Flying for first time tomorrow... Any advice??

• lhslep134

  

  HitsRus;1489535 wrote: Too many people I know are afraid to fly

  I hate flying but I had to overcome my fear to move out to AZ. I knew that my life would be considerably limited if I refused to fly.
  
  To OP: if you don't have bubble wrap for your golf clubs, wrap a towel or something about them to cushion them.
• se-alum

  

  gut;1489539 wrote:Liquids & gels go in a clear plastic bag. I think the limit is still 3oz, and standard size deodorant seems to qualify. But for toothpaste and hairproducts you want to make sure you have qualifying sizes.
  
  It's a real nuisance to have to pick-up toiletries on the road (and if the hotel has these in a concierge service they will gouge you horribly). Lots of places used to offer travel size toothpaste, but I haven't seen that in a while (margin margin margin!).
  
  The hotel will have complementary soap and shampoo for you. A lot of times the toilet paper is not particularly bowel friendly, but I don't know if you can pack a roll or two in your bag or not.

  Wal-Mart sells travel ready bags with deodorant, mouthwash, and toothpaste in the flying sizes.
• said_aouita

  

  lhslep134;1489543 wrote:I hate flying but I had to overcome my fear to move out to AZ.

  Azerbaijan?
  
  
  Kidding. It's an easy but boring 1 day drive from Ohio to Arizona. I guess it also depends if you are moving a bunch of stuff or not.
• gut

  se-alum;1489555 wrote:Wal-Mart sells travel ready bags with deodorant, mouthwash, and toothpaste in the flying sizes.

  Good to know. I've looked in a few stores before and travel-sized toothpaste can be surprisingly hard to find. Fortunately, I accumulated a nice stash from when hotels used to provide it complementary.
• vball10set

  
• Manhattan Buckeye

  HitsRus;1489535 wrote:I'll be a bit serious...enjoy your flight and enjoy the time you saved by not driving. Too many people I know are afraid to fly, even though statistically it is the safest way to travel.

  Agreed, seems like half of the time the travel is more enjoyable than the vacation, especially if you have hot Asian stewardesses bringing martinis:
  
  But even in US domestic flights, just sit back and relax. And enjoy going to different places in the fastest way possible.
• queencitybuckeye

  If asked if you have any firearms, the correct response is "what do you need?". It's kind of an airport employees' inside joke.
• raiderbuck

  thavoice;1489537 wrote:Eh, I don't really think I would consider emptying out your pockets having to scramble.

  Depends on what you're carrying with you. I've seen people empty out ipods, phones, wallets, watches, keys, change, rings, etc., from their varies pockets. Over the years I've just widdled all that down to what's essential and kept my cash on me (unless they have that giant body scanner thingy). I wear my slip on loafers when I fly so I don't have to worry about retying my shoes as well. It's a system that works for me.
• Big_Mirg_ZHS

  

  Does the liquid thing count for checked baggage?
• FatHobbit

  

  Big_Mirg_ZHS;1489648 wrote:Does the liquid thing count for checked baggage?

  
  No, only carry on.
  
  I would also make sure you have at least one full set of clothes in your carryon. They probably won't lose your luggage, but if they do you'll want to have something to wear. I also once spilled a full cup of tomato juice all over myself at the very beginning of the flight. That sucked but I was able to change in the tiny little bathroom because I had spare clothes. (because they lost my suit case the previous flight) The gum suggestion is also a good one. Don't wait until your head/sinuses hurt before you start chewing.
• Sonofanump

  TedSheckler;1489470 wrote:Eat some carbs. Your arms might get tired.

  You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to TedSheckler again.
• Sonofanump

  Manhattan Buckeye;1489577 wrote:especially if you have hot Asian stewardesses bringing martinis:

  Way to drop that in there.
• gut

  It's been a long time since I've seen a hot stewardess. It's like there's been a 3-decades hiring freeze and the hot ones from the 80's are still doing the job now in their 50's.
• sportchampps

  For the shot deal just visit your standard airport bar not any of the chain places. I haven't flown in like the last 6 months but the few years before this almost every airport had a bar with these same deals.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  gut;1489737 wrote:It's been a long time since I've seen a hot stewardess. It's like there's been a 3-decades hiring freeze and the hot ones from the 80's are still doing the job now in their 50's.

  Two words. Singapore Airlines.
• lhslep134

  

  said_aouita;1489558 wrote:Azerbaijan?
  
  
  Kidding. It's an easy but boring 1 day drive from Ohio to Arizona. I guess it also depends if you are moving a bunch of stuff or not.

  It was moreso this line of thinking: if I don't take this opportunity that will force me to fly a few times a year I'll never truly get over my fear of flying.
  
  It actually kinda worked. I'm not scared anymore except during major turbulence.
• Tiernan

  I cant recall the last time I had a woman flight attendant, seems like they are all of the effeminate male persuasion lately. Usually have names like Ryan, Kyle or just go by the initials LJ.