Parents on airplane ask mom to take away her daughter’s iPad because their 3-year-old isn’t allowed to use his on vacation, toddler cried for 2 hours when she refused: ‘The parents kept shooting me dirty looks which I just ignored’

If you’re going to be strict with your kids, you must be strong enough to stand your ground when other parents are not as strict. Let’s say you refuse to buy your kid a smartphone until they’re in 9th grade. That’s an intelligent and responsible decision on paper, but it’s much easier said than done. …
Seguir leyendo Parents on airplane ask mom to take away her daughter’s iPad because their 3-year-old isn’t allowed to use his on vacation, toddler cried for 2 hours when she refused: ‘The parents kept shooting me dirty looks which I just ignored’

‘Last row was completely empty’: Entitled family asks aisle seat occupant to move to the back of the plane so their kids can ‘play’

Where you sit on a plane can make all the difference in the world. Everyone knows that sitting in the back means you’ll probably feel the turbulence more, you risk odors from the bathroom, and you’ll be the last one off the plane. The window seat is good for some, but others fear feeling trapped …
Seguir leyendo ‘Last row was completely empty’: Entitled family asks aisle seat occupant to move to the back of the plane so their kids can ‘play’

Social justice advocate claims babies on planes should require a doctor’s note stating they won’t cry: ‘If the baby cries penalties and charges need to be applied’

Nobody likes to hear a baby crying on an airplane. It’s one of the most irritating things that can happen to you as a passenger, beyond the flight attendant spilling hot coffee all over your crisp white shirt. While I do sympathize with passengers who have to sit next to a crying baby on an …
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Entitled passenger asks man to give up aisle seat 4.5 hours into flight, fights back when he refuses: ‘With that attitude? No way.’

One of the best feelings in the world is when you’re on a plane and you have an empty seat next to you, and you get the announcement that boarding is finished. It feels almost like winning the lottery. You get to stretch out a little more than usual, use your elbows to their fullest …
Seguir leyendo Entitled passenger asks man to give up aisle seat 4.5 hours into flight, fights back when he refuses: ‘With that attitude? No way.’

‘Good riddance’: Passengers get kicked off flight after they falsely claim they left a bag with medicine behind and significantly delay take-off

Do you remember the last episode of Friends, when Rachel is on the plane to Paris when she leaves Ross the message and suddenly realizes she has to get off the plane? I have always wondered how one even manages to convince an entire staff of a plane on the verge of taking off to …
Seguir leyendo ‘Good riddance’: Passengers get kicked off flight after they falsely claim they left a bag with medicine behind and significantly delay take-off

Prankster Cruise Passengers Dupe Everyone Onboard by Pretending to Miss the Boat Launch, Jolly Banter Ensues

If you’ve never been on a cruise, you’ve felt a certain kinship onboard when you’re out at sea. Naturally, you’re all crammed in this enormous floating hotel, but more importantly, everyone who’s a passenger on the ship shares a mutual experience of adventure, luxury, and good vibes on the boat. You can make friends with …
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‘I turn into the biggest Karen if I hear someone’s tablet’: Flight attendant reveals ‘most diabolical’ things a passenger can do on a plane

Economy class air travel is enough to enrage even the most mild-mannered of individuals. Between the lack of space and lack of consideration that much of the general public has, it is a recipe for discomfort and annoyance at the best of times. All it takes is one outrageous passenger to make an uncomfortable traveling …
Seguir leyendo ‘I turn into the biggest Karen if I hear someone’s tablet’: Flight attendant reveals ‘most diabolical’ things a passenger can do on a plane

‘Me and 5 other dudes had to wrestle him’: Passenger tries to open airplane door mid-flight, prompts Renaissance painting response

Can people be chill on domestic flights anymore? If the last year or so of viral plane freakouts is to be believed, the answer is no. Social media is a wash with instances of passengers suffering severe cases of air rage and/or insanity, and now we’ve got another example to add to the history books. …
Seguir leyendo ‘Me and 5 other dudes had to wrestle him’: Passenger tries to open airplane door mid-flight, prompts Renaissance painting response

Wholesome Uber Driver Charms Internet With Personalized Backseat Video Game for Passengers

In my humble opinion, Uber drivers can get a raw deal. They deal with a too high  proportion of passengers that are either sloppy drunk, or will shoot them daggers if they try and start a conversation. While some of them have been known to try all kinds of gimmicks to achieve that coveted five …
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‘We’re sorry for any disappointment’: Dude’s Twitter thread sparks online debate around popular Southwest Airlines «wheelchair scam»

Who wants to be sitting on an airline for longer than they have to? Well—due to Southwest’s unique seating arrangement, where no seats are assigned, and all seats are first-come-first-serve, the less honest among us are hugely incentivized to vie for priority boarding without having to fork out extra for it. The way people do …
Seguir leyendo ‘We’re sorry for any disappointment’: Dude’s Twitter thread sparks online debate around popular Southwest Airlines «wheelchair scam»