I get a lot of messages from readers that act as a great source of inspiration for blog posts. Along those lines, OMAAT reader Brendan just sent me an email that I think is a blog post in and of itself…
In this post:
Who has explanations to these travel quirks?
Brendan shares over a dozen travel quirks that he’s hoping to get explanations for. It’s not often that I simply copy and paste emails and turn them into a post, but I find this to be thought provoking, largely accurate, and hilarious, and I figure some others in the OMAAT community will enjoy sharing their take on some of these questions.
Brendan has a great (and somewhat sassy) writing style, so I appreciate the way he frames these points. So here’s the email in its entirety:
Not sure if this is a fully-finished thought–or makes sense as a post–but I was thinking about some of the weird quirks we experience during our travels. These are things that may puzzle us during the trip, but aren’t “big” enough to make a stink about to anyone, or warrant their own post. Wondering if there’s enough meat there to make a post that runs down some of the common ones.
For example:
1. In your recent post, you mentioned the one king bed had two separate duvets (as is normal in Germany).
– …what [the hell]? If there is one bed, why would there be two comforters?
– So one person doesn’t pull it to their side?
– Because it’s German custom for [reason]?
– Presumably if two people are close enough to share a room–and a bed–they don’t need separate duvets…?2. What is proper “strategy” for eating before/during a premium cabin flight?
– We all get there early and eat/drink in the lounge.
– But then immediately after takeoff, a full, multi-course meal is served
– But, by definition, all of these (business/first) passengers had lounge access and presumably just ate, immediately prior to boarding.
– If the person was only going to eat once, wouldn’t they prefer lounge food to airplane food?
– In my experience, many times it’s “now or never” with the meal as most airlines are not dine on demand. If I say “I’m not hungry now, can I have it in a few hours” that’s generally met with scorn since they only turn the ovens on once, etc.3. Pre-departure drinks
– Why give me anything at all if I only have ~5 minutes to drink it? It basically has to be slammed since they collect the glasses hastily.
– Honestly I’d rather just have a bottle of water at the seat, then serve me anything else as soon as we pass 10,000 feet. Am I crazy? It’s not like they’re opening anything good on the ground anyway.4. Common meal practices
– Maybe I’m just dense, but many of the “standard” parts of meal service just don’t make sense to me
– I understand champagne or water pre-flight, but orange juice? It’s just flavored sugar water. Why would I want that?
– Why would I want a bowl of mixed nuts with my champagne, if I’m about to eat (see above) like a 3+ course meal? Nuts are incredibly filling.
– Is nutrition just not a thing, or do we pretend it doesn’t exist in the air? I’m not advocating for broccoli, but that ramekin of nuts probably has 500+ calories in it, and that’s not even the meal…yet alone the appetizer. Do they just think we have unlimited appetites?
– Why serve me ice cream if it’s frozen solid (Polaris) and I have to wait 10+ minutes to take the first bite? Just–god forbid, think ahead–and take it out 10 minutes prior, then serve it to me in its intended state.5. Waste
– What is the proper thing to do when you don’t want part of a meal?
– What if it comes on one tray?
– What if it’s a course in an individually-plated menu? Does that course get tossed, or does someone get to eat it and prevent waste?
– I am probably overthinking this but, for example: Say you’re served breakfast on a tray- Omelet, fruit, yogurt, croissant, beverage.
*What if you don’t want the yogurt? It’s a sealed Chobani yogurt, for example.
*Should you return it the second the tray is dropped before the FA leaves?
*Will they even take it, if you try to give it back 10 minutes later…even if unopened?
*Even if you give it back immediately: Does it just get tossed, or will it potentially be re-deployed (to another tray, to the flight crew, anything to prevent waste)?
– Why is a napkin served underneath every single drink? (Looking at you, Southwest) Many times–especially domestic or in economy–the cups are plastic. Either way–glass or plastic–the armrests and tray tables aren’t made of old wood, so what are we trying to prevent…rings? Who cares? It’s a plastic armrest, nothing will leave a mark.6. Plane bedding
– Why is there a gigantic stack of pillows, mattress pad, and comforter on my seat? I haven’t even sat down…and now I can’t until I move all this nonsense.
