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What Is Rawdogging A Flight, And Is It Something You Might Enjoy?
A trend becoming increasingly popular due to social media is throwing a wrench into travel
“Rawdogging a flight” is a slang term that has surged in popularity recently, especially in the context of social media and travel discussions. The term “rawdogging” originally comes from other slang meaning to do something without protection or preparation, often used in a sexual context. However, when applied to air travel, it simply means flying without any added comforts or preparations — essentially, going through the flight experience in the most basic way possible.
Particularly on social media, people have increasingly enjoyed posting about rawdogging their travels through the air.It has become a de facto challenge to make a post or video outlining the lengths gone through to complete a trip with the least frills possible. The longer the voyage, the more credibility for the willpower and skills involved in keeping things so basic.
Understanding the Concept
- The Flight Experience:
- Flying without any special amenities, upgrades, or enhancements. This means no premium seating, no pillows, blankets or in-flight entertainment (including a cellphone or other computer…
