As some of you know, this coming weekend will mark the annual BlogHer conference. This year’s gathering is in San Francisco and Bossy is going to attend and she will be providing her readers reader with full-color reports.
Like most citizens of the world, Bossy hasn’t had the best luck lately when it comes to air travel, and the associated cancellations or grossly delayed flights. Just last year alone, first this happened. And then this happened.
Which brings us to today’s challenge: in exactly ten words, can you share with Bossy your latest travel nightmare—or lucky travel story?
And make sure to visit later today for the most entertaining comments on the web.
Julianne says
July 15, 2008 at 9:04 amIn London, flight cancelled. No other flight for 24 hours.
amy says
July 15, 2008 at 9:10 amHeathrow flight delay food poisoning projectile vomit over brits stare
Little Miss Sunshine State says
July 15, 2008 at 9:10 amNo delays. No screaming babies. Nice woman sitting near me.
Debby says
July 15, 2008 at 9:12 amWeather blamed for overweight plane, 3 hour delay. AA sucks.
Hallie says
July 15, 2008 at 9:19 amPlane broke in Jamaica. Non airconditioned airport. LONG HOT WAIT.
Hallie
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/
natalie says
July 15, 2008 at 9:21 amsat next to non-english speaking man. slept the whole way.
oh…i did your youyou. made me giggle!
Cathy D. says
July 15, 2008 at 9:24 amScheduled for Wednesday. Changed to Monday. Doesn’t match hotel reservations!
Katie says
July 15, 2008 at 9:24 amLong delays, four flights in 48 hours…only $5 cash.
merrymishaps says
July 15, 2008 at 9:26 amWe had to land in “crash position” — just in case!
chocolatechic says
July 15, 2008 at 9:28 amVacation at the beach, evacuated 24 hours later, Hurricane Isabella.
Di says
July 15, 2008 at 9:29 amLeft at six. Teenagers slept until New Jersey. Peaceful bliss!
thatcoolbroad says
July 15, 2008 at 9:37 amseated next to guy I ditched at bar night before
moo says
July 15, 2008 at 9:38 amdidn’t have to go with inlaws to California after all
Mari says
July 15, 2008 at 9:40 amRush to a connecting flight became a five hour delay.
Lynda says
July 15, 2008 at 9:46 amStuck in Dallas-longer to wait than drive to Houston.
biddy says
July 15, 2008 at 9:46 amtwo last names, caused ticket issues. lotsa yelling.
katia says
July 15, 2008 at 9:48 amGot on wrong train and ended up in wrong country.
Dara says
July 15, 2008 at 9:50 amblissful flight with 2 month old, pilot even helped schlep.
missbanshee says
July 15, 2008 at 9:53 amFinally leaving rehab. Flight cancelled. Florida airport for 12 hours.
vuboq says
July 15, 2008 at 9:54 amflight delayed. tired. hungry. what’s this? UPGRADED TO BUSINESS CLASS!!!
Have fun at BlogHer! *smooches*
Lauren says
July 15, 2008 at 9:54 amWhirlwind trip to London for modeling job, only 16, lonely.
Debbie says
July 15, 2008 at 9:57 amGot to airport. No passport. (insert HUGE panic here) They accepted voter’s registration card. (was going to Mexico)
Dharmamama says
July 15, 2008 at 9:58 amFollowing the Dead, me & dog (Stella!) & pickup, never any trouble
Catherine says
July 15, 2008 at 9:59 amI’m at BlogHer while in-laws visit my kids. Coincidence? No.
Bobbie says
July 15, 2008 at 10:02 amNursing baby with former (male) boss sitting next to us!
Black Hockey Jesus says
July 15, 2008 at 10:02 amI can’t believe you just hurled on me in Minneapolis!
andrea says
July 15, 2008 at 10:03 amPreflight Valium, bags searched at gate, spacey and out of my mind.
Ellen says
July 15, 2008 at 10:04 amniece stuck in nyc two days on way to budapest
Melanie says
July 15, 2008 at 10:05 amO’hare and United Airlines equals horrifying with “right engine failure”.
