Travel hacks and advice

[huckbucket]

Neck pillows for flights? Who's using them? Recommended or nah?

I've found the road warrior life definitely isn't for me, at least workwise. Like to travel, but on my schedule. I'd rather drive 8 hours than fly 2. The raise wasn't worth the hassle and I find myself getting less done. I'm not productive on the road, in a hotel, or on flights.

Do you consider excessive masterbation unproductive?

[mcski]

Not if you want to live a long time!

https://youtu.be/hk1T9XC3XPc

[bodywhomper]

I use a cheap inflatable pillow because I can limit the inflation to where it doesn't push my neck off the seat since most airline seats already have support here. All you are looking for is keeping your head from lolling to the side. Gotta practice to know how much air to put in on the ground so it has the right support when the cabin altitude goes to 8000ft. Window is best for sleep.

Same. Minimal inflation is key for me.

[huckbucket]

Not if you want to live a long time!

https://youtu.be/hk1T9XC3XPc

Only 65,000 views. Incredible

[Danno]

I have a 3 hour midday layover in LAX coming up, will have 2 kids in tow. Anyone got suggestions for where to eat and park it during that time? Will be connecting on Delta, so I think that's "Terminal 2"?

[mcski]

You talking about venturing out or just somewhere in the terminal? How old are the kids/ what time is the layover. My dad would always kill some time taking us to the sky restaurant , but that was years ago when it was easier to get around there

[Mr. Mike]

I have a 3 hour midday layover in LAX coming up, will have 2 kids in tow. Anyone got suggestions for where to eat and park it during that time? Will be connecting on Delta, so I think that's "Terminal 2"?

Gate Guru is a good app that will provide info on what's available in various terminals.

[EWG]

Gate Guru is a good app that will provide info on what's available in various terminals.

Searching for it, can't find it. Does it have a different name?

[Danno]

You talking about venturing out or just somewhere in the terminal? How old are the kids/ what time is the layover. My dad would always kill some time taking us to the sky restaurant , but that was years ago when it was easier to get around there

Kids are 8 and 9, and we won't venture out of the terminal. Layover is from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

[Danno]

Searching for it, can't find it. Does it have a different name?

gate guru doesn't exist anymore.

[EWG]

gate guru doesn't exist anymore.

Bummer. Sounds useful.

[mcski]

It’s officially called the theme building. Can’t get a pic to post but it’s iconic LAX structure from the Jetsons. Wiki says the restaurant is currently closed but observation deck is open on weekends

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

If you're just staying Terminal 2 know that it's tiny, and you'll probably need ipads or something for the kids. I think there are like a dozen places to eat? If I remember right the only one that's any good is Sugarfish. If you have access there is a Delta lounge upstairs.

[liv2ski]

Not all of us are so lucky. I have a trip to Hong Kong coming up soon stuck in coach the whole time.

I am just here to say your employer sucks sending you on that long of a flight and not in business class so you can get some rest.

[El Chupacabra]

I have a 3 hour midday layover in LAX coming up, will have 2 kids in tow. Anyone got suggestions for where to eat and park it during that time? Will be connecting on Delta, so I think that's "Terminal 2"?

Here's info on traveling between terminals at LAX.

https://upgradedpoints.com/getting-b...ls-LAX-airport

The tunnel system is easy and it's quick to travel between all terminals, and remain airside, with the exception of T1 (Southwest gates). Do you have lounge access? (Priority Pass or other?)

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

I could be wrong, but I don't think 2 or 3 have tunnel access. It says you can stay airside and take a shuttle to 3 though, but not sure it's worth the time to haul 2 kids to another terminal.

[Danno]

no lounge access. not a baller.

[El Chupacabra]

I could be wrong, but I don't think 2 or 3 have tunnel access. It says you can stay airside and take a shuttle to 3 though.

Well, shit.

Guess Danno is stuck then.

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

LOL. He is. If I was in your shoes Danno I'd be prepped with whatever works for you to keep the kids entertained.

[phatty]

I am just here to say your employer sucks sending you on that long of a flight and not in business class so you can get some rest.

It's the world's largest online retailer and known for being frugal, so yes, it sucks for traveling. I did get an upgrade to comfort+, so at least I got that going for me. Luckily I can sleep pretty easily on planes.

[old goat]

It's the world's largest online retailer and known for being frugal, so yes, it sucks for traveling. I did get an upgrade to comfort+, so at least I got that going for me. Luckily I can sleep pretty easily on planes.

Wish I could. I'm afraid to take a sleeping pill--I'd probably be one of those people who rip off their clothes and attack flight attendants in their sleep.

[zion zig zag]

Bumping this up since there is already some Delta Skymiles talk here, and some experts it seems. I'm getting ready to book an international flight and the same exact flight ticketed through KLM is $300 cheaper than buying through Delta. 1st leg of the flight is Delta operated and 2nd leg is KLM. Are all Skymiles benefits available (upgrades, selection of preferred seats, etc.) if booked through KLM? And more importantly, will I get full MQM's by booking through KLM? I'm right on the cusp of Platinum status due to Delta freezing and holding MQM's through the pandemic, and don't want to lose that for 2022.

[Boissal]

Bumping this up since there is already some Delta Skymiles talk here, and some experts it seems. I'm getting ready to book an international flight and the same exact flight ticketed through KLM is $300 cheaper than buying through Delta. 1st leg of the flight is Delta operated and 2nd leg is KLM. Are all Skymiles benefits available (upgrades, selection of preferred seats, etc.) if booked through KLM? And more importantly, will I get full MQM's by booking through KLM? I'm right on the cusp of Platinum status due to Delta freezing and holding MQM's through the pandemic, and don't want to lose that for 2022.

No an expert but the last time time I flew a dual Delta KLM round trip to France I got royally fucked on the return leg (operated by KLM) because of the KLM luggage policy. Ski bags were covered on the Delta-operated flight but cost me an arm and a leg on the return KLM flights (very close to the $300 difference you mention actually).
I don't think it matters who you book from, what you want to pay attention to is who is operating the flights. If it's Delta you get all the perks, if it's KLM you could get screwed.

[zion zig zag]

No an expert but the last time time I flew a dual Delta KLM round trip to France I got royally fucked on the return leg (operated by KLM) because of the KLM luggage policy. Ski bags were covered on the Delta-operated flight but cost me an arm and a leg on the return KLM flights (very close to the $300 difference you mention actually).
I don't think it matters who you book from, what you want to pay attention to is who is operating the flights. If it's Delta you get all the perks, if it's KLM you could get screwed.

Good to know. I also just clicked through on the KLM website towards a purchase and even after putting in my Skymiles number it made me pay to choose preferred seats. So the margin gets closer as I really don't want to sit in the middle seat for 10 hours.

[Boissal]

Good to know. I also just clicked through on the KLM website towards a purchase and even after putting in my Skymiles number it made me pay to choose preferred seats. So the margin gets closer as I really don't want to sit in the middle seat for 10 hours.

Sounds about right, ultimately there should be no price difference between the two companies.
I'm flying to GVA sometime in mid-October with Ms Boissal and her sister + my bike in tow. I fully expect it will cost a kidney to get everything there and back in one piece.