Ditch the old flight patterns of decadent America, pretend it’s the 21st century and fly free like an illegal eagle on ‘Migrant Airlines’. No identification required, no waiting in long lines, no long walks, no TSA or security other than for your protection. Free meals, no masks, flight attendant free, free baggage delivery and free transport to your free accommodations. If you’re not close to the border just get yourself to your local Westchester like airport and hop on board. Destination may not be your first choice but you’ll meet interesting people and see parts of the US you never dreamed of seeing.
Sadly it appears that those who give architectural awards to modern airport designers have lost touch with what the actual purpose of an airport is and who uses them, just as college administrators have lost touch with what knowledge and education is as they eagerly embrace the most toxic and destructive politically-driven fashions of the day. We are truly in a Dark Age where the fabric of Society appears to be coming apart at the seams.
To that point, a friendly suggestion for your future domestic travel plans...instead of having those booking your U.S. speaking engagements include an airline ticket for you, how about having them book passage for you with a deluxe executive motor coach service of your choice? There would be lots of benefits that I can see at the outset, and probably many more:
~ They'll pick you up right in front of your swanky pad and drop you off right at the door of your speaking venue.
~The coaches have fully-functional offices onboard with mobile internet, so you can work as you travel if you wish.
~You get to SEE AMERICA, and you're in complete control of your trip and any stops you want to make.
~Security
~You can make your own mask rules and snippy Leftist stewardesses won't demand you move from your seat.
~Professional drivers that you can vett...unlike the airlines' embrace of Diversity Pilots whose qualifications are never disclosed or available for inspection.
~No TSA grope-A-thon
Speaking of TSA, Ted Kennedy's Gift to the Unions, you had mentioned some years ago that a TSA worker had taken a favorite bracelet of yours. Did you ever get it back?
Thank you so much for your reply, and I'm delighted that you approve. Yes, there is the time factor but hopefully it might be worthy of consideration sometime when you might have a few days free and want to get out of town anyway. Your supporters want you to be safe & free from harassment, and I can't really think of a better way to accomplish this for long-range domestic travel. Best wishes to you for a safe and enjoyable European trip!
I was not a big traveler, and now a non traveler thanks to vax mandates, etc.... but what infuriated me most was not being able to have a smoke after going through security. In the Calgary airport, for example, the huge tall windows and big open spaces overlooking the 2nd floor down onto the conveyor belts....and not enough space for a 20x20 smoking lounge...?! Imagine my surprise upon landing in Frankfurt, as soon as I got off the plane and entered the terminal there was a Camel smoking lounge, and several smoking lounges past security on the way to my departure gate as well. Brisbane was the most efficient airport I have been through, 20 minutes or so from arriving at the curb to being at the gate for the flight to LAX. Domestic routes in Australia were very quick airport experiences, too, though that might be lack of TSA. There is no excuse for having areas in airports for everything from dogs to prayer rooms (perhaps 2 ways of saying 1 thing) but they can't find a couple hundred square feet to sit and have a smoke or 2 before boarding a long flight.
I'm very happy to say, the last time we flew American Airline was in 2017, and my wife's brand new mini iPad was stolen by the Black Baton Rouge baggage handlers. If I ever fly commercial again, it will be too soon. And we were very regular and good customers before that happened. But the theft is not the only reason I won't fly anymore, I disavow and refuse Trump's Operation Warp Speed Fauci vaccines.
Yes, the airports generally suck but the real nastiness hits you when you’re in the air. Civility amongst passengers is a distant memory. Truth be told, I’d rather freaking walk.
If you want a real airport hiking experience, go to the Istanbul airport, now largest physically in the world. The only way to get between massive concourses is to get one of the motorized wheelchairs where the operators stand on an elevated lift behind you like a dog sled, and you get belted in as these babies can do 25 mph inside the terminal and up and down ramps. It is like a roller coaster ride, but highly efficient and run by the Turkish Government.
I live near Dulles Airport, and there is a lot of it that is stupid, like having to board those goofy-ass ginormous tractors to get to your terminal, and the long walks to your plane. But I have to tell you, it's stunning to approach that airport, particularly at night. It's just a beautiful thing to look at.
This is probably karma for kicking out the Hare Krishnas.
Ditch the old flight patterns of decadent America, pretend it’s the 21st century and fly free like an illegal eagle on ‘Migrant Airlines’. No identification required, no waiting in long lines, no long walks, no TSA or security other than for your protection. Free meals, no masks, flight attendant free, free baggage delivery and free transport to your free accommodations. If you’re not close to the border just get yourself to your local Westchester like airport and hop on board. Destination may not be your first choice but you’ll meet interesting people and see parts of the US you never dreamed of seeing.
