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25. I have at least 30 one-way trips in the last 18 months and I've been pretty lucky so far

Tue Jun 15, 2021, 03:03 PM

Jun 2021

I flew at least once a month out and back to JAX all last year and have at least 10 so far this year (I’ve lost count, as they seem to run together!), all of those consisting of 2 flight segments, minimum. So I have been on 80 separate flights in the last year and a half and have not had one single incident of any kind happen on any of them.

So I think I might be a bit lucky, but it’s also a statistically low chance of having a violent or disruptive incident happen I suppose, even with over 2500 so far this year.

Way too many people feel they are entitled to leave any manners they have at the curb, it seems.

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SFO flight 'rerouted' after passengers brawl over 'elbow placement' on armrests [View all] Demovictory9 Jun 2021 OP

I get that. DURHAM D Jun 2021 #1

Me too. Selfish jerks. jimfields33 Jun 2021 #5

etiquette person said that middle person gets both armrests. Aisle and window person get one Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #8

That's how I see it FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #18

I hate it when people shoved big assed suitcases under the seats. Blue_true Jun 2021 #49

That never bothered me when I flew Coach. Blue_true Jun 2021 #52

People are going crazy these days. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #2

people that never grew up Kali Jun 2021 #3

I remember the quarter mile walk well. . . Ms. Toad Jun 2021 #45

Indeed Kali Jun 2021 #46

How can we find out if an Air Marshall is on a flight... hlthe2b Jun 2021 #4

There's one good way MerryHolidays Jun 2021 #6

Related to "manspreading"? jmbar2 Jun 2021 #7

If one is that overweight they should pay for 2 seats. beaglelover Jun 2021 #17

So agree with this. alphafemale Jun 2021 #23

You seem nice. Dream Girl Jun 2021 #29

I am nice until someone who should have paid for two seats raises the arm rest alphafemale Jun 2021 #31

Not really but just the disdain in the language you Dream Girl Jun 2021 #33

There is a test for oversize carry on luggage. alphafemale Jun 2021 #36

You make a good point about airline seat sizes. Blue_true Jun 2021 #54

Greyhound bus seats are much bigger than airline seats these days csziggy Jun 2021 #61

I no longer fly Coach. Blue_true Jun 2021 #63

Yeah, when we were planning our trip to the UK, I priced First Class seats csziggy Jun 2021 #66

If you book long enough in advance, the higher class seats are not Blue_true Jun 2021 #67

I was originally looking over a year in advance csziggy Jun 2021 #68

If you are going to the Pacific Northwest and you have enough time, take the train. Blue_true Jun 2021 #74

I am 6 ft 1 and 245 lbs DenaliDemocrat Jun 2021 #38

:) Lol, really? If you were sitting next to me you'd be offered the forward half Hortensis Jun 2021 #41

You get a pass since you have toned flesh Generic Brad Jun 2021 #42

Actually that was my point DenaliDemocrat Jun 2021 #44

Buy a Business Class or First Class Seat. Blue_true Jun 2021 #55

Ditto here Denali Pas-de-Calais Jun 2021 #56

People who pull these tricks should all be put on those 16hr plus JCMach1 Jun 2021 #72

What about dry flesh? Kali Jun 2021 #48

Jerky? Generic Brad Jun 2021 #50

They actually discourage it. Kali Jun 2021 #47

Interesting. Did not know that. Thanks! beaglelover Jun 2021 #53

I have pain issues that get severe enough moonscape Jun 2021 #64

We need to get parachute pods... Silent3 Jun 2021 #9

Not fair, Dan Jun 2021 #10

parachute CloudWatcher Jun 2021 #16

Well....and an O2 mask. nt alphafemale Jun 2021 #32

And A Hot Hands Pack! ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #34

Well...maybe if passengers weren't radicalleft Jun 2021 #11

Just as an aside..... A HERETIC I AM Jun 2021 #12

it's the analogy that came to mind... radicalleft Jun 2021 #13

I flew Southwest out of Chicago Midway yesterday zeusdogmom Jun 2021 #14

good for you...letting her quietly know her political views are crap Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #43

A few years ago I was sitting in a pre-booked window seat malaise Jun 2021 #15

I got to my aisle seat and person who booked middle seat was sitting in it Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #19

The bullies are everywhere malaise Jun 2021 #21

I always book the aisle seat because I have to use the restroom at least once or twice, and I don't tblue37 Jun 2021 #60

the aisle seat is my go-to. some downsides such as getting hit with the drink cart over and over Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #69

Opposite experience for me with United Tree Lady Jun 2021 #37

I am so glad you never flew with them again malaise Jun 2021 #39

I've been asked similar over the years Dave says Jun 2021 #62

Same here - lots of guys think all women will defer to their wishes malaise Jun 2021 #70

I was on a Southwest to Denver one time. Initech Jun 2021 #20

Flying sucks. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #22

I agree. smirkymonkey Jun 2021 #26

I used to love it malaise Jun 2021 #40

Hey malaise! smirkymonkey Jun 2021 #65

I am well malaise Jun 2021 #71

I only fly Business or First Class. Actually cost less adjusted Blue_true Jun 2021 #57

I am there now. It's gotta be for something really great or I'm not flying... Phentex Jun 2021 #73

Isn't that first class? Sanity Claws Jun 2021 #24

Most first class seats have generous arm rests MissB Jun 2021 #28

It is really the only way to fly. Treefrog Jun 2021 #35

The best flight that I ever had was First Class International. Blue_true Jun 2021 #59

It was either Business Class or First Class. Blue_true Jun 2021 #58

I have at least 30 one-way trips in the last 18 months and I've been pretty lucky so far A HERETIC I AM Jun 2021 #25

My personal rule is to keep my elbows off any armrest MineralMan Jun 2021 #27

I'm not surprised. DFW Jun 2021 #30

What? Red Mountain Jun 2021 #51