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Original poster

To be put off flights because 911 keeps coming up?

26 replies

Sanshin · 27/12/2017 09:43

So just organising flights to USA at the minute for holiday in may.

The price keeps coming upto £911. Then the hotel price also came upto £911. I know it's ridiculous but AIBU to be a bit freaked by it and pay over the odds so that it doesn't land on this number everytime??

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Original poster
Sanshin · 27/12/2017 09:46

Should also add that I'm a nervous flyer at the best of times.

Last time I went to America I took diazepam in the airport. I had a funny reaction to it where my heart started racing and I felt like I couldn't breathe properly so I dare not even take that now.

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GinIsIn · 27/12/2017 09:50

It would be very stupid but a fool and their money are easily parted.

Rather than paying over the odds for the plane surely you’d be better off channeling that money towards CBT or something?

maddiemookins16mum · 27/12/2017 10:05

Really? That's a very odd figure for a travel reservations system to come out with.

needmymouthsewnup · 27/12/2017 10:07

What would you do if, once you-re in the US, you need emergency help? Will you refuse to dial 911?

araiwa · 27/12/2017 10:08

I too get freaked out by reminders of poor 90s boy bands

Unhomme · 27/12/2017 10:10

Maybe you're destined to win a Porsche 911?

ItsLikeRainOnYourWeddingDay · 27/12/2017 10:11

I would put the money into therapy OP. Not a holiday. As another person said. Would you refuse to call 911 in an emergency?
Looks like you are finding reasons not to go.

JeanSeberg · 27/12/2017 10:19

How about 5ive araiwa?

Thishatisnotmine · 27/12/2017 10:21

araiwa Grin

Battleax · 27/12/2017 10:22

I too get freaked out by reminders of poor 90s boy bands

Grin
hula008 · 27/12/2017 10:23

I thought you were staying at at Trump hotel for £500 and couldn’t afford to pay the previous hotel you visited in Vietnam? Some weird posts lately Hmm

bruffin · 27/12/2017 10:26

9/11 is my birthday, im doomed.
Started back from US on 9/10 and landed 9/11 nothing happened except a nice free glass of champage for my birthday

Sparklesocks · 27/12/2017 10:50

I think it’s an overreaction, it’s just a number after all.
I hope you’ve settled the balance for your previous holiday OP?

AJPTaylor · 27/12/2017 11:01

Wait 5 mins or log in from a different ip address and the price will change.

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Sanshin · 27/12/2017 11:05

Hula, we decided against the Trump hotel and have decided on Bellagio - I'll give you the dates so you can check the authenticity of what I'm saying if you like Hmm

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Rebeccaslicker · 27/12/2017 11:06

If you're in the U.K it would be 11/9 anyway!

Seriously, you know this is daft, don't you?!

Original poster
Sanshin · 27/12/2017 11:10

I do know it's daft but as I'm anxious about flying anyway this is just another reason for me to think I'm right to be anxious! As daft as it sounds ...

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FrostyThirties0 · 27/12/2017 11:12

Anxious people (me included) will always find something to be anxious about, why not just accept this is yours for now?

00100001 · 27/12/2017 11:13

Glue

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 27/12/2017 11:43

I hate to add to your fears, but I'd be the same. I'm very superstitious especially when it comes to numbers.
Sorry not helpful.

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 27/12/2017 11:45

Try clearing your cache and reprice?

juliesaway · 27/12/2017 11:55

Years ago I decided my lucky number was going to be 13. I therefore don’t have any unlucky numbers, and I always chill when I’m offered seat 13 on flight 1313 , etc . Used to be a nervous wreck before I took control of it . It stops a lot of anxiety.

DenPerry · 27/12/2017 12:08

You've watched too much Final Destination..

Rebeccaslicker · 27/12/2017 12:21

The first step is knowing it's daft. The next step is working out whether you get help to control it, or let it control you.

I am the same with spiders. Totally irrationally stupidly frightened of them. This year's resolution is to do the "friendly spider" programme!

greendale17 · 27/12/2017 12:23

What a ridiculous thread