24 Travel Memes to Pass Time When You Arrive at the Airport Way Too Early

I was at the airport this past week. I took the bus from my city, which got me there way too early. Then my flight got delayed—five hours—because the previous flight hit a bird and maintenance had to check it out. Passengers started getting angry, bombarding the gate workers with requests for flight changes and …
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Entitled flight attendant eats tuna on airplane, complains about passenger discomfort: ‘They ate fast food at Gate 14 and have the audacity to judge your protein’

The travel and transport industries can be some of the most difficult in which to maintain a healthy diet, at least at work. Sitting in some kind of driver’s seat all day and only having access to fast food restaurants and convenience stores can take its toll pretty quickly. These kind of jobs require extra …
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Family of 3 get invited on Hawaii vacation with in-laws, husband insists on going alone with 6-year-old daughter because of wife’s flight anxiety: ‘She says she can’t go that long without her daughter’

With the sheer number of scary stories about airplanes that have been hitting the headlines in the past couple of years, there has never been a time when those with aerophobia have felt more justified. It is all too easy for those who are anxiously inclined to think about all the potential there is for …
Seguir leyendo Family of 3 get invited on Hawaii vacation with in-laws, husband insists on going alone with 6-year-old daughter because of wife’s flight anxiety: ‘She says she can’t go that long without her daughter’

Woman covers airplane seat with ‘seat bag,’ completely blocks neighbor’s tray table: ‘I’d have that bag torn a minute after takeoff’

On a plane, there are few creature comforts. It’s kind of the bare minimum if you’re in coach. They give you a seat (kind of) and they give you a ride to your destination. On some airlines, they give you a free soda. On others, they give you a free meal. And if you’re super …
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Millennial airline employee announces he WILL cry if passengers yell at him, is applauded for his honest vulnerability: ‘Humanizing… My favorite millennial trope.’

Anybody who has worked in customer service knows how mental exhausting it can be. Since you are the face that has to deal with any sort of problem the customer is having, it is now 100% your fault. Even though it is something you have no control over and had nothing to do to cause …
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‘I cannot express my gratitude enough’: Random stranger helps woman catch her connecting flight and makes it possible for her to say goodbye to her ill grandfather, internet wholesomely reconnects them

It’s rare to come across a story online that isn’t just for clout or is viral because it is something bad that happened—especially when it’s a story that happened on a flight. Traveling is stressful and everyone knows all too well how unreliable airlines can be these days. However, that is not what this story …
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Houseguests learn host took day off to relax after their stay, so they extend trip only to get kicked out 11 hours before flight: ‘The day off is for me to rest, not to be their host’

Being a host is exhausting. Even if you love your guests, even if they’re your lifelong besties, there’s a special kind of burnout that comes from prepping your house like it’s going on Airbnb, being full-time tour guide, and turning your entire routine upside down to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. And when they finally …
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Entitled guy offers up airplane passenger’s seat, then gets stuck with the worst seat on the plane: ‘I chose an aisle for a reason’

In the world of airplane seating, it seems more people believe they’re entitled to whatever seat they want than not. We must honor the age-old system: You get what you pay for. It’s as simple as that. A lot of customers buy the cheap ticket and hope they pluck at the heart strings of fellow …
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‘IDK how to hold a baby!’: 19-year-old gets accused of mom-shaming an entitled mother on a flight after getting woken up, forced to care for a stranger’s baby, then yelled at for ‘holding it wrong’

Like they always say, babies don’t come with an instruction manual. This teenager flying solo on a plane knew this very well and was aware of her shortcomings when it came to baby knowledge, but when the mother seated next to her woke her up from a slumber to recruit her childcare services, nobody would …
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25 Family Vacation Memes for Parents Who Just Wanted One Nice Photo

Family vacations hit different when you’re a kid. Looking back, they bring fond memories, often accompanied by nostalgia and a touch of mild trauma. You were either dealing with a 6 a.m. flight where your dad insisted on getting to the airport four hours early, or stuck on a 14-hour road trip because your parents …
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