1. Flying SBA-DEN on an F9 E190. We had to hold over Durango for about 20 minutes due to storms in DEN and almost had to divert to SLC but a window opened up in the storms so the captain told us it would be a rough arrival. One of the roughest descents I've ever experienced. I was so glad to touch down in DEN; I was pretty green. Taking the train to the main terminal I noticed a lot of pale/green passengers coming off other flights who acknowledged the rough approach!
2. Flying ICN-LAX on a KE 777-300. Hit about 45 minutes of rough air over the Pacific just below the Aleutian Islands. I was a bit scared given how constant and rough it got; a few big dips. Having it occur in the evening over the Pacific didn't help matters!
3. Flying LGA-MDW on an ATA 737-800. Was in an aisle seat next to a woman with a screaming newborn. Completely full flight and the baby wouldn't stop!! Had a massive migraine upon arrival in Chicago.
4. Flying LAX-JFK redeye on a DL 757-200 (ex-TWA). The ones with the exit rows by the doors with no overhead bins by this row. Preboarding these two women from NJ cut in front of the Elites who were patiently waiting; they claimed to have a disability. Then I noticed they had exit seats. So I tell the gate agent "I thought people with physical handicaps should not be given an exit row?". These women heard me and began to curse me out in the jetway. They also hogged the overhead bins with large bags and shoved my duffel all the way in the back! All the time they were still cursing me out but I just kept my mouth shut and acted civilized! I was so glad to get to JFK and away from those hogs. Overhead bin space is a common problem on DL 757s ex-TWA especially if you are in the exit row.
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