A Travel Grab Bag

Being that I travel a lot, I come across a lot of irritating behaviors every week. I've blogged about travel woes before, but not surprisingly, I've come across quite a few more that I thought I'd share with y'all.

• When going through the security lines, be patient. Being antsy and pissy isn't going to make the line move any faster.
• I know I've said this before, and this certainly won't be the last time you hear it from me... When you're walking, or arriving at a destination, when you stop, move to the side, out of the way of traffic. I can't tell you how many times I've had to nearly climb over someone because they were unaware of anyone else.
• Standing up my ass won't move the line faster, either. Fact.
• I need a minimum of two trays to load all my crap in (i.e., liquids, laptop, shoes). I pull out 2 trays at once. Don't take my 2nd tray. I didn't get it out for you.
• Get off your phone or blue tooth. Don't try to go through security with it. Tell the person you'll call them back... or don't get in line until your call is finished.
• Regional flights are usually on smaller planes. This means that if you bring a carryon that is larger than a big purse, you're going to have to check it at the gate, and retrieve it when you get off the plane. Wait your turn for bags that are gate checked... don't rush the man bringing the bags in. We've all got places to go... you're not the only one in a hurry.
• Similarly, don't butt in front of me at the baggage carousel unless your bag is coming. We're all waiting patiently like you. Plus when you're in my way I can't get to my bag when it comes around.
• People, you need to CTFO. Not everyone gets pulled aside for 2ndary screening with TSA. Plus, would you rather have the appropriate security processes in place, or be subject to an act of terrorism? Hmmm?
• Be nice! Smile! It gets you a hell of a lot further than being a bitch!
• Take the time to compliment or complain about service, no matter the industry. It's worth it. I took the time to send a compliment email regarding service I received from an agent with Delta. I had explained my situation with my flight being cancelled and how great the man at the airport was. Delta wrote me back to thank me for sending the compliment, and awarded me 15,000 bonus miles for my inconvenience. Sursly!
• If a flight gets canceled it's not the gate agent's fault. Don't take it out on him/her.
• If you get upgrated to First Class, it doesn't mean you're better than anyone else. Humility isn't overlooked. I've witnessed some pretty ugly behavior by one woman in particular and it made me want to punch her.
• I'm finally Platinum, bitches! That's with Delta and Marriott. I have to say, it's nice to be rewarded after putting in my time.
• I think it's really lame that when I return to SLC every week, my flight always lands in Terminal One while my luggage goes to terminal Two. Pain in my ass.
• Please for the love of Christ, don't park in the effing crosswalk. Contrary to popular belief, you're not the only person that's trying to go places.
  
• DON'T FART ON THE PLANE (or any other confined spaces for that matter).

And with that, I bid you a safe and annoyance-free traveling holiday season!