Pamela says
July 15, 2008 at 10:06 amfamily from DC came to us. no travel for me.
jp says
July 15, 2008 at 10:08 am1/2 mile for Groceries in The Hamptons………..35 minutes………WTF?!?!?!?
What Happens Next says
July 15, 2008 at 10:11 amFlight canceled from Florida, but first class was the payback!
Kate says
July 15, 2008 at 10:11 amHusband never listens to directions – always causes a big fight.
Nancy says
July 15, 2008 at 10:12 amNone yet.
Don’t jinx my trip to BlogHer San Francisco!
Bellamomma says
July 15, 2008 at 10:13 amTraveled alone with toddler, pregnant, 3 hour flight delay. Murder Suicide.
Paula says
July 15, 2008 at 10:19 amChicago. Overbooked. One seat is available. Boyfriend waves from plane.
Karen in DE says
July 15, 2008 at 10:27 amHot Atlanta tarmac, in a commuter plane, wicked bad hangover.
Mary O says
July 15, 2008 at 10:30 amTwo a.m. Flight delayed. Cranky toddler. One diaper left. Yikes.
Meg says
July 15, 2008 at 10:32 amFreeport Bahamas, flight delay, kids caused havoc, bar had beer.
golden says
July 15, 2008 at 10:33 amparents divorced, traveling alone, 10 yrs old w/ 4 yr old sister, missed connecting flight. Stayed overnight with strangers in a hotel in Lubbock, TX.
g says
July 15, 2008 at 10:41 amCoast to coast, packed in coach, someone silently farting – who?
Just Me says
July 15, 2008 at 10:48 amHoneymoon. Flight moved hour earlier. Running 26 gates with carryons.
heart shaped hedges says
July 15, 2008 at 10:51 am2 year old daughter selected for random “terrorist” search. GEESH!
David says
July 15, 2008 at 10:57 am2PM flight to Chicago became 6AM flight to Chicago. Stand-by.
Jami says
July 15, 2008 at 11:01 amWeather delayed flight, snarled traffic. Plane and I arrived simultaneously.
Tasha says
July 15, 2008 at 11:01 amGave up seat, got vouchers — free visits to see friend!
hulagirlatheart says
July 15, 2008 at 11:02 amCrazy stranger holding contraband dog removes dentures-yells at Hubby.
ehme says
July 15, 2008 at 11:05 amBermuda. Hurricane. Wedding? No. Wet. Sharks. Passport? Rum. Plane? No.
C says
July 15, 2008 at 11:06 amMe + 4 wee children + cancelled flight 1/2-way to destination = Hysteria!
Jess says
July 15, 2008 at 11:07 amBaby pooped on husband’s lap. No changing table on plane.
Stacey Ball says
July 15, 2008 at 11:07 amMexico for honeymoon, seriously damaged knee, crutches for 7 months!
Jessica says
July 15, 2008 at 11:09 amBaby pooped on husband’s lap. No changing table on plane.
Brava97 says
July 15, 2008 at 11:09 amHubby cashed in upgrades for first class. Love that guy!
Also:
Saw “Battlestar Galactica” star at O’Hare. Too shy to speak.
Willie G says
July 15, 2008 at 11:12 am24 hours in LAX, no crew, only compensation? free breakfast!
Uuugghh
Sheryl says
July 15, 2008 at 11:26 amPlane sitting on tarmac ,5 hours, no bathroom , no food.
Eliza says
July 15, 2008 at 11:30 amHeaded home after viewing dad’s body. Missed flight. Rental car.
sheasy says
July 15, 2008 at 11:31 amPlane hit flock of geese, assumed the crash landing position.
Andrea's Sweet Life says
July 15, 2008 at 11:32 amPrefer to drink hard liquor to forget bad travel experiences.
Helen says
July 15, 2008 at 11:33 amPlane descended during electric storm. Terrifying! Pilot got standing ovation.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
July 15, 2008 at 11:35 amAll travel money goes for college son’s tix. Poor me.
