Andrew Flintoff Quotes

I can't remember much about the early flights, except that it was ages before we got into First Class.

If you travel as much as we do, you appreciate the improvements in aircraft design of less noise and more comfort - provided you don't travel in something called economy class, which sounds ghastly.

When I fly to European destinations, I always fly economy; I don't fly business class - there is no advantage apart from a few more inches of room.

When I get on a plane these days, I go first class.

When I fly overseas, I usually fly business class. If not, my knees are going to be at my chin.

I need about three seats lengthwise to sleep on a plane. It's not easy for me to curl up.

Normally for work I will fly business class.

I don't know why the players make such a big fuss about sitting in the first class section of the plane. Does that mean they'll get there faster?

I have to say that flying on Air Force One sort of spoils you for coach on a regular airline.

I have flown with British Airways since I was a very little child, so it feels quite special to have gone from family holidays flying around Europe to become a gold card holder and be spoiled enough to travel more than not in first class.

If anyone wonders why the airlines are not doing well it is because flying has been made such an unpleasant and degrading experience.

When I was living in Los Angeles, I always booked a moisturizing milk-and-honey massage the day before flying to Spain. It was heaven - I never got dry plane skin or felt stiff from sitting in one position.

Airline glamour never promised anything as mundane as elbow room, much less a flat bed, a massage, or an arugula salad. It promised a better world. Service and dress reflected the more formal era, but no one expected air travel to be comfortable. It was amazing just to have hot food above the clouds.

When I fly, I never check my bags. I bring a carry-on, an eye pillow, noise-canceling headphones, a big pillow and a blanket.

My flight time is important to me; I actually prefer a longer flight to a short one. That way I have time to read a book, watch movies, and think about new dishes.

In the late 1960s, Ontario Airport was a throwback to a bygone era. Located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the airport served only two carriers, Western and Bonanza. Passengers could catch regional flights to San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Phoenix and Los Angeles, and that was about it.

Harrison Ford invited me to fly on his private plane to Los Angeles, and he's great to work with. He's really down to earth, and we got to know each other quite well.

You know what I have noticed? And this is really sad. Flying first class is less scary than flying coach. They speak to you and they're so nice to you and they want to help you and they know you want a drink before the plane takes off. And they bring it to you without asking. If you're sitting in coach and hoping for a drink, good luck.

Some people are passionate about aisles, others about window seats.

I always ask for the exit row when flying. Airlines are pretty accommodating and most of the time I'll get it.

I have many times marveled at how I could feel so good about myself while eating peanuts in a middle seat on Southwest Airlines and yet feel so condescended to in first class on United.

On flights, I cannot travel economy class, as I am too huge to fit into that space. I always have to travel business class.

Every time I fly first class, I'm like, 'Damn dude, this is sick!'

Why should I pay for business? Fly coach, you arrive at the same time.

Jet Blue is my preferred airline. I love the cleanliness, technology, and the staff is always wonderful.