Flying

honeychile · #1 09-25-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kddani

Good timing on this thread because I'm flying for the first time in 2 years tomorrow. Short flight, only an hour and a half. I'll be sure to get to the Pittsburgh airport in plenty of time, but i'm a little wary of being able to get to Louisville in timie on my way home because when exactly the deposition will be done is a little shaky. Thankfully it seems like a smaller airport so it may be easier to get through quickly.

Curse those stupid would-be hijackers... I could easily do just a carry on (only there for one night), but of course I have to check everything. I think i'm going to have to put extra stuff in my suitcase to keep everything from bouncing around, I really don't have much to take.

I'll also be renting a car for the first time... any tips on that? (besides the insurance being a rip off)

The insurance isn't as big a ripoff as a lot of people say. Someone once hit me while I was in a rental (while PA was "No Fault"), and since I didn't have the car rental insurance, my rates skyrocketed, to say nothing about having to pay the deductible. Same scenario a few years later, I got the insurance, and didn't have to pay a cent.

Expect a teeny tiny plane for Louisville! You can "carry on" everything (that you're allowed to pack), which you'll leave at the end of the walkway, and pick it up when you leave the plane.

_Lisa_ · #2 09-25-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Expect a teeny tiny plane for Louisville!

It really just depends on where you're going when leaving out of Louisville. If you're headed to a bigger city then you can expect a bigger plane.

honeychile · #3 09-25-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by _Lisa_

It really just depends on where you're going when leaving out of Louisville. If you're headed to a bigger city then you can expect a bigger plane.

I'm only saying that because I took that route last year. I think there were 12 people on the plane...

kddani · #4 09-25-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

I'm only saying that because I took that route last year. I think there were 12 people on the plane...

I checked last night.. it's a 50 passenger plane each way I think.

honeychile · #5 09-25-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kddani

I checked last night.. it's a 50 passenger plane each way I think.

Then they probably will be able to check you in as I stated. Unless you're going cross country, chances are good that you'll be in a smaller aircraft. Makes for interesting conversation!

AlphaFrog · #6 09-25-2006, 01:10 PM

I *hate* puddlejumpers. They make me so nervous.

honeychile · #7 09-25-2006, 01:22 PM

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I *hate* puddlejumpers. They make me so nervous.

It's prop planes that get to me. I absolutely abhor flying to another city on business, and showing up with a HUGE headache!! Not a good first impression!

_Lisa_ · #8 09-25-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Then they probably will be able to check you in as I stated. Unless you're going cross country, chances are good that you'll be in a smaller aircraft. Makes for interesting conversation!

Or for a better opportunity to take a nap!

I hate small talk on the plane.

"So, are you from ____? I'm from ____! Who were you here to visit? Where are you going? I hate flying, don't you? It makes me so nervous! Do you want some gum? I have some gum, I hear it helps!"

blah blah blah blah blah!

honeychile · #9 09-26-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by _Lisa_

Or for a better opportunity to take a nap!

I hate small talk on the plane.

"So, are you from ____? I'm from ____! Who were you here to visit? Where are you going? I hate flying, don't you? It makes me so nervous! Do you want some gum? I have some gum, I hear it helps!"

blah blah blah blah blah!

I rarely start a conversation on a plane (I read), but the few I've had have been with some very interesting people (a Steeler who was afraid to fly, a computer whiz from Seattle, an old lady who was going to see her g-g-grandchild, for starters).

It's one of the few ways I don't limit myself in life.

DolphinChicaDDD · #10 09-26-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _Lisa_

Or for a better opportunity to take a nap!

I hate small talk on the plane.

"So, are you from ____? I'm from ____! Who were you here to visit? Where are you going? I hate flying, don't you? It makes me so nervous! Do you want some gum? I have some gum, I hear it helps!"

blah blah blah blah blah!

I don't like "single serve friends." I also hate when someone tries to talk to you when clearly, you don't wanna have a conversation. I bought an eye mask for that reason. So that when I want to sleep, I put it on and people are like, "Oh, that girl is SERIOUS about her sleep. Shes got an EYEMASK on."