flying across the u.s. this monday, any suggestions?

[puckhead193]

Most airports charge out the ass for wifi

some are free....
I think Fort Lauderdale has free wifi...

 

[JohnStrass]

For the next time...

ouch


would 26F be an isle seat? i assume its either isle or window.

Congrads on doing some self-travel. My first big trip was on a bus at age 13 with another 13 year old and his 11 year old brother from Boston to Missouri.
At age 15 was my first Europe trip (with a parent). I then returned on my own at age 16, 17, 18, 19... you get the idea. You are in the process of becoming indepedent, and not one of thoe pillow-carrying 19 year-old babies you see on the planes.

As for the flight :
1. extra battery for the MacBook
2. GOOD GAME or DVD to watch
3. listen to music on iPod, not computer (saves juice)
4. Wait for birthday and get the Sennheiser PX200 (or whatever the current version is) they are small and good noise-cancelling. On my flights to ASIA they get uncomfortable after 6 hours or so, so I got the Bose ones as well.
5. Buy a good sandwich at a nice place in the airport: the crap for sale on the planes these days is just awful.

Window seats (I am sure thet F is on the window) is better. I am tall and I fold better there rather than on the aisle getting bumped by lardasses and drink carts. Also cross country fligts are fascinating. You might see the continental divide, grand canyon, las vegas, or something else.

 

[63dot]

You are pretty young so being next to a bathroom is usually not super crucial...so enjoy a window seat or one that affords you the best view of an inflight movie.

 

[annk]

I didn't fly anywhere at all til I was 20 years old, and then I did it alone. I was scared of looking stupid - didn't know the drill, checking in, finding the gate etc. You're off to a great start, you've done this before, so you know what to expect.

Everyone else has given good advice about your gear, so I'll just say have a good trip!

 

[Macky-Mac]

bring snacks!!!!

expect the planes to be pretty full!!!!

BTW: you can check the seating chart for your flights at AA.com.....look for the menu at the upper left side of their home page, clicking reservations will bring another menu off to the side, click on "check available seats", fill in your flight info on the page that takes you to and then you'll see how full the plane is

and seriously, bring snacks

 

[Timepass]

i think i'll most likely keep the macbook off during the flight like you said, its crowded and would bother people near me. i want to save my battery for the airport when i'll most likely have internet. however, i might use it to watch some chapelles show or simpsons if it isnt too crowded.

I wouldnt worry about bat at the airport. Heck you can easily charge your laptop at the airport. I dont that quite a few times. Just walk over to the wall. plug in and sit down charging. Dont it several times.

a 1 hour lay over is really a short layover. It land get off the plane. Walk to the next gate wait about 10-15min and get on the next plane take off a little later.

 

[Macky-Mac]

....a 1 hour lay over is really a short layover. It land get off the plane. Walk to the next gate wait about 10-15min and get on the next plane take off a little later.

yes, it's definitely a short layer. They start loading the planes 30 to 45 minutes before departure so go right to the gate for your second flight

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

bring snacks!!!!

expect the planes to be pretty full!!!!

Great advice. On a recent trip Long Island I sat on the runway at DCA for about 2+ hours due to a ground stop at LGA. What I hoped to be a quick trip followed with lunch at LGA, turned in to hell. After 1 1/2 hours they finally gave us a soda and a pack of peanuts.

I guess I shouldn't feel bad, a customer of mine claims to be held "hostage" on an airplane for six hours without any food or beverage service, unless you were in first class of course.

I will always bring food and drink aboard any future flight

 

[count chocula]

No, that wasn't what I was referring to. You said it was your 2nd flight flying alone, but the 1st where nobody was watching you.(?) I don't know how that's possible, but it does sound creepy.......think "ghosts."

oh, ok. the first time i flew alone, they had the stewardess' checking up on me and a person to take me from one plane to another. ghosts on a plane? get samuel L on the phone.

Congrads on doing some self-travel. My first big trip was on a bus at age 13 with another 13 year old and his 11 year old brother from Boston to Missouri.
At age 15 was my first Europe trip (with a parent). I then returned on my own at age 16, 17, 18, 19... you get the idea. You are in the process of becoming indepedent, and not one of thoe pillow-carrying 19 year-old babies you see on the planes.

As for the flight :
1. extra battery for the MacBook
2. GOOD GAME or DVD to watch
3. listen to music on iPod, not computer (saves juice)
4. Wait for birthday and get the Sennheiser PX200 (or whatever the current version is) they are small and good noise-cancelling. On my flights to ASIA they get uncomfortable after 6 hours or so, so I got the Bose ones as well.
5. Buy a good sandwich at a nice place in the airport: the crap for sale on the planes these days is just awful.

Window seats (I am sure thet F is on the window) is better. I am tall and I fold better there rather than on the aisle getting bumped by lardasses and drink carts. Also cross country fligts are fascinating. You might see the continental divide, grand canyon, las vegas, or something else.

thanks, it sounds like you've had some great travels. thankfully, i dont think i'll be a 19 year old pillow carrying baby .

1 right now getting a bag for my macbook is numero uno on my list and i doubt i'll spring for an extra battery. i'm stopping by the local apple store in the morning, though, so we'll see what comes from that.

