5. Leaves cell phone in one of the baskets at security … doesn't realize it until about to board the plane.

4. Doesn't have luggage with wheels, so has to run back to security and then back to boarding ramp with heavy carry-on banging against already bruised thighs.

3. The bag is so heavy because it contains an 18-inch laptop with a 20-minute battery.

2. Forgot about the time change in the connecting city.

1. Booked a flight with only 20 minutes' leeway in the connecting city. (Hey, that was me I was describing … once upon a time.) - Joan Merrill, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


1. Still call them stewardesses.

2. Have a plaid suitcase, duct-taped closed, and are arguing with the ticket agent that they deserve the free upgrade.

3. Stand in the middle of the concourse in DFW staring at the monitor, oblivious to the flow of travelers having to dodge around them.

4. Ask the flight attendant what is below the airplane, especially after dark.

5. Spouts off with, "When I flew (other airline), they comped my drinks."

6. Are amazed by the products displayed in SkyMall and has to show them to their seatmates.

7. Just before the door closes, and as soon as we touch down, get on the cell and loudly­ proclaim "Just now leaving for Frisco," or "Yep, just landed in Chi-Town."

8. Ask what the meal is in coach for a 30-minute flight.

9. Remove the big belt buckle, cell phone, keys, coins, and other metal items one at a time through the security checkpoint, so they single-handedly tie up a dozen different flights.

10. Complain (loudly) to all around that just because they were late for check-in and purchased a nonrefundable, nonchangeable ticket, it is not fair that they had to pay a rebooking fee! - William Krauss, Wilton, California


10. Snakes to the front of the line to board the plane, even while holding a Group 6 boarding pass.

9. Wields a backpack/megapurse that knocks the heads of every aisle-seated
passenger.

8. Thinks flirting followed by anger will result in a seat upgrade - and improve the weather.