– Passengers are just going to shove this stuff somewhere so they can…sit…in their…seat.
– Why is this not stored in the overhead bins to begin with, then brought down on request, or offered proactively during sleep time?7. Refillable amenities
– What is the future of refillable amenities? I understand it is/was a plastic waste thing originally, which I commend, but does that outweigh hygiene and safety concerns?
– Does that outweigh “authenticity” concerns? For example, you mentioned there were [brand] products in your Germany hotel, but they smelled weird and you think it was refilled with something else.
– Is there not reputational damage when this is done? If I were the shampoo company I’d be upset. Aren’t they paying some fee, or giving favorite pricing, for the wide exposure? Wouldn’t refilling with non-authentic stuff cause brand- and reputational- harm?
– How is this any different than someone filling a Dom Perignon bottle with Andre and passing it off?8. Airplane mode
– Planes’ systems are not “interfered with” by consumer cell phones. Can we end this charade? Dozens of people leave their phone on “normal” mode and the plane operates fine.
– Why is this line still repeated without applying logic or common sense?9. Call button etiquette
– When is it appropriate to press?
– I’ve pressed it (in a premium cabin) if I need a refill but haven’t seen a FA in 10+ minutes. Do they hate me?
– If the cabin is hot as hell, can you press it and request the A/C be turned up/down?
– What other debatable edge-cases are there that aren’t (yet) agreed on? I understand FAs are there for safety first, but the line is blurred when they greet you initially, help load bags, serve drinks, make small talk sometimes, etc. Am I a monster for asking for a refill?10. Reprinting boarding passes
– I have a digital boarding pass, which “the system” could–presumably–tell the Ticket Agent.
– With that said, if/when I go to drop a bag, why is a physical boarding pass always printed? I never asked for it. I just want to drop a bag, and am required to interact with this kiosk/employee to do so. I never said I wanted a physical pass, and I don’t.11. Pilot commentary
– Why do they tell us the flight plan? 35,000 or 38,000 feet is indistinguishable, makes no difference to me, and has zero effect on me or the flight. Just tell me if it will be smooth or turbulent.
– Why do they tell us the weather and the wind?
– We aren’t pilots flying a plane, I don’t care about the wind, that’s your job.
– 100% of the people onboard purchased their ticket online and have internet access, let alone a smartphone they’re staring at for the entire duration of the flight.
– If we really wanted to know the weather, we’d simply look it up in less than ten seconds.
– Even if we genuinely didn’t know the weather, telling us after landing during taxi is pointless since (1) I can’t go back in time and re-pack and (2) everyone onboard has a general idea of what the weather roughly is and, (3) if they don’t know, they’re about to find out when they deplane.
– If It’s February and you’re flying to Chicago, probably not a surprise it’s very cold.12. TSA
– Do I keep my laptop in or out? Why does this change on a daily basis?
– Do I put my personal items (phone, watch, keys, chapstick, etc.) in a little bowl on the belt, or inside my carry-on. Are there even bowls for personal items anymore? Why does this change regularly? The bowls are gone forever, then they reappear a week later.
– Things like this are easy to fix/clarify but aren’t, and just contribute toward hatred of TSA.13. Window shade etiquette
– Why is it expected that all window shades will be voluntarily closed on an overnight flight? (What if I’m trying to adjust to the destination/different time zone? What if I’m contemplating life? What if I enjoy looking at stars?)
– Why is it expected that all window shades will be voluntarily closed on an early morning departure?
– I’m not a monster, I understand common decency, but if it’s 7am: everybody on the plane woke up at 5am, physically got to the airport, went through security, etc. so they are, by definition, awake.14. Duty free
– How is this still a thing? These prices don’t make sense in any scenario.
