10 Reasons Why Airplane Travel is Sometimes Better with a Friend

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Somewhere near the North Pole, Flight from Chicago, Illinois, USA to Shanghai, China

Somewhere near the North Pole, Flight from Chicago, Illinois, USA to Shanghai, China

While I do not mind traveling on my own, in fact I think traveling by myself was and continues to be a valuable experience, there are moments where I would like to turn to a nearby friend to discuss what I'm seeing (potentiallly meaningful conversation) or just chat with (most likely not very meaningful, often involving my low level theories regarding the actual existence of a wizarding world or crushing on Cara Delevingne's eyebrows). But here are 10 reasons why it's sometimes more fun to travel with a friend.

  1. Someone to get excited about a trip with - it's lovely when people are excited for you, but there's usually an underlying hint of resentment.
  2. You don't feel guilty making them wake up/get up if you need to use the bathroom (holding it until breaking point probably takes years off your life, idk).
  3. A shoulder or lap to sleep (maybe drool) on.
  4. Someone to discuss the airplane food with (and depending on how tired/cranky you are, could lead to mind blowing food critic level reviews (BECOME THE DUCHESSES/DUKES OF AIRLINE FOOD REVIEWS!))
  5. Someone to bounce your million dollar ideas off of (you'll probably be making money by the time you step off the plane).
  6. Someone to help rank the flight attendants based on their announcements (plus other categories - everyone can be a winner).
  7. Theorize what major pop culture shift has occurred since you've been in the air (speculate wildly).
  8. Someone to watch a movie with (or someone who agrees to watch a movie 5 minutes ahead of you so you know when stressful moments are going to happen) and pretend like you're both in the tiniest living room watching a flick (snuggling is encouraged).
  9. Another brain to piece together where to go once you get off the flight (this is particularly salient if you've been traveling for 10+hours).
  10. Not being so bored that you make a list of why airplane travel is more fun with a buddy. I HAVE 9 HOURS OF THIS FLIGHT LEFT!