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what it's like to fly for free

@lizziebali

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Why it worked

The video taps into the common desire for "free" travel and the thrill of "standby" flights, offering a relatable glimpse into the process and potential anxieties associated with it. The creator's engaging narration and use of relatable on-screen text and emojis make the potentially stressful experience of flying standby feel accessible and entertaining.

Summary

The creator documents her experience flying standby from NYC to Cabo for her sister's bachelorette party. She navigates airport security, grabs coffee and a bagel, and waits for boarding before finally securing a window seat on the plane.

Structure

1Introduction to flying standby
2Navigating airport security
3Getting coffee and a bagel
4Waiting for boarding
5Boarding the plane and finding a seat

Product placement

JetBlue: appears as a watermark on the departure board and on the plane exterior. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Leon's Bagels: appears as a sign for a bagel shop. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. TSA PreCheck: appears as a sign at the airport. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

what it's like to fly for free (aka standby) NYC ✈️ Cabo from JFK sister's bach currently 7:11am 7:11am #security 7:21am pre check minutes 7:21am tsa line 7:21am a little 7:21am board 45 minutes 7:21am get some coffee 7:43am LEON'S BAGELS NEW YORK CITY 7:43am 7:43am 8:05am it's 8:05am start boarding 8:05am what happens 8:05am start boarding 8:05am 8:25am empty seat 8:25am they started 8:25am boarding 8:25am Los Cabos 9:14am Abordando | Pre-abordaje Ahora pre-abordando Clientes con discapacidades quienes necesitan tiempo adicional están bienvenidos a abordar. Próximo vuelo JetBlue Vuelo 583 a Orlando - A Tiempo Aug 14, 2023 | 8:26 AM 8:49am 8:49am PASSPORT 8:49am 8:49am a seat thank god a window

Original caption

fair warning, flying standby is NOT for the type a/ppl who may get anxious😅😅 #travellife #traveltok #standby (also to clarifying for free*, flying standby still includes tax fees for international)