– I’ve purchased something from duty free exactly one time: post-security, a bottle of liquor on the way to Bora Bora, where everything is famously overpriced. Regardless of the duty free price, anything was cheaper than the prices at my destination, but this probably only applies to 1-2% of places in the world (Maldives, French Polynesia).
– Even in this example–which is fairly niche–I didn’t purchase it because it was a good price with no “duty”, I purchased it since it was post-security and I wasn’t going to check a bottle of vodka in my checked bag.This has sort of devolved into “old man yelling at cloud”, but I hope you see at least a couple items above that you agree with. Whether or not they are worth a post is debatable and up to you, but just wanted to suggest some potential discussion points. I travel extensively, as do you; we know the hidden reasons about “why” many aspects of the travel experience happen the way they do (dings on the plane, FAA-mandated safety briefings, etc.) But to me, the above are some of the things that “grind my gears” and, to me, have no explanation as we sit here in 2026. I can’t be the only one.
These are all valid questions and points!
I’m sure many people have wondered the same things as Brendan. We might not all agree with every point, so I’ll leave it to OMAAT readers to share their take. Let me provide my very quick opinion on each of these points:
- Hah, I’m actually not totally opposed to the two duvets in Germany, because even if you’re comfortable sleeping next to someone, we all have different preferences when it comes to feeling warmth, how we like to snuggle with duvets, etc.
- I think this highlights the value of dine on demand, especially for airlines with big connecting networks, where everyone is on a different sleep schedule, has a different amount of time in the lounge before departure, etc.
- I find the whole culture around pre-departure drinks to largely be pretty dumb, especially in the US, where we’re typically talking about plastic cups with orange juice or water
- I agree 100% on airplane orange juice, and yeah, the concept of nutrition and tracking calories simply doesn’t exist on planes
- These are great questions about waste, and there’s no denying that a ton of food gets thrown out on airplanes; best case scenario, crews will consume fully untouched meals, but otherwise, you can assume that just about everything else will end up in the trash
- I suspect this is a United Polaris reference (given the great bedding), and I suspect the short answer is that overhead bin space is limited to begin with, and with airlines not loading much extra bedding, the concern is that some people will end up without “their” bedding
- As refillable hotel toiletries have increasingly become a thing, it does seem there’s also an increasing pattern of hotels not being totally honest about what they’re offering; I doubt we’ll see much of a crackdown from corporate, but maybe we should
- Yeah, I got nothing for you when it comes to airplane mode…
- I’ve shared my take on call button etiquette here; regarding asking for the temperature to be adjusted, it can’t hurt to ask, and the higher the cabin you’re in, the better the odds that the request will be honored
- The reprinting of boarding passes seems like a huge waste that’s just due to some outdated system not being updated, and I fully agree
- Pilot commentary is a funny topic, because I think some passengers really love hearing these details, while others couldn’t care less; similarly, some pilots almost take on the job of tour guide, while others can’t be bothered to provide basic details
- The inconsistency with the TSA sure is frustrating, and likely largely comes down to transitioning to new screening technology, and figuring out the most efficient interim measures; what’s most annoying is how TSA agents yell at you, as if you should know what the policy is at their exact checkpoint
- I’ve shared my take on window shade etiquette here; as an early riser, it drives me absolutely bonkers how the standard on morning daylight flights is to just shut all the window shades
- Duty free exists solely because you have a captive audience with time to kill, and not because it’s generally a good deal; it’s more about consumer psychology, plus airports basically being shopping malls that just happen to have gates
While we’re at it, can I add a 15th quirk that I can’t make sense of? Why do we always hear people say “have a safe flight?” Like, when you leave some place and get in a car to go to the airport, it’s more common to have someone say “have a safe flight” than “have a safe drive?” For that matter, you’ll often have airport and airline agents say “have a safe flight.” Being on the plane is literally the safest part of your travel journey, and also what you have the least control over, so I just find it to be a strange custom.
