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AIBU to think I haven’t flown much

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Florraine · 25/04/2024 16:55

I had a rather odd discussion yesterday about travel with a friend and have been left feeling a little glum. They travel everywhere and seem to think that I travel less than the average Brit, which I always thought wasn’t true.

they are a bit up themselves I must admit!

I’ve just turned 29 and having given it some thought, I have been on 91 flights in my life time (counting one trip as two flights - outward and return). Mostly in Europe but several in Africa and the USA.

I can’t seem to work out we’re they joking or being serious when they said I need to get out more.

were they right? Is it unusual not to have flown much by my age (29)?

OP posts:
MagicKittens · 25/04/2024 17:26

I've flown a lot less than once a year. But my daughter currently flies to and from her job about once a month, and I guess I'm responsible at second hand for her carbon emissions.

hourstokill · 25/04/2024 17:22

Needmorelego · 25/04/2024 17:22

@Florraine is this about the number of flights though - or number of holidays?
I have a friend who has been on holiday to France at least 20 times - but has never flown there once.

good point... because we also holiday without flying!

Needmorelego · 25/04/2024 17:22

@Florraine is this about the number of flights though - or number of holidays?
I have a friend who has been on holiday to France at least 20 times - but has never flown there once.

hourstokill · 25/04/2024 17:22

Comedycook · 25/04/2024 17:16

Just did a count up...I think only about thirty in my lifetime...I'm 42...but I didn't go on a plane until I was 11...and as an adult I had about ten years where I didn't go abroad

its got me thinking about mine now... i didnt fly until i was atleast 18.. at a rough guess i've had one abroad holiday a year from 18 to 54 so thats 36.. from 54 to now ive been a bit more adventurous and i'd say 3 flights a year.. so thats another 9...

41...

Comedycook · 25/04/2024 17:16

Just did a count up...I think only about thirty in my lifetime...I'm 42...but I didn't go on a plane until I was 11...and as an adult I had about ten years where I didn't go abroad

MorvernBlack · 25/04/2024 17:16

I've flown twice in my life, but consider myself quite well travelled 🤷‍♀️

hourstokill · 25/04/2024 17:15

im 57... i have absolutely no idea how many flights i have taken over the years and really its not something i am going to lose some sleep over?

what an odd thought process

iamrageohtheresakitty · 25/04/2024 17:13

And I think that's a lot of flights!

iamrageohtheresakitty · 25/04/2024 17:12

Florraine · 25/04/2024 17:10

Ah wow, interesting responses.

That odd one is when I flew to Dublin and got the ferry back.

Thank you! I really needed to know 😂

Original poster
Florraine · 25/04/2024 17:10

Ah wow, interesting responses.

That odd one is when I flew to Dublin and got the ferry back.

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iamrageohtheresakitty · 25/04/2024 17:07

Were you born in a different country? Is that why there are an odd number? Or did you fly somewhere and get a different form of transport back?

Doesn't remotely answer your question, I'm just curious.

fieldsofbutterflies · 25/04/2024 17:06

Of course 91 flights is a lot. That's about three a year.

DH didn't go on a plane until he was 36. He's 40 now and that was still the only time he's flown.

YABVU.

idontlikealdi · 25/04/2024 17:05

How bizarre. How did you get 91 anyway, did you not fly home from somewhere?

Comedycook · 25/04/2024 17:05

That seems a lot to me.

Now I'm trying to work out how many flights I've been on in my life...hmmm

Wishimaywishimight · 25/04/2024 17:04

I presume they were being sarcastic / joking!

Do you honestly think 91 flights (regardless of age) is not much?

Curious as to how you know the exact number, do you keep a record?

PangolinPan · 25/04/2024 17:04

I think this says a lot more about you and your friend than you realise. I work with disadvantaged people who haven't even been into the centre of our city as the bus is too expensive (£4) let alone flown anywhere! Couldn't get worked up about this. Just "that's nice dear" and move on.

Needmorelego · 25/04/2024 17:03

@Florraine how many times have your "well travelled" friends been on a local service bus in the UK?
It's amazing how many people have travelled all over the world but wouldn't have a clue how to get from their own town centre to the big Tesco!!

PuttingDownRoots · 25/04/2024 17:02

45 holidays.
Thats an average of 1.5 per year.

That will be a lot higher than average.

onemoremile · 25/04/2024 17:02

That's about three times as many flights as me and I'm twice your age so you may not be well travelled but you have plenty of air miles.

TulipTuesday · 25/04/2024 17:02

I’m 44 and haven’t flown anywhere 🤷🏻‍♀️

nearlymrs · 25/04/2024 17:01

Surely 91 is loads?! Can't work out if this is some sort of odd boast?

ClairemacL · 25/04/2024 17:00

Well done on the stealth brag.

Needmorelego · 25/04/2024 17:00

I have flown 6 times (3 holidays there and back).
I have been on a ferry 4 times (2 day trips there and back).
The last time I did either of those was in 1999.
I wouldn't say 91 flights is a small amount in the slightest 😂

Ariela · 25/04/2024 17:00

My eldest is 25 and only been on 4 planes.
I'm 63 and only flown about 20 trips, more than half of which where in the course of my job(s).

I think you'll find that average person has flown a lot less than you.

TwelveAngryWhiskers · 25/04/2024 16:59

Is it a competition to see who has the largest carbon footprint? What an odd thing to get worked up about.

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