• Home
  • Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
  • About
    • Press
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Award Expert
  • Advertising Disclosure
Live and Let's Fly
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
  • About
    • Press
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Award Expert
  • Advertising Disclosure
Home  >  American Airlines  >  My AA Seatmate: “Dude, I’m High On Molly And So Drunk…”
American Airlines

My AA Seatmate: “Dude, I’m High On Molly And So Drunk…”

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 14, 2019March 14, 2019 64 Comments

I’ve never had a seatmate actually admit to being drunk and high…until my last flight on AA.

I briefly wrote about the flight on Tuesday but did not go into detail about my interesting seatmate seated directly ahead of me.

He was a young guy who looked to be in his early 20s. He entered the aircraft toward the end of the boarding process wearing sunglasses even though it was 5:45 AM and sort of fell into his seat. A FA appeared to offer him a pre-flight beverage and he ordered a vodka on the rocks.

We pushed back, the cabin was darkened, and we took off. Since it was still pitch black outside, I turned on my reading light. He had reclined his seat and was sleeping. The light seemed to disturb him and he turned to me and spoke.

HIM: Are you going to leave that reading light on?

ME: Yes, until it gets light outside.

HIM: Oh.

(I go back to reading my newspaper)

HIM: Hi. What’s your name? Do you live in Seattle or LA?

ME: Matthew. LA. Why are you here?

HIM: Dude I’m high on molly and so drunk. Can you tell?

ME: Oh.

Molly, more commonly known as ecstasy and technically called Methylenedioxy methamphetamine (yes, that’s one word) is a methamphetamine you can read all about here. The recreational drug allegedly brings “increased energy, empathy, and pleasure.”

I don’t have any experience with this drug (or others) and wasn’t sure what to expect. But the guy wanted to talk and we ended up having a very nice conversation. Seriously. It was a nice kid who seemed to come from a nice family. He played in a band (how cliché) and had done a concert in Seattle the previous night.

The first class cabin was only half full so after ordering another drink (the FA cut him off), he used the restroom and then retreated to the rear row where he slept the rest of the flight.

CONCLUSION

I’ve never heard “dude I’m high on molly and so drunk” and doubt I ever will again on a future flight. But the guy was harmless and we had a nice conversation. Thank goodness it was molly and not pot...

> Read More: Sky High: My Stoned, Stinky Seatmate

Previous Article United’s Dig At Southwest Airlines
Next Article Lufthansa Snubs The A380

About Author

Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

Related Posts

  • American Airlines Snitch

    Overheard: American Airlines Flight Attendant Sounds Off On Management

    June 26, 2022
  • Avianca Brasil Star Alliance

    Avianca (Abra) Setting Pace In South America

    May 29, 2022
  • airdrop planes

    AirDropping Pornography On Planes Could Become A Big Issue

    May 8, 2022

64 Comments

  1. J Munene Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    I will go for the ganja instead of a substance made in a lab somewhere. Live organic.

  2. Doubtful reader Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    I doubt this happened. Since you admit to never doing molly, you would know that you don’t just “go to bed.” It keeps you up for basically 24+ hours.

    Clickbait.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      There are far better stories I could make up. Trust me, this is happened precisely as I described it.

      • xajn Reply
        March 15, 2019 at 11:13 am

        Why did you feel compelled to write about this non-event? Zzzzzzzzzzz

    • LightExperience Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      3-5 hours, then you want to sleep. If it keeps you up for 24+ hours, what you took was heavily laced with amphetamines (which, sadly, happens frequently).

    • John Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      Wrong. Molly, it MDMA alone doesn’t keep you awake. Even ecstasy which contains caffeine wouldn’t really keep you awake. There are a lot of things sold as MDMA/MDA that have methamphetamine mixed in that will keep you up for days, but most major cities have decent quality MDMA without the meth. Down in the end being this was Seattle I’m short it was good quality Molly, thus no meth. Coming down off of Molly after just a few hours makes four great sleep.

  3. Christian Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Good thing you’re knowledgeable about the hipster lingo.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      I had to look it up!

    • Michael W Stewart Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Matthew is a douchebag. That is definitely a who cares story

      • Matthew Reply
        March 14, 2019 at 10:44 pm

        Then why did you click on it?

        • Jen Reply
          March 15, 2019 at 7:54 am

          Lol… Liked the story. Dislike the hecklers.

