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Re: To Kallie - OMG - I have to fly for the 1st time
From: Helen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:10:17 -0600 (CST)
Kallie: There is nothing to worry about. I fly all the time, and it is
not a big deal. You will see people of all shapes and sizes boarding
the plane. The flight attendants are used to that, and pass no
judgement. Remember that you are the customer, and they will do
whatever needed to make your flight a pleasant one. Just relax, be
confident, and enjoy the ride! My suggestion, if you have to go coach,
is request an aisle seat in the back of the plane, and board early. They
will - before general boarding, and before First Class baording, will
ask anyone to board who may need extra time. You should board then.
Hope this helps!
At Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Sonnet wrote:
>
>Not to panic sweetie!! I know you are about my size, actually a fair bit
>smaller, and *I* can fit in those seats with some manouvering - so you
>can too. It's a hassle, but you will be just fine.
>
>I am told that "discount" airlines (like for example Southwest, which I
>am flying) do not have a difference in seat size between coach and
>anything else, if they even offer anything else. But I also know that
>on those international flights, hum baby, business is like having your
>own couch. Pete is 6'5" and I am not small either, and we both could
>fully stretch out our legs without touching the seat in front! AND the
>chair was comfy. So maybe that's an option, I don't know.
>
>Find out which airline you are flying, and give them a call. Opt for
>business class if work will pay for it. Even call up a travel agent and
>ask them, people are generally pretty understanding and can give you
>some solutions. I say generally, but it's worth the try. When you get
>to the airport, they have a little desk at your gate with people behind
>it. Go up and explain your situation to them (I know I know, bite down
>and swallow your pride for this one) and with any luck, they will offer
>you their help. Make sure you arrive really early too.
>
>It will be fine!! It's a bit scary to be out of control, but you will be
>okay. Do some legwork beforehand and it will be even easier.
>
>*hugs* -S.
>
>At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Kallie wrote:
>>
>>I am stitting here with my jaw on the desk, tears in my eyes and my
>>heart pounding in my throat!
>>
>>On one hand, I am very glad this thread of posts came up because I have
>>to fly on business for the 1st time in my 29 years on April 2 & 3rd.
>>
>>I never even gave a thought to these situations. I mean I guess having
>>never flown I just assumed there would be room to sit down.
>>
>>Someone please tell me the difference between coach; business class and
>>first class. Are all three offered on every plane? Is there a special
>>airline I should look for?Please dear god tell me what to do because I
>>was a little nervous before - now I feel like I am going to throw up -
>>as soon as I can breathe again.
>>
>>All I keep thinking is WHY OH WHY OH WHY did I tell my boss I was okay
>>to travel. Now I can't back out- what am I going to say - sorry, I am
>>afraid I won't fit?
>>
>>I have never even been to the airport to board a plane! I don't know how
>>to be sneaky about talking to the attendants or getting my boarding pass
>>or checking my luggage or anything.
>>
>>--
>>Kallie
>>
>--
>Email always welcome to: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>
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