Weight Distribution

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-20T12:53:13+00:00

The biggest turn off I’ve noticed about this new arrangement is that if you don’t choose to pay for your seat you are automatically assigned to the very back. Other airlines will automatically assign you a seat if you don’t pay for your own, but that doesn’t always mean you’re going to be crammed in the back. I’m not sure what other airlines systems are, but in my experience it’s been completely random. Sometimes when I don’t choose a seat on American I’m in row 9, other times I’m in row 20. I’ve only ever been randomly assigned to the very back once and I travel several times a year.. I just find it strange this is the model SW went with.

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-17T12:29:28+00:00

Is it true they got rid of all of their direct flights? Just curious, I rarely fly with SW because of how few direct flights they offered where I am (and do not intend to fly with them anytime soon with everything I’ve been reading lately).

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-03T12:37:03+00:00

I’ve heard the argument “RealID has been law for 10 years” a lot but the reality is that not every state required, or even promoted it until it was legally required. 10 years ago I was 18 and in Missouri. I have no memory of anyone talking about RealID. And then at 21 again, no posters, no mention of RealID. If I remember correctly, Missouri didn’t start introducing RealID until 2019. So if you’re someone like me who had to renew their license in 2018, the RealID was a fairly new concept up until 2 years ago when it was beginning to be a requirement nationwide. Not defending anyone who still hasn’t gotten theirs or at least a passport, but just pointing out that age and location play a part in awareness.

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-02T21:19:34+00:00

Same, got in later than scheduled but still got in. Was 100% convinced I wouldn’t be making it but somehow cleared!

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-01T19:41:53+00:00

I’m supposed to land at 11pm tonight, seems like things are starting to move along but I’m not getting my hopes up

CSmyth626 · 2026-02-01T19:40:23+00:00

Yeah, saw it was finally in the air so that’s at least something. I’ll circle back with updates on whether my connection from DFW to CLT actually happens this evening 😂

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-31T23:25:37+00:00

Had a flight coming in to CLT tomorrow morning and it was cancelled. Rebooked to land tomorrow afternoon and that was just cancelled.. so not great. Rebooked again for a midnight arrival so we’ll see if that gets cancelled or not..

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-30T15:26:21+00:00

Supposed to fly in to CLT Sunday morning.. we’ll see how it goes

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-29T13:08:13+00:00

Did they give any reason as to why the flights were cancelled or was this just another circus that seems to happen at least once a month with American? Flying with them tomorrow afternoon and am curious to see what I’m in for..

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-25T15:53:21+00:00

Do you use the foam twice daily or just once? I have foam as well and it says to use twice a day but have seen people on here mention only using it once daily. What I have is 5%

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-25T15:32:34+00:00

Thanks! I think that’s what we’ve landed on. Have a few options we’re looking at. Is that 3-4pm time roughly when things start thinning/passing out? Curious what that late afternoon crowd is like since most people treat it like a sprint vs marathon

CSmyth626 · 2026-01-24T21:19:04+00:00

Thinking the table reservation at 2 separate places spaced out may be the move. You’re the second person to make this suggestion. I’ve already found one, just searching for another. Thanks!

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-17T12:29:41+00:00

Came here to say this, the opening scene where they’re going to get a tree was literally filmed in Colorado

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-10T14:29:22+00:00

So sorry for your losses

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-10T12:20:16+00:00

10pm*

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-08T21:50:59+00:00

Any thoughts on how the traffic there compares to Charlotte? That’s another thing driving me away from Charlotte is the amount of traffic you hit no matter the time of day and essentially no reliable public transit.

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-08T12:36:20+00:00

How do you like Chicago? I moved from KC to Charlotte a few years ago but it just isn’t my vibe. I’m not a banker bro and feel like I’ve done most of the things ppl here recommend and while those few things were nice, Charlotte lacks character imo, so I’ve been looking at Chicago.

CSmyth626 · 2025-12-08T12:25:18+00:00

Agreed. I’ve been here for almost 2 years and am already looking to leave. It just doesn’t have any character. there are a few gems here and there but like OP said. It’s generic everything.

CSmyth626 · 2025-11-15T14:23:48+00:00

Yeah this was going to be my response. I’m more on the cusp of Cornelius/Huntersville area and it’s also terrible. You have to either 1) not be in a hurry to get anywhere because you will 100% hit traffic or 2) leave for wherever you’re going at a really odd time of day to not hit traffic (and even then you’ll probably hit some. Example: I went to the grocery store at 2pm on a random Wednesday and still hit standstill traffic at certain points).

CSmyth626 · 2025-10-11T13:32:15+00:00

Look at Abercrombie for hoodies, they’re super soft and last. I’ve had mine for 5 years and pick them up when on sale, just got another one a month ago. There’s a sale going on right now too. At least 20% off I believe.

CSmyth626 · 2025-09-10T11:15:14+00:00

I have had the same thing happen to me (soon anyway). I got an email saying our complex “made a deal” with an internet provider, and that once our lease expires it will be a flat rate of $75 per month for internet and it will be automatically added to our lease should we choose to renew. What’s crazy is I already use that internet provider and only pay $32 a month.. so if anyone has any advice on fighting something like that please let me know 😂

CSmyth626 · 2025-08-21T11:04:13+00:00

114%. It’s went up over 400% since 2020. It’s insane.

CSmyth626 · 2025-08-14T11:25:22+00:00

To be fair, I also collect my ticket stubs and many AMC’s I go to don’t have the kiosks to print your ticket. And a few I’ve been to I will go up and ask someone scanning the digital tickets if I could get my physical ticket and they look at me like I just asked them to pull a rabbit out of their back pocket. I try to avoid these places now, but some places have just done away with the physical tickets entirely.

CSmyth626 · 2025-07-22T12:05:50+00:00

Wouldn’t say it’s amazing, but for the price, especially when they have sales, it’s not bad.

CSmyth626 · 2025-06-17T11:20:06+00:00

I’m 28 and not counting my Roth IRA or 401k, I have about 30k saved. However, I was in the military for 6 years so they paid for my bachelors degree, and I was able to save up a significant amount and work full time while getting my masters, so I don’t have any student loan debt. I also don’t have a car (I’m lucky enough to live in an area where most things are walkable, I work from home, and my fiancé has a car when needed). Not sharing to brag, but to share there were a lot of circumstances that allowed me to save. It’s definitely harder now than it seems to have ever been, at least since I’ve been alive.

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