Bottom line
An OMAAT reader shared a variety of travel quirks that he has noticed, that people might not individually put much thought into, but which sure make you wonder. He makes a lot of great points, and I appreciate his humor in all of this, so I couldn’t help but share.
They’re all great questions, and I agree with most, and have a slightly different take on others. Either way, I couldn’t help but share…
Where do you stand on these travel quirks? Which do you agree with, which do you disagree with, and do you have any explanations?
I thoroughly enjoyed Brendan's list and Ben's reply. Great 'sass,' too.
I thoroughly enjoyed Brendan's list and Ben's reply. Great 'sass,' too.
The article should be titled "The Musings of a Dingbat"
My pet peeve is you're on a late arriving flight and people are trying to make connections and the plane taxis to the gate and of course the marshal crew nowhere to be seen or no gate agent on the jet bridge. Maybe that's just an AA thing. Like there's is zero contingency planning.
The responses about the bedding still miss the fact that you have to do *something* with the bedding for takeoff. What do people do with it?
The TSA screen variability is actually reasonable since there are mothing things they can screen than they have time per passenger to screen. Randomness in what set of things they screen means the potential violator can't say "Today they are not checking laptops, so I will put things in...
The responses about the bedding still miss the fact that you have to do *something* with the bedding for takeoff. What do people do with it?
The TSA screen variability is actually reasonable since there are mothing things they can screen than they have time per passenger to screen. Randomness in what set of things they screen means the potential violator can't say "Today they are not checking laptops, so I will put things in my laptop". What is *not* reasonable is TSA getting mad at passengers for not being prepared for that variation, since the whole utility of the variation is that it can't be prepared for.
On the subject of TSA screening, a complain I have is the expectation in the US, e.g., that you shuffle your partially filled bins along the table with one shoe off as other people pass through ahead of you. I quite like the Heathrow style with three stations and you just stay in the same spot feeding your bins in until you're done then you pass through yourself, though some people may worry about getting too far from their bins. The main idea is allowing faster people to pass around slower people.
Any everyone should remember that first-world problems are relevant to people living in the first world.
To boil it down
if you are not happy with too much food and drinks in C or up
fly economy.
4. Agree that at least in premium cabins, juice should be not from concentrate (I'm not asking for freshly squeezed)
I am always surprised that German hotels get this so wrong - they would not do the equivalent for beer.
5. Agree on food waste - I would be happy to fill in a list when booking saying what items I definitely don't want. Airlines could incentivise this with small amounts of miles - E.g. 10 miles for declining a yoghurt.
How would the gain from carrying lower weight compare to the gain from the cost of the item itself?
14. Duty-Free: Does it help to regard it as a tax on the economically illiterate to reduce your airfare?
So sorry to hear about how miserable Brendan is.
7. There is also the problem that most hotels install refillable containers conveniently for shower users only, rather than bathtub users. Congratulations for AC Marriott Wroclaw for getting this right.
"And what's the deal with airline peanuts?"
What a waste of time this article was. Lucky, we want to hear your thoughts, not some random dude who doesn't seem to understand that different people have different tastes.
I fell asleep reading Brendan's comments.
I think he may want to accept the "nuts", his seem to be lacking!
Are you planning on writing any actual airline reviews or should we just expect more of these Huffington Post style lists?
@ Greg -- Of course I am! I've had a few hotel reviews published in the past week, I'm wrapping up the current trip report, and I'll soon start my reports from the review trips I took a couple of months back (which I already shared previews of).
Are these serious complaints lol
The biggest "old man yelling at cloud" here is people who stumble into OMAAT and are Shocked!!!! and Appalled!!!! that we're discussing window shade etiquette.
I guess a bold red warning is required on each page: "Warning: First World Problems discussed."
If you have time to read OMAAT, and to comment in here how entitled we all are, you're taking valuable time away from volunteering at the food bank. How dare you?
Thanks BenD! Really appreciate the insightful and highly intelligent comment!! Keep it up!!!
