When was your last airplane ride?

@Bebs08 (10681)
United States
August 11, 2010 8:46am CST
I am just curious if many of the mylot users are always traveling by plane. I had my last plane ride last April. It was a long travel for I had 4 plane rides one way with 3 stop overs. wow!! that was tiresome. In one plane we took 12 hours.. the other 4 hours and an hour for the other 2 planes. I bit scary to me specially when there is turbulence. But it is exciting when you reach your destination though.
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12 Aug 10
Being in the UK we don't fly a lot as we can drive most places. The last time I flew was in December to Mexico for Christmas and a wedding. Long flight but we made it.
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13 Aug 10
Actual flying does not bother me as I know I am safer in an aeroplane than driving a car but I do find airports very tedious. Our local one Norwich is quite good but that is only because it is small with only 4 gates and one of those is only for helicopters so there is only a choice of 3 gates all of which are in the same room.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Well, when you are living across the globe away from family, you will be forced to ride a plane to visit them.
• United States
12 Aug 10
My last airplane ride was in 2005 when I flew to Florida. It was scary, becauause there was a storm and we got stuck in turbulence. We actually couldn't take our second flight on time because of the storm and had to stay in a local hotel half way there.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Oh!! that was scary. That's the experience I don't like to have.. when you will be stranded because of weather problems.
• United States
13 Aug 10
It was quite frightening being in a weird city in a crappy hotel....But I lived! Now it's just a good story. :P
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
the last time i travel by air was February of this year. it was just 1 hour and forty five minutes ride from Davao City to Manila and vice versa. my husband who was already in Manila that time and was waiting for his flight to US ask me to spend a week with him before he will be away for work. it was great, and the next time i guess i'll be traveling by plane will be this November or February, when my husband will arrive from work. we planned to have a vacation in cebu with our kids and i'm a bit excited for it.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Oh wow!! that's an exciting trip to look forward to. So, you are from Davao? I am from there too. Just migrated here in US. Regards to the dabawensyos.
• Philippines
16 Aug 10
oh really?wow!i found a dabawenyo in here!yes,i am from davao city.our city is still the best home for me.you're resideng in US for a long time already?that's great for you.
@allknowing (130101)
• India
12 Aug 10
The last one was when I went on a package tour of Australia and New Zealand. I have taken several flights even before this and the most number was when I was on a package tour of US and Canada - 21 flights to be exact and every single one of them was safe, enjoyable and accident free. But I met with a serious accident close to home when I was in an auto!!! Strange are the ways of life!!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
wow!!! that was a wonderful experience tour? US and Canada? I have never been to Canada and Australia.. I hope I can visit that place someday.
@allknowing (130101)
• India
13 Aug 10
I have always wanted to travel and these package tours are real blessings as they take care of all the arrangements. Don't forget to include Europe in your dreams if you have not already, specially Switzerland!
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
Poor me..I never been inside an airplane before. I'm so afraid to ride one that is why I prefer traveling on sea.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
It's exciting to travel by sea also but when you are in another country, it is hard to cross the continent without riding a plane.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
14 Aug 10
Maybe that's why i never leave my own country..I'm also afraid of heights .
• Singapore
12 Aug 10
My last flight was to China in February this year which was a 4-5 hour ride. The furthest I went to was Europe which took about 13 hours. Even though a plane ride was always tiring, I always enjoy my time on it, I can eat, watch movies, listen to music, sleep and look at the beautiful scenery outside. Even when I experience turbulence, I feel ok.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Oh wow!! that's a long flight. But good for you? only one plane? Mine was 4 rides.. with different hours for every plane.. yes, very tiring.
28 Oct 10
I've never been on an airplane. Hopefully at some point within the future I will be able to visit the states but I'm not very keen on the idea of flying. I also get very home sick, which gets in my way of visiting places and I only generally go away in the United Kingdom. I've been to France once and that's all so far. In the future maybe, I would love to visit some of the friends I've met online.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Oh? You can still ride a plane for a local flight? It's not necessary to go abroad to be able to ride a plane? but sometimes we choose the boat or car ride because it is cheaper.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
18 Oct 10
I had my last plane ride in July 2010. With my baby daughter and disabled toddler son I flew from Vancouver to London. We were on our way home from our trip to British Colombia in Canada. I am very keen on traveling and usually fly on a return trip at least once a year. In January 2009 my disabled toddler son and I flew from London to Cape Town return. I fly on planes because they are quick and can go right across the other side of the world in the matter of hours.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
That's right!! plane is quicker than any other type of rides but it is way expensive too.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
14 Aug 10
i don't travel and ride a plane frequently. i never left the country ever since. i have traveled by plane many times in the past, when i have to go to places to do maintenance work where machines are located. i have traveled by plane when i have to attend seminars and workshops in different places in relation to my present job. the last time i can remember i ride a plane was in August 2008 where i have to attend a seminar in one of the cities in this region.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
wow!! good for you, plane ride is not a new experience.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
10 Sep 10
I hate turbulence too, but I haven't been on a plane for a long time. The last time was in 2004. 11 hour flight.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
wow 11 hour flight? that's too long?
