Letters to the Editor
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Steps forward, steps back
Thank you for the informative and interesting article. I'm flying home for Thanksgiving and I just know it's going to be another nightmare. Last time it took 14 hrs--and driving would only have been 5 more (Upstate NY to Minneapolis).
One question I have about if we were to move to fewer, larger jets is this: How much would that 'step forward' be erased by the 'step back' of the airline canceling flights without enough passengers? I recall that being fairly common in the past, back when there was a trend for larger planes and fewer people flying.
My intuition is that we would still come out ahead, but of course as you point out, people love to rag on the airlines regardless. But can you blame them? The massive delays and subsequent lies coupled with draconian security measures and mediocre service make flying a true test of one's cool.
Also, any word on them allowing us to be so decadent as to bring more than 4 oz. of a liquid onto the plane again? The restrictions make me want to pack a suitcase full of breast milk, prosthetic breasts, KY Jelly, and prescription horse tranquilizers, since that's all we're allowed nowadays.