Originally Posted by Fly Baby

The Trunki Family from Tunbridge Wells Earth mother Tilda, disinterested father Toby (clearly a Gold but forced to endure the terminal this time) plus the little Trunkis: twins Tabitha & Torquil and baby Tumi. They're all to be found at the gate. Obviously they have the absolute maximum carry on luggage allowance with them - most of it in the shape of a Gruffalo. If you were lucky enough to avoid them at check in, you'll almost certainly encounter them when boarding time arrives. Tilda and Toby aren't really talking to each other today - which the twins have picked up on and have now gone rogue, much to the delight of those waiting to board (not). When it comes time to show the BPs and passports both parents assume the other has them. A strained "disagreement" ensues and it takes 8 minutes to locate the documents by which the time priority boarding has already started around them. Once on board, the Trunki Family will take at least 12 minutes (almost all of it stood in the aisle) to settle into their seats. Naturally Toby Trunki has ensured that he's sat 3 rows behind his family so he can flirt with the cabin crew as usual. If you want to know why your flight is late being pushed back - blame the Gruffalo....