Every once in a while I need to write something that may have nothing to do with providing resources, information or tips. My travels tend to have some sort of “adventure” component to them, somewhere along the line. In the past, except for a select few (i.e. family and best friends), all the craziness has stayed locked in my head. This time I thought I’d share.
On a recent flight, I had the opportunity of putting all my thoughts to paper while certain experiences were happening to me. Here’s what I was thinking while on a Southwest flight – you know, all the thoughts that are running through your head that you wish the other person would hear?
Why in the world would someone bring any type of food on a plane that has onions in it? I mean, come on. Really? I love onions too but you don’t see me unraveling a tuna fish sandwich!
Lady, you’re in the aisle seat, I’m in the middle seat. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but I don’t think asking for a centimeter of personal space is too much to ask.
Southwest, if I order coffee with sweetener, please don’t assume that I need just one. Ask me how many I’d like. Your “LIFT” coffee needs more than one packet. Talk about rocket fuel!
Southwest, thank you for not charging me for the mini pretzels but would it be alright if you could make those bags a little bigger or how about giving me 2 bags? All this air pressure (and those stinky onions) are making me hungry.
Hey Southwest, here’s an idea: do open seating with your planes that just have 4 seats in a row. That way everybody’s happy. Window or aisle? Window or aisle? Easy.
It’s a good thing no one can hear my thoughts. How would you handle any of these situations on the plane? Would you keep your thoughts to yourself?
I could not stop laughing as I read this. I have been on so many planes with similar thoughts. I will add this one-
why can’t you just give me the whole bottle of water?
Yes!!!! Exactly. Girl, that annoys me sooo much. Come on! But the secret is you have to say “Can I have a bottle of water please” or “I’d like a can of _____” when they ask you what you’d like to drink. Otherwise they will only give you a cup of it.
Try it the next time you fly. Be general on your first leg or your departure flight and then be specific on your second leg or your return flight. You will see the difference in what you get.
this is funny since I just traveled last weekend. On the way to my destination, I had a window seat, although I was happy with that but I felt trapped and didnt dare ask the people next to me to move so I could use the rest room. However going back, I had a aisle seat, try having a conversation with another person on the opposite aisle seat. BOY I didnt realize how much people move around the plane to go use the “bathroom” OMG, how annoying it was.. too much movement it didnt help that I was in the back.. great article