't be a problem if the OP's going to Canada. Not necessarily a problem to the US either - I once got home, removed the non-TSA-approved padlock from my case, unzipped it and found the little note from the TSA inside saying they'd had a look at my stuff.
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buy a big bottle of water in the airport and drink it whilst in flight.
air conditioning on planes is harsh so it makes you feel better during and after the flight.Posted 4 months ago # -
It's not air conditioning; it's the fact that the air is so cold at 32,000 feet that all the water has been frozen out of it and that dry air gets sucked into the cabin. The cabin air is compressed to a relative altitude of 10,000 feet, so it is still not capable of holding very much moisture.
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Is that why you still get ear popping...because from 10,000 feet to landing the cabin is unpressurised?
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thanks for all the positive comments guys, does anyone have any experience of wearing contacts on a plane?
i usually wear mine everywhere, even in the sauna with no problems and would prefer to keep them in as i cant see so well with the gregorys on.Posted 4 months ago # -
Never wear mine on the plane. The air is very dry.
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