What would we like to see the airports and airlines improve?
- Improve security checks. There has to be a way to screen passengers before they even get to the airport. The alleged underwear bomber is said to have bought his one-way ticket in cash, two things that should have tipped off security.
- Stop charging for the little things--checking bags, snacks, emergency exit row seats.
- Offer complimentary movies and WiFi
- Make flying fun again. We love the example of Virgin America's Holiday Cheer program.
- Cuter uniforms. Admittedly, this is a small thing, but flight attendants who are wearing uniforms they actually like would help put the glamour back in air travel.
- Make getting to the airport easier. We would love to see express rails from downtown directly to the airport, a la the Heathrow Express.
2 comments:
Just to eliminate some confusion about the underwear bomber: it is very common for Africans to purchase plane tickets in cash, as many do not have credit cards. In fact, I heard on NPR that many airlines require that tickets be paid in cash. So this wouldn't have been a "red flag" for security per se.
Also, I believe he did have a round-trip ticket, but I've seen it said both ways.
Interesting point and we hadn't heard that about Africans paying for tickets in cash. Still, there has to be a better way for airlines to screen passengers better before they get to the airport.
I would personally be willing to submit to more stringent pre-screening if it meant an easier time at the airport.
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