Reply #87: Well, at least we still have our memories:) [View All]

[DeschutesRiver]

Last time I flew was in 2000; same for dh, who is 6'2" and 240 pounds. He couldn't extend his legs, and by that I mean his knees hit the back of the seat in front of him, and to put his feet flat on the floor, he had to turn his legs sideways. Yeah, right into my space, which was already crowded by the upper half of his boddy because he was begging to use my arm rest. He is a tall fit guy, but he didn't even come close to fitting. It was an overseas flight, Delta as I recall, and he was one cramped puppy for hours.

We used to fly a fair amount for fun and business over the last 30+ years. However, we've never flown commercially again and unless something changes for the better, probably won't again. From everything I've heard, it just has gone even further down hill re service and even the basics of comfort are denied. Because we quit flying before 9/11, I haven't even experienced the thrill of a TSA pat down.

Maybe it has become the new normal for people. But I don't think I am missing out on anything.