Flying, these days, has a lingering fear which we cannot ignore. Besides the fear, there are a few other aspects that people seem to hate about flying. The straight facts, the things we all think while flying, but never want to say out loud in fear of being judge. In the end, the traveling can make or break the beginning of the trip.
While on my recent trip to Puerto Rico, my flight on the way there was nothing short of complicated and tiring. While we take up a good amount of the 1x6 foot space they provide, we also have our carry on, electronics, and trays to place our complimentary drinks. Some would think that the airlines would provide more comfortable spaces for the money we shell out to actually board the plane. Although the tight quarters is a big issue there are others; shocking, right?
To those who I share a plane with, I would like to tell you how I really feel about all of you.
While the flight was short, and I could drown out all of your child's screams for the most part, I strongly dislike all of you. No, I do not want you to say sorry for your child for crying, just make it stop. The past hour and however many minutes, your child has been not only screaming, but kicking the back of my chair -- please, make it stop.
During the traveling time there is no stopping newborns or young children from crying. Children should not be able to roam about the cabin, and scream and cry the entire flight. Not only does it really ruin the relaxation aspect of starting a trip, but the others around the child get headaches. When the flight finally does end, the first priority of everyone is to get off and avoid children the rest of the trip.
I also need to address another issue I have with all of you. Please do not push your seat into my space and expect me not to become annoyed. Not only does it reduce your limited space, it puts the tray right into my torso. While they are taking a nap, comfortable and relaxed, you are squished between the child behind you kicking your seat, and the adult in front of you pretty much laying in your lap. The sad part is, I think the adult laying on me may be more annoying than the screaming kid who continuously kicks the back of the chair. While I sit and attempt to be the most friendly I can be in this nerve-testing situation, you sit and snore the four hours of this flight away.
All in all, I assume you can say I will be more than happy to get off this plane, and to the bed of my hotel. When this plane does land, and you stop shushing your children, and you wake up from your endless slumber, I hope you all know I dislike you. I hope you all have an amazing time at your destination, but I also hope I never have to share a plane with you or your children ever again. So while we all finish up the flight, and the pilot comes over the speaker one last time, please attempt to silence your kids, raise your seat and let me enjoy my last moments on the plane before I land in paradise.
Love,
The girl you squished on flight 771.
