People that stand in the aisle as soon as flight lands. (1 Viewer)

[Zow]

Ok, so keeping my ear on top of a cup of boiling hot water didn't work. And my ear hurts now too. The only advice I haven't followed yet is take some good decongestants which is on my

list to do. This sucks. Looks like I'm seeing the doc this week. Bummer.

Ear candles.

 

[Nemesis]

My parents visited China and they said the people in the subway would all just push in front of you. Maybe it's a cultural thing.

Definitely a cultural aspect to it. When I was visiting Brazil, people there would push up or go around if someone was holding up a line the slightest bit. We would typically just wait it out and maybe clear our throats eventually.

Brazil is bad for this kind of behavior. I fly there couple of times a yr in business class and I even witnessed people in coach behind me unbuckling their seat belts, grabbing their bag and walking into business class.....and this was still while the plane was making its way to the gate. Just unbelievable.

 

[tdoss]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

 

[CurlyNight]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

Wow. That's just plain mad. I would have said something after awhile. I have patience, but it would have been gone at the second time the queue isn't moving.. :/

 

[Otis]

Boarding process is way worse than deboarding.

This. Always a sobering reminder that humans are just s race of slow, dumb cows. Always astounds me how long it takes people. And they're always stunned the bag doesn't fit in the overhead (but that won't stop them from trying!! Again and again! As we all wait for you until we can leave!)

 

[tommyGunZ]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

Was she hot?

 

[The General]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

People earlier were asking why people with status are in such a hurry to get on plane - well there you go.

It's almost always the people who don't fly that much that do this, or something else equally dumb.

Only other good option is if you have a really small carry then wait until the very end.

 

[chet]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

Was she hot?

No way. I bet she was a land walrus.

 

[ArbyMelt]

whats the hurry to board? I'm usually the last person to board if I have an assigned seat.

 

[The General]

whats the hurry to board? I'm usually the last person to board if I have an assigned seat.

Primarily overhead space but you also have a better chance to avoid stuff like the story posted above.

 

[chet]

whats the hurry to board? I'm usually the last person to board if I have an assigned seat.

Primarily overhead space but you also have a better chance to avoid stuff like the story posted above.

Pre-departure drink in first class is another good reason.

 

[tdoss]

Just flew back from Phoenix and once again, encountered some over-entitled chick on a plane.

They call for boarding of my group...I get in line and it's just not moving. Usually, they scan your ticket and you move on down the aisle...but something has stalled this process.

I lean to one side and see the flight attendant telling this broad that she has too many bags. I will never understand why women keep trying to pull this crap but here she is...her big @zz purse, a giant leather shoulder bag with long straps and a luggage bag that is at the very limit of what can be considered a carry-on.

So I lean back into position and assume this has been resolved. Nope...still standing...line not moving.

I lean again and now the attendant is explaining to her that she'll either have to check something or put the purse into the large shoulder bag.

So it's finally resolved...this lady will step aside and let humanity move on with its life while she puts her purse away and pulls her head out of her @zz.

I lean back and prepare to board but we're still stuck. This lady decides to wrestle this bag, purse & luggage situation right there. No one...not one person on this planet may pass her. She's basically Gandalf serving notice that none shall pass until she has unf**ked herself.

People start to groan...but it doesn't phase this hose beast...

She finally gets the purse stuffed into the bag and I almost expect to hear people applaud.

We get moving down the tunnel and she stops and drops her bags. People took notice this time and just step around her. I pass her and see she's taking her purse back out...amazing.

I get to my seat and a few moments later she's in my aisle trying to stuff that luggage overhead. It's not going. No one is helping...people have left this selfish chick to her own devices.

She takes the bag down and opens it to reshuffle things and then decides to go further back to try other overhead bins...like they're larger or something.

I'm left shaking my head...where do these people come from?

Was she hot?

Maybe 30 years ago. She was older and you could tell she was used to being pampered and catered to...but now she no longer has her looks to trade on...so life is treating her almost like it would treat a man and it's not sitting well with her.

 

[packersfan]

Boarding process is way worse than deboarding.

