If you've ever flown on a budget like this couple, you know that you've got to pack as light as possible. Some airlines will let you fly for a double-digit price, and you think to yourself, “What a fantastic deal!” Sure, you may have long layovers or have to fly at 3AM, but you're saving so much money! But once you read the fine print, you may realize that you're stuck. That airline is only going to let you bring a bag and a personal item, and they're going to be very strict about the measureme…

This person has a serious chip on their shoulder about their wife's debt issue. Right off the bat, the topic of debt can make people really jumpy. No one likes to talk about what happens when you keep spending because it's fun, only to realize that you're sinking deeper and deeper into debt. As the debt balloons, it makes you sad, and that makes you want a little treat. The cycle continues, and it can be difficult to break. But with the right support and a good plan in place, there's still hope…

"He wasn't using headphones btw, even though the FA offered - I think he thought the wires would make him look stupid."

It doesn't hurt to be nice or at least kind to people who are just doing their job. Oftentimes, your complaint with their service will have more to do with the organization and its cost-saving policies rather than with the individual themself. And this is important to remember because a lot of people—well, they don't think about it at all. Customer service agents are no strangers to verbal mistreatment from customers. Don't get it wrong; customer service agents can be prone to being just as mis…

"She said ‘No way. I was texting, and just as I put down my phone, the light was green.’"

"I'm just going back to my seat in row 2 so I can grab my water bottle and backpack. Like 10 other people, I have been in first class with you for this flight."

Whatever the weirdest thing is you've brought with you through the TSA line, those security folks have seen weirder. After that, this person was sick of cell phone store managers trying to upsell them, but as they explained, “What they don't expect is that my wife… knows their tactics. ”

"We had no choice but to throw all those sauces away."

When it rains, it pours, as a few ill-fated travelers know all too well. Sometimes you can do literally everything right while en route to your destination , and things will still go wrong. One dude found that out when they left early for the airpor t. First, they got stalled by a train that decided to park on the tracks for a full hour! That was followed up by a comedy of errors, leading to them missing their flight. There was just no way to get around that train, and how could they have ever…

I'm sorry, I didn't know you owned the plane!

Traveling for work is a way of life in many careers. Jobs often tell you this when you apply for the role, specifying what percentage of the time you'll be on the road. For many workers, this setup is a great way to see a little bit of the world, or just keep them from getting bored of their hometown. This person, u/Bibby_M, has a great setup with their job. Though they live about 38 miles from their job, they only live about 5 miles from the nearest airport. That means that even though they tr…

One of the first things a young person should learn and become proficient at before embarking on the road to adulthood is plane etiquette. There are three main guidelines that one should always abide by. Window etiquette comes first, followed by aisle etiquette, and finally—possibly the most crucial—baby/parent etiquette. The original poster (OP) is traveling with her 19-month-old son on a three-hour flight. As instructed by the airline, she only purchased one seat, hoping the baby would drift…

Talk about a cheap company! This HR department had to let go of seven employees as a result of budget cuts, but it gets worse. When one of those employees brought up the fact that he would like to be reimbursed for the flights he already purchased for the upcoming work retreat (which he obviously will no longer be attending), HR denied his request! Their so-called “explanation” was that the former employee could instead get a flight credit with the airline for a future trip of his own. How igno…

This is your captain speaking… get out of that seat! Working as an airline pilot does have that fun perk: the pilot gets to say, “This is your captain speaking,” and then they tell you about the weather and how long it'll take to get to your destination.

Look, none of us wants to be at the airport , but if we have to be there, we may as well try to relax. You already know you might be delayed for four hours, so bring a book. If you don't want to be bored in the long TSA line snaking around the building, best to bring a podcast or some good music. U/traveler-veil did just that when they were traveling , and it helped them a little bit. It would've been a more effective distraction if someone could manage to shut their yapper for more than five s…

When organizing a trip, there are many factors to take into account. The list is endless and includes the hotel, the vehicle to collect you from the airport, the various activities, and the restaurants. But despite their evident importance, the flights are an important component that is occasionally overlooked. The flights and seats you book should be carefully considered when making travel plans, as they have the power to make or break the remainder of your trip. The story that follows is an a…