I've read a lot of comments some here and elsewhere on this.... Its likely most if not all airlines will follow suit. If you object to this, and there are airlines that don't require masks, exercise your freedom as a consumer to select one who does not have the requirement. This is not about denying 'freedoms'... Remember when the smoking section was the aft portion of the AC ? I sat one seat from it more than once- and yes I was definitely passively 'smoking' -and nauseous.... That was not their 'right' to exercise a freedom at the rest of our expenses. IF this measure makes flying a tad bit safer from a disease transmission standpoint, and as others have already noted, wiping down the filthy seats, trays, restraints- makes it a bit better for all of us, is it a bad thing ? Do you also object to wearing lap belts when instructed ? Shouldn't you be free to choose not to ? Why not ? I am in perfect health but more than once have come down with really nasty bugs after lengthy layovers a

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

I would disagree a bit as a critical thinking free person. The closer proximity you are, the greater the chance of being infected, period. 3 mucous membrane points of entry, eyes, nose, mouth. The density of airborne particles is not the only mode of transmission however that density will vary greatly with distance so separation does help (Some). IF you are close enough to be touching the same crap, etc you also have a great risk of direct transmission- not just 'air particles'. Remember back in the cattle car section, you are sharing armrests, climbing across each other to get to the head, touching common seat backs, touching overhead bin latches and doors, touching the head door latch and everything inside it, etc... Fewer people at a greater distance apart, is less chance of transmission from all means. Its perfectly feasible economically, if we all pay more $ per seat, right ? Will it work, no, the consumer 'demands' a $400 cross country flight.

(Written on 04/27/2020)(Permalink)

His statement is a bit knee jerk. An extreme example, you could fly that AC with one PAX onboard quite profitably, if said PAX paid enough for that seat (say, $60,000). Now we scale that to say 200 seats, 1/3 of which are left empty, you can still make money if those 2/3 occupied seats pay enough extra or you are subsidized in some other fashion for those empty seats. The AC will operate a good deal more efficiently, also. There have been quite a few flights where I would have rather gladly have purchased that seat next to mine to keep some obnoxious, personal space invading clod from occupying it.....!

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I imagine you would do it with a taller step ladder ,and not stand on the top- which is always about 2 steps higher than the one labeled "do not step on or above this point".....

(Written on 03/30/2020)(Permalink)

Shouldn't this 4 engine bomber which I must assume was carrying a very light load consisting of a handful of passengers, have been able to limp back for a safe landing on 3 engines ? Was there more than an engine failure here, or what ?

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You got that right, the executive decision makers are definitely NOT flying coach !

(Written on 03/20/2020)(Permalink)

Agreed, I personally have observed the crew working harder not less, to make flying a less odious experience. Its the passengers who are becoming less patient, more inconsiderate, and frankly quite rude. And no no adult should reply with 'they made me this way' - No they did not, you choose your responses. Buy a cheap seat, you WILL be cramped back in the cattle car section, every time. People pay for seats that recline, so expect a seat back in your face. I don't recline mine out of consideration for others. Look simply lower your expectations, or purchase a premium seat, its that simple. Anymore I am grateful to #1 arrive in one piece, #2 arrive within an hour or two of the scheduled time. You have special needs, handle them. Don't bitch about the lack of food/drink, or your blood sugar crash- there was plenty of time for that in the terminal. Put on some headphones, read a book, watch a movie, have a beer, and take a nap and be glad you can cross America in 5 hours. Be grateful for t

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The AR-15's I've fired with bump stocks come quite close to full auto rate of fire, and as I said are quite controllable- which is the point I was making, not semantics as to the features of the rifle.

(Written on 02/24/2020)(Permalink)

The rate of fire is selectable on those, by the way. Also an AR-15 firing in full auto mode is still quite controllable.

(Written on 02/21/2020)(Permalink)

Another option to work around recharging time, would be swappable battery packs.

(Written on 08/23/2019)(Permalink)