When we are traveling as passengers we don't want to feel stressed or uncomfortable, but not all flights goes as smoothly as we hope that they would. Here are some examples of experiences that we don't want to have.
You arrive in time at the airport. But, where to check in?
The check in desks has not opened yet and you don't have a clue were you should go.
After a long wait, at last the check in opens and suddenly you end up at the end of a long line of people. Where did they come from?
Of course, the line next to you goes much quicker. It must be the Murphy's law for check in lines!
At the front of the line that you are patiently waiting in, there is a family with a myriad of children that is checking. O boy do they have a lot of luggage!
And yes, they are over weight! And yes, they do not want to pay extra! And yes, they have no money! And yes, the debit card is not working. And yes, they are opening the bags to remove the heavy stuff! And yes, they haven't marked their luggage yet. And yes, they have to do that now!
Finally you get to the check in counter. You get your boarding card.
The next hurdle is the security. Of course there is a long line to wait in before you get through.
Finally you get to the gate. But guess what? There are a lot of people there already!
As your seat is located at the back of the plane, you would like to board first... but no!
All the passengers with the seat on row number 1 to 10 has to make the way in first, just so that they can make sure to block the isle for all the other passengers!
Finally, it is time for boarding... We hope...
If only the gate agent that is handling the boarding can get the computer to work...
Just a minute, I have to check!...
After a long wait you finally reach the door of the plane.
As you board the plane you are greeted by a flight attendant that stares at you, looking at you as if you are personally to be blamed for the outbreak of the plague. All you get is a: - huummf..!
But that is only the beginning!
The plane is fully booked and you are already late for departure. The isle is crowded and you cant get to your seat. Here is a list of other fun stuff that you may encounter.
Enjoy the flight, ha ha....
# You are assigned to a seat that you don't want.
# You are asked to change seat.
# The flight is over booked and you have to take the next flight.
# There is a ticket check after boarding.
# There is a Baggage check after boarding.
# There is yet another flight delay due to technical problems.
# A passenger is missing and you have to wait, and you miss your slot time.
# There is no room for your hand luggage near you.
# You have to sit on the tarmac and wait in the heat for a long time.
# Someone on the previous flight has puked on the plane leaving a nasty smell.
# You get a seat that is wet and soaked in urine.
# The seat that you are in is dry, but as you heat it up with your body it smells of urine.
# The seat that you are in is broken.
# The back seat of your seat reclines by your weight as you lean back.
# Condensed water is running down on you from above.
# The fresh air intake can't be shut and it's blowing you in your face.
Time for take off
# The taxi way or runway that you take off from is extremely bumpy.
At last you are air borne
# Turbulence that goes on and on.
# Severe turbulence.
# Someone spills coffee or tea over you.
# The door behind you is whistling loudly due to an air leakage.
Other passengers can also be extremely annoying.
# The person in the seat behind you jumping up time and time again, going to the lavatory.
# Every time the person stands up grabbing the back of your seat pulling it backwards.
# The person sitting inside you wants to get up time and time again.
# Someone sitting close to you sneezing and coughing.
# A child sitting in the row behind you, kicking the back of your seat.
# A child is screaming all the time.
# A constant cue of people standing next to you in the isle waiting to go to the lavatory.
# An oversize passenger sitting next to you, pushing over into your seat.
# The passenger next to you smells bad.
# The passenger next to you talks constantly and you are not interested.
# The passenger in front of you is reclining the seat back right in your face.
# The person next to the window pulls the blind down so you can't look out.
# A passenger is getting drunk and unruly.
# A passenger that is scared of flying becomes unruly or annoying.
# The passenger / child in the row behind you vomits.
Time for landing
# You have to wait before landing due to traffic.
# You circle in a racetrack in a holding position for half an hour.
# Missed approach, try again!
# There is a bumpy landing.
# You have to wait before you get to the gate.
Finally you make your way of the plane over heaps of old newspapers, paper napkins and cups and beakers.
Nice, in the gate at last!
Now, you are in the a desperate need of going to a certain restroom, but where the **** is it?
How do they hide the restroom so well? There it is!
Oh, no! Another long cue!!! You feel the tears in your eyes.
As you finally get to the over and hot crowded baggage reclaim area, you end up behind a wall of people.
Everyone seems to have to stand next to the belt!
You have to push your way through the crowd to get a chance to have a glimpse of the belt.
Waiting again! Finally the belt gets started.
Then, what happens?
# Your baggage is missing.
# Your baggage has been destroyed.
# The airline representative blame you for the broken baggage.
What a trip!
But, after all, you survived the flight, so don't complain!
Better luck next time!
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