I think the economics and technology are at a point where this will evolve more quickly. There is always a chicken and egg issue with new technologies like this. Demand and supply need to grow together. One can’t significantly outpace the other. Distributed battery technology appears to be solving some of the variability of solar and wind as well as providing a power source for peak shaving. Solar, wind, hydro and perhaps modern small scale nuclear power plants will increasingly supply power to the grids.

(Written on 2021/04/09)(Permalink)

Take solace in the fact that I won’t be competing with you for a seat on your favorite airline,

(Written on 2021/01/22)(Permalink)

Love Delta. Even more reason to fly Delta exclusively when possible.

(Written on 2021/01/22)(Permalink)

Yes and purchasing extra seats can keep a passenger out of the direct line of fire from a cough or sneeze...especially from behind. Though I think I'd want three entire rows at a minimum.

(Written on 2020/05/01)(Permalink)

They need to stop charging for checked bags. They should charge for large carry-on bags. Then boarding would be much faster and there would be ample room in the overhead compartments.

(Written on 2020/04/17)(Permalink)

That sounds like a great way to add a lot of members to the mile high club!

(Written on 2018/04/06)(Permalink)

In my experience, the problem starts back in the terminal. Passengers tend to jump the gun and line up too early for their zones. Then they get intermingled and the aisles get clogged on the aircraft. Since everyone knows people jump the gun, more people jump the gun. It would be great if passengers could get arranged properly in the terminal prior to boarding. That way the boarding would be partly over before it even begins.

(Written on 2014/01/11)(Permalink)