There's one thing I have noticed about airline travel ... it seems to bring out the selfishness in all of us.
The other day I was on a flight to Orlando. My boyfriend was putting his luggage in the overhead bin and a man sitting a row accross from us started fussing that my bf's luggage was now blocking his umbrella. Apparently if the umbrella wasn't visible this man was worried about leaving it behind. My boyfriend reassured him that he would remind him of his umbrella once we arrived in Orlando. But reassurance did not comfort this man one bit. He kept shaking his head in disapproval and looking over at me as if I was supposed to inform my boyfriend of how inconsiderate he was being.
Now seriously, how can you claim a whole overhead bin for one umbrella? Especially when theres no other space available!
I notice scenarios like this all of the time. So many people never willing to help another fellow traveler out ... why is that? We teach our kids to share and be fair. Why does it seem that the adults need the lesson ... must we go back to our Barney days? What's the harm in putting your laptop case under the seat in front of you to accommodate a larger bag... why not take a seat in the back so the person with the handicap can take your seat in the front? So many different scenario's, so little time ...
I don't know, it's just a thought. Pass it on ... and whatever you do, never mess with a buisness man and his umbrella.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Welcome to Airport Etiquette 101
I'm convinced people leave their brains at the entrance to the airport.
What a way to start a new blog, eh? That observation is exactly what gave me the idea to start this blog. My plan is to incorporate airline travel tips, things to do and not to do in airports/airplanes, and also share a funny story or two.
In my line of work crazy things happen to me all of the time. Whether it's an essential button popping off of my blouse in the middle of a beverage service or a passenger accusing me of pulling down his shirt to expose his nipples (I know it makes no sense but it has happened). Whatever it is I can assure you that it will be entertaining.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride and thanks for stopping by!
What a way to start a new blog, eh? That observation is exactly what gave me the idea to start this blog. My plan is to incorporate airline travel tips, things to do and not to do in airports/airplanes, and also share a funny story or two.
In my line of work crazy things happen to me all of the time. Whether it's an essential button popping off of my blouse in the middle of a beverage service or a passenger accusing me of pulling down his shirt to expose his nipples (I know it makes no sense but it has happened). Whatever it is I can assure you that it will be entertaining.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride and thanks for stopping by!
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