7 Vines That Perfectly Capture the Struggles of Air Travel

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Air travel may be a modern marvel of technology, but that doesn’t mean it’s always glamorous. Between high prices and perpetually shrinking-leg room, flying is stressful—but thankfully the comedians of vine are here to poke a little fun at the experience. Here are the funniest and most relatable six-second video clips about the frustrations of airports, airplanes, and air travel in general.

When the person in front of you decides to recline:

https://vine.co/v/MIE2HTJhJeQ

If only boarding a plane could be this easy:

https://vine.co/v/hvO7jQhlM6Z

That moment when you think you’ll have a row to yourself:

https://vine.co/v/OIK6zmJ5bqt

In a perfect world, clothes would pack themselves:

https://vine.co/v/OOXr99pqgFp

When you push the definition of a personal item:

https://vine.co/v/hmOXna1HJll

When tickets are too expensive:

https://vine.co/v/hArtupDPM6O

When you have a long layover:

https://vine.co/v/M6ap7jpbMi1

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7 Vines That Perfectly Capture the Struggles of Air Travel

Jamie Ditaranto

When the person in front of you decides to recline:

If only boarding a plane could be this easy:

That moment when you think you’ll have a row to yourself:

In a perfect world, clothes would pack themselves: