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> Source that they are they ignoring their core competency?

Have you flown on an airplane in the last 10 years? I'd rather drive 15 hours to Florida than deal with the fucking airlines

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Yes, often. It has been the same experience (satisfactory), except some have newer planes. Avoid buying the lowest tier pricing (stick to economy, or whatever has free carry on and lets you pick a seat).

I end up paying roughly $50 per hour of flight plus or minus, and it’s been consistent for my adult life (15+ years). Which is surprising considering inflation.

The only problems I have with flying are TSA and airport runway congestion itself.

> Avoid buying the lowest tier pricing

Easy to say when you have money

If you're flying at all, it's likely you are going to be spending some amount of money. In reality, it would be wildly unlikely that a person could afford a $200 ticket and not a $300 one with proper planning.

It's really about the whole expereince. Once I'm on the airplane, it's usually pretty OK. The security anal exam and general airport experience of modern-day air travel is what makes it unpleasant and is largely not the airlines' doing.

But yeah I agree, if it's less than 6 hours I'll almost always just drive.

I'd rather not go to Florida in general if we're all speaking in extremes.

I jest, but which airlines have you been on? I've enjoyed my airline experiences more now than in the past flying Delta, American, United.

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