Sadly it appears that those who give architectural awards to modern airport designers have lost touch with what the actual purpose of an airport is and who uses them, just as college administrators have lost touch with what knowledge and education is as they eagerly embrace the most toxic and destructive politically-driven fashions of the day. We are truly in a Dark Age where the fabric of Society appears to be coming apart at the seams.
To that point, a friendly suggestion for your future domestic travel plans...instead of having those booking your U.S. speaking engagements include an airline ticket for you, how about having them book passage for you with a deluxe executive motor coach service of your choice? There would be lots of benefits that I can see at the outset, and probably many more:
~ They'll pick you up right in front of your swanky pad and drop you off right at the door of your speaking venue.
~The coaches have fully-functional offices onboard with mobile internet, so you can work as you travel if you wish.
~Stylish kitchens on board
~Big comfy beds, fresh linens & proper rest/shower facilities.
~You get to SEE AMERICA, and you're in complete control of your trip and any stops you want to make.
~Security
~You can make your own mask rules and snippy Leftist stewardesses won't demand you move from your seat.
~Professional drivers that you can vett...unlike the airlines' embrace of Diversity Pilots whose qualifications are never disclosed or available for inspection.
~No TSA grope-A-thon
Speaking of TSA, Ted Kennedy's Gift to the Unions, you had mentioned some years ago that a TSA worker had taken a favorite bracelet of yours. Did you ever get it back?
Have a safe and enjoyable trip! :-)
Excellent idea! But sometimes, it just takes too long.
Thank you so much for your reply, and I'm delighted that you approve. Yes, there is the time factor but hopefully it might be worthy of consideration sometime when you might have a few days free and want to get out of town anyway. Your supporters want you to be safe & free from harassment, and I can't really think of a better way to accomplish this for long-range domestic travel. Best wishes to you for a safe and enjoyable European trip!
I was not a big traveler, and now a non traveler thanks to vax mandates, etc.... but what infuriated me most was not being able to have a smoke after going through security. In the Calgary airport, for example, the huge tall windows and big open spaces overlooking the 2nd floor down onto the conveyor belts....and not enough space for a 20x20 smoking lounge...?! Imagine my surprise upon landing in Frankfurt, as soon as I got off the plane and entered the terminal there was a Camel smoking lounge, and several smoking lounges past security on the way to my departure gate as well. Brisbane was the most efficient airport I have been through, 20 minutes or so from arriving at the curb to being at the gate for the flight to LAX. Domestic routes in Australia were very quick airport experiences, too, though that might be lack of TSA. There is no excuse for having areas in airports for everything from dogs to prayer rooms (perhaps 2 ways of saying 1 thing) but they can't find a couple hundred square feet to sit and have a smoke or 2 before boarding a long flight.
I'm very happy to say, the last time we flew American Airline was in 2017, and my wife's brand new mini iPad was stolen by the Black Baton Rouge baggage handlers. If I ever fly commercial again, it will be too soon. And we were very regular and good customers before that happened. But the theft is not the only reason I won't fly anymore, I disavow and refuse Trump's Operation Warp Speed Fauci vaccines.
Hey Ann , it is a Democratic city! I rest my case,!
Yes, the airports generally suck but the real nastiness hits you when you’re in the air. Civility amongst passengers is a distant memory. Truth be told, I’d rather freaking walk.
It’s so bad they fly the illegal aliens to Westchester airport
Thank you for sharing your perspective Ann.
It’s like software developers at Microsoft. In their minds job security equated to designing more and more.
If you want a real airport hiking experience, go to the Istanbul airport, now largest physically in the world. The only way to get between massive concourses is to get one of the motorized wheelchairs where the operators stand on an elevated lift behind you like a dog sled, and you get belted in as these babies can do 25 mph inside the terminal and up and down ramps. It is like a roller coaster ride, but highly efficient and run by the Turkish Government.
I live near Dulles Airport, and there is a lot of it that is stupid, like having to board those goofy-ass ginormous tractors to get to your terminal, and the long walks to your plane. But I have to tell you, it's stunning to approach that airport, particularly at night. It's just a beautiful thing to look at.
It's the new government mandated excersize program. Have you been to Salt Lake City, it must be a mile to the gates.
Thank god I don't fly!
The problem with logistics will continue as long as airports will employ affirmative action people.
Not only do they fly into Westchester but they just have to show a arrest warrant as ID to get on the plane