  4. Teddy Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    Turning on a reading lamp in a dark cabin is a violation.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      No it’s not. That’s what it is there for, just like the recline button.

    • Robin Dielman Reply
      March 15, 2019 at 12:10 am

      Seriously!? What do you think those reading lights are for?

  5. Josh Hu Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    I fly quite frequently and I prefer marijuana edibles. That keeps me non-stinky and high as a kite. Really takes the edge off. Pop 2-3 gummies and board the Woodford Train to destination mental oblivion. Really sets me up nicely to ease into the work week.

    Also on a separate point that you mention, all recline buttons should be removed. People that recline their seats deserve to have that seat bumped all flight.

    • Kitty Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      Yes. This. Edibles are the easiest possible way to eliminate the absurd nausea I always get on planes. The other options, including prescription, wreck me for days.

  6. henry LAX Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    molly usage is faaaaar more common than most can imagine, so i wasn’t one bit surprised by your encounter. i’m just surprised amuse by his honesty that’s all.

    i’ve flown, even transatlantic, while my body was under influence of more than one “substance”, so whom am i to judge right

    • henry LAX Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      *slightly amused

  7. Randy Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    Not interesting. Not amusing. I hate Google for putting this dreck in my feed. Grateful for the “hide stories from…” button.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks for reading Randy!

    • Steve Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      Agreed.

      • John Reply
        March 14, 2019 at 11:31 pm

        I second the motion . . .Matthew is a douchebag!

    • Bobby Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      Yeah, no joke, why is this square’s driveling nonsense in my Google feed? Long live the freaks! Down with the jealous materialist mindless consuming squares who have proven time and again to do the true evil.

  8. James Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    The most shocking part of the story…
    An AA F/A did a pre-departure service. Seriously.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Lol

  9. Paolo Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Typical drug addict: only engages in human interaction to seek a benefit for himself, ie that light is annoying me, switch it off.
    This drug kills people; it’s not the harmless, user-friendly, mellow party experience the users /pushers claim. So many young people die from it, particularly at music festivals and ‘raves’ ( some kind of all night dance party).

    • Bobby Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      You are dumb

    • Evan Reply
      March 15, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      What makes you think he’s an addict? You and the author of the article need to get out more.

      • Matthew Reply
        March 15, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        Where did I say he was an addict?

  10. lithdoc Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    I’m sorry Matthew, but your blog is going downhill. Complaining about Canadians, food, now some other complaint about people next to you.

    Stick to reviews, positive experienced. This just sounds like a whiny complaint about your increasingly obvious misery while flying.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      I don’t think I complained at all. I was amused by the experience and had a nice chat with him.

  11. bystander Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    FYI mdma is NOT a methamphetamine, just like the Holy Roman Empire is not the Roman Empire

  12. Josh Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Must we have so many nasty comments? Personally, I’d prefer to read flight reviews. But I thought it was an amusing story.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      Flight reviews return tomorrow. I’ll be reviewing BUR-SEA on Alaska/Horizon. Great flight! A different seatmate on that flight who was also quite chatty.

  13. Dana Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Almost wanna try that stuff for happy flying when I get on a 737

  14. Tom Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    This article is a hot dumpster fire.

  15. Melissa Germain Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    We need more of this story! Where was he coming from? Or headed to. Did he just leave a rave or??

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      SEA-LAX

  16. Neil Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Why thank God it wasn’t pot?

    Why haven’t you every done drugs? They’re fun buddy. Being serious, not mean.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      Because pot smells like a skunk.

  17. Jake Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    Meanwhile, whatever he was on, you’re the ass for using your light and reading the dinosaur papers at 5:45am.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      But I like the Sunday comics.

  18. Nate Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    This article really is not great…

    Dude I politely asked you to turn the light off (you were a jerk and said no) and then mentioned I was using a substance likely legal where I departed from.

    Dude time to find a new job you’re not a writer.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks Nate! Remember, the cabin was empty. He could have moved over to several dark and vacant rows. Are you going to call him rude for reclining on me? Or is that his right…?

    • John Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      MDMA isn’t legal in any first world country. But it should be.

    • DEA Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      The guy should have been reported, locked up for drugs, and gone into a mandatory treatment program when released. Flying while drunk or on drugs is a risk to himself and other passengers.

