Boardies on a plane

[Odinson]

I want to move my trip to Feb just to enjoy the vibe on the plane, pretty sure you don't need a nanny Irine!

I do recall a trip from Chicago to MoBay a few years ago when 3 Russian national couples (based on their clothes, jewelry and attitude, I think they were pretty rich) were being very obnoxious and rude to the flight crew, especially in the last hour when they were cut off from the booze... I was very happy to see all 6 of them invited separately into those cute little chat rooms behind immigration.

[JohnNYC]

I want to move my trip to Feb just to enjoy the vibe on the plane, pretty sure you don't need a nanny Irine!

I do recall a trip from Chicago to MoBay a few years ago when 3 Russian national couples (based on their clothes, jewelry and attitude, I think they were pretty rich) were being very obnoxious and rude to the flight crew, especially in the last hour when they were cut off from the booze... I was very happy to see all 6 of them invited separately into those cute little chat rooms behind immigration.

Ah yes, the complimentary cavity search. That always puts an obnoxious attitude back in check!

[rooster]

Exactly my point kwhizz...one & done

[Biggs of the week]

Anyone remember when some Hedo groups would fly a charter down and they would strip naked for the flight get dressed at landing and then strip on the bus for the ride to Negril ?

[MikeyNYC]

Anyone remember when some Hedo groups would fly a charter down and they would strip naked for the flight get dressed at landing and then strip on the bus for the ride to Negril ?

Gross. Hope they put towels down on the seats.

[LivinInThe603]

you never know who you are going to sit next to on the plane! Last year, I boarded in BWI for my connection and got a great aisle seat in the third row (southwest)... turns out the four people in the row (two on each side) were regulars from Grand Pineapple and we had met and talked during a previous stay. needless to say, the party got started right away!

ETA: do you ever look around your plane and, even though you are all going to land in Montego Bay, you feel like you are the most excited, maybe the only excited, person on the plane??? Come on, people.... we are going to Jamaica... get pumped!!!!

[Irine]

you never know who you are going to sit next to on the plane! Last year, I boarded in BWI for my connection and got a great aisle seat in the third row (southwest)... turns out the four people in the row (two on each side) were regulars from Grand Pineapple and we had met and talked during a previous stay. needless to say, the party got started right away!

ETA: do you ever look around your plane and, even though you are all going to land in Montego Bay, you feel like you are the most excited, maybe the only excited, person on the plane??? Come on, people.... we are going to Jamaica... get pumped!!!!

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!!

[ukran1ans]

Actually, cause I fly out of Buffalo and can't fly direct, I'm nervous til I'm on the 2nd plane lifting off the tarmac (missed a couple of connections thru the years). Then I prefer to relax for the flight down to reserve the ole energy bank for my first day/night down in Negril (I tend to stay up the latest my first night, even though my day started at 3:30am... lol).

[Irine]

Actually, cause I fly out of Buffalo and can't fly direct, I'm nervous til I'm on the 2nd plane lifting off the tarmac (missed a couple of connections thru the years). Then I prefer to relax for the flight down to reserve the ole energy bank for my first day/night down in Negril (I tend to stay up the latest my first night, even though my day started at 3:30am... lol).

Form a previous post.......

"That first day though. You try to sleep the night before but it's useless. You toss and turn and even though you set two alarms because you're terrified you will sleep through the first one, you wake up before either one goes off. U quick shower, double triple check your stuff, pace the lobby when the van is full waiting for that one straggler who's flying to Denver and not thrilled about it.

You don't start to relax until you're through customs, you board, sit and that's when the truth hits home "next stop Jamaica"!! You tell yourself "get a little sleep" you open your book and read the same chapter 4 or 5 times before you put it away and shake your head thinking "why do I kid myself". The drink cart comes around and you have a couple few several because dammit, you're on vacation!

You are even a little excited about filling out your customs form, you're getting closer. You try not to act like a kid looking out the window as the plane readies itself to land and as you look at this beautiful place like it's the first time you have ever seen it, because it does feel that way doesn't it? So beautiful.

Now you're off the plane through customs and heading out the door and it hits you. You close your eyes and smell the jungle, the Blue Mahoe Hibiscus, Palmetto, Orchids, then there is chicken and ganja. After leaving the land of the ice and snow it's almost overwhelming.

Your ride packs you up and thank god he remembers the red stripe on ice (he'll be getting a good tip again). You stop at Bigga's, some rum punch, a little chicken, some rum punch, and then your off again with a rum punch traveler. Some excited chatter and boom you're in Negril!! You check in, hit the beach and tell yourself you're going to take it easy, call it an early night.

Then your taking a swim, clear warm water, sand like velvet on your feet, salt on your tongue, and you realize your warm, really warm, for the first time in months. As you walk from the sea you take a seat at the bar, any bar. You get a drink and realize something else, you're not even close to ready for bed. So you'll be a little rough around the edges for the 1st few minutes in the morning until you have some eggs and a little too much rum cream in your coffee.

But really, why go to bed? It's only been 20 or so hours and truth be told, right now your the very best version of yourself."

[LivinInThe603]

I've been lucky,

I can fly through BWI from my home airport and land around 11:30 or fly direct from BOS and land around 12:30 (this year-it keeps changing year to year). So my biggest problem is whether my ride is on time and my room is ready when I arrive.... so far, only 1 snafu last year with my ride (JUTA).

Last year, i set my alarm wrong. Luckily I was flying from my smaller home airport. I was supposed to fly out at 5:30 am and woke up at 4:15 am. Needless to say, thanks to being a smaller airport and first thing in the morning, as well as an attentive desk agent, I made and my luggage made it... that's about as close a call I ever want!!!