Mary Beth says
July 15, 2008 at 11:38 amMexicana. Cramped between 2 big men w/WICKED BAD BO!
mr. lootiatto says
July 15, 2008 at 11:42 amWishful
thinking
travel luck
when moving
to Prague
in future.
Jen says
July 15, 2008 at 11:47 amGuy next to me picked nose and ears entire flight.
Susan says
July 15, 2008 at 11:48 amDaughter vomiting throughout Chili’s in San Diego (brother’s birthday trip).
wendy says
July 15, 2008 at 11:53 amStranded overnight on cruise island, received free trip as compensation!
liza says
July 15, 2008 at 11:53 amToddler, delayed, cancelled; accommodations had ants & pubes on bed.
donna in mid michigan says
July 15, 2008 at 11:58 amJUST LAST WEEK:
10:30 am buy tickets for July 25th flight Flint to Atlanta…..189.
6:00pm…email from Air Trans announcing SALE for same flight…$69 bucks.
ms picket to you says
July 15, 2008 at 11:59 amCar broke down on highway near nowhere. Kids on board.
Chelsea says
July 15, 2008 at 12:01 pmD-FW is portal to hell; American Airlines is the gatekeeper.
heide says
July 15, 2008 at 12:12 pmNonstop flight, middle of row, behind broken seat.
MIQuilter says
July 15, 2008 at 12:13 pmOrig 2 hr direct. 14 hrs/4 airports til home.
monica @ transplanting me says
July 15, 2008 at 12:14 pmdelayed flight; missed connection – most of us moved to thailand
and i still cry about these flights… and we’re all here now!!
Tootsie Farklepants says
July 15, 2008 at 12:14 pmReturn flight home from Florida my luggage went to Dallas.
Asthmagirl says
July 15, 2008 at 12:15 pmCar window broke on Canadian ferry. Warranty not valid “overseas”.
The Mom says
July 15, 2008 at 12:16 pmFour hours with three kids equals twelve hour migraine ouch.
Bridget says
July 15, 2008 at 12:18 pmTravel insurance doesn’t insure much: http://tinyurl.com/6pu5e2
TwentyFourAtHeart says
July 15, 2008 at 12:18 pmCar Accident. Flight. Pain Meds Stolen From Bag. Totally Screwed.
Victoria says
July 15, 2008 at 12:20 pmReally bad stomach bug. Really long flight. Wish was dead.
whiticism says
July 15, 2008 at 12:23 pmforgot passports and birth certificates equals delayed HONEYMOON until december.
The Domestic Goddess says
July 15, 2008 at 12:36 pmWe’re driving across the country to avoid airplane hell, y’all.
Fatcat says
July 15, 2008 at 12:36 pmWent to ST louis with my in-laws and had fun!
Shamelessly Sassy says
July 15, 2008 at 12:45 pmhusband’s childhood bf died in plane explosion, now hates planes.
Undomestic Diva says
July 15, 2008 at 12:46 pmI don’t need 10 words: One-Armed Pilot
The full story: http://undomesticdiva.typepad.com/undomestic_diva/2008/07/the-fear-of-fly.html
Becca says
July 15, 2008 at 12:46 pmpilot didn’t stop in time, hit jetway, we waited hours
Mrs. G. says
July 15, 2008 at 12:50 pmterrified of flying, white knuckles, bourbon and xanax helped, landed.
Have fun at blogher Bossy!
Foolery says
July 15, 2008 at 12:52 pm5?-hour Hong Kong-Tokyo flight in smoking section. *cough*
Von says
July 15, 2008 at 12:58 pmSurprise upgrade to first class for free – hot towels rock.
margalit says
July 15, 2008 at 1:01 pmTook autistic boy cross country. Son of friend. Nuff said.
Stephanie says
July 15, 2008 at 1:02 pmStorms. Turbulance. Sharing Free Drink tickets with nice old lady.
ali says
July 15, 2008 at 1:06 pmbaby emily pooped three times. I had only two diapers.
Stephanie says
July 15, 2008 at 1:08 pmUs= inconsolable screaming baby.
Passengers= glaring w/ disdain.
Good times.
