Travelling by plane is still up in the air
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
May 15, 2016 4:50pm CST
My brother visited last week before flying west to British Columbia, Canada to visit another- younger brother who lives near Vancouver. He was a little nervous as he hadn't flown for awhile. I used to love plane travel a lot more but now am also feeling a little nervous about it. I would still go but, like him, might feel a little wary.
It's funny how as we get older we get more timid. It should be the other way around but unfortunately isn't. However, I do feel that since 911 and other scary events we are all a little more nervous about travel.
How do you feel about plane travel? Do you enjoy it or would you rather drive or take a train?
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May 16
@MarymargII We might have stodge for entree - just so you know what it's like!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 May 16
@JudyEv Maybe we should come in the cooler weather then, so we get that stick-to-your-ribs effect and it will keep us warmer?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 May 16
I know we have more concerns as we age. But still get that lunch ready- I may have to make a few extra stops before arriving! and thank you- I have a punn-y mind- LOL
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 May 16
Yes-
still is but I fret a little and worry about security!
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
15 May 16
Travelling on a plane has been always my dream. When I see a plane on the sky, all I think of is that it gives me freedom like those of the birds that can fly wherever and whenever they want.
Actually, when I first took an airplane to travel to another island in my country, the idea of plane crash never entered my mind. But when I read about other's experiences about their first airplane experiences, that is the moment the thought of plane crash entered my mind. I felt a bit worried but I think it will not hamper me of wanting to travel more in the future. To be honest, road accidents are more of a frequent scene here mu country than plane crash.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
17 May 16
@MarymargII True. I always would like to be seated beside the window. I love seeing the sea of clouds. It looks like they are dancing.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
@annierose Lovely way to put it- and it is quite amazing!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 May 16
That's the right attitude to have- air travel is really a wonderful gift as you can see the world really!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50262)
• United States
16 May 16
I flew so much in the first half of my life. I loved it. I haven't been on a plane since 1986.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 May 16
I did fly a lot when I was younger- now- not so much!
@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
17 May 16
@MarymargII Yeah i am the very same way.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
@Jdaw1985 I know- I kind of think twice but I would still travel but maybe not as much by plane.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 May 16
@MarymargII I'm not a spring chicken either! Lol!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 May 16
Thanks Dianne- I like to have fun with titles some times--- You have the best attitude toward it as it is really a wonderful thing- I'm just getting a little scared in my older age- ha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
@DianneN Well- no worries it happens to the best of us! HA!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 May 16
Me too and I get a little nervous now!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
I hate plan travel but it has nothing to do with being timid it is the TSA and the seats and leg room getting smaller, it is no longer any fun it is just long day and an uncomfortable flight. and don't get me started on the lost luggage!! lol
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 May 16
My brother just took a short flight not too long ago to Myrtle Beach and they lost his and his wife's luggage! And the two of them hadn't travelled in years! Crazy!
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@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
17 May 16
I have more experience taking the train, haven't tried riding on the plane yet.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
The train is great- gets you there and you can see the countryside and where you're going at the same time.
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 May 16
The only reasonable way for us to visit two of our daughters and three of our grandkids is to fly from California to the East Coast, so I accept that it is something I have to do. However, security has bogged things down so much, I consider it a pain in the rear ... to be honest. Everything about flying these days is inconvenient ... luggage handling, tiny seats, no meals, and long lines.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 May 16
So true Deborah- I hate all that about it too- It used to be considered such a wonderful way to travel!
@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
17 May 16
@MarymargII I know they say you are safer in the air than in a car.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
@AnneEJ It's true but when you're up there- it's hard to believe that saying--LOL!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 May 16
Same here Anne- it shouldn't stop us but I do think twice.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 May 16
It can be so much fun I know plus the thrill of going somewhere!
