Flying the Not So Friendly Skies

        Hard to cross the country these days without flying one of America's big 4 airlines: United/ Continental, Delta, American, Alaska/Virgin.   So, given that DC is the goal, United had a better schedule.  When is First Class not so "1st Class"?  When you fly United in an old 737.  Leg room was hardly of a special 1st Class size.  The food-not so 1st class.   When the Mayor ordered a suggested entree, he was told they were out of 2 of 3 and the 3rd was unappetizing on its face.  He opted for the cheeseburger, which was cheesy, and unappetizing, given its micro=waved preparation.
       It's interesting how corporate America thumbs its nose at its paying customers, those folks who they assume are only concerned with ticket price and departure times.  Do they care about comforts and the experience?  Of course not; they just want to go some place, no matter what.   By the way, staying in the aircraft for an hour and a half after boarding is NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE!  Sure, business is booming, but can an air traffic controllers speed things up?  Apparently, not, too many general aviation aircraft(private jets?).  So, the poor chumps who bought tickets for a flight suffer, again.
      Recently, veteran traveler, author, writer Paul Theroux remarked in an article about how flying has become so objectionable that folks are actually choosing to drive the "friendly roads" of America as an alternative to the terrible status of flying for passengers of all stripes.  Yes, some folks want cheap flights and some airlines provide them.   But given the lower fuel costs and the prevalence of massive industry profits, one would expect the corporate bosses to put a few benefits into the mix for those who fill the seats.   I won't mention "fees", etc.
Have a nice day.  And Dr. Gao, you have a nice day, too.