I support you 100% on the masking on planes (plus in the airport terminal which I feel is possibly worse). Oh and you’re dead right about the toilet floor/pants situation. I only noticed this recently and 🤢
I wish negative writers would stay out of discussions. Probably doesn’t even travel. I wear a mask most of the time - makes me feel safer even if naysayers disagree- myob!
What’s funny is they don’t even subscribe. What’s it like to seek out topics on the internet to just leave ridiculous comments. What’s it to them if I wear one? lol
I recall a time when reporting my luggage as “lost” (or left in EWR), a fellow passenger who had gate checked his bag was reporting the same. I will not gate check a bag voluntarily, ever again.
I’ve had 3 instances of my bag being delayed (all 2022-2024) and several where my bag arrived on an earlier flight (also 2024).
Full flights are the issue. I always arrive 1:45 before my domestic flights and usually about 2:00 ahead. And this is where being a premier traveler (United) can hurt you. These bags are generally loaded last. If there is a weight issue, your bag gets left until the next flight.
This is generally not the end of the world but sometimes we travel to a locale a couple of hours from the airport and in that case you wont get your bag until several days later as they only deliver bags a limited distance from the airport.
I recently treated myself to an Oakland-Burbank flight on the semi-private airline JSX. Who knew that throwing money at a problem ($300 in this case) could be so completely worth it? No TSA. Arrive 20 minutes before flight time. Fancy snacks. A whole row to myself. Pleasant crew and staff. Did I mention the fancy snacks? You can even bring your dog or cat on the plane. If only they flew coast to coast.
You destroyed your credibility with your mask advice. There are few things more certain than the fact masks do not work. They are therefore an accurate indication of emotional unwellness.
Whether or not I’m wasting my time is not your concern.
What is my concern is the roughly 1% of people who wear a face mask in public and so communicate their irrationality, ignorance or emotional distress to others who may be borderline unstable. Fear is communicable, and I will not enable the few who persist in this practice by not pointing this out.
So if you ever have a life saving surgery, make sure you tell your surgical staff they are emotionally unstable when they put on their surgical masks. 🙄
Your rules are identical to mine except I’m a window seat and use miles for business class on overseas flights. Always mask and am emotionally stable as well as considerate of others that might be immune compromised. ( don’t attempt a comment Charles ) . Always have water and snacks. The one time I neglected this rule was a a long flight from London to
Seattle ( layover from Lisbon) in which someone actually died and we were rerouted to Winnipeg and the flight went from 10 hours to almost 15 hours with no food or water served in the last 7 hours and I was not in business class . My body took a long time to recover. I do need to try the foot rest however on domestic flights!! Thank
I have not argued. I have made factual statements, such as the fact that masks do not prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses, and so that practice should not be recommended to others.
You can see the other responses to my comment, which are usually vulgar, angry, condescending or incoherent.
If you don’t like masks, don’t wear one. Like the writer, I don’t need people sneezing or coughing on me. To call her emotionally unstable for protecting her health is way beyond the pale. I have an MPH, pretty sure I know what I’m talking about.
The failure of medical professionals such as yourself (I’m guessing MPH or MBA vs MD) has been one of the most disappointing aspects of this period. You simply say “science” to prove your point but do not present any data, while ignoring real world results and high quality evidence that masks have never prevented respiratory disease. This enables the people who are marginally stable emotionally to think their irrational behavior is justified.
You appear to have anxiety about letting other people live their lives how they want. You also don’t appear to actually be able to read peer reviewed research
The author of this Substack recommended a method of avoiding illness while traveling that is ineffective at best, and more likely harmful. That is not an example of anxiety.
What peer reviewed research have I not read correctly? I referred to the Cochrane paper which should have settled the mask issue long ago, but there are still some people who are unable to accept that they were disastrously wrong.
Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that ‘masks don’t work’, which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation,” Dr. Karla Soares-Weiser, the editor-in-chief of the Cochrane Library, said in a March 10 statement.
I asked Grok for a summary, with this question: Does wearing an N95 mask on an airplane reduce your risk of infectious respiratory disease?
