Flying Help

[CarolinaCy]

You'll also find that enforcement of these rules is somewhat lacking. The last several times I've flown, I've taken a full-sized toothpaste, contact solution, and gel deordorant in my carry-on, and not in any sort of plastic bag, and at most they make me take out the contact bottle and run it through in a bin.

They will, however, confiscate any drinks you have with you at the security checkpoint. So either chug your Coke in line or wait and buy one near your gate. Anything you buy once you're past security is OK to bring on board.

 

[loboclone]

As a very frequent flyer here is my Rant list:
1. Non flying public carrying on everything they own, AR-15's, kitchen sink and oversized car seats.
2. Bagged liquids the size of a 737.
3.Arrive at Theatre TSA with boots to their knees and tie shoes laced up to the calf. You have to remove them and put in bin.
4.They don't remove their coats and when instructed too they look like deer in headlights.
5. Try to go thru screening without boarding pass (left in the 300# carry on on the belt)
6. Try to put roller bag or duffel in an overhead bin that is larger than the seat they will sit in.
7. My seat back is not a handle! Stop it........
8. When boarding stop trying to roll the bag up the damn aisle, it won't fit on a CRJ or 737. Pick the damn thing up and carry it. You keep hitting me going up the aisle.
9. If the overhead is closed it is full, get it? Don't open it and let all that stuff fall out on me!
10. When the Gate Agent says elite boarding thats me not you, get out of the way so I can board before you! I earned it you didn't!

 

[4429 mcc]

As a very frequent flyer here is my Rant list:
1. Non flying public carrying on everything they own, AR-15's, kitchen sink and oversized car seats.
2. Bagged liquids the size of a 737.
3.Arrive at Theatre TSA with boots to their knees and tie shoes laced up to the calf. You have to remove them and put in bin.
4.They don't remove their coats and when instructed too they look like deer in headlights.
5. Try to go thru screening without boarding pass (left in the 300# carry on on the belt)
6. Try to put roller bag or duffel in an overhead bin that is larger than the seat they will sit in.
7. My seat back is not a handle! Stop it........
8. When boarding stop trying to roll the bag up the damn aisle, it won't fit on a CRJ or 737. Pick the damn thing up and carry it. You keep hitting me going up the aisle.
9. If the overhead is closed it is full, get it? Don't open it and let all that stuff fall out on me!
10. When the Gate Agent says elite boarding thats me not you, get out of the way so I can board before you! I earned it you didn't!

On CRJ's yes the seat reclines...BUT look behind you is the person say 6'5" like me? YES? Then dont recline or I will be forced to give you a knee to the back of the seat as soon as you try to take a sip of that coke the flight attendent just gave you, forcing you to spill it on yourself. Think it sucks having coke down the front of your shirt trying traveling when most modes of transport were made for the average 5'10" person.

I always do apologize after doing so.

 

[Angie]

On CRJ's yes the seat reclines...BUT look behind you is the person say 6'5" like me? YES? Then dont recline or I will be forced to give you a knee to the back of the seat as soon as you try to take a sip of that coke the flight attendent just gave you, forcing you to spill it on yourself. Think it sucks having coke down the front of your shirt trying traveling when most modes of transport were made for the average 5'10" person.

I always do apologize after doing so.

And, on the flip side, I never put back my seat, so I expect courtesy from the person behind me, as well. Do not kick my seat for the entire flight or jam your laptop square into the middle of my back, or I will rocket back against my seat and spill your drink on you. I also will glare at you if you do not at least attempt to restrain your child from screaming or kicking my seat - it's amazing how often parents just don't even try to corral their kids.

 

[4429 mcc]

And, on the flip side, I never put back my seat, so I expect courtesy from the person behind me, as well. Do not kick my seat for the entire flight or jam your laptop square into the middle of my back, or I will rocket back against my seat and spill your drink on you. I also will glare at you if you do not at least attempt to restrain your child from screaming or kicking my seat - it's amazing how often parents just don't even try to corral their kids.

YES!!! People forget that business flyers keep the industry alive. I always tend to tell my family this as they go on vacations.

 

[Angie]

YES!!! People forget that business flyers keep the industry alive. I always tend to tell my family this as they go on vacations.

I have traveled with kids before, and know it can be super-trying (so I try to be patient) - but you're exactly right, it's inconsiderate to the people who are keeping the industry afloat. Just even trying to play with kids or feed them or something is a huge help - at least make an effort.

 

[jumbopackage]

As a very frequent flyer here is my Rant list:
1. Non flying public carrying on everything they own, AR-15's, kitchen sink and oversized car seats.
2. Bagged liquids the size of a 737.
3.Arrive at Theatre TSA with boots to their knees and tie shoes laced up to the calf. You have to remove them and put in bin.
4.They don't remove their coats and when instructed too they look like deer in headlights.
5. Try to go thru screening without boarding pass (left in the 300# carry on on the belt)
6. Try to put roller bag or duffel in an overhead bin that is larger than the seat they will sit in.
7. My seat back is not a handle! Stop it........
8. When boarding stop trying to roll the bag up the damn aisle, it won't fit on a CRJ or 737. Pick the damn thing up and carry it. You keep hitting me going up the aisle.
9. If the overhead is closed it is full, get it? Don't open it and let all that stuff fall out on me!
10. When the Gate Agent says elite boarding thats me not you, get out of the way so I can board before you! I earned it you didn't!

