signs that you work for a 135

(refer to post on 7/22/2010 for longer definition of a 135)

135 refers to the rules under which my company operates. Its a little different than your typical airline, both in size of aircraft and nature of operations. Here's a quick, basic, generalized definition: 135 refers to on demand operations, while 121 refers to airliner operations with scheduled routes.

So as I embarked on a trip to the lower 48, I realized several little things that I wasn't used to, even though I am on and off "commercial" airplanes a lot.

1. While I had to make certain my suitcase was under 50 pounds, I did not have to weigh myself for the flight.
2. There are some things that I can't take with me as a carry-on.
3. My stuff won't be within arms reach in the event of a stop somewhere.
4. Security? I have to go through security?
5. Its still a thing that you have to take your shoes off, right?
6. What do you mean I can't sit up front with the pilot?
7. I probably won't know anyone on the flight. Nor will I be familiar with their family that regularly flies with that particular air carrier.
8. Right, I don't work for these guys.
9. Oh I guess I actually have to turn off my cell phone...

Eventually, I got over the differences. But it was a good start to my "tropical" getaway!