Flying Pre 9-11 Was Fun
When I was a kid, my dad traveled a lot for work. As an air pollution superintendent, he was gone more than he was home. Sometimes we got to visit him or even stay with him while he was on a job site. Whenever I got to ride on a plane, it was a huge deal and super exciting. To this day, that distinct whiff of jet fuel on the passenger boarding bridge instantly takes me back to memories of my dad, who passed away several years ago.
Flying in 2025 is So Stressful
These days, though, air travel isn’t quite as magical. I fly for work and sometimes for vacation, and honestly, the airport is one of the most stressful places on earth. That’s why we make it a point to fly out of Evansville Regional Airport whenever we can. No long drives, no massive crowds, and the staff there is great. Sometimes, I don’t have a choice, and then it’s a mad dash to wherever I need to be.
And can we just take a moment to talk about my husband? Without fail, he overfills his suitcase every single time. Why do you need 16 pairs of Nikes? Then we’re that couple in the middle of the check-in line, scrambling to reshuffle his stuff into our carry-ons so we don’t get hit with some ridiculous overweight baggage fee. I hate it so much that I finally got him a portable suitcase scale. Problem solved, mostly.
Speaking of baggage fees, one major airline just announced that passengers now have to get to the airport even earlier if they want to check a bag. Because, you know, flying wasn’t stressful enough already.
Delta Announces Change to Check-In Times
Traveling in the US with Checked Baggage
According to their website, “When you’re traveling within the United States, we recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, when traveling domestically, baggage must be checked in at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.”…