Would you rather fly commercial or military?

Every time I get in a military plane, I jump out of it - perks of being a paratrooper. Much better than riding cramped up in a civilian aircraft for three hours. Landing is for legs.

I try not to fly at all unless absolutely necessary - Have no fear of flying, just hate the hassle and treatment you get now days in the interest of security - I opt to drive or take AMTRAK whenever possible.

I would fly military if it's a C-17 or C-5A.

I guess it would depend where you were going and for what purpose. My last deployment, I went through CRC at Ft. Bliss. We flew 1st class Delta (chartered) all the way into Kuwait (very small group). That was very nice. Under normal circumstances though, I would prefer military. No civilian airport B.S. and as you stated the ability to get up and walk around is very nice.

I flew three different military aircrafts in one trip (space-A) from Germany and back in the early 80s. The C-141 west bound was OK. I had my wife and very young son with me at the time. They issued us those yellow sponge like ear plugs for the noise. The bench seats were great, because we could actually lay down and relax. Flew a C-5 back to England (sitting facing the tail was unique) and a C-130 from there back to Frankfurt. I loved the cost ($15 each, each way). I know about the little boxed lunch. A cold bologna and cheese sandwich with those little packets of condiments. I guess given the cost and the comfort (minus the noise) made flying military aircraft a bit better. I went back twice for a Reforger exercise and flew several more times on military aircraft. But let's face it, 9-15 hours on an airplane is a PITA, for sure... civilian or military.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Military, without doubt. I'll trade the loud noise for the ability to stretch my legs any day of the week.

MILITARY!!!! In the 70's I flew on the C-5 Galaxy over the Atlantic several times. The cost $15. MAC transport saved me thousands. But those C-5's freaked me out with the noises and the wing flex while in flight.

PO1 Matthew Murdock
I've never actually flown on a military aircraft but from what I've heard not just on here but over the years it seems like I would prefer it over commercial. Like you and others have said, freedom of movement and the ability to sling up a hammock would make it much more comfortable.

Depends. Never did like C-5s but C-141s sometimes were alright. Enjoyed sitting in a Jeep at a few thousand feet. I always loved riding in Military Contract Aircraft. They always spoiled my ass rotten. C-9 Nightingale Flights were pretty good too since they had to feed the Patients Hot meals and I got what was left.