The longest hour
The longest hour is when it is the end of your long flight from Singapore to the US and you still have an hour to go on your domestic flight from Newark. The thrill of the plane taking off for your toddler is gone. The plane has already climbed up in the air, the captain has already given his flight information announcements, the flight attendant has come around to serve drinks and peanuts, and your toddler is now cranky and utterly bored. He has already played with all the toys that you've stashed in your hand carry. Read all the books multiple times. Now you're both exhausted, getting on each other's nerves and waiting...
We got back safely late Friday night. Our 8.55pm doemesteric flight was cancelled out of Newark. It was also the last flight out for the night. I hurriedly got in line to rebook but I knew that we probably had to stay in Newark for the night. However, I requested to fly to an airport about an hour away from home instead and was told that we were in luck and that boarding will commence in 10 mins. I rushed...
I am glad that we made in home on the same night. Travelling with a toddler across many time zones is always a challenge and a test of patience. My business travels have made me a much more savvy traveller. The airports in the U.S. are a nightmare to begin with and domestic flights are often delayed or cancelled. Half the time, my check in luggage don't make it on the same flight with me. So I always pack extra clothing and toiletries in my hand carry and all the things that I'll need for the first 3 days of a trip.
I'm just really glad that I'm back and that my suitcases came in the following day.
We got back safely late Friday night. Our 8.55pm doemesteric flight was cancelled out of Newark. It was also the last flight out for the night. I hurriedly got in line to rebook but I knew that we probably had to stay in Newark for the night. However, I requested to fly to an airport about an hour away from home instead and was told that we were in luck and that boarding will commence in 10 mins. I rushed...
I am glad that we made in home on the same night. Travelling with a toddler across many time zones is always a challenge and a test of patience. My business travels have made me a much more savvy traveller. The airports in the U.S. are a nightmare to begin with and domestic flights are often delayed or cancelled. Half the time, my check in luggage don't make it on the same flight with me. So I always pack extra clothing and toiletries in my hand carry and all the things that I'll need for the first 3 days of a trip.
I'm just really glad that I'm back and that my suitcases came in the following day.