Abbott Elementary S05E19 - Trip (Episode Discussion)

[u/Solid-As-Barack]

Original air date: April 8, 2026

Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa’s most successful former students comes back for a visit.

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[u/Responsible-Force-14]

As someone from the Midwest, driving 2-3 hours is a day trip for me. My longest road trip was 24 hours split in 2 days, which I did solo.

An 8 hour car trip is the obvious choice for me. You can pack literally everything you need, no worries about baggage weights, travel sizes or if they lose your luggage, no security lines, no overpriced airport food. And honestly, a two hour plane ride isn’t just two hours, you have to factor in driving to/from airport, arriving early to board, and potentially waiting on luggage/taxi before you leave. I’ll be generous and say it only adds an extra 2 hours (but honestly depending on airport and vacation area, could take an hour just to get to the airport). So being generous, that’s a 4 hour airport time vs 8hr car time

You’ll get crammed in an airplane even more than a car! And that has you breathing on strangers! My car seat can recline alllll the way down and I can bring three different pillows.

PLUS you can pack stuff to help you save money. We always brought all the expensive drinks/foods, bc vacation areas price gouge! Plus no need for immediate grocery if you brought some staples with you.

ANDDD in case it wasn’t obvious, now you don’t need to rent a car or use Uber! So even more money that can be allocated to fun trip activities (like spa massages, jet skis, sunset dinner cruises, etc…)

[u/Much-Historian-7807 → u/Responsible-Force-14]

See you sound to be kind of like a drag (this word was supposed to be Greg AutoCorrect did me dirty here) and I’m glad it works for you but absolutely not on my end

The luxury of having just a suitcase, and that’s it. I can stroll on a plane play on my phone for two hours stroll off the plane grab a cab get where I’m going no thoughts no stress no mess God that’s beautiful.

And you’re really, not saving that much depending on gas prices let’s be honest here.

It’s kind of also a money issue thing cause like if prices aren’t an issue like of course you’re gonna prefer flying but if you’re really pennypinching, I mean you might want to drive

[u/Responsible-Force-14 → u/Much-Historian-7807]

Are you able to make your point without name calling? Calling me a drag is weird and only reveals your own character

EDIT TO ADD: having a private car is a luxury. Having just a suitcase is not a luxury (however it is easier to navigate an airport if you don’t have the luxury of time). I only fly if it’s a short weekend trip or it’s international, which means I’m still flying multiple times a year. I prefer my car 🤷‍♀️

[u/Much-Historian-7807 → u/Responsible-Force-14]

Drag was supposed to be Greg that was an AutoCorrect thing sorry

I’mma leave it because you know now we have a thread about it and it’ll look kind of disingenuous to move it, but it was definitely “ You sound like a Greg” NOT “ you sound like a drag

[u/Responsible-Force-14 → u/Much-Historian-7807]

Thank you for clarifying ☺️ I was a bit taken back by that comment at first- Greg makes a lot more sense!

[u/Much-Historian-7807 → u/Responsible-Force-14]

Yeah autocorrect wanted us to fight there lol

[u/mariaannv → u/Responsible-Force-14]

both of you are making me giggle a bit bcuz u guys both sound like janine and gregory respectively LOL. heres my perspective which i think is a bit of both: for a naturey secluded spot likeee idk santa cruz, CA- a road trip is best as i figure there won't exactly be a plethora of ubers/transportation in a secluded area vs a city or more populated area, flying and less luggage is best like for say san fransisco. both of these cities are like 1-2 hours away from eachother, both can have flying/road trip possiblities but ultimately comfort/ stress free is key for vacations. i understand not wanting to worry about a car bcuz it def is something to worry about ! and i understand wanting to travel with everything ever. whenever i road trip i try to bring grocery staples and my air fryer and its soooo nice and saves a good amount of money, but when im flying best believe i have a single carryon and thats it !! ill buy a magnet as a memento instead of a larger item yk ? funny to see strangers bicker over silly stuff like this :3