Comments on: Some Saints And Gravol Save The Day http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day A fun flying blog with airline travel stories Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:17:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: lisa http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-41871 lisa Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:46 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-41871 Wow, shocked by some of these comments. We have really become a selfish and judgmental society full of people living in glass houses. First, travelocity has a responsibility to ensure connections booked on their site are doable. Second, the woman in the terminal is a godsend and an obviously decent person who I too would trust my children with, unlike some commenters here.. . Wow, shocked by some of these comments. We have really become a selfish and judgmental society full of people living in glass houses. First, travelocity has a responsibility to ensure connections booked on their site are doable. Second, the woman in the terminal is a godsend and an obviously decent person who I too would trust my children with, unlike some commenters here.. .

]]> By: Wayne http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-39487 Wayne Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:13:22 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-39487 Jim you must have a really crappy life with not many friends. Have you ever had children??sometimes you have to make due with what you have, Jim you must have a really crappy life with not many friends. Have you ever had children??sometimes you have to make due with what you have,

]]> By: Dazza http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-27009 Dazza Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:58:22 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-27009 Omg that Jim is a douche and anyone who thinks people with kids should not fly . You are all selfish losers . I hope every single flight you go on has one close by screaming their head off can't believe you waste oxygen . Omg that Jim is a douche and anyone who thinks people with kids should not fly . You are all selfish losers . I hope every single flight you go on has one close by screaming their head off can’t believe you waste oxygen .

]]> By: Rich http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-20928 Rich Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:52:41 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-20928 1) she probably was on the same airline. I have flown through Chicago many times and had to hoof it between terminals. 2) if this person is not a seasoned traveller they probably did not realize what a pain Chicago can be and that Travelocity would not book reasonable flights. Finally to all who don't want to fly with kids. You too have other options. Flying is not reserved for the rich or childless. Buy a set of earphones or ear plugs and deal with it. 1) she probably was on the same airline. I have flown through Chicago many times and had to hoof it between terminals.

2) if this person is not a seasoned traveller they probably did not realize what a pain Chicago can be and that Travelocity would not book reasonable flights.

Finally to all who don't want to fly with kids. You too have other options. Flying is not reserved for the rich or childless. Buy a set of earphones or ear plugs and deal with it.

]]> By: Jane http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11565 Jane Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:29:53 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11565 Only if they have an IQ higher than the United agent I had to deal with at BTV at Christmastime. UGH. Only if they have an IQ higher than the United agent I had to deal with at BTV at Christmastime. UGH.

]]> By: Jane http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11564 Jane Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:28:32 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11564 The ones without kids can be the ones who travel. Because my brother is the one with kids (and they know better than to put their kids on planes at the ages of 4 and 2), my parents and I are the ones that travel to see them. Problem solved. The ones without kids can be the ones who travel. Because my brother is the one with kids (and they know better than to put their kids on planes at the ages of 4 and 2), my parents and I are the ones that travel to see them. Problem solved.

]]> By: Teddy http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11544 Teddy Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:28:03 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11544 I see an immediate problem. Whenever you book a connection, make sure you've got ample amount of time ( like I usually look for 1.5 hours; in your case 2 hours wouldn't have been a bad idea with young kids ). When you book a connection through places like New York JFK, DFW, LAX, or Chicago O'Hare, tarmac delays and long walks between gates is almost a guarantee. In addition, I usually try to stay within one airline rather than switching between airlines. Sites like orbitz and travelocity look for the cheapest way to get you between places, which sometimes means switching airlines of different alliances. And their search algorithm never takes time between flights as a consideration. So I always pick the routes that stay in one airline, even if it means I pay more. It also helps to get familiar with the airport layout before you get there. Also, if you knew you had no chance of making the connection, you should've talked to the gate agent in South Carolina and asked for a later flight...gate agents can be accomadating, believe it or not. I see an immediate problem.

Whenever you book a connection, make sure you've got ample amount of time ( like I usually look for 1.5 hours; in your case 2 hours wouldn't have been a bad idea with young kids ). When you book a connection through places like New York JFK, DFW, LAX, or Chicago O'Hare, tarmac delays and long walks between gates is almost a guarantee. In addition, I usually try to stay within one airline rather than switching between airlines. Sites like orbitz and travelocity look for the cheapest way to get you between places, which sometimes means switching airlines of different alliances. And their search algorithm never takes time between flights as a consideration. So I always pick the routes that stay in one airline, even if it means I pay more. It also helps to get familiar with the airport layout before you get there.

Also, if you knew you had no chance of making the connection, you should've talked to the gate agent in South Carolina and asked for a later flight…gate agents can be accomadating, believe it or not.

]]> By: Joe http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11235 Joe Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:14:56 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11235 I am in agreement with Rachael. While I generaly do not like to be around small kids and babies, I think there should not be such a one-sided opieon about them. I am in agreement with Rachael. While I generaly do not like to be around small kids and babies, I think there should not be such a one-sided opieon about them.

]]> By: Rachael http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11163 Rachael Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:10:25 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11163 I don't have kids and I also become annoyed when kids cry on planes....but....kids are kids. For all the posters who think that parents should not fly with kids under 5 are being selfish themselves. Do you really think that a person who has a child on one side of the country should wait 5 years to introduce their children to the rest of their family on the other coast? Crying kids are annoying as hell and i've had my fair share of grievences on planes, but I will certainly be flying when I have a baby and go visit my many relatives on the East Coast to show them off. Get over it and realize that both sides have to make concessions. Parents need to look after their children and fellow passengers need to grow a heart and just endure their suffering for a measly couple of hours. I don't have kids and I also become annoyed when kids cry on planes….but….kids are kids. For all the posters who think that parents should not fly with kids under 5 are being selfish themselves. Do you really think that a person who has a child on one side of the country should wait 5 years to introduce their children to the rest of their family on the other coast? Crying kids are annoying as hell and i've had my fair share of grievences on planes, but I will certainly be flying when I have a baby and go visit my many relatives on the East Coast to show them off. Get over it and realize that both sides have to make concessions. Parents need to look after their children and fellow passengers need to grow a heart and just endure their suffering for a measly couple of hours.

]]> By: Jim http://www.flightsfromhell.com/2010/04/some-saints-and-gravol-save-the-day/#comment-11112 Jim Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:29:10 +0000 http://www.flightsfromhell.com/?p=4184#comment-11112 1) You give your child a drug to quiet it...great Mothering! 2) You leave your children with strangers...again, great Mothering! 3) You let your children "run around" naked in a hotel room...I feel sorry for your neighbors. 4) You take two small children, on an airplane, by yourself, during spring break....are you stupid? Unless it is an emergency, wait to fly with the children until they are old enough to behave....flying is not easy...making connections is not easy...and, the stress you put on yourself, the children and the other passengers around you....is really not worth it.... 1) You give your child a drug to quiet it…great Mothering!

2) You leave your children with strangers…again, great Mothering!

3) You let your children "run around" naked in a hotel room…I feel sorry for your neighbors.

4) You take two small children, on an airplane, by yourself, during spring break….are you stupid?

Unless it is an emergency, wait to fly with the children until they are old enough to behave….flying is not easy…making connections is not easy…and, the stress you put on yourself, the children and the other passengers around you….is really not worth it….

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