There are rumors going around that some airlines are considering making you pay if you have to use the restroom on board the plane. We’ve become used to the added fees… or at least we grumble and deal with it. If we can’t cram everything into a carry-on bag, we know we’ll probably have to fork over another $15 - $25 just to check our first bag. We know that occasionally we may get a complimentary drink and snack but depending on what airline we’re on, we also know if we’re thirsty it could cost us a cool $5 for a can of soda. It seems like in these economic times we’re all trying to weather the storm and the airline industry is no different. We try to be understanding… within reason.
So we try and get around the system. We try and sneak on unopened bottles of water and soda from home, we pack plenty of snack packs, to try and get away with only a carry-on (or 1 checked bag if necessary) we pack much lighter these days for vacation. And what happens if we’ve had just too much to drink on that long flight and we don’t want to pay a fee to use the bathroom? It’s mind over matter so how will we distract ourselves until we land? Well with Airplane Bingo of course!
Get your seat buddies involved – if you don’t know them it’s a great way to make friends. Start looking around the plane, see a crying baby? Mark it off. See someone eating salty peanuts? Mark it off. You’ll be so distracted you won’t even feel your bladder until you’re coming in for an easy landing at your destination.
