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I'm in my mid-20s and just took my first plane ride. Here are 7 things that surprised me about flying.

Amanda KrauseDec 22, 2021, 04:02 IST

Flying was a totally new experience for me, but I enjoyed most of it.Amanda Krause/Insider

  • I'm 25 years old and just took my first plane ride in December 2021.
  • I was surprised by numerous things, including the boarding process and how quick security can be.
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I'm 25 years old and have always traveled by car, train, and bus — but never by plane.

I posed for this selfie on my first plane ride, which I took from New Jersey to Florida.Amanda Krause/Insider

The first thing that surprised me was how fast I got through security despite long lines.

I took this photo from my spot in line while waiting to go through security.Amanda Krause/Insider
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Once at my gate, I laughed upon seeing a Kylie Cosmetics vending machine.

A Kylie Cosmetics vending machine at Newark airport.Amanda Krause/Insider

I also quickly learned that boarding can be a very different process depending on the airline you're flying with.

I took this photo from my seat after boarding my first flight.Amanda Krause/Insider
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Once I sat down, I was pleasantly surprised to find that, even on an inexpensive airline, the seats were comfortable and I had plenty of legroom.

The seats on my Frontier flight were cushioned, and I had decent legroom.Amanda Krause/Insider

The windows also threw me for a loop — they were smaller than I imagined.

I now know that I prefer the window seat.Amanda Krause/Insider
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Takeoff took a lot longer than I expected, and motion sickness set in almost immediately.

Reading books and brochures got me through my first flight.Amanda Krause/Insider

The biggest shock was how exhausted I felt after only a few days of travel.

I tiredly waited for my flight home, and counted the minutes until boarding.Amanda Krause/Insider
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