Pre-Teen Pre-Flight Commentary

wandermom — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:34:29 +0000

I think I've mentioned that my older son, CAM, is a reluctant traveler. But his inherent grumpiness about everything travel-related sometimes leads to some genuinely funny moments. Here's a couple from our recent trip to Mexico. On the shuttle from parking to the terminal CAM (At the top of his voice): The only thing which could make my day worse, would be if we're flying with Ryanair. Please tell me we're not flying with Ryanair? At the gate - as our boarding passes were being checked CAM: Why aren't we checking in any bags? Me: Because Alaska started charging $25 per checked bag yesterday. CAM: (Stopping hard, looking aghast) Alaska charges $25 for a checked bag! (Gate attendant looks uncomfortable and - understandably - wishes we would quickly move into the jetway) Me: Yes, Alaska charges for checked bags now. Can we please move? CAM: I bet Virgin America doesn't charge for checked bags. Why are we not flying Virgin? So there you have it: the reality of chosing which airline to fly with from the perspective of a 12-year-old.

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wandermom — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:04:06 +0000

Today is Photo Friday and I should just post a travel-related photo, but I came across this news article this morning and it's so nutty, I just had to blog about it. Charging for using airplane toilets??? What utter insanity. Not to mention that comparing this to coin-access toilets at bus or train stations is idiocy. The bus and train companies may charge for facilities at stations, but they don't charge while on the bus or train. I don't think I'd have a problem if toilets at airports were coin-access. But charging a captive audience for usage of conveniences while on the plane is ridiculous - I mean, it's not as if you can go anywhere else if you need to go at 10,000 feet!

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Pre-Teen Pre-Flight Commentary

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