First world problems

[Michael]

I haven't gone on a vacation so far this year and I'm kinda annoyed about it. How about a long weekend somewhere nice for me time?

[Freed Roger]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

[JackofDiamonds]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

Lines are currently twice as long and expected only to increase throughout March (my momma's a GM for an airline in St. Louis).

[AWvsCBsteeeerike3]

Here's a thought...abandon the ridiculousness that is the TSA

[JL21]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

Lines are currently twice as long and expected only to increase throughout March (my momma's a GM for an airline in St. Louis).

Dear Queen of Diamonds/whatever cutesy bull [expletive] name I should use for your mom,

How early should I get there for my flight next week?

[JackofDiamonds]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

Lines are currently twice as long and expected only to increase throughout March (my momma's a GM for an airline in St. Louis).

Dear Queen of Diamonds/whatever cutesy bull [expletive] name I should use for your mom,

How early should I get there for my flight next week?

I mean, I just call her Mom. Unlike your mom, who I call [INSERT BRUTAL SEX JOKE].

Depends on if you're a morning/afternoon/evening flight, but she told me to be there 2+ hours before my flight this weekend and I usually show up within 40 minutes of wheels up. Check here before you go: http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/wait_times_detail.aspx

[Jack0fDiamonds]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

Lines are currently twice as long and expected only to increase throughout March (my momma's a GM for an airline in St. Louis).

Dear Queen of Diamonds/whatever cutesy bull [expletive] name I should use for your mom,

How early should I get there for my flight next week?

I mean, I just call her Mom. Unlike your mom, who I call [INSERT BRUTAL SEX JOKE].

Depends on if you're a morning/afternoon/evening flight, but she told me to be there 2+ hours before my flight this weekend and I usually show up within 40 minutes of wheels up. Check here before you go: http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/wait_times_detail.aspx

I only show up 40 minutes prior - with my connections they let me bring my golf clubs/skulling stuff/hockey gear and tailored suits on as carryon. And for some reason I always get seated next to the chick on the plane that looks most like FRBG, aka TCOTPTLMLFRBG.

CLAM CHOWDAH

[Molly]

FWP - The cork broke off in the bottle of wine I was trying to open last night.

[tlombard]

When I get an email or facebook notification, my tablet with its wifi access always buzzes or beeps fifteen seconds or so faster than my phone and its 4G. It's mildly annoying.

I see the same thing too... even when using the phone as a hotspot so that the tab is getting the data through the phone's data connection which is 80-90% of the time. Even crazier is that I leave them tethered at work instead of using the wi-fi there because the 4G on the phone is faster than the speeds I can get from wi-fi at work.

[planet planet]

Longer lines at the airport?
YES

We shall see how that shakes out. I was on the fence today for an impulse buy on some plane tickets for a trip - the prospect of hassle at airport has me opting to drive somewhere closer to home. I don't think the delay will be as bad as hyped, nevertheless. First world problem, yes - but if it gets bad enough - inefficient transportation system is a 3rd world problem.

Lines are currently twice as long and expected only to increase throughout March (my momma's a GM for an airline in St. Louis).

Dear Queen of Diamonds/whatever cutesy bull [expletive] name I should use for your mom,

How early should I get there for my flight next week?

I mean, I just call her Mom. Unlike your mom, who I call [INSERT BRUTAL SEX JOKE].

Depends on if you're a morning/afternoon/evening flight, but she told me to be there 2+ hours before my flight this weekend and I usually show up within 40 minutes of wheels up. Check here before you go: http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/wait_times_detail.aspx

That's a cool link, JoD, but is it basically just people randomly reporting in? I'm flying out at 6 am tomorrow so I'm really trying not to get there any earlier than I already have to. Also, does it count as an intl. flight if you change planes domestically first? So freakin' early.