Detest airports. And the older I get the more I hate them.
Everyone seems stressed.
There's always someone completely oblivious to the security search until they get there.
Everything's overpriced.
Queues everywhere for food, toilets,duty free.
And don't get me started on the "cabin suitcases" or groups wearing "On Tour" shirts.... |
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By *aM 689Man 14 weeks ago
Lanarkshire |
Random rant ! 🤣
I just go a bit earlier, get though security, get a pint, read my book and chill. Makes it more bearable.
I really don't understand people queuing to get on the plane though - does anyone do this and why ?  |
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By *8on33Man 14 weeks ago
winfrith |
Duty free is a myth just because theirs no duty doesn't mean it's cheaper ,they don't like you boarding a plane intoxicated and yet they have bars all over the airports ,so much water wasted .Suitcases are too big for the baggage contraptions ,car parks too expensive etc etc |
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"Random rant ! 🤣
I just go a bit earlier, get though security, get a pint, read my book and chill. Makes it more bearable.
I really don't understand people queuing to get on the plane though - does anyone do this and why ? "
I've always wondered about those queueing as well 😂 |
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By *a LunaWoman 14 weeks ago
South Wales |
It’s the lack of leg room in aeroplanes that does my tits in.
Puts me off ever doing long haul ever again, unless I win the lotto.
Not much you can do regarding the airport, just take a deep breath and think of the end result.
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Airports are crap but once on the plane I'm happy. I rarely see take off I'm typically asleep before.
I like window seats, getting curled up and having a nap, only to wake up for food being brought and watching a film that normally my attention span wouldn't allow in another situation.
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"Always turn left when you get on, that sorts out the legroom"
I've only been left twice. Actually I wasn't a fan. I felt loads of pressure to drink. I guess the stewards looked at me and thought she'll never be back over here. But they kept asking if I wanted a drink and reiterating it was free. I don't drink. |
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"Random rant ! 🤣
I just go a bit earlier, get though security, get a pint, read my book and chill. Makes it more bearable.
I really don't understand people queuing to get on the plane though - does anyone do this and why ? "
No. I get hauled unceremoniously down the (very narrow) aisle, strapped to THE most uncomfortable contraption, whilst tied down like someone being carted off to Broadmoor. As my hips smash into each chair arm and as every passenger stares, points or refuses to move out of the way because they're getting their inflatable comfy pillow out of the overhead locker, I try to relax and think of my destination.
I can fully recommend not queuing and being manhandled onto a plane by people who mainly would prefer to be working elsewhere  |
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"Detest airports. And the older I get the more I hate them.
Everyone seems stressed.
There's always someone completely oblivious to the security search until they get there.
Everything's overpriced.
Queues everywhere for food, toilets,duty free.
And don't get me started on the "cabin suitcases" or groups wearing "On Tour" shirts...."
I’d have a wank dude and go and destress |
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By *nnCeeWoman 14 weeks ago
East of Eden, West of Hell |
"Random rant ! 🤣
I just go a bit earlier, get though security, get a pint, read my book and chill. Makes it more bearable.
I really don't understand people queuing to get on the plane though - does anyone do this and why ? "
I guess it depends if you're trying to fit your case in the overhead locker.
These days where they charge you for baggage, people try to get away with hand luggage, and then there's not enough room inside... I'm sure soon they'll charge people for breathing, too. |
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I hate that we need to be there 2 to 3 hours beforehand
I want to turn up, get through security and straight on the plane
Airport terminals hold no interest for me
Unfortunately, they are developed to attempt to separate us from our money |
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"Get yourself an Interrail train pass
You're both still young enough
Go explore
Then come back and rant about train stations  "
Ohhhhh, I can rant about railway travel. Would you like to hear about disabled passenger assistance on trains?  |
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"Detest airports. And the older I get the more I hate them.
Everyone seems stressed.
There's always someone completely oblivious to the security search until they get there.
Everything's overpriced.
Queues everywhere for food, toilets,duty free.
And don't get me started on the "cabin suitcases" or groups wearing "On Tour" shirts...."
lol Definitely sympathies, it never a great experience from leaving to get to airport to taking off your pretty much on the go 3-4+ hrs depending on distance and that’s just to start with. On the plus side though, I have to admit I’ve been fortunate to enjoy some incredible holidays in incredible places which took a lot of the sting and bad feeling out of it  x |
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"Random rant ! 🤣
I just go a bit earlier, get though security, get a pint, read my book and chill. Makes it more bearable.
I really don't understand people queuing to get on the plane though - does anyone do this and why ? "
Because airlines started charging extra for hold luggage. So everyone tries to cram everything into their hand baggage. And there isn’t enough space on the plane, so people want to get on first to make sure they get the overhead locker space.
It’s ridiculous. |
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. As soon as the gate is called, they'll queue by the gate, many times the plane isn't even there yet! So while they stand for 45 minutes to get to sit in the cramped plane seats for longer, we find somewhere to stretch out and get on when the queue has gone 
