You probably only chose to fly spirit airline because you’re
a broke college student, like me, or you’re flying out with all your children. But,
the good news is, you saved enough money on the flight itself, you might
actually be able to afford a bag of pretzels they offer once you’re boarded. However,
the truly best place to spend your money on the plane isn’t on food, but your
seat. Pay for a seat in the emergency exit row. Yeah, you’ll become the most
important person if something terrible did happen while you’re in the air, but
all that extra leg room makes it all worth it. Unlike everyone else with their knees
cramped up against the seat in front of them, you’ll have space to lounge,
stretch out those legs, and maybe even get a nap in. That’s if you don’t have a
screaming toddler sitting right in front of you (which you most likely will). The
best way to combat this, and the simplest solution, is blasting music through
your headphones. Your neighbor will throw dirty looks your way the entire
flight and you’ll probably still end up with a headache. Always pack those
ibuprofens in your carry on, just in case.
Now, what to do about the annoying 12-year-old behind you,
kicking the back of your seat every few seconds? This is a tricky one because I
would love to tell you that you should turn around and yell in his face, but
that would leave you fighting his mother or instigating him to just do it some
more. Whether he’s anxious or just a brat, talk to the kid. A few simple
questions about where he’s going and what they’re doing may ease his nerves or
make him realize he should be nicer to the kind lady in front of him.
Oh, and one more thing. Please, for the sake of yourself and
everyone else on the aircraft, do not drink soda, or any other carbonated
drinks before or during the flight. Carbonated drinks can create bubbles inside
your intestines that expand when the plane changes in altitude. Especially
during take off and landing. Those gas bubbles must escape your body somehow
and it won’t happen in a pretty way. So, skip that can of soda so no one has to
choke on your filthy gas. 
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteVery true about the screaming kid that wouldn't stop the whole flight. Also would have been helpful to have some extra leg room. But don't forget what you do when the people sitting next to you taking up all the room: you squish yourself as far away from them and try to get comfortable enough to fall asleep. Probably another reason to pay money to pick ur seat so that you are next to someone you know.
I never knew that about drinking carbonated liquids before a flight but thinking about how gasses interact in your body, it does make sense that this would happen. As far as kids go, don't let your two toddlers yell and argue in the terminal while kicking the guy sitting
ReplyDeleteI agree that there is always going to be a very high chance of a screaming child on a plane, or like the children we had on our plane could not stop moving or crying. Also, I did not know that you shouldn't have any carbonated drinks. I always have coffee or water, so I guess I don't have to worry so much about that.
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