Things I Will Never Understand About Airports

In my 25 years, I have done a looooot of traveling.  I also fly standby, which means it is never guaranteed that I will get on the flight I am listed on.  I am so thankful that I have the ability to fly for so cheap (thanks mom!) but it certainly doesnt cut down on the headaches of flying. It isnt even the flying, per say.  It is the airports. Here are a few things I've noticed about airports during my travels.

1  People do not know how to walk.  Walking down the terminal is just like driving on the highway...there are two lanes.  You wouldnt drive into on-coming traffic would you? Or, would you STOP in the middle of the highway?

2.  Kids with suitcases.  You know, the kids with the rolling Dora the Explorer or Cars suitcases who want to stop and stand in the middle of the walkway to look at something.  You'll be hurrying along and next thing you know, BAM, youve stubbed your toe on Dora's head.

3.  Women in heels.  Please tell me WHY anyone would want to run around the airport in 4 inch stilettos? It isnt a catwalk, its a jetway. Plus, imagine running into Dora's head in heels.  Ouch.

4.  The bathroom stall doors open IN.  So, when you go in with your suitcase, you have to maneuver yourself, bag, purse, and other belongings into the stall with only about 3 inches of space and a door that only opens in.  It is the same in every airport.  Notice it next time.

5.  People who dress for their destinations. For instance, the guy in line at security at Denver International Airport.  He was in shorts and a short-sleeved Hawaiian shirt with flip-flops.  It was snowing. Hey! Bet he's going somewhere tropical!

6. Passangers who do not realize that they arent on a private plane.  Some people just dont seem to realize that there are 100s of other passengers squeezed into that tight space with them. And, lets be real here, we dont care about the cruise you just took with 6 of your best girlfriends because one of them just got dumped.

These are my observations thus far. I am sure my list will continue to grow as I continue to fly