      Just because some states took laws off the books it doesn’t mean it is legal. Marijuana is still illegal in every state. Similarly just because states might not prosecute other similar federal crimes such as kidnapping, bank robbery, child porn, treason, and counterfeiting, doesn’t mean that it is legal in states like Washington or California.

      Why do many Americans (and Canadians and some westerners) who have the absolute worst drug problem in the world think that the way to solve the problem (ie opioid epidemic) is to now encourage use of drugs recreationally. Also, why not just follow laws and common sense?

      I know the argument of people who routinely commit federal crimes is that Marijuana is just a plant. Well, coca is just a plant. Poppies are just plants. Maybe we should have heroin dispensaries on every corner and laugh about it?

  19. Dom Asp Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    Matthew, it might have been nice and worth a man’s life if you had said something like “Hey dude, why are you using Molly? It’s bad for you and will play havoc with your mind. Are you okay? Can I do anything to assist you? (Like making sure he’s mentally stable and not suicidal.)

    • Matthew Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 10:58 pm

      I didn’t discuss our extended conversation, but we touched on those issues.

    • John Reply
      March 14, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      MDMA in moderation isn’t bad for you.

  20. May Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 11:17 pm

    So refreshing to read about the case of human dicency. Yes, love the sinner. Only hate the sin if you must.

  21. Alan Reply
    March 14, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    The best (only good?) part of this blog post was all the trolling in the comments it spawned so for that I thank you

  22. JB Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 1:02 am

    Why is everyone hating on Matthew? If you don’t have anything nice to say just keep it to yourself.

  23. Debit Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 2:11 am

    Please people after the new Zealand attacks please do not stereotype all whites as terrorists. It may seem that it’s not possible but at least some whites are not terrorists. Yes, even some republican white males are ok. Please do not take law in your hand go shooting white Republican males in a vigilante crusade.

  24. Jay Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 2:29 am

    why thank god it was molly and not pot?

    with pot at that altitude he would’ve been so high he would sleep the whole fly…. been there done that

  25. Joe Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 3:02 am

    I just wanted to say that I enjoyed your article and it sounds exactly like someone on Molly would do. Talkative and friendly. That guy probably had an amazing flight since he had someone to talk to .

  26. Adam Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 5:09 am

    The comments are a bit nutty today…. I personally enjoyed the article, I like hearing human “slice-of-life” kind of stories (as well as travel reviews!)

  27. Jacqueline S Beharry Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 7:14 am

    Flown first class many times with entertainers as sean mates and by and large most have been under some form of drug especially if under 30.
    Its patantly clear and yet cabin crew let them on regardless

  28. David Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 10:19 am

    The fact that you said you’re thankful that it was Molly and not pot shows how igorant to are to cannibis and Molly as well. Lol. You were flying from Seattle, I guarantee at least half the people on that flight were high or had been high recently. Molly is definitely a feel good drug but can amplify negative emotions or anxiety. Whatever you’re feeling, imagine it 5 times more intense. Marijuana takes those negative feelings away and mellows you out. I laughed out loud when I read that. Go smoke a joint and tell me if you want to harm anything, do anything to endanger yourself or anyone else. It’s nit gonna happen. While molly might make it seem like a good idea to jump out of the plane without a parachute for the rush. This whole article had me rolling. Pun intended*

    • Matthew Reply
      March 15, 2019 at 10:32 am

      I was only talking about smell. I hope the guy stops doing all drugs.

  29. Molly Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Wtf did I just read. Matthew the author is a moron. Why did this show up in my Google feed.

    • Matthew Reply
      March 15, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Because Google recognizes quality material. Thanks Molly!

  30. Garth Reply
    March 15, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Maybe if I get high on a flight I can get a pdb from unAmerican Airlines

  31. Chris E Reply
    March 16, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    It’s amazing to me how many commenters just come on here to troll! It was a fun and interesting interaction on a plane. I enjoyed reading about it! Thanks for sharing it Matthew 🙂

  32. Pingback: Crazy Hotel Policy, How To Get Marriott Rooms At The Old Rate, What To Do When Your Plane Seatmate Is High, & More! - Your Mileage May Vary

