Q: Why can I never get any sleep on the plane, why am I always so uncomfortable?
A: I agree a plane ride can get pretty painful. Outside of spending your kids' college funds to pay for a first class ticket there is little an average person can do.
Besides sleeping issues, don't you agree they also serve the worst food? Here is my theory: if they were to make the food absolutely delicious then people would start to wonder why the airlines can make the food SO good yet have such terrible seating arrangements. So really the crappy food is there to compliment your discomfort.
Imagine if there was a level below economy class. They would probably give you an air host/hostess outfit and put you to work, or give you a standing room ticket where you are situated near the back and are allowed to use unoccupied washrooms to take a breat
Now that I am onto washrooms, doesn't it feel like you are going to get sucked into the toilet and thrown out of the plane every time you flush?
In conclusion, if you are looking for ways to be comfortable on the plane there aren't any. You might as well rent a burrow and take a few extra weeks to reach your destination.
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