I used to travel with a coworker who would not leave his seat on any flight. That includes the 12+ hour flight from Los Angeles to Aukland. I think that he was secretly afraid of flying.

Seems senseless to me. I always travel first or business and really enjoy the amenities.

My first hunt in Africa I flew from Johannesburg to Dulles standing up, leaning against a bulkhead in back. I was flying Coach, middle seat of five in the center section. I had 300-pounders on either side of me. Their spare tires hungover into my seat. I couldn't stand it, so I stood up the whole way. The 2nd most miserable flight I was ever on.

I get motion sick easily. Trying to watch an Ipad or phone would make it worse! When I sit in my pig tower, other than a quick look through binos I don't do anything for a couple or three hours! light from my phone just messes up my night vision. I will eat, drink and move around but we will see how 30 hours to Uganda goes!

I envy people who can really get into a good book and read it all the way. I've tried watching the movies but they often don't work for me in that situation, either.

Sleep is good if you can get it.

I used to eat everything they offered on flights.

I always got the runs when I got there.

Since I have stopped eating most of the food on planes, I haven’t had the travelers trots.

I certainly drink, and usually read or sleep on the flights as much as I can.

I could see if you were good at meditating that might make the time pass easily.

I’m not uncomfortable on the plane, but like a kid, I don’t enjoy the process- “are we there yet?”

If they invent the transporter, I will call that the biggest boon to humanity…

Bring back the Concorde SST!


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