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
25 Nov 10
I had my last airplane ride last June...i really wanted to travel by a boat/ship bu my mom didn't want because she said it was dangerous.. But the plane ride didn't last that long, just an hour, but it was delayed though. Then we had a 5 hour travel riding a bus.. That's why we arrived to our destination almost at midnight. It was fun and tiring.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
your mom and my husband have the same idea about boat riding. He said it is dangerous in the boat.. hehehe
@emgee595 (335)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Hi! I preferred traveling by plane. Not only the travel time is faster and its just like riding a "flying bus" but the exposure to risks while traveling is shorter as compared when taking a boat. My last airplane ride was four months ago. My friends and I decided to have an out-of-town vacation and get together in one of the sought after tourist destination in the Philippines - Cebu and Bohol. Though we came from different cities, we agreed to take a plane and meet each other in Cebu City spend some time visiting some of their landmarks and tourist spots then we will take the ferry in going to Bohol. It was really fun and we all welcomed the break from our usual busy stressful lives. Now I am looking forward to my next airplane ride and I hope it will be soon. :D Have a good day and happy mylotting! :D
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
wow!! it is so wonderful when we have time to relax and ride an airplane anytime we want to. People who have the money can easily travel by plane.
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Hi, I never travelled internationally but I always ride a plane whenever I go home to the province. My workplace is far from home though it only takes 1 hour and 30 mins. The last time I rode a plane was May this year,I went home with my daughter because we were invited to my friend's wedding and my daughter was one of the flower girls.My husband didnt come with us so my baby was really crying in the airport bidding goodbye to him.But when we were up in the plane she was so excited and happy at least I was able to relax while on the plane.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Traveling by plane is faster than by boat or car. The only thing is that it is too expensive but if you are patient enough to wait for promo, it is worth it.
@lyan08 (119)
• Indonesia
25 Nov 10
My last airplane ride was in august 2010, that was when I went to Malaysia with my family.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Oh really? so, it's not that long...
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
12 Aug 10
The last time I rode a plane was back when I was either 7 or 8. I don't remember much about it, but they were shorter flights than what you had, so it was only one plane ride each way. Happy mylotting!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
The shorter flights are not very much scary.. Well, it will be scary when it's the first time.
• Italy
13 Aug 10
I have only traveled once on airplane and it was about 4 years ago. Actually i am a poor guy and cant afford airplanes my that trip was sponsored from a rich friend and i remember it was an old type of Fokker plane and when it started its engine it was terrible noise all the peoples in the plane trying to cover their ears to avoid that noise and then when it reached up in air that engine voice stopped. My flight was about 2 hrs and it was not a pleasant experience coz it was an old model and small airplane. Well lets see when fate give me my 2nd chance to travel through airplane.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
27 Feb 11
This airplane ride is funny. good you arrive in your destination safely with that old type airplane? anyway,it is scary up there sometimes specially when there is turbulence.
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
My first airplane ride was last July. That was my first time ever and I hope i could ride again! I felt so scared at that time due to turbulence. The clouds were so dark and I could see some lightning. I chose to seat by the window because I wanted to see the clouds when I'm up on the air.lol. But it scares me though.hehe.. It went fine and I just hope i could travel again with my friends.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
hahaha me too,. I am scared when I sit near the window. I better sit in the middle to avoid seeing outside. It scares me.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 10
Hi, My last airplane ride is last year December 2009. I was on my way back to my hometown and I have to take 2 flights to reach my hometown.It meant I have to transit at one airport and get to another plane in order to reach my town. It can be quite tiring,but hoping to see my family members,it make my tiredness gone.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
That is very true. Looking forward to see my family, I just didn't mind the 3 days travel.. without a single sleep. hehehe
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
12 Aug 10
I have not been on an airplane since my senior yesr of high school. My family and i flew o hawaii. It was the best airplane ride of my life. I remember playing along with some of the other passengers in a contest about reaching our destination, i don't remember now what the prize was, but it made the flight more fun.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Oh? I have never been to Hawaii. I wish I van visit that place.
@blueboy3 (123)
• Ireland
12 Aug 10
My last flight was just a quick one hour hop to London. I have had a couple of 10 hour plane rides from Europe to Africa - very, very long. Had a spectacular and scary thunderstorm at night on one of those flights. I was glad when it ended!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Oh yeah, I'm scared with that too when we are on air..