Fly the Friendly Skies

[bbmike]

I'm guessing the passenger is off to Disney World now (via Uber).

[mirth]

Or his own private jet.

[OJsDad]

Just another thought on flying.

Any of us that fly a lot know that the flight crews, airline workers at the airports and even the companies good job.  Do the drop the ball sometimes yes.  But I've watched them keep their cool and composure when passengers go out of their way to be complete jacka##s.  Passengers that think that a $250 ticket makes them king of the world.  Passengers that think because the travel a lot, the rules don't apply to them.  Luckily, it doesn't happen too much.  But every once in awhile, I'm hoping the flight crew will kick a passenger off the plane at 20,000ft. 

[mirth]

I flew a few weeks ago for the first time since 9/11. I was a bit taken aback by how much it has become a purely numbers experience. Crammed into a tiny seat on a cramped plane with minimal amenities. It was depressing and made me glad I don't have to fly regularly.

[Barthheart]

I fly every couple of months for work and have been for the last 15 years. The downward spiral of the classiness of flying is unbelievable.... passengers are no more than cattle now and probably less due to PETA fighting for the cattle....
The "new" 777 has 19" wide seats! The fold down table is not large enough to hold my laptop so I can work from here to the left coast. Sure glad I'm not a large person....  :P

[bbmike]

Just another thought on flying.

Any of us that fly a lot know that the flight crews, airline workers at the airports and even the companies good job.  Do the drop the ball sometimes yes.  But I've watched them keep their cool and composure when passengers go out of their way to be complete jacka##s.  Passengers that think that a $250 ticket makes them king of the world.  Passengers that think because the travel a lot, the rules don't apply to them.  Luckily, it doesn't happen too much.  But every once in awhile, I'm hoping the flight crew will kick a passenger off the plane at 20,000ft.

The passengers that don't know what the fine print on their ticket says or what Federal regulations say.

[mirth]

passengers are no more than cattle now

That's exactly what it felt like to me.

[mirth]

I'll add that my flights were short - less than 2 hours one way and non-stop. I can't imagine being on a longer flight under those conditions. I'd lose my mind.

[bbmike]

I flew a few weeks ago for the first time since 9/11. I was a bit taken aback by how much it has become a purely numbers experience. Crammed into a tiny seat on a cramped plane with minimal amenities. It was depressing and made me glad I don't have to fly regularly.

+1. It's one of the reasons I prefer to drive 14 hours to get to Florida these days.

[Gusington]

Cattle are treated better. I have always hated flying. I'd rather take a train or car almost anywhere.

That said, I am flying to Chicago next week on United. I'm sure it will be awesome :/

[Barthheart]

Try 14 hours crammed into a flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv.... 

[mirth]

I flew a few weeks ago for the first time since 9/11. I was a bit taken aback by how much it has become a purely numbers experience. Crammed into a tiny seat on a cramped plane with minimal amenities. It was depressing and made me glad I don't have to fly regularly.

+1. It's one of the reasons I prefer to drive 14 hours to get to Florida these days.

I was trying to figure out a flight to get to Origins. After my experience 3 weeks ago, I decided a 13 hour drive didn't seem so bad.

[bbmike]

Try 14 hours crammed into a flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv.... 

[mirth]

Try 14 hours crammed into a flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv.... 

Hell no. I seriously don't think I could do it.

[bbmike]

I flew a few weeks ago for the first time since 9/11. I was a bit taken aback by how much it has become a purely numbers experience. Crammed into a tiny seat on a cramped plane with minimal amenities. It was depressing and made me glad I don't have to fly regularly.

+1. It's one of the reasons I prefer to drive 14 hours to get to Florida these days.

I was trying to figure out a flight to get to Origins. After my experience 3 weeks ago, I decided a 13 hour drive didn't seem so bad.

I'll buy you a drink when you get there.