re: ATL airport people watching

If you don't board early in first class, how else are you going to lord your superiority over the poors if you can't scowl at them over your drink as they shuffle by?

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What does everyone hate about flying?

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Idk, but everyone must hate something, because the airport is full of miserable folks.

It's an incredible place to people watch. I particularly enjoy the people in Group 7 who think the plane will leave without them as they stand immediately behind priority boarding.

I also get a crack out of the guy in row 20 who stands up in the aisle and grabs his bag as soon as the plane reaches the gate.

Boarding/unboarding a plane is the most unnecessarily disorganized ordeal you'll see.

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I'm amazed that people in first class want to board first, and then get hit in the head with everyones backpacks and purses.

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It ain't first class unless you turn left.

I hate flying without access to an airline or AMEX lounge. I feel dirty sitting there with the proles with people fighting over access to chargers and overpriced fried food

Much better to be secured in the newly upgraded Delta Sky Club lounges, noshing on freshly torn kale with Greek Olives, my choice of 3 different hummuses, and sparkling water with freshly squeezed lemon and limes.

Personally I love flying. I enjoy takeoff and landing. I enjoy knowing I am going somewhere different.

Lines/Security- get freaking pre check and know what to pack

People in terminal- lounges are an amazing relaxation area

Boarding- unless you are worried about putting your suitcase up... why fight to be first? All it means is you have to sit down longer

Seats- pick seats early so you don’t get middle. Oh it cost money... well if you can afford to fly you can afford $19 for a different seat.

Fellow Pax- earbuds and Netflix or music

Food- don’t be that person bringing in Greek. Just bring a damn water and some snacks

Baggage- don’t check any and learn to pack smart

Delays- don’t fly American

Pets- don’t fly United

The BOSE Quiet Comfort noise cancelling headphones were the greatest invention ever for airplane travel. I put those bad boys on, play some music (or don't play music, it doesn't matter) and ignore everything else.

Buy a book, read it.

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Buy a book, read it.

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My ipad Pro preloaded with Netflix offline downloads and ebooks has been a gamechanger for my flying experience.

TSA Precheck and a great set of noise canceling headphones as well.

Where do you live in ATL? Also, rookie move flying out of ATL in the AM. All the experienced travelers know you go between 12-3 to avoid the morons.

i frequently talk to people on planes. a few beers in the terminal followed by a few vodka or wild turkey minis i will be in a good mood and talkative. dont really go out of my way if the person is headphones/sleeping, but can be a lot more charismatic irl than my epersona.