Agree on all points. Got a chuckle out of the ATL-JFK FC comment because its so true. I also just want to reinforce that it would be a long flight if the answer is no so try to incorporate that into when you decide on your flight to pop the question. First Class Transcontinental is pretty much the minimum level this should be done at. Also I would recommend a weekend flight (like Friday late afternoon/evening which seems to as a general rule have the most passenger drinking), less unamused grumpy business travelers on their way to an important meeting to potentially upset. :D

Happy lot here on flyer Talk, aren't we? :rolleyes:

I might choose the end of the flight rather than in the middle. But, being as airplanes are a strong interest of hers, then I think it is rather romantic.

I do have to agree, though, that I would make absolutely sure she is going to say yes.

Would there be a way you could find a rather short flight, where several family and friends might be able to fly along? You might need to contact the airline about getting on board somehow without her knowing the rest of the family is there.

This. I have nothing against a quiet, private proposal in F, but doing it over the PA and involving 200 strangers puts terrible, nasty pressure on the woman by turning a moment of (hopefully) personal joy into a garish public spectacle -- doubly awful if she has doubts. Not considerate, not funny.

Marriage Proposal While In-Air
 

Haha. Flash mob on delta shuttle.

Seriously,
Book a couple of first class seats. Have a nice card like thing with something sappy printed professionally. Give that and the ring to the F flight attendant. Ask her to bring it with the dessert. And bring a good bottle of champagne with you of she says he's. :)

No need for PA. If she says yes, everyone in F is gonna know from her reaction.

And, as there's a relatively fresh thread on the subject in this forum, I combined the OP's current thread with the earlier one. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator.

Agreed with the sentiments above. It is something that I was considering, given that my girlfriend loves travelling, and I had given it some thought.

1. Keep it classy - don't do it over the PA. It is something that should be personal, and not a public spectacle.
2. Be sure that you know she's going to say yes. Otherwise, it's going to be a damn long flight.
3. Try to involve the crew - have them serve it with dessert or as a special drink. Or you can be creative and hide the ring around the seat somewhere when she goes to the washroom. Great if you are flying in business or first class with lots of storage nooks.
4. Don't do it on economy class if possible - you're not going to be able to go down on one knee to propose properly!

The only classier ways to propose would be in a stadium on the jumbotron or in a fast food restaurant.

+1

I saw the jumbotron proposal backfire once (she said no) and it was not pretty. I felt sorry for all involved.

I agree. Proposals on airplanes and in stadiums/arenas should result in automatic rejections.

Don't. There are so many better ways.

Just wanted to chime in to say if I, as a regular passenger, heard a proposal over the PA it would make my day and make me smile. How can anyone say, "Ugh, keep your personal business to yourself." This is what? 3 sentences at most over a PA? Big deal.

That being said, just because this girl "likes airplanes" doesn't mean she wants to get proposed to on a plane. If it's a spur of the moment impulsive thing on his part well then..okay... but to plan the proposal for in flight...first class or not? Just don't see the romance in that.

Maybe this guy likes attention? I don't know. But if he can think of somewhere else to do it she may appreciate that.

Every time I see a public proposal, I cringe. Maybe it's because I don't like to be the center of attention, but I would be embarrassed if someone proposed to me in such a manner...it would be my personal nightmare.

Yup. That and you end up on the "No Propose" list.

Thanks for all your input fellow FT'ers!
I personally don't thinks it's a bother when people propose in a public setting, doesn't that happen almost every time your at a fine dining restaurant?
My friend is surely receiving a yes - they are already engaged but haven't done the proposal yet (a religious thing).
Probably gonna fly J or F from JFK-LAX.
I will pass along all your "positive" sentiment.

Any youtube videos? LOL

Heck how about renting a private plane? Oh wait we not rich here. nvm.......