Answer: “Yes, wearing an N95 mask on an airplane can reduce your risk of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19, influenza, or other airborne viruses. Airplanes are high-risk settings due to close proximity, prolonged exposure, and recycled air, despite cabin filtration systems. N95s, when properly fitted, filter at least 95% of airborne particles, including viral aerosols, offering significant protection compared to cloth or surgical masks. A 2022 study in *Emerging Infectious Diseases* found that consistent N95 use in high-exposure settings reduced respiratory infection risk by 50-80%. However, effectiveness depends on correct fit (no gaps), consistent wear, and quality of the mask. Combining N95 use with other precautions, like hand hygiene and avoiding touching your face, further reduces risk. Real-world variables, such as poor fit or removing the mask to eat/drink, can lower protection.”
My own experience is that I used to constantly pick up viruses when traveling, and since I started masking on flights, I don’t. Im not obsessive about it, take off to eat or talk to others. And it has still made a marked difference.
Thank you for this utterly useless and presumptuous comment. With no receipts, no less. Either bring a peer reviewed study with you when you act condescending to strangers, or leave your issues at home, Charles, for chrissakes.
“...everyone on planes is disgusting with their coughing and sneezing and not covering their mouths.”
It is not “condescending” to point out the irrationality of a behavior. And if you are not familiar with the Cochrane report, it would be worth looking into.
Yes I am in fact being condescending to people who are disrespectful and cough and sneeze without covering their mouth when they do so. It is rude. Thank you.
You are mischaracterizing the conclusions of the report. As the authors themselves said, “The high risk of bias in the trials, variation in outcome measurement, and relatively low adherence with the interventions during the studies hampers drawing firm conclusions,” the authors wrote. “The low to moderate certainty of evidence means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited, and that the true effect may be different from the observed estimate of the effect.”
Give it a rest. It’s over. If masks work, why haven’t they worked?
The health establishment has destroyed its credibility with bizarre and useless advice like masks and lockdowns and still hasn’t admitted it. They have broken the minds of many people, like the author of this article.
The only thing I want to hear from public health types is a sincere apology.
Not getting an apology from this “public health type”. I travel over 20K miles/year, mask on, never get sick, even though I’m “high risk”. I have no idea what you mean by “if masks worked, why don’t they work?”
Charles after a quick google search it appears that you frequent Covid conspiracy theory blogs often. It’s wild to me that someone who spends their time doing this has the audacity to call someone else unstable. That’s just me and my interpretation of the word, but go off, king!
Do you have an example of a covid conspiracy I have endorsed?
Masks do not prevent respiratory diseases, the covid vaccines have failed and are very dangerous, none of covid response did any good but only great harm.
I agree with choosing later flight times but the flights I have taken out of the Traverse City MI are at 6 am. I stay the night at the hotel at which the crew stays and board the 5 am shuttle with them. It’s way too early for me but I have no choice. This has been the case flying to VA and AZ connecting in Chicago or Charlotte. I am an hour plus from my home to TC thus the hotel stay.
It was the (1) standing right when the plane stops and (2) no flights before 11, for me. (1) is non-negotiable, (2) just makes sure you don't get delayed and get to your destination on time.
“You’re Allowed To Stand Up When The Plane Lands” is often not true. The true statement is: You’re allowed to stand up as soon as the fasten seatbelt sign is off.
Do you really stand up as soon as the plane touches down and you are taxiing to your gate? I doubt it. Generally the fasten seatbelt sign doesn’t come off until you are at your gate. That is when you should stand up. There are plenty examples of planes hitting each other while taxiing that should remind you to stay seated with your seatbelt on until the sign turns off. Again, this is not as soon as you land, but when the plane reaches the gate.
Oh Kevin, yes of course I stand when the seatbelt sign is off. Let’s give everyone a little grace and not be so critical this post is supposed to be fun. I am so sorry I didn’t clearly state I was waiting for the sign to come off since that’s not allowed. I was hoping you can use your best judgement to know what I meant.