10. Having a broken screen on my phone, I find it handy to have a physical boarding pass (let alone that not all airlines offer BPs compatible with Google or Apple wallet). But I appreciate that some passengers may not want it, and this could be offered on demand.
11. Interestingly, when I was flying once a year, I loved pilot comments and listened to it religiously. Now that I fly 2/3 times a week,...
10. Having a broken screen on my phone, I find it handy to have a physical boarding pass (let alone that not all airlines offer BPs compatible with Google or Apple wallet). But I appreciate that some passengers may not want it, and this could be offered on demand.
11. Interestingly, when I was flying once a year, I loved pilot comments and listened to it religiously. Now that I fly 2/3 times a week, I simply can't stand it, especially on non-English speaking airlines where you get to hear it twice!
Thanks Ben, interesting article. I do disagree with each of Brendan's perspectives.
My responses:
1. Separate duvets on a single bed
This is a longstanding cultural norm in much of Northern Europe (Germany, Scandinavia, etc.), designed precisely to prevent one partner from hogging the covers or creating cold spots. It ensures both sleepers maintain independent temperature control without disturbance. For couples sharing a bed, it often improves sleep quality rather than detracting from...
Thanks Ben, interesting article. I do disagree with each of Brendan's perspectives.
My responses:
1. Separate duvets on a single bed
This is a longstanding cultural norm in much of Northern Europe (Germany, Scandinavia, etc.), designed precisely to prevent one partner from hogging the covers or creating cold spots. It ensures both sleepers maintain independent temperature control without disturbance. For couples sharing a bed, it often improves sleep quality rather than detracting from intimacy. Dismissing it as illogical ignores that travel involves adapting to local customs, much like accepting different plug types or driving sides.
2. Eating strategy in premium cabins (lounge vs. in-flight meal)
Not all premium passengers arrive early enough or choose to eat substantially in the lounge. Many use the time for work, showers, or light snacks only. In-flight meals are a core part of the marketed premium experience, often superior in presentation and variety to lounge buffet food. Airlines offer "dine on demand" or express options on many long-haul routes precisely to address this; declining the full service or requesting it later is usually accomodated without issue on flagship products. The complaint assumes uniform passenger behavior that simply doesn't exist.
3. Pre-departure drinks
These are a symbolic welcome ritual signaling the start of premium service, not intended as a substantial beverage. Five minutes is ample for a quick sip of champagne or juice, and crew collect glasses promptly for takeoff safety compliance (loose items must be secured). Passengers who prefer water can request it at the seat anytime; many airlines already place bottled water there. Eliminating the ritual would remove a small but appreciated touch of hospitality.
4. Common meal practices (orange juice, nuts, calories, frozen ice cream)
Orange juice is a standard breakfast option worldwide, offering vitamin C and hydration hardly "flavored sugar water." Warm nuts are a classic premium cabin appetizer, providing quick energy and pairing well with drinks; passengers can simply decline them. Calorie awareness is valid, but airlines cater to diverse preferences, not dietary mandates. Ice cream is stored frozen for food safety; slight thawing during service is normal and intentional to reach scoopable consistency without melting entirely en route.
5. Food waste and minor annoyances (returning items, napkins under drinks)
Unwanted sealed items like yogurt can be declined upfront or left untouched crew routinely consolidate them for potential crew consumption or proper disposal. Returning mid-service is impractical due to cart logistics. Napkins under drinks (even plastic cups) are a universal service standard to catch condensation, prevent slips, and maintain perceived cleanliness. On low-cost carriers like Southwest, it's a low-effort way to elevate basic service without added cost.
6. Excess bedding on seats
Bedding is pre-placed so passengers can immediately convert seats to sleep mode on red-eyes or long-hauls without waiting for crew distribution post-takeoff. Overhead storage is limited and prioritized for bags; placing bulky items there would inconvenience boarding. Passengers uncomfortable with the stack can ask crew to stow it temporarily most will oblige.
