{"id":12842,"date":"2020-01-22T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T01:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luggagehero.com\/?p=12842"},"modified":"2020-02-18T13:26:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T13:26:29","slug":"love-is-in-the-air-would-you-join-the-mile-high-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luggagehero.com\/da\/blog\/love-is-in-the-air-would-you-join-the-mile-high-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Love is in the air: Would you join the Mile High Club?"},"content":{"rendered":"

14 things to know about the Mile High Club before you decide to join<\/h1>\n

With Valentine\u2019s Day around the corner and love in the air, <\/span>is this your ye<\/span>ar to gain membership to the exclusive Mile High Club? To be allowed entry, one must go all-out amorous at 5,280 feet \u2013 although cruising altitude (in both senses of the word) of around 35,000 feet is more common.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering enrollment, we give you some facts, a few words of caution and some tips for those deciding to buy a ticket to paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.) You might become (in)famous<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A 20-year-old British woman, who had a bit more red wine on a 4-hour flight than appropriate, was asking male passengers to join the Mile High Club. Not only did Demi Burton get no takers, she became boisterous and ultimately ended up with a jail sentence. Just remember: Joining the club requires a clear mind and the ability to make strategic moves. Therefore we recommend drinking in moderation.<\/p>\n

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2.) Join the ranks of thousands<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to a poll, more people talk the talk but don\u2019t walk the walk when it comes to doing the deed at lofty levels. So stand out by putting your money where your mouth is. According to a <\/span>Jetsetter poll<\/a>, the number of frisky fliers is 15% of adults. That would mean that, i<\/span>f you are sitting on the Airbus A380, which is the largest commercial airplane, the chances are that 75 out of the 500 passengers are already in it or will be joining the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.) Get in line <\/strong>with A-listers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you do happen to score, you\u2019ll be in infamous company. Self-proclaimed mile-high celeb members include John Legend, Kim Kardashian, Janet Jackson, Liam Neeson, John Travolta, Gwyneth Paltrow, and, of course, Richard Branson. During a chat on Tyra Banks\u2019 talk show when asked where the craziest place Janet Jackson had done it was, she replied, “On a plane… an airplane… commercial.” And when Tyra asked her if it was in the bathroom, Janet said, “No. That\u2019s what makes it worse\u2026. it was in my seat.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.) A time-honored tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the story goes, charter member Lawrence \u201cGyro\u201d Sperry, inventor of the automatic pilot, found a creative way to use his hands when not flicking the flight knobs. On a 1916 flight with a married socialite, the autopilot was accidentally disengaged, resulting in the couple, wearing only their birthday suits, ending up in the Atlantic near Long Island, New York. Although their altitude was way shy of a mile, an idea sprung to life, as did the tabloid headline \u201cAerial Petting Ends in Wetting.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>(Sperry was no slouch. He\u2019s also credited with the turn and bank indicator, seat pack parachute and retractable landing gear.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.)\u00a0 Nourish\u00a0your mind and body<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Relationship advisers say that occasionally moving the <\/span>action <\/span>from the boudoir can raise the temperature and reignite the passion. Physiologically speaking, the sense of adventure when flying and the forbidden aspect along with a plane\u2019s hum and vibrations can heighten the sensations!<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.) Exercise\u00a0your rights (and thighs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reports of would-be members contorting themselves to make love in the lavatory include mentions of Charley horses, twisted backs and strained necks.\u00a0 What better motivation do you need to get those muscles moving<\/span> and finally make use of that gym membership you\u2019ve been paying for?<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.) Add some luxury to your high flying<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lovebirds can make it easier on themselves by flocking to their own nest. Some private aviation companies target twosomes, offering them their own canoodling cocoons. Love Cloud, for instance, zips across Las Vegas in a Cessna with a customized romantic interior that includes \u201csex position pillows.\u201d A curtain and the pilot\u2019s noise-canceling headphones allow privacy. Flamingo Air, which flies out of Cincinnati, offers a bed behind a private curtained-off area, as well as \u201cchampagne, chocolates and a very discreet pilot.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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8.) Win naming rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your consummation results in conception, you can rightfully name the kid Sky. Fun fact: David Copperfield\u2019s daughter\u2019s name is Sky (born in 2010), so maybe he joined the club already? If you don’t like the name Sky, other options include Alya (meaning “sky, heaven” in Arabic), Azzurra (from “azure, sky blue”<\/span> in Italian) and Lani (meaning “sky, heaven, royal and majesty” in Hawaiian).<\/span><\/p>\n

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9.) The solo option<\/h2>\n

For a more convenient buzz, bring your own vibrating apparatus. According to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration<\/a> (TSA), \u201cadult toys\u201d are allowed in carry-on bags (as well as checked). But beware that airlines in some countries do have restrictions on these kinds of toys, so do your research before getting that buzz on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10.) Do it between the book covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the shy ones, isn\u2019t it easier to just read the book? Start with the classic \u201cCoffee Tea or Me?\u201d first published in the swinging \u201860s and written as a memoir by two randy stewardesses. More recently, there\u2019s \u201cThe Mile High Club\u201d in the Kinky Friedman series; \u201cMile High Club: First Class All the Way with the Rich and Famous\u201d; and so many more. Or snack on a smorgasbord of \u201ctrue tales\u201d at\u00a0<\/span> www.milehighclub.com<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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11.) Avoid things going very wrong<\/h2>\n

It could happen like it did on \u201cThe Mindy Project,\u201d where Mindy and her paramour try to get it on in the airplane <\/span>lavatory<\/span>. They not only fail, but his arm gets stuck in the trash bin and her hair is flushed down the toilet. Not so unrealistic, actually, so remember to tie your hair back first. <\/span><\/p>\n

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12.) Shrink away from shrinking lavatories<\/h2>\n

While the average public toilet stall is 34 inches wide, many planes flown by major U.S. carriers have shrunk their lavatories to 24 inches wide to make room for more seats. That\u2019s barely enough room to turn around, much less follow the Kama Sutra. Plus aren\u2019t airplane bathrooms off-putting enough already without exposing even more of your body for longer periods of time?<\/span><\/p>\n

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13.) Keep up with the times<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mile-high hanky-panky is so 20<\/span>th<\/span>-century. The days of free-wheeling flying fun are over. Heightened security measures include using only the toilet in your ticketed cabin and not \u201ccongregating\u201d near the toilet, which can mean no waiting in line. Also, flight attendants are trained to size up passengers and keep an eye on them, the opposite of what you want if you\u2019re going for the gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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14.) Keep the law off your back (and your shirt on)<\/h2>\n

Your legal rights when engaging in on-board escapades, especially if you stay seated, are as murky as the overhead PA system. Better to not flirt with getting booted, arrested or publicly humiliated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0For those so inclined to do the deed, here are a few tips on how to get away with it\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n