Kristina says
July 15, 2008 at 1:27 pmflight to vegas with only 10 people onboard! Unlimited free booze! (can you tell that was back in 1989?)
Sass E-mum says
July 15, 2008 at 1:29 pmHot flight from Greece with sweaty headed toddler. Sticky sticky.
CarolynOnline says
July 15, 2008 at 1:29 pmInternational flight.
Child airsick.
Vomits ON mommy.
Six hours left.
Heather says
July 15, 2008 at 1:35 pmLeft Arizona 2pm. Arrived Chicago 2am. Man Died On Board.
Kirsten says
July 15, 2008 at 1:53 pmRan OJ-style for connection, first class was our only option!
Terri says
July 15, 2008 at 1:54 pmCrazy husband drove all night to get home – never again!
Have the T-Shirt says
July 15, 2008 at 1:59 pmLAX overnight on way to Hawaii with two small kids.
Denise says
July 15, 2008 at 2:04 pm28 hours. Five planes. Baby. Ear infections. Luggage lost. Vacation?!
jen says
July 15, 2008 at 2:05 pmOh my girl, do you ever make me laugh!!! I love you, and have added you to my blog list. Keep it up please.
Jen
http://muddybootdreams.blogspot.com/
Suebob says
July 15, 2008 at 2:09 pmI don’t have travel nightmares, rather adventures. Smack me now.
Cynthia says
July 15, 2008 at 2:10 pmDidn’t complain/yell and was bumped up to first class.
MamaMo says
July 15, 2008 at 2:11 pmHusband born in Iran, American citizen 30 years. “Prove it!!”
Grandma J says
July 15, 2008 at 2:13 pmLasVegas, two flights going CANCELLED, Two flights coming home CANCELLED.
LetterB says
July 15, 2008 at 2:22 pmThree hours with toddler. On the tarmac. Then we flew.
Assertagirl says
July 15, 2008 at 2:33 pmThree plane seats all to myself, the airline went under.
Emily R says
July 15, 2008 at 2:39 pmHurricanes in Texas meant one more day in CA. Family!
Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister says
July 15, 2008 at 2:51 pmLucky having friends willing to pick me up at midnight!(so I can afford the ticket!)
Ree (the Other one) says
July 15, 2008 at 3:07 pmLisping, arrogant, doofus businessman in the next seat this morning.
penny says
July 15, 2008 at 3:14 pmArrived safely – no nightmare, except the driver wouldn’t shut up.
magpie says
July 15, 2008 at 3:16 pmmissed connection in london. hopped private plane to paris cornfield.
The Modern Gal says
July 15, 2008 at 3:19 pmTen states, twelve hours: practically sleep-driving by the end.
Marnie says
July 15, 2008 at 3:20 pmTrip coming up. Not saying a word lest I jinx myself.
Jen says
July 15, 2008 at 3:22 pmHoneymoon: lost luggage, delayed flights, earthquake, plane crashed on runway.
(… for real)
mommymae says
July 15, 2008 at 3:32 pmvoluntary bump to & from europe. free amsterdam with brother.
Madness says
July 15, 2008 at 3:43 pmFlorida 15yrslater all 4 flights on time..stepped from one plane onto next.
Lucky Girl.
(and still cant count to 10 ha!)
meleah rebeccah says
July 15, 2008 at 3:49 pmI am buying that teshirt. Love it.
Have fun at the convention. Cant wait to read all about it
Scottsdale Girl says
July 15, 2008 at 3:55 pmMe in aisle seat, Ginormous Alaskan male in middle seat.
blackbird says
July 15, 2008 at 4:13 pmBeing polite got me out of Chicago in a storm.
Dr Zibbs says
July 15, 2008 at 4:18 pmCan you change the word whore to dude because..I’m a dude.
sonrie says
July 15, 2008 at 4:23 pm5 delays and cancellations, layover, 14 hour day vs. 6.
Beth says
July 15, 2008 at 4:32 pmBathroom line with baby, mean gayboy flight attendant shoves us.
caren says
July 15, 2008 at 4:34 pmgirls weekend, flight delayed, good thing we found the bar!
Jen says
July 15, 2008 at 4:38 pmAirport at 04:00, flight cancelled, next one at 10:30. Wait…….
Lori says
July 15, 2008 at 4:40 pmLanding gear won’t go down. Circle, circle, scream inside, circle…
Amy says
July 15, 2008 at 4:47 pmSaw aurora borealis out airplane window. Once a lifetime experience.
xoxo, SG
Leaf, probably... says
July 15, 2008 at 4:49 pmFinding out the driver was stoned… AFTER we had arrived.
Amy says
July 15, 2008 at 4:49 pmBus left 6am Monday, arrived 2pm Tuesday. Three deadweight kids.
xoxo, SG
LizP says
July 15, 2008 at 4:57 pmStuck at DeGaulle
no train to Paris
I was sad
Moi says
July 15, 2008 at 5:15 pmFirst class tickets to Paris. Left on time, everything perfect.
anne marie in philly says
July 15, 2008 at 5:49 pmhave not flown since 1990. always take the train. wheeeeeee!
Bush Babe says
July 15, 2008 at 5:49 pmAthens airport, overnight delays, no hotel, no sleep, 20-hour flight.
KarenT says
July 15, 2008 at 6:37 pm10 adults, 12 kids, 2 hurricanes, 1 beach house, 0 sun
Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You says
July 15, 2008 at 6:43 pmstomach bug traded between 3 kids on minivan trip. blarrrrrgh.
Stimey says
July 15, 2008 at 6:43 pmMy three yo talked to me nonstop for ten hours.
Kimi says
July 15, 2008 at 6:46 pmLA – Tokyo, me, then three empty seats, then cool girl.
Lisa says
July 15, 2008 at 7:00 pmwing flaps frozen. assume crash positions!smoke! firetrucks! rough landing.
Alyssa Morris says
July 15, 2008 at 7:24 pmBaby scissors in diaper bag. Searched EVERYTHING. First Class Seats!
dgm says
July 15, 2008 at 8:27 pmMy son vomited on daddy, sitting behind me. Lucky me!
teri says
July 15, 2008 at 8:40 pmAC to Orlando; woman berated soon to be ex-husband THE. ENTIRE. 2 HOUR. FLIGHT.
me and the guys behind us compared notes at baggage claim in Orlando. Quite funny!
DeeMarie says
July 15, 2008 at 9:55 pmThree hour delay. Waited another 30 minutes for catering (ie drinks.)
Claire in CA, USA says
July 15, 2008 at 9:59 pm12:35 flight. Delayed to 3:05. Bored 13 yo boy to entertain.
I think that was 11; sorry.
wrh says
July 15, 2008 at 10:43 pmdrive to pool today with two grumpy hungry young ‘uns
cartoongoddess says
July 15, 2008 at 10:49 pm“Untied” and “Hurtz” are making planning Monterey a complete disaster.
Katy says
July 15, 2008 at 10:55 pmI drove to a family reunion and family was there.
Katy
http://mynutvillage.com/
Cathy says
July 15, 2008 at 11:11 pm8 hour drive home with my parents and screaming baby
Julie says
July 16, 2008 at 12:08 amMom & baby: California. Car seat: still in Michigan.
Barb @ getupandplay says
July 16, 2008 at 12:15 amStranded halfway between vacation house and home. In the rain.
swirl girl says
July 16, 2008 at 12:17 amEmergency landing. Drank baby formula with my little happy pills.
Karen (Submommy) says
July 16, 2008 at 1:39 amLooked out the window, de-icing the wing. Freaked out. Bailed.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
July 16, 2008 at 2:22 amLittle Miss Sunshine State wrote “AA sucks” and I giggled.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
July 16, 2008 at 2:27 amLittle Miss Sunshine State wrote “AA sucks” and I giggled.
Jozet at Halushki says
July 16, 2008 at 3:15 amEvery airline I’ve flown had deadly crash the following week.
Kelley says
July 16, 2008 at 3:21 amEars bleeding from the screaming. Mine and his.
(and you are going to BlogHer and you didn’t tell me? And offer to take my pic? Like all the cool kids are? Man, are you missing out woman. Will still let you if you ask 😉 oh and this wordiness doesn’t count cause I did the () thing, like Ninja it sneaks in under the 10 word radar)
Expat says
July 16, 2008 at 3:42 amYears ago. LA – London breakdown. Upgraded to Concorde! True story.
just juli says
July 16, 2008 at 8:10 am5 y.o. niece & me. Canceled flight. 24hrs in airport
Jill says
July 16, 2008 at 8:23 amdaughter in tantrum, stewardess asking if there’s a “medical condition”.
Mr Farty says
July 16, 2008 at 8:31 amBroken radar. Result? Gleaming new jumbo to south african coast.
Debbie says
July 16, 2008 at 8:57 amSober in Iceland. Tipsy in NY. Drunk at LA arrival.
Michael says
July 16, 2008 at 9:23 amFourteen hours to Tel Aviv, rabbis praying loudly midnight sunrise.
Bitty says
July 16, 2008 at 9:50 amStranded in Mongolia China refused entry but plane held thankfully.
Super B's Mom says
July 16, 2008 at 11:17 amSmall rattlesnake found in car. Slithered over Super Dad’s foot.
KP says
July 16, 2008 at 12:46 pmSat on runway for FIVE HOURS. Then they canceled flight.
Oh, The Joys says
July 16, 2008 at 2:29 pmHey sister. I’ve landed. I’m in the Marina. Call me when you’re here. I’ll try to get to the Westin around check in I guess. I have my cell.
xo,
J
Sheri Bheri says
July 16, 2008 at 3:16 pmSimilar-to-bomb residue found on company laptop. Body search.
edubya says
July 16, 2008 at 6:09 pmThailand, rabies, 3rd world hospital, rude flight attendendts, 2 day flight
Adorable Girlfriend says
July 16, 2008 at 7:04 pmFlight catches on fire in landing in Madrid in 1998.
Rooth says
July 16, 2008 at 7:52 pmHeathrow. Power outage while we were on the Tarmack. Waited in plane 8 hours for flight to BEGIN to fly to the California. Landed in Oakland which was NOT a airport with Passport Control —-read Customs. Waited in empty room with NO chairs for another 3 hours til a US Customs crew could be brought to the airport. Home 26 hours total London to LAX. Good thing I was still in my 20’s
Rooth says
July 16, 2008 at 7:54 pmwhoops 10 words? >>> Uhm Neva mind
Emily in IL says
July 16, 2008 at 7:59 pmTorrential rains flood airport, no Vegas trip this year Mom.
Clair says
July 17, 2008 at 12:08 amTrapped six hours on tarmac. After landing. At my destination.
Traveling to BlogHer by bus. I live in San Francisco
Heidi says
July 17, 2008 at 9:03 amQuebec,”Yard” beers, Zero sleep, Hungover bus ride to NJ.
Chasinash says
July 17, 2008 at 10:21 am12 hours with 2 year old who slept 45 minutes.
Mommybrain says
July 17, 2008 at 11:02 amPLANE EIGHT HOURS LATE DRUNKEN SOLDIER BARFS ON ME MIDAIR>
PS SPILLED A DRINK ON THE KEYBOARD YESTERDAY NOW STUCK ON CAPLOCK
jodi says
July 17, 2008 at 12:37 pm6 hours on TARMAC with warm water and smelly bathroom.
I know it is Thursday…but if you squint really hard, Thursday looks like Tuesday…and if you work where I work…Thursday is EXACTLY like Tuesday.
Lynn says
July 18, 2008 at 1:31 amFlight delayed:fumigate:sick dog with fleas/ticks=missed connection…
Dawn says
July 18, 2008 at 4:52 pm100 kms into 1,400 km trip, resonator goes tits up.
jmok says
July 18, 2008 at 6:58 pmMan behind friend in first class on way to London died during the flight-not discovered till next morning before landing.
Manic Mommy says
July 19, 2008 at 11:26 pmLocked self out of hotel room wearing only t-shirt – drunk.