I HATE to fly

[jacksonbrown]

OK, hate is a strong word, especially coming from me with my sunny personality :shocked:

But, I would rather sit for a root canal than board a commercial airliner.

My reasons are many but the top two are

1. inconsiderate flyers
2. I always, always seem to be sick with a bad cold or the flu afterwards.

Now here comes this article (https://medium.com/the-atlantic/i-just-flew-it-was-worse-than-i-thought-it-would-be-69f6ee12edf7).

Interesting.

BTW, I considered changing the topic as I once had a pilot's license and enjoyed flying with a private pilot's license.

[davem4616]

having had a root canal...I'd opt for 1st class lol

that said...I totally agree with the negative after-effects on one's health after flying in a silver tube for a couple of hours, breathing the same air as the folks that should have opted out because they weren't feeling well, but had to get to Disneyland

it'll be awhile before we fly again (even though we have $5K in an airliner's 'bank' due to a cancelled trip)...


our reluctance will change once a vaccine is available

[PennBF]

I suggest you sign on to FCC.Gov and read the reports on Airline Accidents. You will feel
a lot more confident with the exception of small planes safety. Just interesting info on
flying.:ho:

[Marathon Man]

If you would rather have a root canal, then I would say "hate" is certainly not too strong a word.

[Bay Kid]

I find flights hard to find.

[villagetinker]

having had a root canal...I'd opt for 1st class lol

that said...I totally agree with the negative after-effects on one's health after flying in a silver tube for a couple of hours, breathing the same air as the folks that should have opted out because they weren't feeling well, but had to get to Disneyland

it'll be awhile before we fly again (even though we have $5K in an airliner's 'bank' due to a cancelled trip)...


our reluctance will change once a vaccine is available

I hope you do not get screwed like I did, double check on how long they will HOLD this credit, I found the hard way.

[retiredguy123]

If the airline cancelled a flight, you are entitled to a cash refund by Federal law. Some airlines will offer you a credit for a future flight, but, if you insist on a refund, they are required to give it to you. I think that United was one airline that was particularly guilty of trying to deny refunds in violation of the Federal law.

[tophcfa]

I am not a big fan of flying commercially either, but we put up with it because we often can’t stay at our Villages home long enough to make the long round trip drive worth it. Before Covid, with TSA pre-check and a direct flight, flying was bearable. Now, there doesn’t even appear to be any direct flights available from the only airport anywhere near or Northern home. I would rather drive than take a multiple stop flight.

[JoMar]

I hope you do not get screwed like I did, double check on how long they will HOLD this credit, I found the hard way.

If they cancelled your flight you are entitled to a refund, not a credit. We had a flight back to PA for a wedding this month, the wedding was pushed back so we cancelled and received a voucher. We sent a letter to the proper address, explained that we were not getting on a flight until the virus was under control (which could be never...lol). They issued a credit. The DOT required the refunds even for non-refundable tickets.

[CFrance]

If they cancelled your flight you are entitled to a refund, not a credit. We had a flight back to PA for a wedding this month, the wedding was pushed back so we cancelled and received a voucher. We sent a letter to the proper address, explained that we were not getting on a flight until the virus was under control (which could be never...lol). They issued a credit. The DOT required the refunds even for non-refundable tickets.
You were lucky. The rule is if the airline (not you) cancels the flight, they must give you a refund. If you yourself cancel, their options are open.


Our flight to Germany was canceled mid March. Both EU law and DOT regs state we must receive a refund within seven days. Although we were told by Lufthansa we would get a refund in seven to ten business days, it never appeared. On May 1, 45 days later, I called Visa and disputed the charge on the day I read on Euronews that the European airlines were applying to the EU to suspend that regulation.

[Chi-Town]

Trouble with flying is you spend more time at the airport than you do in the plane. But it beats driving long distances.

[BamaBoy451]

I've flown so much I doubt my chances in a car more than I do flying. The highway is the most dangerous place on earth.

[John_W]

I have not flown on an airliner since February 1982. I have flown a Cessna 150 in 1986, I soloed a couple of times but stopped before I got my license when my instructor moved away.

[retiredguy123]

The Federal Government has received over 25 thousand complaints in the past 2 months about airlines refusing to provide a refund for flights that the airline cancelled. The airlines are ripping people off by trying to fool them into thinking that they are only entitled to a credit. Not true. The airline must provide you with a prompt cash refund for a cancelled flight. Just another reason why I don't like airlines. What a sorry industry!

[twoplanekid]

My brother flew today from Orlando to Columbus, Ohio on a Southwest flight that had 35 passengers on an aircraft that could hold around 160. No food was served and everyone was masked.

[Stu from NYC]

Its going to be awhile before we will be comfortable booking a flight.

Would love to fly out west and than drive back visiting a lot of states we have never been to but doesnt seem like this will be the year