I think masks are pure paranoia. But obviously you do what you are happy with. Yes to water bottle and to snacks. Yes to not wearing pyjamas but being comfortable. Yes to boarding late (unless the flight is full and you have carry on). Yes to not getting stupidly early flights. Yes to carrying a change of clothes if you check luggage. But honestly you should really avoid checking it (I guess you haven’t waited almost 2 hours at Heathrow baggage reclaim). Always have noise cancelling earphones. Queue up interesting audiobooks or podcasts. And the main one is everyone thinks business class is a rip off until you try it, and then you realise it solves almost all things that are terrible about long haul.
This is all great advice! I do much of the same, including the controversial topic. My sister was the one who introduced me to the travel bag. I do try to get later flights but the airline industry is so notorious for changing flights and then I’m stuck getting up at 4am. Grrrrr. Traveling abroad, I have learned to travel in a carry-on sized bag (and a backpack) although I usually check the carry on, at least on the flight back. I bring laundry sheets and a piece of strong string fur hanging clothes I got while in Switzerland and it gives me the ability to do laundry. I have thin clothing that packs up small with LLBean medium and light leggings to add warmth underneath the pants if needed. I wear bulkier clothing (sweater, jacket, hiking shoes/sneakers) on the plane. Anyhow, all of that makes it so much easier traveling from destination to destination as we move around the country, and having it with you in a coffee shop while waiting for checkin to your accommodations.
Thank you for the foot hammock tip! My daughter and I are traveling to Egypt next week, and we both have short legs. I ran across your post while randomly scrolling Substack and waiting for my husband’s minor outpatient procedure to be finished. I immediately hit Amazon and ordered two hammocks. I’m sure I’ll be blessing your name on our overseas flight!
Thank you again for the tip on the foot hammock for airplanes, BEST help EVER on all the flights to Egypt and back. I will never fly again with my hammock. ❤️❤️❤️
Your tips are fantastic! I like to take a collapsible water bottle because it's lightweight and rolls up when not filled. Baggage wait times are very hit and miss. Alaska Air has a 20 minute guarantee. I was not so lucky with Lufthansa recently. I'm also curious about the foot sling. I'm almost 6 feet tall so bringing my feet closer to my body doesn't sound more comfortable.
I wonder if it's not ideal for taller folks. I'm 5'5', but I feel like it's more comfortable to have them slightly raised like that, its almost like how fetal position feels more comfy?
Someone named ‘Maryse’ made this comment and then blocked me:
"What is normal or rational? I think it’s pretty bizarre to call out someone for choosing to wear a mask. And then to say with confidence that masks don’t work and then pull a reference that says CLOTH masks don’t work. Everybody knows that cloth masks don’t work. We were discouraged from using them pretty early in the pandemic.That’s called cherry picking.”
Her profile says
"Childless cat lady, with an MPH, who is filled with rage and no longer has any f*cks to give. I wouldn’t be so mean if people weren’t so stupid.”
She is the second MPH to have commented here, and the attitude appears to be typical of that profession.
Wait am I dumb what’s an Mph?? I have a feeling a few people will be blocked after this post who knew me masking for my own health was such an issue to other people. It’s been 5 years, we have learned nothing. lol
Master of Public Health. They are the ones who invented this crisis, and still do not accept responsibility.
Fauci was widely quoted as saying masks didn’t work, before something made him start lying. From there it has all been groupthink.
And in fact, most people have learned quite a bit, starting with a total lack of trust in public health authorities. We will not be fooled again, and do not tolerate foolishness in others.
You are degrading your health by wearing a mask. It traps bacteria and concentrates CO2 to dangerous levels.
There is no game, or end game. You recommended wearing a mask while traveling to prevent disease. You were wrong, as I’ve pointed out.
My other replies were in response to questions or comments directed at me. Many were vulgar, sarcastic and angry. I do not want anything. My replies to those comments have been straightforward.
You can continue to recommend masking, but you should also know you are degrading your own health by doing so. And I hope you seriously consider the possibility that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder.
I am dying at these anti maskers and carry on man splainers.
lol right???
Is there a reason you are not responding directly to me, instead of this passive-aggressive comment to the author?
