The blame belongs on the individuals who do not respect others, and can't behave in a civilized manner. One so intolerant of others should not fly coach.

(Written on 09/03/2014)(Permalink)

So Granny just sat there quietly for 11 hours? Why didn't she speak up?

(Written on 08/28/2014)(Permalink)

I cringe as much as the next guy when thinking about being stuck on a plane anywhere near some loud, clueless cell phone user. However, I don't agree that another law, likely to be poorly written and narrowly construed, is the answer.

(Written on 08/04/2014)(Permalink)

In 1990, I took the ATC test (scored 89.6). At that time, bonus points were only given to ex-military. We were told that people scoring 95 and above would receive an invitation to training. Those in the 90-94 bracket would be invited if there was room, and so on. It was a tough, timed test that you really couldn't prepare for; either you had the skills or not. If the current test is similar, and they have the same preferential treatment policies (only vets), they should get good candidates.

(Written on 08/01/2014)(Permalink)

As ye sow, so shall ye reap.

(Written on 07/24/2014)(Permalink)

I do, but only because my driver's license looks like a booking photo for drug possesion. It's really awful.

(Written on 07/21/2014)(Permalink)

Based on past experience, I wouldn't expect to hear anything from Malaysian for at least a couple of days, maybe longer.

(Written on 07/17/2014)(Permalink)

"So no peaceful people injured." There are 295 families who would disagree.

(Written on 07/17/2014)(Permalink)

Oh the humanity.

(Written on 07/16/2014)(Permalink)

What problem will having a camera in the cockpit solve?

(Written on 07/11/2014)(Permalink)