this may be a dumb question, but has anybody else thought about the decline in air travel coinciding with the rise in fuel prices for those of us who refuse to fly, and drive instead? with companies being able to hold virtual meetings nowadays, business travel is down, and recreational travelers choosing alternate ways to travel, the airlines hafta be hurting, reducing the numbers of flights and packing their fewer routes to the max with passengers, some of whom are using airlines rewards so not paying for tickets..."too big to fail" has/will come into play, and the fed has/will prop them up again...in my opinion, the airlines have caught themselves owing to their benefactor, so must dance to the tune being played...
In the past few months my husband and I have driven to and from Florida twice. About an 1100 mile drive each way. Used to fly, but we won't mask up, and the drive wasn't bad.
I do think that a lot/all of what is being done now is an attempt to finalize the Prison Planet. To reduce/eliminate your ability to travel, and especially to travel long distance/internationally.
You can live a middling/decent life on Cell Block 9. But don't get uppity and think you can leave Cell Block 9.
Also no more paying for crappy food at food courts or on planes, no more paying for bottled water and drinks-you can bring your own, no more stressing out on finding overhead storage for carry on baggage, no more squishing into seats without legroom only to have to listen to snoring, or high volume music pouring out of earphones. No more having your seat kicked incessantly by obnoxious children because dimwit parents can’t teach their children respect. No more fist fights on discount airlines from people who think they are jungle animals with no respect for others. No more dealing with stewards and stewardesses who get off on power-AKA mask Nazis. No more dealing with TSA baggage checks, shoe removal, carry on bag searches, long lines. No more dealing with postage stamp, smelly bathrooms. Win Win!
Why would you want to fly with vaccinated pilots/copilots who could have a heart attack or stroke at any time?
Maybe one day someone will start an airline where: all seats are comfortable like first class, where meals or snacks are served that taste decently and are not optional on the airlines’ part, where it is an expectation that everyone dress in business casual instead of looking like whores and homeless people, where there is an expectation that passengers act with manners towards fellow passengers. Then maybe the airlines will get lost customers back. I would rather drive and take longer than deal with the obnoxious aspects of airline travel.
Most things improve and continually get better as society and technology advances, except airline travel. The ONLY thing that’s changed for the better with flying is the inability to smoke. Other than that, airline travel continues to get worse as time goes on.
Travel used to be more comfortable in the 80s and the like but it was extremely expensive. The maximization of space to fit more people is what brings the prices down.
I'm old enough to remember when flying was a pleasure as you describe. People dressed up to fly, the food was decent, there was more room in the cabin, stewies were beautiful/handsome and sweet, no TSA, you could go out to the gates to see your family, etc.
I'm old enough to remember when stewardesses were seen as hot chicks in popular culture. By time I was an adult they were already a bunch of used up Karen's. Now that bit of power is all they have in their lives, I guess.
That's what happens to them after "hitting the wall". When they can no longer use their looks to get whatever they want, they resort to nazi style Karenism.
Yup, and I drove cross country 2x in 6 months. Nice leisurely drives. Used to fly, but until they fix their stupidity I won't.
U fucked yourselves
this may be a dumb question, but has anybody else thought about the decline in air travel coinciding with the rise in fuel prices for those of us who refuse to fly, and drive instead? with companies being able to hold virtual meetings nowadays, business travel is down, and recreational travelers choosing alternate ways to travel, the airlines hafta be hurting, reducing the numbers of flights and packing their fewer routes to the max with passengers, some of whom are using airlines rewards so not paying for tickets..."too big to fail" has/will come into play, and the fed has/will prop them up again...in my opinion, the airlines have caught themselves owing to their benefactor, so must dance to the tune being played...
In the past few months my husband and I have driven to and from Florida twice. About an 1100 mile drive each way. Used to fly, but we won't mask up, and the drive wasn't bad.
Ditto that
Also, if you DO fly, I think it's important when you have 2 pilots, ONE of them is not vaxxed.
If the vaxxed pilot has a heart attack or stroke while flying, the unvaxxed pilot can still take over.
Same here.
I've taken three 1,100 mile, each way, drives in the last year.
I do think that a lot/all of what is being done now is an attempt to finalize the Prison Planet. To reduce/eliminate your ability to travel, and especially to travel long distance/internationally.
You can live a middling/decent life on Cell Block 9. But don't get uppity and think you can leave Cell Block 9.
People aren't up against work weeks or work hours like in the past.
I think I'll take up horseback riding.
sounds good, but be prepared for higher prices on "horse quality hay" due to rising costs of fuel, fertilizer and seed...
Airlines are having trouble getting pilots, plus there are no rental cars available. You may as well drive.
Also no more paying for crappy food at food courts or on planes, no more paying for bottled water and drinks-you can bring your own, no more stressing out on finding overhead storage for carry on baggage, no more squishing into seats without legroom only to have to listen to snoring, or high volume music pouring out of earphones. No more having your seat kicked incessantly by obnoxious children because dimwit parents can’t teach their children respect. No more fist fights on discount airlines from people who think they are jungle animals with no respect for others. No more dealing with stewards and stewardesses who get off on power-AKA mask Nazis. No more dealing with TSA baggage checks, shoe removal, carry on bag searches, long lines. No more dealing with postage stamp, smelly bathrooms. Win Win!
Why would you want to fly with vaccinated pilots/copilots who could have a heart attack or stroke at any time?
Maybe one day someone will start an airline where: all seats are comfortable like first class, where meals or snacks are served that taste decently and are not optional on the airlines’ part, where it is an expectation that everyone dress in business casual instead of looking like whores and homeless people, where there is an expectation that passengers act with manners towards fellow passengers. Then maybe the airlines will get lost customers back. I would rather drive and take longer than deal with the obnoxious aspects of airline travel.
Most things improve and continually get better as society and technology advances, except airline travel. The ONLY thing that’s changed for the better with flying is the inability to smoke. Other than that, airline travel continues to get worse as time goes on.
Government intervention
Travel used to be more comfortable in the 80s and the like but it was extremely expensive. The maximization of space to fit more people is what brings the prices down.
I'm old enough to remember when flying was a pleasure as you describe. People dressed up to fly, the food was decent, there was more room in the cabin, stewies were beautiful/handsome and sweet, no TSA, you could go out to the gates to see your family, etc.
I so wish an airline like this existed.
It does lol. Y'all just too broke to know about them.
I don’t like or agree w/ any of it, but the “rebel” in me dislikes the stewardesses most of all. Bunch of nobodies on a power trip. 🙄
I'm old enough to remember when stewardesses were seen as hot chicks in popular culture. By time I was an adult they were already a bunch of used up Karen's. Now that bit of power is all they have in their lives, I guess.
That's what happens to them after "hitting the wall". When they can no longer use their looks to get whatever they want, they resort to nazi style Karenism.
Good choice. I drive to Denver instead of fly, because I can't stand their satanic airport. It's a pleasant car trip.