Let's say, I'm going on holiday on 15 November 2008. I've decided to travel by plane but I'm a bit worried as I have never flown before. I'm telling my friend about all this and want to emphasize that it will be the very first time in my life that I will fly.
I know people say: 'This is the first time I've been here.' or 'That was the first time I had seen him' but does it exist with future perfect as well?
So, how am I supposed to say this sentence correctly?
This / that / it will be the first time I will have traveled by plane. It will be the first time I have traveled by plane. It will be the first time I will travel by plane.
Or any other suggestion?
Thanks.
Henry
Top answer
[This / It] will be the first time I [travel / will be traveling / have traveled / will have traveled] by plane. These are the ones I usually hear in that context. CJ
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[This / It] will be the first time I [travel / will be traveling / have traveled / will have traveled] by plane. These are the ones I usually hear in that context. CJ