I support you 100% on the masking on planes (plus in the airport terminal which I feel is possibly worse). Oh and you’re dead right about the toilet floor/pants situation. I only noticed this recently and 🤢
I’m almost always masking in the airport. Plane. Whenever I can. So many germs.
SAME, always mask! The hacking and sneezing is so gross!
I wish negative writers would stay out of discussions. Probably doesn’t even travel. I wear a mask most of the time - makes me feel safer even if naysayers disagree- myob!
What’s funny is they don’t even subscribe. What’s it like to seek out topics on the internet to just leave ridiculous comments. What’s it to them if I wear one? lol
Am I the ‘negative writer’ you are referring to? Why is my comment upsetting to you?
Btw, I’ve travelled enough to be lifetime elite on American.
Cool!!! You’re so cool Charles.
I do not understand that comment
Figures
I still do not understand. Please explain.
Please please please do not take off your shoes on the plane. Please.
Omg people who use the bathroom in their socks?? Straight to jail lol
I recall a time when reporting my luggage as “lost” (or left in EWR), a fellow passenger who had gate checked his bag was reporting the same. I will not gate check a bag voluntarily, ever again.
I’ve had 3 instances of my bag being delayed (all 2022-2024) and several where my bag arrived on an earlier flight (also 2024).
Full flights are the issue. I always arrive 1:45 before my domestic flights and usually about 2:00 ahead. And this is where being a premier traveler (United) can hurt you. These bags are generally loaded last. If there is a weight issue, your bag gets left until the next flight.
This is generally not the end of the world but sometimes we travel to a locale a couple of hours from the airport and in that case you wont get your bag until several days later as they only deliver bags a limited distance from the airport.
This is why I usually try to keep a few essentials in my personal bag too for gate checking.
Loved this article! Loved your rules. Happy traveling!
thank you!
I recently treated myself to an Oakland-Burbank flight on the semi-private airline JSX. Who knew that throwing money at a problem ($300 in this case) could be so completely worth it? No TSA. Arrive 20 minutes before flight time. Fancy snacks. A whole row to myself. Pleasant crew and staff. Did I mention the fancy snacks? You can even bring your dog or cat on the plane. If only they flew coast to coast.
Woah that’s a deal!
You destroyed your credibility with your mask advice. There are few things more certain than the fact masks do not work. They are therefore an accurate indication of emotional unwellness.
oh wow thank you so much for this non-scientific analysis
Your sarcasm is additional evidence of emotional unwellness. The science around this topic has been established for years.
Charles, respectfully, you are wasting your time here. Have a lovely day.
Whether or not I’m wasting my time is not your concern.
What is my concern is the roughly 1% of people who wear a face mask in public and so communicate their irrationality, ignorance or emotional distress to others who may be borderline unstable. Fear is communicable, and I will not enable the few who persist in this practice by not pointing this out.
So if you ever have a life saving surgery, make sure you tell your surgical staff they are emotionally unstable when they put on their surgical masks. 🙄
Do you truly not understand the difference between not getting splattered with blood in an operating room and being a passenger on an airplane?
This practice in fact leads to MORE respiratory infections with medical personnel:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4420971/
Charles, I know a good therapist who could help you. Message me for more info.
Help with what?
What a load of crap. Guess for you it's good luck on your next surgery when the surgeon coughs through that not-working mask all over your open wound!
This is the second comment that failed to distinguish operating rooms with passenger aircraft.
I am unable to understand that.
You’re an idiot
Your rules are identical to mine except I’m a window seat and use miles for business class on overseas flights. Always mask and am emotionally stable as well as considerate of others that might be immune compromised. ( don’t attempt a comment Charles ) . Always have water and snacks. The one time I neglected this rule was a a long flight from London to
Seattle ( layover from Lisbon) in which someone actually died and we were rerouted to Winnipeg and the flight went from 10 hours to almost 15 hours with no food or water served in the last 7 hours and I was not in business class . My body took a long time to recover. I do need to try the foot rest however on domestic flights!! Thank
You !
Why are you arguing with emotionally unwell people? By doing so you give the impression that you yourself are emotionally unwell.