This. Always a sobering reminder that humans are just s race of slow, dumb cows. Always astounds me how long it takes people. And they're always stunned the bag doesn't fit in the overhead (but that won't stop them from trying!! Again and again! As we all wait for you until we can leave!)

The TSA process ain't no picnic either. That can be brutally slow. The scene with George Clooney in Up in the Air really nailed the process.

For me at this point, there isn't a single part of the flight process I enjoy other than being at my destination. And I mean the hotel, home, wherever it is I'm staying. Once I'm there I can finally relax and enjoy my life again.

 

[tdoss]

Boarding process is way worse than deboarding.

This. Always a sobering reminder that humans are just s race of slow, dumb cows. Always astounds me how long it takes people. And they're always stunned the bag doesn't fit in the overhead (but that won't stop them from trying!! Again and again! As we all wait for you until we can leave!)

The TSA process ain't no picnic either. That can be brutally slow. The scene with George Clooney in Up in the Air really nailed the process. For me at this point, there isn't a single part of the flight process I enjoy other than being at my destination. And I mean the hotel, home, wherever it is I'm staying. Once I'm there I can finally relax and enjoy my life again.

Coming out of Phoenix can be a hassle sometimes but it was worse this time because of everyone flying back from Super Bowl. And there was something with the media guides that kept setting off the sensors.

 

[packersfan]

Boarding process is way worse than deboarding.

This. Always a sobering reminder that humans are just s race of slow, dumb cows. Always astounds me how long it takes people. And they're always stunned the bag doesn't fit in the overhead (but that won't stop them from trying!! Again and again! As we all wait for you until we can leave!)

The TSA process ain't no picnic either. That can be brutally slow. The scene with George Clooney in Up in the Air really nailed the process. For me at this point, there isn't a single part of the flight process I enjoy other than being at my destination. And I mean the hotel, home, wherever it is I'm staying. Once I'm there I can finally relax and enjoy my life again.

Coming out of Phoenix can be a hassle sometimes but it was worse this time because of everyone flying back from Super Bowl. And there was something with the media guides that kept setting off the sensors.

I haven't had too many problems leaving Phoenix but there seems to be a LONG wait to get my bags whenever I arrive.

 

[StrikeS2k]

While I don't enjoy flying it's not that bad. In general, I've found the TSA process isn't the worst thing ever, although I don't tend to fly during peak business flying hours which I suspect are worse. Most of my flying is for personal reasons and not business so I have flexibility in scheduling my flights. As I mentioned above I almost always check my bags so I don't have to worry about the hassle of boarding, and I'm not in a rush when we exit the plane since I know I'm going to baggage claim anyways.

My rules for a smooth flight:

- Book early and reserve an aisle/window seat.

- Check in online the night before my flight

- Check bags.

- R E L A X.

 

[The General]

Get a NEXUS card or look into TSA pre-check to make screening better. NEXUS is better deal but a bit more of a hassle. You will get through security in 5 minutes or so, usually less.

 

[the moops]

Same people that crowd the entrance area as soon as any boarding is announced. I make sure to bump into every one of these ####### when I make my way through the crowd to board.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Flight from Raleigh to Ft. Lauderdale. I take southwest because it is non stop. They announce that 45 people will be on board when we board and it's a full flight. I checked in online late so I had crappy boarding position. I don't want to deal with the masses so I spend the 40 bucks to upgrade to priority boarding. A3. About 20 minutes before we board a family of 5 get in line to board in the A1-5 lane. The family was mom dad grandma 6 year old and a toddler. So they announce boarding A to get in line. One guy goes in front of the family. I wait until people settle in line to go up. I ask the guy what is his boarding position, he says A1. I ask the family their boarding position and they respond B9 but that they have kids. So I notice a woman and a 5 year old that was forced behind the family with A2. So I stand to the side and of course when boarding starts they sprint up but couldn't get ahead of A1. Wait for A2 to pass me and proceed to board.

Exiting I had a 70 year old lady rush pass me from behind only to pass by her 10 feet on to the sky walk. Fun trip.

