Why do people have such a hard-on to board the plane first?

[marshalt]

I haven't flown that much, but why is there always such a mad rush to get on the plane? A few weeks ago I was waiting to board and this couple next to me started throwing a shit fit because they hadn't called our row yet.

I want to be on that plane for as short a time as possible.

 

[RawHumor]

I haven't flown that much, but why is there always such a mad rush to get on the plane? A few weeks ago I was waiting to board and this couple next to me started throwing a shit fit because they hadn't called our row yet.

I want to be on that plane for as short a time as possible.

The main reason is so the douche nozzles with the 350 lb "carry on" bags don't take up all of the overhead space (I normally put my laptop up there).

But I agree, either you're waiting in the airport or waiting on the plane. It's a bit more freeing to be in the airport itself.

 

[BoyNextDoor]

To get your bag in the overhead over your seat and not 10 rows away or checked to your destination.

 

[gypsyTX]

They got patted down at security.

Also, what BoyNextDoor said.

 

[marshalt]

Hmm, I guess when I've flown, my bag has always been too big and needed to be checked anyway. But why should that be a problem? If everyone is allotted the same size bag, the plane should have enough space for everyone's carry-on, right? Probably not. Fucking bastards.

 

[Magicscreen2]

No, for sure. There's not enough space for everyone to have a carry-on.

And then, when the airlines started charging to check luggage, the motivation to "carry-on" got even stronger.

 

[RawHumor]

Hmm, I guess when I've flown, my bag has always been too big and needed to be checked anyway. But why should that be a problem? If everyone is allotted the same size bag, the plane should have enough space for everyone's carry-on, right? Probably not. Fucking bastards.

You are allowed one carry on that fits in their little measurement box and then a smaller item (a purse, camera bag, or laptop). If every person had a carry on of maximum size as well as a smaller item, they wouldn't all fit on most planes. Plus, different planes accommodate those large carry ons differently. Sometimes, you can just slide them straight back. Other times, you have to turn them sideways because the plane isn't wide enough. Small planes, especially, don't have enough room in the overhead for everyone to have a large carry on.

 

[Desiretobedesir]

Personally, I hate flying and I get very anxious. I wasn't to get on there ASAP to get it over and done with. That being said, I'm not going to stand in line and complain or try to push through a line, just to get on there.

 

[BoyNextDoor]

Nothing to be anxious about. I have been on 122 commercial flights so far this year, am working on my private pilot's license and love to fly. Deep breath, look out the window and relax

 

[Desiretobedesir]

I get sick if I look out the window lol, I'm a hot mess on an airplane. I've flown quite a bit myself, mostly during my college years as I went to an out of state college. My tummy is in knots just thinking about it lol

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

I'm just trying to get the image of a plane full of hard-ons out of my head.

 

[Aquagal]

Hmm, I guess when I've flown, my bag has always been too big and needed to be checked anyway. But why should that be a problem? If everyone is allotted the same size bag, the plane should have enough space for everyone's carry-on, right? Probably not. Fucking bastards.

The flight I came home on the other week when the meth couple, pit ill, and kids in tow had so much crap they needed one of those carts to carry all their carry ons to the gate. The gate attendant did a big eye rolly and told them no, there wasn't enough room, they had to check luggage and they could each take a back pack or diaper bag. People can be such inconsiderate flyers.

Personally, I like to fly with as minimal luggage as possible. Check it through, get it out of my way, I'm good with my tiny backpack purse under the seat.

I can't reach the overhead bins anyhow.

 

[marshalt]

I get sick if I look out the window lol, I'm a hot mess on an airplane. I've flown quite a bit myself, mostly during my college years as I went to an out of state college. My tummy is in knots just thinking about it lol

I don't might turbulence and that shit, but I do get motion sickness. Luckily I haven't puked yet.

 

[marshalt]

I'm just trying to get the image of a plane full of hard-ons out of my head.

Yeah, you want it out of your head and in your butt!

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Yeah, you want it out of your head and in your butt!

....heh.

 

[marshalt]

....heh.

Oh, come on! That was awesome.

 

[thør]

People think they are more important than anyone else. I had some asshole try to put something in my feet area under the seat in front of me. I raised hell. Politely. Told him to get his shit out of my personal space. Stew came by and hauled his shit back to gate check.

 

[Weird Harold]

I don't might turbulence and that shit, but I do get motion sickness. Luckily I haven't puked yet.

Then you want to board early enough to get a seat in the middle of the plane. (or an assigned seat there.) Last time I flew, I wound up in the last row of seating and my traveling partner got sick because of relatively minor turbulence.

If the airline doesn't assign seats (Southwest, for example) the earlier you board, the better the choice of seats.

 

[Aella_]

I travelled to and within the US after a lag period of many years. I was shocked by the change :
travellers packed like sardines because whatever corporation owning the airlines wanted to fit in more seats, very narrow corridors…
No wonder people are in such a rush to get on the plane: they're trying to avoid the discomfort.

 

[Libsam]

What pisses me off the most is picking up checked luggage at the carousel.

Everyone stands as close as they can to the hub watching dozens of other peoples bags pass by, and the people who own that luggage can't break through the perimeter to grab their shit.

Hello!?! If everyone just stands back 3', only approaching when they see their bags, this would go so much faster.

 

[Mr Noone]

The "gate check" for your carry-on is the best. It's like checking your bag (without the fee) and no wait at the carousel. And since its among the last on, it's among the first off—I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my bag to be handed to me, I think that was twice I had to wait at all. Plus it will never be mistagged or put on the wrong plane. I'm all for getting on the plane last.

 

[Aella_]

I travelled to and within the US after a lag period of many years. I was shocked by the change :
travellers packed like sardines because whatever corporation owning the airlines wanted to fit in more seats, very narrow corridors…
No wonder people are in such a rush to get on the plane: they're trying to avoid the discomfort.

Talking about planes being packed beyond their capacity:
Ever been on one of those long intercontinental flights and you Really had to go to the toilet? Only that there were about 10 people waiting in line / per toilet ?

 

[PeteHulbert37]

I'm not big on flying. You have to hope you don't end up sitting next to a mouth breather or a chatty Chester. Then, you can just check out and hope the damn things lands on the ground in one piece.

I want to be the last to get on and the first to get off.

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

End of the flight is worse. Door opens and everybody stands up. And stands there. And stands there. And stands there. Then they start with the overhead compartments and banging into each other as they stand there.

All while I'm sitting (more or less comfortably) trying not to laugh at the fools waiting until they're all gone before I stand up.

 

[Sunshine]

I'm not big on flying. You have to hope you don't end up sitting next to a mouth breather or a chatty Chester. Then, you can just check out and hope the damn things lands on the ground in one piece.

I want to be the last to get on and the first to get off.

Me too. The last.