Exception to 9 - when you're late enough for the flight that they have closed all the overheads, OR when someone has thoughtfully taken up enough space for 3 bags with their overcoat, suit jacket, and bag of overpriced crap they bought from the airport "mall".

 

[Harry]

I think the tennis racket would be okay. Last month I flew to Orlando-Sanford and one guy had his skateboard as his personal item.

 

[jdoggivjc]

On CRJ's yes the seat reclines...BUT look behind you is the person say 6'5" like me? YES? Then dont recline or I will be forced to give you a knee to the back of the seat as soon as you try to take a sip of that coke the flight attendent just gave you, forcing you to spill it on yourself. Think it sucks having coke down the front of your shirt trying traveling when most modes of transport were made for the average 5'10" person.

I always do apologize after doing so.

And, on the flip side, I never put back my seat, so I expect courtesy from the person behind me, as well. Do not kick my seat for the entire flight or jam your laptop square into the middle of my back, or I will rocket back against my seat and spill your drink on you. I also will glare at you if you do not at least attempt to restrain your child from screaming or kicking my seat - it's amazing how often parents just don't even try to corral their kids.

I usually don't intentionally recline my seat. Usually what happens is my frame is large enough to the point where at some point during the flight my leg will depress the recline button without realizing it and my seat gets pushed back.

And my biggest beef isn't necessarily with passengers, but with those booking the seats - why the HELL are you going to have the two biggest guys in the entire CRJ flight have to share a row? If I'm going to have to cuddle with someone for half an hour to two hours, well, you get the point. That's just bat-**** crazy...

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

On CRJ's yes the seat reclines...BUT look behind you is the person say 6'5" like me? YES? Then dont recline or I will be forced to give you a knee to the back of the seat as soon as you try to take a sip of that coke the flight attendent just gave you, forcing you to spill it on yourself. Think it sucks having coke down the front of your shirt trying traveling when most modes of transport were made for the average 5'10" person.

I always do apologize after doing so.

I always look to see if there is someone seated behind me. Depending on their size I determine whether I should recline the seat a lot, a little or not at all. I'm 6'2" and can't stand it when someone in front of me slams that seat into my knees. I refuse to do it to someone else.

 

[Mr Janny]

As a very frequent flyer here is my Rant list:
1. Non flying public carrying on everything they own, AR-15's, kitchen sink and oversized car seats.
2. Bagged liquids the size of a 737.
3.Arrive at Theatre TSA with boots to their knees and tie shoes laced up to the calf. You have to remove them and put in bin.
4.They don't remove their coats and when instructed too they look like deer in headlights.
5. Try to go thru screening without boarding pass (left in the 300# carry on on the belt)
6. Try to put roller bag or duffel in an overhead bin that is larger than the seat they will sit in.
7. My seat back is not a handle! Stop it........
8. When boarding stop trying to roll the bag up the damn aisle, it won't fit on a CRJ or 737. Pick the damn thing up and carry it. You keep hitting me going up the aisle.
9. If the overhead is closed it is full, get it? Don't open it and let all that stuff fall out on me!
10. When the Gate Agent says elite boarding thats me not you, get out of the way so I can board before you! I earned it you didn't!

Some airports are going to a tiered system of security. I was in Nashville a couple of weeks ago and they had three security lines. One was for very experienced travelers and business travelers. One was for regular travelers and the other was for families and people who were not familiar with the process. Seems like a good idea to me.

 

[isuarch80]

As a very frequent flyer here is my Rant list:
1. Non flying public carrying on everything they own, AR-15's, kitchen sink and oversized car seats.
2. Bagged liquids the size of a 737.
3.Arrive at Theatre TSA with boots to their knees and tie shoes laced up to the calf. You have to remove them and put in bin.
4.They don't remove their coats and when instructed too they look like deer in headlights.
5. Try to go thru screening without boarding pass (left in the 300# carry on on the belt)
6. Try to put roller bag or duffel in an overhead bin that is larger than the seat they will sit in.
7. My seat back is not a handle! Stop it........
8. When boarding stop trying to roll the bag up the damn aisle, it won't fit on a CRJ or 737. Pick the damn thing up and carry it. You keep hitting me going up the aisle.
9. If the overhead is closed it is full, get it? Don't open it and let all that stuff fall out on me!
10. When the Gate Agent says elite boarding thats me not you, get out of the way so I can board before you! I earned it you didn't!

There's plenty more I'm sure - but this pretty much sums it up!!! :yes:

 

[loboclone]

Some airports are going to a tiered system of security. I was in Nashville a couple of weeks ago and they had three security lines. One was for very experienced travelers and business travelers. One was for regular travelers and the other was for families and people who were not familiar with the process. Seems like a good idea to me.

Yes, some have this system but it is very flawed during busy times. The best deal is the elite lines and I have had a clear card for my 2 nd year. Clear is great, I go ahead of everybody!

 

[Dave19642006]

I always take my laptop and I never get charged for an extra item, It is considered as a personal item

Please get ahold of the airline that you are planning on going on and get that verified with them since they are the ones that make the rules