I have not argued. I have made factual statements, such as the fact that masks do not prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses, and so that practice should not be recommended to others.
You can see the other responses to my comment, which are usually vulgar, angry, condescending or incoherent.
If you don’t like masks, don’t wear one. Like the writer, I don’t need people sneezing or coughing on me. To call her emotionally unstable for protecting her health is way beyond the pale. I have an MPH, pretty sure I know what I’m talking about.
If you knew what you were talking about you would agree that face masks offer no protection from respiratory disease.
You would also acknowledge that this author appears to have some anxiety disorder.
I run a respiratory department at a hospital and you’re wrong. It’s called science 🙄😂
The failure of medical professionals such as yourself (I’m guessing MPH or MBA vs MD) has been one of the most disappointing aspects of this period. You simply say “science” to prove your point but do not present any data, while ignoring real world results and high quality evidence that masks have never prevented respiratory disease. This enables the people who are marginally stable emotionally to think their irrational behavior is justified.
Babe. We all wear them in the ED. You just carry on being you x
You are the third person here who is unable to distinguish the difference between an operating room and air travel.
You appear to have anxiety about letting other people live their lives how they want. You also don’t appear to actually be able to read peer reviewed research
The author of this Substack recommended a method of avoiding illness while traveling that is ineffective at best, and more likely harmful. That is not an example of anxiety.
What peer reviewed research have I not read correctly? I referred to the Cochrane paper which should have settled the mask issue long ago, but there are still some people who are unable to accept that they were disastrously wrong.
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/comprehensive-review-confirms-masks-reduce-covid-19-transmission
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/03/scicheck-what-the-cochrane-review-says-about-masks-for-covid-19-and-what-it-doesnt/
Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that ‘masks don’t work’, which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation,” Dr. Karla Soares-Weiser, the editor-in-chief of the Cochrane Library, said in a March 10 statement.
Sheesh, at least get your facts straight. None of that is true.
Which fact is wrong?
Take your pick :)
That response is evasive. Which fact is wrong, and why?
Then maybe she likes the anesthetic. Either way, it's none of your business what's on her face. Why do you care so much?
“Aesthetic”?
Masks were used to dehumanize us, and millions of children were forced to wear them all day long, for no good reason and great harm.
Anyone who still advocates masks needs to be corrected, and never allowed to do this again.
You need to be in a mental ward.
They were used to save our lives. How is the weather in St. Petersburg today?
Both sentences are non-sequiturs.
I asked Grok for a summary, with this question: Does wearing an N95 mask on an airplane reduce your risk of infectious respiratory disease?
Answer: “Yes, wearing an N95 mask on an airplane can reduce your risk of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19, influenza, or other airborne viruses. Airplanes are high-risk settings due to close proximity, prolonged exposure, and recycled air, despite cabin filtration systems. N95s, when properly fitted, filter at least 95% of airborne particles, including viral aerosols, offering significant protection compared to cloth or surgical masks. A 2022 study in *Emerging Infectious Diseases* found that consistent N95 use in high-exposure settings reduced respiratory infection risk by 50-80%. However, effectiveness depends on correct fit (no gaps), consistent wear, and quality of the mask. Combining N95 use with other precautions, like hand hygiene and avoiding touching your face, further reduces risk. Real-world variables, such as poor fit or removing the mask to eat/drink, can lower protection.”
My own experience is that I used to constantly pick up viruses when traveling, and since I started masking on flights, I don’t. Im not obsessive about it, take off to eat or talk to others. And it has still made a marked difference.
Thank you for this utterly useless and presumptuous comment. With no receipts, no less. Either bring a peer reviewed study with you when you act condescending to strangers, or leave your issues at home, Charles, for chrissakes.
Emotionally stable people do not say:
“...everyone on planes is disgusting with their coughing and sneezing and not covering their mouths.”
It is not “condescending” to point out the irrationality of a behavior. And if you are not familiar with the Cochrane report, it would be worth looking into.
Yes I am in fact being condescending to people who are disrespectful and cough and sneeze without covering their mouth when they do so. It is rude. Thank you.
