Quote Originally Posted by BladesNBarrels View Post
Oh yeah, flying is a real treat now.
I remember flying Braniff Airlines in the early 70's.
Every passenger was served Filet Mignon on real china plates, alcoholic drinks were inexpensive, and the service was fast.
All the men did wear suits and ties, and the ladies dressed for Sunday-Going-To-Meeting.
Then that pesky Airline Deregulation Act in December, 1978, changed the whole flying experience.
Now, I drive to my destination with my wife's suitcase in the car. She will fly out and meet me without having to carry anything.
My legs don't fit in the new seating configurations, and the frustration level rises as soon as I am greeted at DIA.
The world is cyclical and I am waiting for the new airline experience returning to serving passengers versus the bottom-line.
Emirates Air, if they fly where you go. I can't afford it, and wouldn't finance the Arabs if I could, but they offer a premium experience.