by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old |
I started flying alone on airplanes when I was nine years old. The last flight I took, I got to fly first class. It was so awesome! First, they give you nuts in a little jar, with your choice of a drink (I got a Sprite). Then, a movie comes on a little screen. The movie was “The Time Travelers Wife.” I watched most of the it, then the flight attendant came over and asked me what I wanted for lunch. She read a few choices from the menu. I picked a sandwich with a side of pecans, grapes and cheese. When I finished my lunch, I finished watching the movie. Then there was only about 20 minutes until we were supposed to land. So, I took the headphones and listened to some music. The plane landed and I got off of the plane and saw my dad. I will always remember my best flight ever!
As I have gotten older, I learned to be more efficient with money when traveling. If you are only going for a week, take a carry on instead of paying to check a bag. Also, bring your own snacks or food to eat on the plane. Then you will not have to pay for the over priced food at the airport. Plus, it’s usually a lot healthier to bring your own snacks. Always bring things to do on the plane too.
Things to do:
- Coloring books, crayons, markers, etc
- A good book to read
- Homework (if you’re traveling over a school break)
- Puzzles
- I-Pod
- PSP (Portable Sony Playstation)
- Game Boy
If you do not have a music listening device, they usually have headphones on the plane so you can listen to the music they have. Like I said, as I get older I learn to become more efficient. I hope my advice will help!
For more info, contact Ariana Purcell at ariana@hbmag.com
