What do you take on an airplane ride?

[laura888]

I'm going non-stop from D.C. to Long Beach.

I'm thinking:
- water
- nuts
- fruit
- reading material

What do you take?

[Itchinjim]

1. Xanax

n/t

[boneygrey]

3. And a beer buzz

I hate to fly.

[arwalden]

8. Airline Personnel Can Refuse Boarding To Anyone They Think Is Drunk...

... how "buzzed" you appear to be (or smell) could interrupt your flight plans.

[boneygrey]

23. I know that

I don't get shit faced. Just a few beers to settle the nerves.

[Guy Fawkes]

2. I'm an america hating liberal terrorist...

haven't you heard? :eyes:

[laura888]

4. LOL

The airlines will have to watch you carefully then.

[lpbk2713]

31. Surely you can't be serious.

[NV Whino]

36. And stop calling me Shirley. n/t

[Feathered Fish]

5. Not much

Water, walkman, book and anti-nauseants. I usually fall asleep within 20 mins of being on a plane - I think it's the anti-nauseants. Otherwise :puke:

[laura888]

6. yeah, I usually hate to fly, too

but I'm really looking forward to getting out of DC for a while.

(sorry about your nausea)

[Feathered Fish]

7. Have a good time

I'm glad you're getting away from it all for a bit. That is always welcome, air-sickness or not! :hi:

[laura888]

12. thanks!

:)

[petron]

9. book(s), ipod, water and snacks

I fly to the UK from MN often and I can't live without the above.

I sometimes bring one of those cool neck pillows especially made for travel if I think I'm gonna catch some zzzzs.

Taking easy to read, fast-paced books on long flights make it go faster, I think. I like stuff by Grisham, Crichton, King, Vince Flynn, Pratchett etc. Personally, I've tried to read books other then simple mind candy and I have trouble staying focused. IMHO.

[laura888]

14. I'm taking "Fast Food Nation"

Hopefully, I'll be able to concentrate. I hear its a great read.

[Technowitch]

10. Music (Jukebox Zen), a book, and water

I usually avoid food on airplanes.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. iPod, a book, a GPS.

[laura888]

18. GPS?

Please explain. Just curious.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

37. Global Positioning System.

They are quite small now, you can buy them for hiking, flying, etc. Most of them have moving map displays. If you bring it on an airplane you can tell exactly where you are and how fast you're going, just for your amusement.

[GOPisEvil]

13. Music, magazines, chewing gum.

Sometimes I take a book, but sometimes my attention span isn't long enough for a book, so I read magazines of different subjects instead.

[LynzM]

15. Also,

Music, something to serve as a pillow (either a pillow, a sweatshirt, whatever), a change of undergarments in case yours don't make it at the same time you do (socks, also), any meds you might need (same reason), contact lens case if applicable, and deodorant. Have a good trip! :)

[Andy_Stephenson]

16. Valium

and lots of it.

[progmom]

17. Add to your list my iPod, and hand lotion

...and you're good to go!

Oh yeah - and a pen and notebook - you never know when you might want to write something down. :)


edited for poor spelling. :|

[laura888]

19. I like the way you think!

Good suggestions!

[DemoTex]

20. To your excellent list I would add ...

Ear plugs and eye shades, in case you want to take a nap.


Happy landings!

[laura888]

22. wow - did you come up with that photo just for me?

thanks!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

39. MD-80? Looks like a DC-9 cockpit, only fancier.

[Dr.Phool]

21. Gun, Box cutter

:evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

[NV Whino]

24. You've got it pretty well down

Snacky food, nuts & dried fruit, something sweet
Water
An airplane book (as opposed to serious literature)
Include in a small carry-on a change of underwear and basic grooming stuff. Luggage gets lost.

Gonna do almost the same thing in March. Unfortunately there is no non-stop to Richmond. I have to transfer somewhere. Yuk.

[laura888]

25. "change of underwear and basic grooming stuff"

Excellent suggestion. I will make sure to do this!

[mermaid]

29. Transfers Are The BEST!!!

I love transfers...the more the better!

Sincerely!

First, as a smoker...transfers usually give me a chance to drag my poor, drug-addicted ass out and get some nicotine...and secondly...I like short flights because they are in smaller planes, with less jet fuel...and thus are less attractive to any terrorists with wise ideas.

When I die, I want it to be in a way that doesn't involve me winding up as mucilage on the side of a building, or augering into a cornfield at 600 MPH, thank you very much!

[mermaid]

26. I Take The Following:

Gum
Mints (preferably Altoids)
Bottled Water
A Puzzle Book (preferably Fill-Ins)

Need the gum to pop your ears once you get up to altitude, and then again, on the way down. gum seems to help my ears pop a lot quicker. It's about the only time I ever even chew gum, is when I'm on a plane.

[Rabrrrrrr]

27. All that, + the change of underwear, AND a wet washcloth in a ziplock

I also carry a toothbrush and toothpaste. And on a long flight, one of those little wipe things can be handy.

But the wet washcloth is the real key, at least for me - my face gets dirty, and oily, and feels icky, so the washcloth can be used to wipe the face off. And if you store with an ice block, it's cold, and also then very refreshing!

I couldn't travel without a cold washcloth.

I use them on hikes, too, and even long car rides.

[flamingyouth]

28. Water, Xanax, book(s), nuts and dried fruit

Also some hand lotion and lip gloss. :hi:

[Kellanved]

30. well

1. Headphones (decent Sennheiser background noise negating ones)
2. Adapter to use said headphones with the on board system (available in all Radio Shacks)
3. Aspirin (blood thinning)
4. Assorted oral care products
5. Books, magazines and other reading materials
...

[Anarcho-Socialist]

32. Headache pills, mp3 player/CD player n/t

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[barackmyworld]

34. Chapstick, NOT ink pens

1. It's dry as hell for that long
2. Ink pens explode

[yellowdogintexas]

35. books, a sack lunch from a food stand in the airport since

our airport has all franchise food stands so prices are same as on the street. If I have time to eat before I get on the plane I don't bother with the sack lunch.

For a long flight, maybe an apple or some trail mix.

Water is free,coffee is free, sodas are free so I don't bother with that but if I am flying at lunch or supper, I will get a big iced tea with the food.

Of course, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are easy to fix, don't spoil, that and a bag of chips and some milk from the cabin crew would be a nice snack.

[JVS]

38. Luggage, maybe a book.

[yvr girl]

40. Here's my list:

Water
Snacks
Gum
Something to read
Lip balm
Hand lotion
Headphones + adapter
Inflatable pillow