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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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