2 i brought several dvd's and i have some videos ripped to my macbook. as far as gaming goes, i have my psp, burnout legends, the sims 2, nba, and nba street showdown.

3 gotcha

4 i do need to upgrade my headphones....

5 do they let you bring food on the flight? i didnt think they would.

i'm tall too (6'2") and not getting bumped by things sounds nice hopefully i wills see some cool stuff from above.

BTW: you can check the seating chart for your flights at AA.com.....look for the menu at the upper left side of their home page, clicking reservations will bring another menu off to the side, click on "check available seats", fill in your flight info on the page that takes you to and then you'll see how full the plane is

thanks, i checked and i have window seats both times, with people next to me both times. i havent checked for on the way back yet.


i just want to thank all of you for your help, advice, and well wishes. sorry if i havent responded to your post, but theres alot of them and i'm buisy.

 

[count chocula]

Great advice. On a recent trip Long Island I sat on the runway at DCA for about 2+ hours due to a ground stop at LGA. What I hoped to be a quick trip followed with lunch at LGA, turned in to hell. After 1 1/2 hours they finally gave us a soda and a pack of peanuts.

I guess I shouldn't feel bad, a customer of mine claims to be held "hostage" on an airplane for six hours without any food or beverage service, unless you were in first class of course.

I will always bring food and drink aboard any future flight

that sucks.. thanks for clearing up whether or not you can bring food on. before somebody suggested bringing food, i had just assumed that you couldnt.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

that sucks.. thanks for clearing up whether or not you can bring food on. before somebody suggested bringing food, i had just assumed that you couldnt.

With all the fast food in the airports, I have seen many a feast on some flights. My new mantra in flying is to plan for the worst. Plenty of water, a hearty meal, and snacks to keep me happy for at least 4 hours. Worst case, i have snacks and water for where ever I end up.

BTW: Have fun!

 

[dmw007]

that sucks.. thanks for clearing up whether or not you can bring food on. before somebody suggested bringing food, i had just assumed that you couldnt.

Oh, I always sneak some food aboard....

 

[count chocula]

With all the fast food in the airports, I have seen many a feast on some flights. My new mantra in flying is to plan for the worst. Plenty of water, a hearty meal, and snacks to keep me happy for at least 4 hours. Worst case, i have snacks and water for where ever I end up.

BTW: Have fun!

i'll have to bring some food then. thanks!

Oh, I always sneak some food aboard....

 

[dmw007]

i'll have to bring some food then. thanks!

Of course you might have some trouble sneeking food on the plane if the authorities catch you. I however never have a problem since I am always armed with my golden gun.



Well, there was this one time that the air marshall tried to stop me from eating some contraband oreo cookies.....lets just say that he went skydiving.....at 10,000 feet........without a parachute....

 

[count chocula]

Of course you might have some trouble sneeking food on the plane if the authorities catch you. I however never have a problem since I am always armed with my golden gun.



Well, there was this one time that the air marshall tried to stop me from eating some contraband oreo cookies.....lets just say that he went skydiving.....at 10,000 feet........without a parachute....

now thats hardcore.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Of course you might have some trouble sneeking food on the plane if the authorities catch you. I however never have a problem since I am always armed with my golden gun.



Well, there was this one time that the air marshall tried to stop me from eating some contraband oreo cookies.....lets just say that he went skydiving.....at 10,000 feet........without a parachute....

I can't wait till the next time I fly, and the Air Gestapo tries to limit my "third" bag. And we thought that iGary had a god time on TV!

 

[dmw007]

now thats hardcore.

Well, a person should just know better than to cross a 00.

I can't wait till the next time I fly, and the Air Gestapo tries to limit my "third" bag. And we thought that iGary had a god time on TV!

Yes, teach 'em a lesson Chip NoVaMac. And if they give you a hard time, just give me buzz on my official MI-6 cellular phone and I will come to lend a hand (or fist, or gun, or whatever is needed).

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Well, a person should just know better than to cross a 00.



Yes, teach 'em a lesson Chip NoVaMac. And if they give you a hard time, just give me buzz on my official MI-6 cellular phone and I will come to lend a hand (or fist, or gun, or whatever is needed).

I am sorry, but the airlines are out of control. In todays Washington Post there was a note from a traveler that had a 6:15AM flight on Delta. He was at the airport at 5AM but was denied his flight by Delta - because he was "late" for check in. Keep in mind that the staff was not there at 5AM.

I know this guys pain. We are told to show up one to three hours before departure, depending on our destination. I have shown up for the first flight of the morning, only to have to wait for the counter people to show up.

I plan on telling the next jetway agent a thing or two if they deny my "third bag" of food on board.

For my LGA flight "departed" on time, only to sit on the runway without food or water for 2+ hours.

 

[count chocula]

hey guys, i'm in california now. the flights went smoothly, even though i was rather nervous while up in the air. thanks to all of you for helping me out.

 

[ChrisBrightwell]

Most airports charge out the ass for wifi

HSV has free wifi.

 

[count chocula]

i thought i'd post a picture of the view out the back window here in beautiful south lake tahoe, california.