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Mar 17, 2019, 6:07 pm

#16

Knodde

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Originally Posted by allturnleft

The brief escape from reality and the wonder of being transported above the earths surface and a sense of adventure

Good call, make sense...kind of, good it's not only me... 😋

Mar 17, 2019, 6:36 pm

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UPG1

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For the miles

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Mar 17, 2019, 7:07 pm

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RVSMjunkie

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Originally Posted by Knodde

I am not an AV geek, I really, really do not like bumpy flights. Still, I do fly a bit, and I will fly, just to fly somewhere, never thought I would when not for work. Whenever I land somewhere, I just want to move on, get on another flight and next stop, regardless if on holiday or for work. Is it me just being one sick puppy? Amateur psychologists are welcome! Curious, and the BA forum is probably the best one... 😋

It's even better with you're sitting up in the front seat!

Mar 17, 2019, 11:22 pm

#19

Randomness

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Flying is fine and all, but what I really enjoy in the way you describe is riding trains.

Mar 18, 2019, 12:00 am

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Annalisa12

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Originally Posted by T8191

Interesting ... I’ve long lost the ‘magic’ of flying. Convenient-ish and quick-ish, but the magic has long faded into the humdrum of travel. I guess motor cars were exciting once?

Same.

I just fly so I can get the hell out of Australia and away from work.

Mar 18, 2019, 5:40 am

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Jimmie Jet

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Originally Posted by Annalisa12

Same.

I just fly so I can get the hell out of Australia and away from work.

im in a love hate with Australia, love to arrive and then after 2-3 weeks hate the place but when I’m gone I can’t wait to get back. It’s a tangled web to come and go from the big island

Mar 18, 2019, 6:50 am

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GBobon

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In case you missed it: https://www.wideroe.no/en/tickets/explore-norway-ticket

enjoy!

Mar 18, 2019, 7:04 am

#23

Badenoch

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Flying is a means to an end. It gets me to where I want to be in a timely and efficient manner.

Mar 18, 2019, 9:59 am

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Gig103

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Mostly to get to my destination, but now that I'm able to afford premium cabins I enjoy comparing in-flight experiences!

Mar 18, 2019, 10:42 am

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pinniped

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Randomness

Flying is fine and all, but what I really enjoy in the way you describe is riding trains.

Yeah, certain train routes are worth it just for the scenery itself. Flying, for me, is just to get somewhere. Occasionally I'll get lucky and get a scenic approach but it's fleeting and hard to predict in advance.

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