2007-03-13 19:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I've been trying to think this one through rather than just shooting from the hip as I ordinarily do. I think the romance of aviation had to do with the freedom to travel to exotic places in the world without a bunch of nonsensical rules from the bureaucrats. I have to address this from a pilot's viewpoint, since I hate flying the airlines. So many people are travelling now, and there are so many bad guys in the world that the pols have started their routine of controlling everyone. I've even had a couple of those goody two-shoes approach me at my own plane, wanting to see my certificates. Irritating, to say the least. There was a time when a gray-haired man pulling up to a twin-engined cabin class in his Cadillac wouldn't have been bothered by anyone. That does spoil the effect to a large degree, mainly because of the loss of freedom. On the other hand, maybe I've just gotten so old I have no patience with idiots any longer.
2007-03-14 10:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think flying in general has lost its romance. Pardon me for saying this, it is the post 9/11 Panic Attacks that ran through this country that have taken some of the luster off from flying.
I am willing to bet that the airlines are paying more money for that one Air Marshal, than they would have if there were a private security firm providing the same services. The cost of training that Air Marshal falls to the tax payer. The cost of having one aboard an airplane is transfered to ticket sales. I feel that the profit loss is from increased government oversight, insurance and transportation costs.
2007-03-14 05:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never really had any "romance" as far as I'm concerned, but it sure has made it so that if I can drive someplace in 8 hours or less, I'll do that rather than fly. When you figure in the travel time to and from an airport, the time you have to get there early for security, the security checks, the sardine can seats in coach, and the lousy little bags of pretzels, it's just not worth it to me.
2007-03-14 02:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has it ever or rather can it ever?
You speak of an event of a day, but the romance of flying had outlived two World Wars and far difficult times, not mentioning several smaller wars and big tragedies.
We have beaten the birds (biological birds!) only in terms of brute force and velocities. We are yet to match agility of a falcon or the grace of a gull. Till the time we are the absolute masters of flying, the romance will live.
2007-03-14 05:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romance? Maybe with private aircraft.
My trips usually involve almost 2 hours getting to the airport, waiting another to get off the ground in Frankfurt, then 9-10 hours in the air to the east coast, having the crew yell about staying in your seats and not congregating, clearing customs for an hour, then getting on another plane or in a rental car.
Yea, sure, my 6'3" frame sitting in an uncomfortable coach seat with my knees grinding against the seat in front of me, a kid behind me kicking my seat, and the flight attendants banging the crap out of my leg and shoulder with the damn carts. Holy cripes, you couldn't get much more "romance" if it were beaten into you.
2007-03-14 10:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they just need to hire better ceo's southwest airlines and all the canadian companies are making a good profit so why cant the other airlines? Although I do believe air travel is moving towards a more regional smaller airport system the days of having a bunch of huge international airports I believe are over.
2007-03-14 02:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if flying was ever romantic, today it isnt just for the rich anymore and it takes everyone anywhere they want to go.
2007-03-14 11:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by soccerknocker199 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