how often do you catch a flight?

oogaboo · **on:** July 09, 2013, 10:15:11 PM

The last time I ever caught a flight was in 2006. I had to fly from Florida, to another state and then to Pennsylvania to see my grandmother. After this, I stopped flying. I’ve flown only three times in my life. I love being above the clouds, but now I have two reasons why I stopped flying. One; I’ve been seeing an increase in plane accidents in the news and on Youtube over the years. Second; I am getting very wary about these “check ins” that I have been hearing at the air ports nowadays. I know they want to check people for potential threats, but I feel they are starting to get a little too “touchy” when it comes to checking bags and the people. Germany and Israel are one of the most security conscience countries in the world and would not allow anyone to get too “touchy” on some folks.

So, how often do you fly? Do you fly at all anymore? What was your best and worst experience at the airport?

DarkHououmon · **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2013, 10:30:31 PM

I've never set foot on a plane. I almost did as a really little kid, but I ended up staying home.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2013, 10:45:42 PM

Semi-regularly. I'm much more commonly on trains.

Petrie85 · **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:34:46 AM

I've flown a ton of times. And I've gone threw all the check points in the air port like the Bomb Sniffing Machine getting waved down with a wand and being pulled into a back room and getting strip searched. So I had my fair share of flight incidents. Getting stripped searched wasn't fun but I got through it. And I will still fly no matter how many accidents and plane crashes they have. Since I need to get to my destination. I also don't mind flying at all it's fun and so fourth.

Ducky123 · **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:38:47 AM

Every year since 2003 ^^ I travel by plane when I go on vacation with my family once a year

Petrie85 · **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:53:58 AM

Awesome so the flight accidents don't make you wanna stop flying?

Mumbling · **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2013, 07:41:27 AM

The first time I flew was in 2007 or so with my family to Gran Canaria. 2nd and 3rd time in 2009/2010 to Canada. 2011 to Sweden (had to switch planes in Frankfurt). So in total I've been on 10 planes (4 times to and fro, 1 flight with 2 planes). I love flying, but it's way too expensive to get tickets. So far it's always been for vacations.

Petrie85, airplanes are the safest way of transportation. I've never felt unsafe in one. I feel more uncomfortable in cars than planes.

bushwacked · **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2013, 08:35:41 AM

I've only flown about 3 times, and each time I've been stopped for a bag search at least once. I'm not a big fan...

Petrie85 · **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:15:55 AM

@Mumbling I can see where you're coming from. I do feel a bit unsafe in cars as well. My heart jumps when someone stops the car fast. And I'm like wow I need to get out. But in a plane I'm relaxed and I feel safe and comfortable. And I don't feel like my life is in any danger at all.

Pterano · **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:19:04 AM

As often as requires. For example, I just booked a flight for my return from Tampa at the end of my class/cruise in November. Statistically, it's way safer than driving, as far more people are killed in auto accidents a year than on airplanes. I don't mind the searches so much, because if it means I'm not going to be blown up in mid-flight thanks to a bomb, I'll put up with it. It's a sign of how warfare has changed over the years. My first flight was over to England in 1997 if I recall, as my dad was teaching for a semester over there and moved us with him. Been flying fairly frequently ever since. I'll be flying later this year from Tampa to back home, and also will be flying to and from Disney World for my Christmas vacation.

Once I become a tour director, I'm sure I'll be doing quite a lot of flying to and from my tour destinations, something I'm rather looking forward to.

Drake · **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2013, 02:02:50 PM

I've never flown anywhere in my life, but as I've started planning my own vacations lately, mainly for conventions, the odds are good that I'll eventually have to fly somewhere.

Petrie85 · **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2013, 04:08:00 PM

Or you can take trains to get to your conventions as well.

jansenov · **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2013, 05:25:53 AM

I almost flew once, but didn't because I ended up in a trafic accident on the way to the airport.

Petrie85 · **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2013, 06:09:34 AM

I'm glad that you're okay and not hurt.

oogaboo · **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:46:50 PM

Quote from: jansenov,Jul 11 2013 on 04:25 AM

I almost flew once, but didn't because I ended up in a trafic accident on the way to the airport.

I guess this is why some folks say flying is safer than driving.

The Chronicler · **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:15:52 PM

As far as I know, I've been on a plane only once in my life, and I was way too young to remember it. I was only one year old, and my parents obviously couldn't leave me behind. We went to California, mostly for my uncle's wedding (one of my mom's three brothers). My brother and my sister, both of whom are younger than me, have never been on a plane at all, but since I obviously don't remember that trip to California, I feel like the three of us have the same (lack of) experience.

Edit: My dad, on the other hand, has flown on a plane numerous times for business trips. At least a few times per year, but I've clearly lost count by now.