 

[bigbottom]

Flight from Raleigh to Ft. Lauderdale. I take southwest because it is non stop. They announce that 45 people will be on board when we board and it's a full flight. I checked in online late so I had crappy boarding position. I don't want to deal with the masses so I spend the 40 bucks to upgrade to priority boarding. A3. About 20 minutes before we board a family of 5 get in line to board in the A1-5 lane. The family was mom dad grandma 6 year old and a toddler. So they announce boarding A to get in line. One guy goes in front of the family. I wait until people settle in line to go up. I ask the guy what is his boarding position, he says A1. I ask the family their boarding position and they respond B9 but that they have kids. So I notice a woman and a 5 year old that was forced behind the family with A2. So I stand to the side and of course when boarding starts they sprint up but couldn't get ahead of A1. Wait for A2 to pass me and proceed to board.

Exiting I had a 70 year old lady rush pass me from behind only to pass by her 10 feet on to the sky walk. Fun trip.

SW does family boarding, but its after all of A I believe.

 

[urbanhack]

Flight from Raleigh to Ft. Lauderdale. I take southwest because it is non stop. They announce that 45 people will be on board when we board and it's a full flight. I checked in online late so I had crappy boarding position. I don't want to deal with the masses so I spend the 40 bucks to upgrade to priority boarding. A3. About 20 minutes before we board a family of 5 get in line to board in the A1-5 lane. The family was mom dad grandma 6 year old and a toddler. So they announce boarding A to get in line. One guy goes in front of the family. I wait until people settle in line to go up. I ask the guy what is his boarding position, he says A1. I ask the family their boarding position and they respond B9 but that they have kids. So I notice a woman and a 5 year old that was forced behind the family with A2. So I stand to the side and of course when boarding starts they sprint up but couldn't get ahead of A1. Wait for A2 to pass me and proceed to board.

Exiting I had a 70 year old lady rush pass me from behind only to pass by her 10 feet on to the sky walk. Fun trip.

SW does family boarding, but its after all of A I believe.

This is correct.

 

[tdoss]

Flight from Raleigh to Ft. Lauderdale. I take southwest because it is non stop. They announce that 45 people will be on board when we board and it's a full flight. I checked in online late so I had crappy boarding position. I don't want to deal with the masses so I spend the 40 bucks to upgrade to priority boarding. A3. About 20 minutes before we board a family of 5 get in line to board in the A1-5 lane. The family was mom dad grandma 6 year old and a toddler. So they announce boarding A to get in line. One guy goes in front of the family. I wait until people settle in line to go up. I ask the guy what is his boarding position, he says A1. I ask the family their boarding position and they respond B9 but that they have kids. So I notice a woman and a 5 year old that was forced behind the family with A2. So I stand to the side and of course when boarding starts they sprint up but couldn't get ahead of A1. Wait for A2 to pass me and proceed to board.

Exiting I had a 70 year old lady rush pass me from behind only to pass by her 10 feet on to the sky walk. Fun trip.

SW does family boarding, but its after all of A I believe.

This is correct.

Screw that cattle car nonsense.

 

[urbanhack]

Flight from Raleigh to Ft. Lauderdale. I take southwest because it is non stop. They announce that 45 people will be on board when we board and it's a full flight. I checked in online late so I had crappy boarding position. I don't want to deal with the masses so I spend the 40 bucks to upgrade to priority boarding. A3. About 20 minutes before we board a family of 5 get in line to board in the A1-5 lane. The family was mom dad grandma 6 year old and a toddler. So they announce boarding A to get in line. One guy goes in front of the family. I wait until people settle in line to go up. I ask the guy what is his boarding position, he says A1. I ask the family their boarding position and they respond B9 but that they have kids. So I notice a woman and a 5 year old that was forced behind the family with A2. So I stand to the side and of course when boarding starts they sprint up but couldn't get ahead of A1. Wait for A2 to pass me and proceed to board.

Exiting I had a 70 year old lady rush pass me from behind only to pass by her 10 feet on to the sky walk. Fun trip.

SW does family boarding, but its after all of A I believe.

This is correct.

Screw that cattle car nonsense.

OK.

http://www.vox.com/2014/4/25/5647696/the-way-we-board-airplanes-makes-absolutely-no-sense