Today, my boyfriend and I stressed out preparing for our one week holiday. We packed for the whole day, said goodbye to everyone and arrived at the airport quite exhausted after a 45-minute train ride. Turns out our flight isn't until tomorrow. The check-in lady couldn't stop laughing. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I waited patiently in the airport as my flight was repeatedly delayed. After 5 long hours I approached one of the attendees to discover that the plane had left 5 minutes ago. FML
Today, I went to the airport to pick up my long-distance boyfriend. Having waited six months for this, I was stoked. After waiting for three hours and sending numerous messages, I was eventually informed I was a week early. FML
Today, I went with my girlfriend to the airport for some much needed vacation time. We arrived on time but were stopped at the gate when they told me I didn't have the right passport. The plane left without me. My girlfriend did too. FML
Today, I arrived at the airport two and a half hours early because I was expecting it to be busy. The line was long but I had plenty of time, until a woman complained about a fee for checked bags. I was next in line, and still managed to miss my flight because the woman caused such a big scene. FML
Today, I was the only passenger on a completely booked flight to have all their luggage left behind in another country. FML
Today, my fiancée and I were going on our honeymoon. Our flight was delayed by two hours. It landed when our connecting flight to St. Lucia was taking off. The airline said they were holding the flight for us, so we sprinted from D gate to A, in time to watch the plane pull away. FML
Today, to avoid a massive delay on our scheduled flight at the airport, we were generously moved to an earlier flight home. An hour later, our new flight had been cancelled and they told us we'd be stuck at the airport overnight. Our original flight took off fine. FML
Today, we drove six hours to get to our holiday cottage only to realise that my girlfriend had forgotten her suitcase. This put her in a bad mood, so she made ME drive six hours back to her flat to get it, then when I got there, I realised HER keys to HER FLAT were still in HER handbag six hours back at the cottage. FML
Today, I woke up excited for my trip to Jamaica with my friends. We went to the airport, and I gave them my passport to check in. They gave it back. It had expired three weeks ago. I watched my friends board the plane while I'm stuck in the city. FML
Today, due to a scheduling error, I spent an entire day and night in an airport, over 30 hours in total. Just as I arrived at the gate, I was informed that my flight had been delayed for another 2 hours. FML
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Top comments
DocBastard 40
I never understood people who stress about going on holiday. For ****'s sake, just throw some shit in a bag, get on the plane, and enjoy yourselves!
oj101 33
Taking punctuality to a whole new level.
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oj101 33
Taking punctuality to a whole new level.
smacky187 9
Shut up
SpicyDuck 22
At least it wasn't yesterday!
Nicholi124 10
I see someone was excited to getaway lol prematurely
Derpet 18
This year, I came to my doctors appointment one month early...
Verota 6
Being punctual implies knowing the correct date and time, which OP clearly did not.
DocBastard 40
I never understood people who stress about going on holiday. For ****'s sake, just throw some shit in a bag, get on the plane, and enjoy yourselves!
oj101 33
Perhaps it's because people spent thousands of dollars and spend months on planning a period of relaxation they've really been looking forwards to, where many things can go easily wrong that can ruin the whole holiday such as forgetting essential items, missing flights due to their unreliability etc
ComoEsJuan 24
Agreed, Doc. That's what vacations are for. To leave the monotony of schedules behind! ****!
rg350dx 29
I'm sure TSA would love to see bags full of shit going through their X-ray machines. Also they should make sure to crap their pants before getting frisked for extra fun!
ColdplaySucks 18
What I dont understand is why people fail to double check dates of flights or departures. YDI OP.
perdix 31
#2, because if you bring the wrong shit, you're vacation will be ruined. Also, if you are flying from the US, you have to put your shit in 3.4oz containers max, and put them in a clear 1-qt. bag, that is, if your shit has the consistency of peanut butter or less. If it's more solid than than you can take as much as you want, but I suggest you eat more fiber and drink more water.
DocBastard 40
Meh. If you forget something, just buy it once you get there. Toothbrush, hair brush, underwear, condoms and lube, whatever.
StClown 1
Are you worried about forgetting anal beads when on vacation, too?
Cartera 10
33 - I'm not. I always have some in me. ;)
perdix 31
#32, and pay those inflated tourist trap prices!?!?! I hope I hadn't forgotten my Xanax, because I'll need to down a handful after needlessly wasting all that money!
BlackRogue 8
I agree with Doc on this one.. Some of my best vacations have been the ones where we just say **** it and hop in the car(or on the plane)and head for the mountains or beach or wherever we felt like being! Last time we even forgot the tent but remembered the dogs... Ended up sleeping in the car with the back seats folded down! But it was a total blast!
rabidpeach 5
perdix, holy carp, posessive is your...
jipster 11
This isn't such a big FML right? Just take a hotel or something or go back to your place.
Welshite 40
Exactly. They can start their vacation one day early. I've always thought a vacation wasn't the destination, but the people you spend it with and the enjoyment you get from it.
annihil8or 15
How do you "take" an entire hotel?
abrookec2011 14
I hate when those little square days switch around on the calendar.
your_ma 27
Wow that sucks but YDI who doesn't know exactly when their flight is?!
lilrye115 8
At least you're all packed and ready and now know the perfect time to leave?
glengus 17
I've been that check in person. I always just changed the booking.
fmlgiraffe 23
How does that help them? They won't have a hotel booked a day in advance, the hire car wont be ready etc etc
HaraAishi 8
67, You can just as easily call the hotel and say you're coming in a day early, some front desk people will try to help. Though, if you booked through a third party (Expedia, hotels.com, etc.) then there might be a hiccup but unless the hotel is sold out, that's never a problem. That's why I stress, always have extra money with you on a vacation.
glengus 17
It just gives them the choice! We mostly carried commuters and backpackers anyway.
caremedy 6
That's better than the flight being yesterday!
mrszzz 4
Rather a day early than a day late, eh OP?
rg350dx 29
This is why your parent(s)/school taught you to read. That shit's important.