7. Refillable hotel amenities
Major chains and brands use tamper-evident, locked dispensers with certified refills to maintain hygiene and authenticity. Isolated incidents of improper refilling damage the hotel's reputation more than the brand's. The environmental benefit (massive plastic reduction) far outweighs rare risks, and luxury brands increasingly partner on bespoke, refillable lines. Comparing it to counterfeit champagne is hyperbolic; it's more akin to fountain soda vs. canned.
8. Airplane mode requirement
While modern aircraft are shielded against consumer device interference, regulators (FAA, EASA) mandate airplane mode to eliminate any theoretical risk and standardize procedures globally. Countless forgotten devices don't cause issues, but policy errs on caution. It also encourages disconnection and reduces cabin Wi-Fi load. The "charade" persists because aviation safety prioritizes zero-risk precedents over anecdotal evidence.
9. Call button etiquette
In premium cabins, the call button exists exactly for non-urgent service requests like refills or temperature adjustments when crew aren't visible. Using it reasonably is encouraged, not frowned upon flight attendants are trained for both safety and service roles. The blurred line is intentional in paid premium products.
10. Reprinting boarding passes
Physical reprints at bag drop are often required for regulatory auditing, baggage tag reconciliation, and system limitations (not all airports fully integrate digital passes seamlessly). It takes seconds and ensures no discrepancies. Passengers preferring digital-only can use curbside or automated bag drop where availible.
11. Pilot commentary
Altitude, routing, and weather updates are partly tradition, partly informational for anxious flyers, and partly liability mitigation (demonstrating awareness). Many passengers do appreciate context, especially during delays or turbulence. Smartphones don't replace real-time captain insights (e.g., alternate routing decisions). Post-landing weather reports help those without data plans or quick airport access.
12. Inconsistent TSA procedures
Variations stem from airport-specific equipment, threat levels, staffing, and ongoing process testing. Laptops sometimes stay in bags with newer CT scanners; personal items in bins prevent conveyor jams. Standardization is improving with technology rollout, but flexibility allows adaptation to evolving security needs.
13. Window shade etiquette
Shades down on red-eyes maximizes sleep for the majority trying to adjust to long-haul schedules. Shades up for takeoff/landing is safety-mandated; crew announcements often request down during cruise for movie viewing and cabin rest. Individual preferences are secondary to collective comfort on shared flights passengers wanting light can choose aisle or request accommodation.
14. Duty-free shopping
Duty-free remains viable for alcohol, tobacco, perfume, and cosmetics in high-tax jurisdictions, often beating high-street prices significantly. It also serves transit passengers restricted to secure areas. While not a universal bargain, selective items offer genuine savings, and onboard/in-airport sales persist because demand and margins justify it.
These quirks largely exist for practical, regulatory, cultural, or experiential reasons that prioritize the majority or operational efficiency. Reframing them as inexplicable in 2026 overlooks how deeply considered most travel processes are, even the small ones.
Nailed it.
Very well stated and a perfect response! Bravo.
"Shades up for takeoff/landing is safety-mandated;" in Europe yes, but not in USA.
Do we need to wait for a USA incident where this causes lives to be lost before the FAA implements?
Having separate duvets is a large plus. If one person turns around, the other does not feel it and can continue to sleep. One large duvet is a sure recipe for discussions on who took most of it, keeping it up or down or who moved more….
Duty free, just had a wonderful purchase… and yes it is for boasting, I always wonder if those 20k plus Whiskys are actually bought.
Airport security inconsistent and...
Having separate duvets is a large plus. If one person turns around, the other does not feel it and can continue to sleep. One large duvet is a sure recipe for discussions on who took most of it, keeping it up or down or who moved more….
Duty free, just had a wonderful purchase… and yes it is for boasting, I always wonder if those 20k plus Whiskys are actually bought.
Airport security inconsistent and a theatre.
Pilots announcements, well. you can get upset about many things if you want to do so.
Food on airplanes. Yeah too much if you are traveling in c or better and have time for the lounge but well… if your problem is to have too much food offered to you, consider yourself very very lucky.