You have attempted to shift the subject. My comment concerned the uselessness of masks, not the rudeness of others.
You are mischaracterizing the conclusions of the report. As the authors themselves said, “The high risk of bias in the trials, variation in outcome measurement, and relatively low adherence with the interventions during the studies hampers drawing firm conclusions,” the authors wrote. “The low to moderate certainty of evidence means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited, and that the true effect may be different from the observed estimate of the effect.”
Give it a rest. It’s over. If masks work, why haven’t they worked?
The health establishment has destroyed its credibility with bizarre and useless advice like masks and lockdowns and still hasn’t admitted it. They have broken the minds of many people, like the author of this article.
The only thing I want to hear from public health types is a sincere apology.
Like you said, give it a rest.
Not getting an apology from this “public health type”. I travel over 20K miles/year, mask on, never get sick, even though I’m “high risk”. I have no idea what you mean by “if masks worked, why don’t they work?”
It is revealing that you have no idea what I mean by asking if masks work, why don’t they work?
It is very simple. There is no place on earth where masks have decreased the spread of a respiratory disease.
Public health figures from Fauci on down to local bureaucrats were responsible for the disastrous policies of masking, lockdowns and vaccines.
From your comments you appear to be part of the problem.
Charles, emotionally stable people don’t waste their life spouting useless information in a random person’s comment section. You’re pathetic.
Calling someone ‘pathetic’ supports my assertion that irrational belief in masks is a sign emotional instability.
Charles after a quick google search it appears that you frequent Covid conspiracy theory blogs often. It’s wild to me that someone who spends their time doing this has the audacity to call someone else unstable. That’s just me and my interpretation of the word, but go off, king!
Do you have an example of a covid conspiracy I have endorsed?
Masks do not prevent respiratory diseases, the covid vaccines have failed and are very dangerous, none of covid response did any good but only great harm.
Those are factual statements.
Actually, if the behavior isn't impacting you, it kind of is.
Apple tags have helped find “lost” luggage.
I agree with choosing later flight times but the flights I have taken out of the Traverse City MI are at 6 am. I stay the night at the hotel at which the crew stays and board the 5 am shuttle with them. It’s way too early for me but I have no choice. This has been the case flying to VA and AZ connecting in Chicago or Charlotte. I am an hour plus from my home to TC thus the hotel stay.
Definitely not as easy when you don’t live close to an airport. I’ve been so lucky to be so close to major hubs to have the flexibility
What’s wrong with people like you? You make the world worse.
It was the (1) standing right when the plane stops and (2) no flights before 11, for me. (1) is non-negotiable, (2) just makes sure you don't get delayed and get to your destination on time.
“You’re Allowed To Stand Up When The Plane Lands” is often not true. The true statement is: You’re allowed to stand up as soon as the fasten seatbelt sign is off.
Do you really stand up as soon as the plane touches down and you are taxiing to your gate? I doubt it. Generally the fasten seatbelt sign doesn’t come off until you are at your gate. That is when you should stand up. There are plenty examples of planes hitting each other while taxiing that should remind you to stay seated with your seatbelt on until the sign turns off. Again, this is not as soon as you land, but when the plane reaches the gate.
Oh Kevin, yes of course I stand when the seatbelt sign is off. Let’s give everyone a little grace and not be so critical this post is supposed to be fun. I am so sorry I didn’t clearly state I was waiting for the sign to come off since that’s not allowed. I was hoping you can use your best judgement to know what I meant.
I apologize if I came off as too critical, but this is a real safety concern. That’s why I addressed it so seriously.
Never in my years did I think I'd see such "controversy" on a fashion blogger's comments section.
Not to mention, they're your rules and your non-negotiables and you can do whatever tf you want. KEEP ON KEEPING ON GIRLY 🙌
I think masks are pure paranoia. But obviously you do what you are happy with. Yes to water bottle and to snacks. Yes to not wearing pyjamas but being comfortable. Yes to boarding late (unless the flight is full and you have carry on). Yes to not getting stupidly early flights. Yes to carrying a change of clothes if you check luggage. But honestly you should really avoid checking it (I guess you haven’t waited almost 2 hours at Heathrow baggage reclaim). Always have noise cancelling earphones. Queue up interesting audiobooks or podcasts. And the main one is everyone thinks business class is a rip off until you try it, and then you realise it solves almost all things that are terrible about long haul.