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Search

Recent Posts

  • Offensive Slob Puts Her Feet Up On Emirates Flight June 28, 2022
  • Delta Oversold Gift Card
    $10,000 Visa Gift Card To Take A Later Delta Air Lines Flight?! June 28, 2022
  • Iberia Express A321 Business Class Review
    Review: Iberia Express A321 Business Class June 28, 2022
  • Fake United Airlines Flight
    The “Fake” United Airlines Flight No Agent Could Book… June 28, 2022

Categories

Popular Posts

  • Delta Korean Air First Class Mistake Fare
    Delta Considers $2,700 A Mistake Fare… June 18, 2022
  • Delta Pilots Open Letter
    Delta Air Lines Pilots Offer Direct Appeal To Customers June 18, 2022
  • United Airlines Honolulu Diversion
    Update: United Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Honolulu Due To Disruptive Passenger June 16, 2022
  • Flaunting Woman Struts Up and Down The Aisle On My Austrian Flight June 9, 2022

Archives

June 2022
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  
« May    

As seen on:

live_and_lets_fly

The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles is the most beautiful of all Polaris Lounges. Stay tuned for a detailed look and many more photos on the blog tomorrow. Well done @united.
@malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire i @malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire its A380 fleet. While not surprising, it is sad to see the growing list of carriers retiring this superjumbo jet. On Malaysia Airlines, I flew the #A380 once from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to London (LHR) and had the entire first class cabin to myself (full review on the blog). It was a beautiful flight that I will always remember.
Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited tha Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited that a new carrier, Avelo, has launched, especially from an airport just 12 minutes from my home!
I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxair I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxairport. Hopefully this summer it will return.

.
.
.
.
#Lufthansa #FirstClass #747 #747-8 #StarAlliance #Miles #Points
I recently spent a weekend at the @ventanabigsur. I recently spent a weekend at the @ventanabigsur. This is not only a lovely, all-inclusive resort, but one of the best properties to use your @hyatt World of Hyatt points.
.
.
.
.
#Hyatt #BigSur #California #WorldofHyatt #CA-1 #Points #Hotels
In terms of a spacious first class product, the @E In terms of a spacious first class product, the @Emirates suite on a 777-300ER is hard to beat. My preference is Suite 2K.

.
.
.
.
#Emirates #777 #firstclass
Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from I Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from Instagram ahead of the birth of my first child. Goodness, how time flies. While I’ve enjoyed catching up on others over the years, now it is time for me to return to Instagram. In this first post, I highlight two joys in my life, my two children, whom I trust will grow up to be prolific travelers that circumnavigate the globe as ambassadors of love and respect.

.
.
.
.
.

#travel #airplanes #airlines #miles #points #familytravel #human #integrity #honor
United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improv United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improvement over UA's current business class seat. Check out my blog at liveandletsfly.com for 70+ photos of how @united is transforming its entire business class experience starting this December!
The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben!
Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen - Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen -- oh, and I love 40°F summer weather!
One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure of flying with in all my years of flying. Thank you @flysas SK940 on 11 Aug 2016
Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I a Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I assign a window seat months in advance, don't move me to a center seat "for my convenience" with no way to get my original seat back... 😞
Ready for #PIA from #MAN to #JFK -- we will be rac Ready for #PIA from #MAN to #JFK -- we will be racing the #Delta flight to JFK at the gate next to us, which also departs at 12:45p. With @onemileatatime
Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregenc Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregencycasablanca #cassablanca #hyatt
Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the i Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the inside of the @grandhyatt_shanghai ... It is 40°C outside! 😓
From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minut From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minutes flat. I ❤️ #bur #burbankairport
@malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in se @malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in service at #kul -- beautiful livery!
View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful bran View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful brand new @parkhyattguangzhou -- look for a full review coming soon on the blog #hyatt #parkhyatt #guangzhou #parkhyattguangzhou
Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, which closes tomorrow and the Queen of the Skies #747 which will be retired in 2018.
The colonial #architecture of #mumbai is stunning. The colonial #architecture of #mumbai is stunning. If you're ever here, get up at 5am and have a walk around the city before it gets busy. You can hear the birds instead of honking horns.
Load More... Follow on Instagram
facebook twitter instagram rss

This site is for entertainment purposes only. The owner of this site is not an investment advisor, financial planner, nor legal or tax professional and articles here are of an opinion and general nature and should not be relied upon for individual circumstances.

 

Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners.

 

Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

Posting....