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Is Flying Becoming Too Much of an Ordeal?

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    Fortunately, the terrorist that tried to bring down that Delta flight into Detroit last month did not accomplish what he set out to do. But, nonetheless, he was able to set in motion a set of new rules that no doubt will severely damage the airline industry over the weeks and months ahead. Not being allowed to go to the bathroom, or get out of your seat for any reason, during the last hour of your flight, not being allowed to have anything in your lap during this period of time (not even a book?), increasing scrutiny during airport security checks, pat-downs, longer lines, only one carry-on bag, etc., etc. All this on top of the restrictions that had already been put in place with respect to bringing liquids along with you in your carry-on luggage. It would be interesting to hear Extravigator.com's readers' opinions concerning how these new regulations and procedures are affecting their future travel and vacation plans. Has it gotten to the point where the prospect of facing these multiple hassles is making prospective international travelers re-examine their vacation plans and, instead of flying, focus on driving or taking the train to a destination in closer proximity?

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    that is so easy to answer:
    no. i will continue to make travel plans that include flying.
    can't wait for my next adventure-italy!!!
    in fact, open to hotel suggestions for rome, florence, venice.
    i don't mind spending a fortune, as long as it is worth a fortune.
    thanks, in advance...

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    Absolutely! It IS becoming too much of an ordeal! But, obviously, under certain circumstances, when we have to travel by air, it's an ordeal we will have to endure.

    In addition to all the "multiple hassles" cited by The Rover, every once in a while, when security measures prove faulty, even in the slightest way, an entire airport can be shut down, affecting tens of thousands of people for many, many hours, as evidenced by what happened earlier this month at Newark Airport in New Jersey:

    http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/newark_airport_lockdown_after.html

    Now, whenever I can avoid flying, I try to drive or take the train! But, for most international trips, we will have to continue to endure that increasingly unpleasant ordeal.

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    The New York Times recently published some suggestions for airline travelers, so that they know what to expect when going through new airport screening procedures:

    http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/us/02bags.html?scp=3&sq=TSA&st=cse

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    In addition to all of the problems cited above in this discussion thread, you can add on all the delays and corresponding aggravation associated with bad weather. In particular, the recent heavy snowstorms that have ravaged many portions of the United States lately have resulted in massive delays and cancellations, and hundreds of thousands of frustrated airline passengers. Clearly, flying isn't always as exciting and pleasurable as it used to be.

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    It certainly is! In addition to all the things listed above that have annoyed others, the chaos that came about as a result of the Iceland volcano was the last straw. In the future, I'm going to try to do as many of my business meetings as possible using video teleconferencing and cut back on my international vacations. They're not worth the trouble.

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    Even though the planes are as crowded as ever, my recent flying experiences have been more enjoyable than they were in past years. Perhaps it's because many of the airlines are profitable again and they aren't cutting as many corners. Those extra fees they continue to impose are still bothersome though.

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    Well, i don't think it's becoming "too much" of an ordeal, better to be safe, right? Of course one is annoyed occasionally but I'd rather accept that than the opposite option.
    I don't travel by plane THAT much but it certainly makes things easier sometimes - and can be less expensive than travelling by train etc. (if that is even an option, regarding the destination)...

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    The results of a survey released yesterday by Travel And Leisure Magazine indicated that New York had absolutely the worst airports in the USA. The rankings were based on on-time performance, food, entertainment, and staff efficiency. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports came in dead last in the survey of 30 domestic airports, while Houston came in first.

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/08/30/survey-says-nyc-has-worst-airports-in-u-s/

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