Would you rather fly commercial or military?

PO1 Matthew Murdock — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:28:38 -0400

I hate flying with a passion but Everytime I flew military(c-130, c-17) I just had a better experience. Maybe because I was not cramped and I could walk around. Being able to put up a hammock and sleep undisturbed helped out a lot.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 12:32 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:32:14 -0400

Every time I get in a military plane, I jump out of it - perks of being a paratrooper. Much better than riding cramped up in a civilian aircraft for three hours. Landing is for legs.

Response by SSG Toryn Green made Sep 11 at 2015 12:32 AM

SSG Toryn Green — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:32:25 -0400

I guess it would depend where you were going and for what purpose. My last deployment, I went through CRC at Ft. Bliss. We flew 1st class Delta (chartered) all the way into Kuwait (very small group). That was very nice. Under normal circumstances though, I would prefer military. No civilian airport B.S. and as you stated the ability to get up and walk around is very nice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 12:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:54:46 -0400

I would fly military if it's a C-17 or C-5A.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 11 at 2015 1:07 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 01:07:25 -0400

Depends. Never did like C-5s but C-141s sometimes were alright. Enjoyed sitting in a Jeep at a few thousand feet. I always loved riding in Military Contract Aircraft. They always spoiled my ass rotten. C-9 Nightingale Flights were pretty good too since they had to feed the Patients Hot meals and I got what was left.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 11 at 2015 4:33 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:33:33 -0400

I've never actually flown on a military aircraft but from what I've heard not just on here but over the years it seems like I would prefer it over commercial. Like you and others have said, freedom of movement and the ability to sling up a hammock would make it much more comfortable.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 9:46 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:46:13 -0400

MILITARY!!!! In the 70's I flew on the C-5 Galaxy over the Atlantic several times. The cost $15. MAC transport saved me thousands. But those C-5's freaked me out with the noises and the wing flex while in flight.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 11 at 2015 12:22 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:22:39 -0400

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Military, without doubt. I'll trade the loud noise for the ability to stretch my legs any day of the week.

Response by CWO2 John Markiewicz made Sep 11 at 2015 1:35 PM

CWO2 John Markiewicz — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:35:56 -0400

I try not to fly at all unless absolutely necessary - Have no fear of flying, just hate the hassle and treatment you get now days in the interest of security - I opt to drive or take AMTRAK whenever possible.

Response by SSG Red Hoffman made Sep 19 at 2015 8:53 AM

SSG Red Hoffman — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:53:07 -0400

I flew three different military aircrafts in one trip (space-A) from Germany and back in the early 80s. The C-141 west bound was OK. I had my wife and very young son with me at the time. They issued us those yellow sponge like ear plugs for the noise. The bench seats were great, because we could actually lay down and relax. Flew a C-5 back to England (sitting facing the tail was unique) and a C-130 from there back to Frankfurt. I loved the cost ($15 each, each way). I know about the little boxed lunch. A cold bologna and cheese sandwich with those little packets of condiments. I guess given the cost and the comfort (minus the noise) made flying military aircraft a bit better. I went back twice for a Reforger exercise and flew several more times on military aircraft. But let's face it, 9-15 hours on an airplane is a PITA, for sure... civilian or military.