So you’re probably wondering how our 14.5 hour flight went. Well, the upside? United Economy Plus, aka a few extra inches to “stretch” out. Also, there were some good movies too but you have to be awake to see them… oops. (Brian saw them - Yes I did and my verdict: Love Happens = meh. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs = fun!)
The downside?
Sitting in the first row just outside of business class. We witnessed the benefits of being wealthy: the completely reclined chair (basically a bed), the superior meals and the personal TV. Another down side: Sitting next to a rude Australian couple wearing matching cargo camoflogue pants with embroidered accents and construction boots. They gave us a stare down when Brian attempted a friendly hello. The woman, seated next to Brian, had her sleeping pill ready before the flight began but when her drugs wore off, she took a liking to consistently elbowing him for the last 6 hours of the ride. She was an armrest hog and nobody likes those. 20 minutes prior to landing, armrest-hog camo-wearing woman found it completely and utterly necessary to apply lotions, oils and body sprays (it’s unclear why).
What we learned?
- Always have your laptops and IPods charged prior to flight.
- Invest in a mask to block out light for better sleep.
- Airplanes are always cold.
- The lines for the bathroom never get shorter.
- When seated nearest the aisle, your elbows really are at risk from flight attendants wielding oversized carts.
- And if you are approaching your seats, preparing for a long international flight, and you see a couple wearing matching camo cargo pants & construction boots... request an immediate seat change.
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