First international flight alone...questions!
Oct 7, 2011, 6:32 pm
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I'd also pay to select seats in advance and take an aisle in rows 16 or 27 (26 if you don't mind the center section). These are exit rows and feature more legroom. More importantly, the tray tables are in the armrest so you won't be one of the unlucky ones to have someone spill under the armrest or raise it when you'd prefer a bit of a barrier. Like I said, I'd also try for day-of upgrades to WT+, since I've heard these sometimes go cheap (but check the proactive upgrade cost tracking thread for more details).
Oct 7, 2011, 6:55 pm
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LOL! I live in Florida too! I would say maybe it's a Florida thing, but I've gotten that reaction from people all over the country. I think there are just a lot of people who are uncomfortable with the idea of going abroad (or on vacation in general) all by themselves. Everywhere you go, there you are.
I love living in Florida, it's a great place to come home to (who wouldn't want to wake up to the beach every morning???). It is so great to see other places though! Doing it on your own is definitely an amazing, mind-expanding, self-confidence boosting experience!
I can't say it enough, enjoy this experience! I hope it adds to your desire to travel!
I love living in Florida, it's a great place to come home to (who wouldn't want to wake up to the beach every morning???). It is so great to see other places though! Doing it on your own is definitely an amazing, mind-expanding, self-confidence boosting experience!
I can't say it enough, enjoy this experience! I hope it adds to your desire to travel!
And thank you for all your positivity regarding my trip! I am definitely going to enjoy this experience!
Oct 7, 2011, 7:07 pm
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I'd also pay to select seats in advance and take an aisle in rows 16 or 27 (26 if you don't mind the center section). These are exit rows and feature more legroom. More importantly, the tray tables are in the armrest so you won't be one of the unlucky ones to have someone spill under the armrest or raise it when you'd prefer a bit of a barrier. Like I said, I'd also try for day-of upgrades to WT+, since I've heard these sometimes go cheap (but check the proactive upgrade cost tracking thread for more details).
Oct 7, 2011, 10:17 pm
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Oct 8, 2011, 6:46 am
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Oct 8, 2011, 10:01 am
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I really must start a thread like this one day with the handle fatgeezer66 and see how many pages we get to then....
Oct 8, 2011, 6:27 pm
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Oct 8, 2011, 6:39 pm
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Just remember, Florida, to be sure you pack some layers for the cooler weather and take a travel umbrella.
I always bring socks to wear with my flipflops and some long sleeved Hawaiian shirts.
I always bring socks to wear with my flipflops and some long sleeved Hawaiian shirts.
LOL that is too funny! That is cool that you live in Florida too. I also love it here, but sometimes I wish we had all four seasons with a real winter. I'm happy I will get to experience a real winter for the month I will be gone.
And thank you for all your positivity regarding my trip! I am definitely going to enjoy this experience!
And thank you for all your positivity regarding my trip! I am definitely going to enjoy this experience!
Oct 8, 2011, 11:01 pm
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Accordingly I would suggest paying to secure an aisle seat in advance as that will not break the bank or, failing that, being sure to check in online exactly 24 hours prior to departure.
You will get a full meal service. It should be quite acceptable although by no means gourmet. Interestingly, on this site I do not think that I have ever heard any complaints about the economy meals on BA.
Oct 8, 2011, 11:05 pm
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