Okay. Here are my rules of plane travel:
1. Try to pack so you don't have to check a bag. I always just pack one small luggage bag that I don't have to check, plus you can have one one other bag to slide under the seat ahead of you....and a purse.
2. Pack a snack.
3. Gum doesn't work for everyone. I take a Sudafed or Benedryl before I leave for the airport, then pack one dose for the plane ride home, because it's your sinuses that really make the flight intollerable, not the ear popping...because let's face it, your ears ARE going to pop, no matter what.
4. Don't let your luggage/bag/purse out of your sight. Even when you're putting it through the metal detectors/security at the airport.
5. Look like you know where you're going. Be brisk. Look around.
6. Wear comforable pants and shoes . You will want to look nice for your BF, but you'll wish you were also comfortable on the cramped plane. Plus you'll do a lot of walking.
7. LUGGAGE - Tie something to your luggage if you're checking it so that you'll know it's yours - like a bright pink shoelace, or a ribbon, or a big tag on it that say's THAT'S MINE. People have no clue what they're grabbing at, and everyone has a BLACK BAG.
8. Cross word puzzles are fun to travel with.
9. Many planes already have magazines on them, so just ask. They may have a COSMO or something.
Oh, and you can go to the bathroom right when you get on the plane. YOu don't have to wait until the plane takes off. They'll also give you water or soda if you need it right away, say...if you forgot to take your Benedryl.
10. When you land the first time and are waiting for your next plane, go to that gate right away becausen you never know how far it is - it might be clear across the airport!!! It could take you 3 minutes, or it could take you 20 to get there. Then go to the bathroom, or buy food or whatever.
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[This message has been edited by BCNUQT (edited April 03, 2001).]
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