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US aviation failing? We've screwed ourselves
Our airports are terrible, and our airlines find it harder and harder to compete. We've done it to ourselves through shortsightedness, underfunding, and flyer-unfriendly policies. (www.boston.com) עוד...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I agree, as an ex-Brit, however rememebr that British Airways was known as BRUTISH Airways for many years - Iranair was preferable when I worked in Tehran. Other than poor service, most American flagged carriers should be the last resort for nayone thinking of flying to any Islamic country.
Most the US airlines service from first contact to baggage collection is a nightmare. Also the condition their
aircraft is not just messy but dirty. More like flying sewers.
aircraft is not just messy but dirty. More like flying sewers.
Look at your fellow pax. Most of them wish their couch was that clean. Lol
I was on AirTran last month, 4 planes, filthy trays. The Flight Attendant didn't even apologize when I asked her for a damp paper towel to wipe it clean before I ate.
Years ago on Delta the same thing happened, but the FA wouldn't even let me wipe it, I was in a window seat and she reached across and wiped it herself...
Years ago on Delta the same thing happened, but the FA wouldn't even let me wipe it, I was in a window seat and she reached across and wiped it herself...
Ian, No comparison at all. Unfortunately, I hated Virgin because of their service while I had flown from KMIA to EGKK in their Premium Economy. While I normally fly KMIA to KEWR with United once every 3 Months in their Business/First with a magnificent service.
But All the airlines, My favor one was Lufthansa in their A380 from KMIA to ZURICH in Business UPPER Deck. That's what I call service and great experience.
But All the airlines, My favor one was Lufthansa in their A380 from KMIA to ZURICH in Business UPPER Deck. That's what I call service and great experience.
Well, this is an example of differing priorities. The state/municipal governments in the US care about issues which effect VOTES. Like large corporate organizations, next election( or quarter) is as far ahead as planning goes. TSA is a a Politically Correct disaster to any traveler, for all the usual excuses. We deal with air travel as though it was the subway. Maybe it is cheap and lots of bodies go through the pipe, but everything is "Least common denominator" logic.I just returned from Ft Meyers FL (RSW). The terminal and outlying facilities are just Great; however, it took 45 min to go through Security because: TSA only had one scanner
running. Attitude Check!
running. Attitude Check!
US Immigration has got better, but it's still a pain! I try and avoid the big port of entry airports where the lines can be horrendous. On the other hand, entry in to the UK for non-residents is also a pain!