In this day and age, the most convenient way to travel long distances is the same way that can be the most inconvenient, uncomfortable, stressful, and overall nerve-racking. Anyone who has traveled by airplane surely has a story or two, or ten, about a randomly upsetting situation, a negative experience with a stewardess, a faulty plane, or just some jerks who have decided that they have nothing better to do with the travel time than to make yours a living hell. I've experienced all of the above, and more, having flown on more than 60 times in my life, but as you come to experience air travel in less-Western parts of the world, you learn to appreciate domestic/short distance flights.
My worst experience would have to be my flight from Morocco to France via RyanAir. I believe most travelers who have been to Europe and used the conveniently low-priced airlines has a good story or two – My own was a mix of a lot of the worst situations and timing possible... RyanAir is already known for cutting corners, and charging for every tiny thing while overcharging on a lot of other aspects, as well as holding the fuselage at a below acceptable pressure, designing the seating to fit as many people as possible (cramming everyone together like a can of sardines), among other noteworthy details. This trip was awful because it was my first time using the airline, and I was unaware that I would incur a €70 fee for not printing my ticket. So, instantly the trip started off badly, but then once you're about to get through the line to enter the plane, your bags are scrutinized and you're overcharged a crazy rate for not bringing a very small bag with you – Luckily, I hid my second bag beneath my arm and wasn't stopped, but many others were. Once upon the plane, I was met with a mix of drunk British tourists on a stag, a crying baby, unbathed obese American travelers, and literally no leg room. On top of that, water and snacks were overcharged, and the worst of all (as far as I'm concerned) was the low-pressure cabin – It truly makes you feel like shit afterwards. You leave the plane feeling drowsy, foggy-headed, sore, and in a bum mood. It's almost worth paying 2-3X the price for an airline flight just to have the chance to leave the plane feeling normal.
My worst experience would have to be my flight from Morocco to France via RyanAir. I believe most travelers who have been to Europe and used the conveniently low-priced airlines has a good story or two – My own was a mix of a lot of the worst situations and timing possible... RyanAir is already known for cutting corners, and charging for every tiny thing while overcharging on a lot of other aspects, as well as holding the fuselage at a below acceptable pressure, designing the seating to fit as many people as possible (cramming everyone together like a can of sardines), among other noteworthy details. This trip was awful because it was my first time using the airline, and I was unaware that I would incur a €70 fee for not printing my ticket. So, instantly the trip started off badly, but then once you're about to get through the line to enter the plane, your bags are scrutinized and you're overcharged a crazy rate for not bringing a very small bag with you – Luckily, I hid my second bag beneath my arm and wasn't stopped, but many others were. Once upon the plane, I was met with a mix of drunk British tourists on a stag, a crying baby, unbathed obese American travelers, and literally no leg room. On top of that, water and snacks were overcharged, and the worst of all (as far as I'm concerned) was the low-pressure cabin – It truly makes you feel like shit afterwards. You leave the plane feeling drowsy, foggy-headed, sore, and in a bum mood. It's almost worth paying 2-3X the price for an airline flight just to have the chance to leave the plane feeling normal.
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