Today, I spent six hours driving between two airports to try and catch my flight. Two trailer accidents, two construction zones, three detours, and one police escort later, the airline wouldn't let me on the plane. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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 struggled through a one hour traffic jam to get to the airport to pick up my dad who was just coming back from an overseas trip. I got there only to find that he had given me the wrong date, and I had to drive home. Best part? I have to do it all over again tomorrow. FML
Today, I was stuck at the airport overnight waiting for my flight for about 5 hours. I then went and looked at the departures board. It said that my flight had already departed. FML
Today, I went to bed at noon after having driven 11 hours from Washington to Maine. I missed my flight due to a delayed plane, and was told there were no open flights the next 2 days. I'd been driving my $200 rental car for 1.5 hrs when the airport told me, over the phone, that there was in fact a flight available. FML
Today, I checked in for my flight, made it through TSA, bought food, and sat at the gate for an hour. I only realized I was sitting at the wrong gate when boarding for another flight finished and everyone had left. I ran to the correct gate, but it was too late. Despite me pleading, the plane was already taxiing to the runway. FML
Today, our airplane was delayed because of issues with the de-ice-ing. Then, because it had too little fuel. Then, because of engine troubles. Then, because our first officer needed to be replaced due to legal restrictions on pilots' hours. Now, I get to go straight from the plane to work. 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'm anxious traveler who's flying by myself. My first flight got delayed due to one issue after another. This caused me to miss my connection. There are no more flights today so I'm having to stay overnight which, by the way, the airline won't pay for. FML
Today, I spent the busiest travel day of the year in the busiest airport in the world trapped between the decision to leave the terminal bathroom or shit my pants. Yes, I missed my flight. Sorry, mom. FML
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portablecupid 3
Is your name Robert Downey Jr or Zach Galifianakis by any chance?
TehFMLKing 0
Someones trying to stop you getting on that plane Op. ;)
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t3hpwnz4rz 4
first
needsagf14 12
why? late?
emily14swim 0
O.o hope you said something to someone!
emily14swim 0
ok, obviously the plane was still there. she wasnt late. and say something to the right person (manager etc.), they'll hook you up. that's what I mean. think before you speak.
emily14swim 0
it never said she was late, first. and second you said ask to be transferred therefore she would have to talk to SOMEONE, like I said. what else is she supposed to do, wish upon a shooting star? df
Mattkfg69 0
dude. do you have nothing better to do than attack 14 years olds and accuse them of being aggressive when you are?
perdix 31
You caused all that trouble and expect to be let on a plane? With all those accidents and road closures you caused, you ought to be in jail! When you're late for a flight, keep in mind that "Smokey and the Bandit" is just a movie, not an instructional video!
perdix 31
Among men, that is. There are some ladies sporting gorgeous 'staches out there, but "society" won't let them achieve the fame they deserve.
nismo1992 0
sucks
LetItRise 0
he played you like a fiddle...
OrgasmicBunnies 9
Ah, So That's where Batman went.
moat 0
A hummingbird can fly backwards.
Skatejock21 0
my suggestion would be to leave the house on time so you know you will catch your flight. Give yourself 2-3 hours... and listen to the traffic news... come on, a smart person would do that, I do that all the time because I have never missed a flight or been late for really anything and I live in a busy city with bad snow and I manage to make it on time. That being said, if it says there's all these detours, police, accidents, construction zones, etc. plan your drive, and leave maybe 3-6 hours early if it took you 6 hours, you could have left 6 hours earlier.
Texast 0
they were going from one airport to another. says nothing about leaving a house. learn how to read.
killz041 0
true. plus I wouldn't been 2hrs early if they didn't close all lanes for 3 miles!! lol
Skatejock21 0
Gee... sorry smart ass. In my career I'm going from airport to airport all the time. I'm flying 2-3 times per week, and driving through state and province borders all the time, I know this stuff. A smart person would listen to the traffic in the car when their driving to make sure none of what she went through would get in her way of having a shorter drive. She obviously needs to learn how to turn on the radio. She also could have left the house earlier to catch the flight the first time... you should learn how to read my comment... not misunderstand it.
Neekadeek 2
do you have a soul