Separate duvets are essential for my wife and I to get proper sleep.
Different people vary.
Fair enough on the airplane mode, but everything else is absurd. If this guy is offended and upset by everything, and sees a flight attendant offering him orange juice as a personal attack, maybe he should just stay home.
The Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire. Discuss...
Yikes. Brendan must be a fun guy.....
“old man yelling at cloud”
lmao tim which young person taught you this you're pushing 60 right??
Tim (like me) probably watched that Simpsons episode 23 years ago live, rather than see it years later on a meme for first time.
“Old man psycho screaming about Delta.”
What an impressive display of illegitimate first-world problems. Wonder if Brendan has a real job or any responsibilities in life, I am thinking more of family money or bs consulting.
If you want to read about third world problems, a great place to start is your public library, picking up a copy of “National Geographic” or “Third World Suffering Today.”
In the meantime, this is a travel blog.
Why are you so upset lol. I guess you see yourself in Brendan so the negative comments maybe a bit hard for you to take?
Window Shade: Yeah that ticks me off as well. I love looking out
Pilot commentary: For those crafts that don't have flight information, I would much prefer the pilot tells us any interesting landmass/places of interest we will be flying over. Last year, the captain gave us a heads up that we were going to pass over the Barringer Meteor Crater in Arizona. It was amazing viewing. Then people pulled the shades back down.
...Window Shade: Yeah that ticks me off as well. I love looking out
Pilot commentary: For those crafts that don't have flight information, I would much prefer the pilot tells us any interesting landmass/places of interest we will be flying over. Last year, the captain gave us a heads up that we were going to pass over the Barringer Meteor Crater in Arizona. It was amazing viewing. Then people pulled the shades back down.
On my flight into Miami yesterday, flew over the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas. It would have been nice to know which was which.
It depends on the time of the flight. I was on an early morning cross country flight, you know where you wake at 3am. I just wanted a few hours to sleep but couldn't because the pilot basically narrated the entire journey.
60% of the world living in poverty, 45% of the world not having access to clean water, 25% of the world being homeless, and this irrelevant buffoon dares to make a complaint about his First Class pre-departure drink and insufficient time to drink it!? WTF??
Double duvets - think about the people freezing to death while livingi on the streets in freezing conditions.
This person is a complete moron who should, for once...
60% of the world living in poverty, 45% of the world not having access to clean water, 25% of the world being homeless, and this irrelevant buffoon dares to make a complaint about his First Class pre-departure drink and insufficient time to drink it!? WTF??
Double duvets - think about the people freezing to death while livingi on the streets in freezing conditions.
This person is a complete moron who should, for once in his life, try critical thinking. The height of entitlement is completely disgusting, this idiot sounds like a horrible, demonic "person".
Jesus Christ, you are so stupid. There was a point to this article and it wasn’t about problems in Third World countries. Is it ever possible for you to stay on topic and not just come across like a screaming shrew? Take a laxative and shut the fuck up already. Try to make a friend. It will be impossible, because your disposition is so ugly, and your attitude is so shitty, but at least try. It’ll give you something to do in between moaning about life’s injustices.
Relax, "Liddle Willy" William! I am simply stating that so many people in the world have it so tough, and find it ridiculous that this person comes in here spewing complaints about free alcohol in his free class seat and the fact that a pilot made an announcement!
You're the one with a shifty idiot you idiot!
@kathy then it is only fair that you are never, ever allowed to complain about anything, ever, because clearly people elsewhere have it far worse than you. I bet you are friendless, whiny little vag-turd, but I suspect you already know this and are filled with the self-loathing that characterizes your type
This is a blog about travel, primarily luxury travel. What do you expect? Just because one enjoys both the blog and luxury travel doesn't mean one doesn't care about the less fortunate.
Neither Ben nor Brendan implied that these issues approach the level of those you cite. However, they are issues travelers face and are relevant to this blog.