This really has nothing to do with them as a company, or as individuals. It has to do with what they have done and propose to do in the future. They have made the poisoning of the upper atmosphere and the frivolous waste of petroleum their corporate goals. All of this is done to promote the two biggest wastes of time and riches in the known universe, tourism and corporate travel.
I also cheer every increase in airport security made mandatory by the TSA. Good on them, I think that every air traveller should be required to have a full cavity search and be forced to be strapped into their seats with a catheter installed. That way we will be safe.
Fuck the airlines, lets bring back the trains.
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The only way anyone will get me on a plane is in a casket...
Until train travel is once again considered glamorous and they can somehow get people anywhere in the world, trains will not be patronized. I agree that air travel is an enormous waste of energy. To me they're a sign of society's belief that somehow the status quo will continue.
Amen to bringing back the trains. I'd love to take Amtrak coast to coast, but it's four days each way (which averages to 35 mph!) and, if you book a sleeper for the long legs of the trip, round trip fare is around $1,500. But trains can be a great option for shorter trips. I'd also like to see the return of real ocean liners (not cruise ships) with cheap (steerage) fares. And bring back the dirigibles! But I guess that's asking too much....
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