Reasons to Drive Instead of Fly
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It may be faster to fly, but sometimes a good old road trip has more advantages. Here are some reasons to consider driving instead of flying on your next trip.
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1.
Privacy.
TSA employees won't get to view your naked body on an x-ray monitor if you choose to drive.
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2.
Rolling down the window.
If you need some fresh air, you can crack your window without having to worry about depressurizing an entire cabin.
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3.
It's doubtful a terrorist will hijack your car.
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4.
More space.
Airline seats are cramped extremely close together to accommodate as many passengers as possible.
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5.
Luggage fees.
The trunk of your car won't charge you for having an extra bag.
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6.
You can talk on your cell phone.
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7.
You can pack as many bottles of liquid in any sizes you want.
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8.
You won't have to sit next to a total stranger.
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9.
No one will lose your luggage.
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10.
You can pull over to get out and stretch your legs whenever you want.
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11.
People can survive car crashes.
Very few people survive plane crashes - seatbelt or not.
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12.
The seats are more comfortable.
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13.
You'll know if the "pilot" has been drinking.
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14.
You can choose to change what day you come home without paying a fee or buying a new ticket.
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15.
The flight attendant won't hit you with the beverage cart.
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16.
You can see the sites from ground level.
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17.
The radio stations are better.
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18.
When you get to your destination, you won't be stranded without a car.
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19.
Any crying baby on the trip will be yours.
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20.
You can smoke.
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