Driving vs. Flying
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Driving vs. Flying
Sometimes we have to fly, and sometimes we have to drive. Which would you prefer, if you were given the option? Would you rather fly across the country, or drive across? Overall, which is a more pleasant experience for you? We'll ask you some questions, you can read other people's responses, interact, offer opinions, and give your first hand experiences with flying vs. driving.
FLYING VS. DRIVING
What's your preferred method of travel, driving or flying?
Flying vs. Driving
This is where you weigh in with your opinion! Is flying the only way to go, or is there nothing like taking the open road? Tell us why, share your experiences, and give us some good reasons why we should either fly or drive.
Which do you prefer, driving or flying?
Driving! I'd much rather drive.
ellagis says:
If I had no problems about time, I´d had no doubts: driving!! I love to drive, and I love to travel by car (so I have no problems of overluggage too!!!)
Lockerlover says:
Driving ftw
Lockerlover says:
I'd rather drive. Much easier.
Lockerlover says:
Driving is much better for me. No nasty airplane food and you wouldn't worry about crashing somewhere (most of the times).
Lockerlover says:
Well I'd rather drive 1. Costs less money 2. You can get better food at stores while driving instead of airplane food disgusting! Plus, if my mom told me I had to fly on a plane id just come out and just straight out say no! I'm scared of crashing all of a sudden. It's just airplanes scare me. Plz don't make fun of me.
sonnygone says:
It is refreshing to see the sights, pick your stops, and enjoy the culture along the way. That being said, having the time to do this is an essential ingredient.
erickam says:
I have a 6 hour driving circle. If I can drive it in 6 or fewer hours, it is a wash from the hassle of flying. But most of my travel is over the "pond" so I don;t get to drive that.
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papawu says:
I am definitely more comfortable being on the road. I have nothing against flying, but definitely prefer driving.
papawu says:
I have traveled all over the country for the past 16 years and have always driven. It's not that I'm afraid of flying or anything, but I do definitely feel more comfortable being on the road.
roadroamer says:
Driving. I like being in control, I like staying on the ground, and I like seeing all of the little nuances and neighborhoods in between destinations. I'd much rather spend 2-3 times as long traveling and see more than jet across on a plane and miss everything on the ground. Driving all the way!
Flying! I'd rather not drive.
DestinationsHoliday says:
I love flying, but yet I would love to drive seeing landscapes up front. I enjoy new adventures. Flying is so easy as I would get to destinations a lot faster. I have done road trips so many times from Washington DC to California and back to DC.
Driving vs. Flying - The Poll
Vote and see the results of this poll to see what others think
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So Which Is A More Eco Friendly Option, Driving or Flying?
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If you think a road trip isn't an eco friendly option for the environment, you would be wrong. The amount of greenhouse gases generated during a typical flight across the entire country while driving is substantially less than flying. Add more passengers to the mix, and you'll lower the greenhouse gas emissions per person even more. If you are driving an inefficient vehicle, like a large SUV or truck, a plane would be more eco friendly. Using an energy efficient, high MPG car (like a Prius, small compact car, or hybrid) would lower the greenhouse gases even further.
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The Flying vs. Driving Debate Continues On
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- Flying vs. driving: One traveler's cross-country story
- Plus, we needed to move a car eventually to LA, and it was either drive it ourselves or put it on a truck at considerable extra expense. So there was that. What's it like driving from one end of the USA to the other? I'd never driven more than 500 ...
- Americans are still flying, despite higher airfares
- Still, some argue that the high price of flying makes other options like driving more attractive, especially for short trips. AAA said the cost of flying versus driving for a family of four on a 1000-mile round trip is $1441 when flying and $350 when ...
- Alleged drunk driver was underage - who's responsible?
- Montoya says he doesn't remember much about the impact just after midnight Sunday which sent him flying onto the sidewalk. Police say Donohue was driving drunk and fled the scene. Donohue and Montoya are both just 20 years old.
- State: Drivers should buckle up their pets
- New Jersey drivers who see an animal in danger are encouraged to call the SPCA at (800) 582-5979. Not all driving distractions ring or beep. Some of them bark, state officials said Wednesday in urging motorists to restrain their pets on the road.
Tell Us About Your Favorite Road Trip or Worst Flying Experience Here!
Share your experiences with flying or driving, or add on to the debate!
Thanks for dropping by!
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ellagis
Jul 24, 2011 @ 7:38 am | delete
- I am a "very frequent traveller", and I travel both by plane and by car. I never get bored: when I am in a plane I can sleep, work with my pc or read, and when I´m in my car I love to sing (it´s the best place to do it... nobody else can hear you, and you´re not going to hurt anybody´s ears!!!!).
I only have problems with connections, when I travel by plane. My worst experience is linked to a night spent inside an airport, waiting for the morning flight....
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ShamanicShift
Feb 4, 2011 @ 4:20 pm | delete
- I worked as an airport ramper for years -- my favorite job ever -- but I spent MANY hours waiting for delayed flights (to arrive AND depart, LOL) -- fun, thought-provoking lens -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
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papawu
Apr 1, 2010 @ 2:27 am | delete
- I have driven all over the country for the past 16 years, from L.A. to NY, Detroit to Miami for my Marketing company and I would not have it any other way.
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