Great tips! I want to add wet wipes. I picked that up while traveling in Europe. You never know when you won’t have access to water.
This is all great advice! I do much of the same, including the controversial topic. My sister was the one who introduced me to the travel bag. I do try to get later flights but the airline industry is so notorious for changing flights and then I’m stuck getting up at 4am. Grrrrr. Traveling abroad, I have learned to travel in a carry-on sized bag (and a backpack) although I usually check the carry on, at least on the flight back. I bring laundry sheets and a piece of strong string fur hanging clothes I got while in Switzerland and it gives me the ability to do laundry. I have thin clothing that packs up small with LLBean medium and light leggings to add warmth underneath the pants if needed. I wear bulkier clothing (sweater, jacket, hiking shoes/sneakers) on the plane. Anyhow, all of that makes it so much easier traveling from destination to destination as we move around the country, and having it with you in a coffee shop while waiting for checkin to your accommodations.
Thank you for the foot hammock tip! My daughter and I are traveling to Egypt next week, and we both have short legs. I ran across your post while randomly scrolling Substack and waiting for my husband’s minor outpatient procedure to be finished. I immediately hit Amazon and ordered two hammocks. I’m sure I’ll be blessing your name on our overseas flight!
oh yay! You're going to LOVE them! Can't wait for you to use it. Have the best time in Egypt! xx
Thank you again for the tip on the foot hammock for airplanes, BEST help EVER on all the flights to Egypt and back. I will never fly again with my hammock. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so glad to hear this!!!
Just noticed my typo: make that “withOUT my hammock 😜”
Your tips are fantastic! I like to take a collapsible water bottle because it's lightweight and rolls up when not filled. Baggage wait times are very hit and miss. Alaska Air has a 20 minute guarantee. I was not so lucky with Lufthansa recently. I'm also curious about the foot sling. I'm almost 6 feet tall so bringing my feet closer to my body doesn't sound more comfortable.
I wonder if it's not ideal for taller folks. I'm 5'5', but I feel like it's more comfortable to have them slightly raised like that, its almost like how fetal position feels more comfy?
Someone named ‘Maryse’ made this comment and then blocked me:
"What is normal or rational? I think it’s pretty bizarre to call out someone for choosing to wear a mask. And then to say with confidence that masks don’t work and then pull a reference that says CLOTH masks don’t work. Everybody knows that cloth masks don’t work. We were discouraged from using them pretty early in the pandemic.That’s called cherry picking.”
Her profile says
"Childless cat lady, with an MPH, who is filled with rage and no longer has any f*cks to give. I wouldn’t be so mean if people weren’t so stupid.”
She is the second MPH to have commented here, and the attitude appears to be typical of that profession.
Wait am I dumb what’s an Mph?? I have a feeling a few people will be blocked after this post who knew me masking for my own health was such an issue to other people. It’s been 5 years, we have learned nothing. lol
Master of Public Health. They are the ones who invented this crisis, and still do not accept responsibility.
Fauci was widely quoted as saying masks didn’t work, before something made him start lying. From there it has all been groupthink.
And in fact, most people have learned quite a bit, starting with a total lack of trust in public health authorities. We will not be fooled again, and do not tolerate foolishness in others.
You are degrading your health by wearing a mask. It traps bacteria and concentrates CO2 to dangerous levels.
There is no excuse for not knowing this.
I see. Okay, curious, what exactly do you want out of all these replies? Me to stop wearing the mask? What's the end game here?
There is no game, or end game. You recommended wearing a mask while traveling to prevent disease. You were wrong, as I’ve pointed out.
My other replies were in response to questions or comments directed at me. Many were vulgar, sarcastic and angry. I do not want anything. My replies to those comments have been straightforward.
You can continue to recommend masking, but you should also know you are degrading your own health by doing so. And I hope you seriously consider the possibility that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder.