tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post5397342343466366582..comments2024-01-03T00:56:16.390-05:00Comments on The SoHo: Better at the Basics: Flying High-Maintenancethe southern hostesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14185321217642271850noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-7700557318103324922012-08-25T16:09:08.792-04:002012-08-25T16:09:08.792-04:00I agree with Bethany; adult beverages are a must. ...I agree with Bethany; adult beverages are a must. Also, I won't fly with underwire.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482303125655510658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-75771461227830119062012-08-22T17:18:27.540-04:002012-08-22T17:18:27.540-04:00John's dad is a pilot, and told me once that a...John's dad is a pilot, and told me once that a 747 can easily do a barrel roll. It makes me feel better when we hit a patch of turbulence!A Crimson Kisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474778213617208638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-42624401795376941872012-08-22T15:18:40.141-04:002012-08-22T15:18:40.141-04:00love this! jerod + i have a routine of getting to ...love this! jerod + i have a routine of getting to the terminal early enough to have an adult beverage before the flight....and then maybe one on the flight as well :)bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396516166793778544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-21203694384630350442012-08-22T14:18:25.157-04:002012-08-22T14:18:25.157-04:00I love the jersey dress tip. I've been doing t...I love the jersey dress tip. I've been doing that for several years now and it's the best! I once saw on youtube a woman recommend doing full on facials during long flights. She says it not only gives her something to do but also leaves her with grat looking skin when she lands. The Savory and The Beautifulhttp://www.thesavoryandthebeautiful.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-9665493335294536902012-08-22T14:00:13.322-04:002012-08-22T14:00:13.322-04:00The title of my blog was born out of my fear of fl...The title of my blog was born out of my fear of flying. The one thing that has made the biggest difference for me is telling people I'm scared: other passengers, flight attendants, occasionally I'll even ask to chat with the pilots. Without fail, whoever I'm talking to instantly becomes kind, gentle, and reassuring, which makes a difference for me. <br /><br />Also, alcohol.<br /><br />And next time I'm trying the side pony too!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326706551295580840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-21550659247981166182012-08-22T10:36:44.898-04:002012-08-22T10:36:44.898-04:00I love that Louis CK bit. I just quoted it to my h...I love that Louis CK bit. I just quoted it to my husband the other day! <br /><br />I like bringing books/puzzle books to help keep me entertained, especially since the one in the plane magazines are already done. Oh, and magazines are always fun, too!Francinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904134944835186397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-86702412178875543442012-08-22T09:52:11.129-04:002012-08-22T09:52:11.129-04:00I like the idea of packing your own food! Eating ...I like the idea of packing your own food! Eating at the airport is painfully expensive, and to save a few bucks, I usually end up settling for something greasy. That is <i>not</i> a fun way to begin a flight! I have also found that chewing mint gum helps with any nausea and ear popping. Finally, like you said, layering is important! Airplanes can get so darn chilly.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861408239959770118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-75492131320855473482012-08-22T09:10:44.465-04:002012-08-22T09:10:44.465-04:00As an anxious flyer with an anxious bladder...I al...As an anxious flyer with an anxious bladder...I always go for the aisle seat so I don't have anxiety about being trapped by the window in a row of sleeping people. I also always smile A LOT at everyone, even though on the inside I am likely freaking out...I find the flight staff generally seems happier to deal with someone with a smile.<br />I am employing that side pony trick next week for sure! cindy*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10968955846815718571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-41048584289454292272012-08-22T08:51:58.749-04:002012-08-22T08:51:58.749-04:00this made me laugh out loud! I'm not going to ...this made me laugh out loud! I'm not going to lie - on long flights, I'm a boozer. It puts me right to sleep!a little black cloud in a dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556462156829059742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-56559149651977318672012-08-22T08:14:10.876-04:002012-08-22T08:14:10.876-04:00Loving everyone's tips!
SavannahRed, I've...Loving everyone's tips!<br /><br />SavannahRed, I've always wondered about those wristbands. Good to know!<br /><br />M. Eileen, Vino never hurts! ;)the southern hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185321217642271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-91214857053282002762012-08-22T07:58:43.778-04:002012-08-22T07:58:43.778-04:00These are great tips. The food tip is a must. Airp...These are great tips. The food tip is a must. Airport food is really really bad. Haha. And I love your suggestion about a side pony. Makes complete sense--- and it will be more comfortable. Now that I'm ready--I need to book a long flight for vacation---I'm ready for Italy or Switzerland. :)17 Perthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972029146968230231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-70520580475366646852012-08-22T07:44:40.359-04:002012-08-22T07:44:40.359-04:00I really hate taking off. So, when I'm flying...I really hate taking off. So, when I'm flying with someone else (which I almost always am) I make that person promise to tell me an interesting story/ask me questions about something while we're taking off. I've found, over the years, that this really helps to distract me and prevents me from completely panicking! Strangely enough, I love landing, and I find looking out the window when landing uber comforting!dissolvedintosomethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333867681986199662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-44973179746565070152012-08-22T07:31:55.703-04:002012-08-22T07:31:55.703-04:00I love airports, but I hate flying....and recently...I love airports, but I hate flying....and recently all my high stress flights (due to delays, etc) have also included lots of turbulence. ...ug. I drink vino and listen to joni mitchell on my ipod. It soothes me :) I'll have to try these tips for my trip to Atlanta this fall!<br /><br />MM. Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919467161177215856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745773066515994486.post-61212739976531156162012-08-22T07:31:22.784-04:002012-08-22T07:31:22.784-04:00I too am really bad at flying -- suffering with an...I too am really bad at flying -- suffering with anxiety and motion sickness. Go to your nearest pharmacy (Walgreen's for me) and buy the motion sickness wristbands. They are less than $20 & work on the theory of accupressure. No knock-out effect or drug hangover like the OTC remedies. I've used them for years and am able to relax and even sleep.SavannahRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11389760438389325058noreply@blogger.com