i certainly remember. we were pampered. food, drinks, pillows, blankets, magazines. and they were free.

i flew from san diego to memphis with a three month old baby. the attendents
took him to back of plane and played with him, while i slept.

gone for ever, ah memories

babe

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First time I flew commerical airplane was from Jacksonville Florida to Baltimore Md, it was in 1964. I flew National Airlines on a Turbo Prop plane. Two seats in coach to a side. We were fed real meals, not bags of peanuts, After the take off we could get up and walk around. The Stews (none of this flight attendent PC) treated you like you were special. You got on the plane, you flew where you were going, you felt good when you got there and you felt special for the experience. Also NO ONE flew in flip flops, shorts, halter tops or beachware. We flew in suits for men and business clothes for women. Flying was classy, not packing em in like sardines and shitting on them along the way.

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Gix- I still do not know why you are shouting in all your posts.

I disagree with you ,NOYB, and OB and others who feel invaded unnecessarily by these security searches. Flying on airliners is a choice-it differs from the warrantless spying that disregards our constitution IMHO.

I fly about 8 times per year and never mind the lines or the search from security. I think they are doing their best to protect us because of criminals who choose to hi-jack airliners. In addition to religious extremists-you basically have a village in the sky with no law enforcement unless you happen to have an air marshall on board -so besides religious extremists any random sociopath could wreak havoc on the flight.

I just returned from Los Angeles and did not mind a bit opening my carry on. Slipping off my shoes does not bother me or a bag search and when I make it through the line I smile and thank the security agents . I feel safer with these searches. Europe and the middle east began this long before the U.S did. I flew into Liberia,Costa Rica this past summer (Ollie's old stomping grounds) and appreciated the amount of security before boarding my direct flight back into the U.S.

I did have a 4 hour delay in L.A. last week because of maintenance problems and I was prepared. I had my notebook, my ipod and a book.I ran into an old aquaintence waiting for the same flight. The only time delays frustrate me is when they might cause a missed connection.

International flights can be uncomfortable in economy, but usually I am so excited about the destination I can overcome 12 hours in a cramped seat. I did splurge and use flyer miles last summer and upgraded to business class to Europe and that was dreamy ( I would never pay $ for the upgrade)

As far as the liquid restrictions- so what-you can take less then 2 ounces when packaged in a plasitc bag. You can buy toothrushes that are pre set with toothpaste and use the water in the bathroom for grooming. I always pack an old washcloth and after a long flight I can wash in the sink and toss the cloth.

I hope they continue the increased security and expand it further to include cargo.

The answer is simple really. He's a fucking dumbass.

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"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied." -- Otto Von Bismark

You are a man who gets straight to the point.

I don't disagree with any of this post except; When you're outside the country (USA) on a foreign carrier, the rules change...the security changes and you have no chance of protest when there is a 'suspicious' passaenger on board. Trust me on this....they DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU THINK. As far as airline personnel is concerned, you're a trouble maker if you complain.

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Now I've got 3 points.......

Now I look like Satan's little helper don't you think?

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"If you're going to tell people the truth, be funny or they'll kill you." -- Billy Wilder

"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied." -- Otto Von Bismark

"Oh and i have a question for the older folks on this board... Do any of you remember what it was like traveling before the muslims started bombing airplanes... 30 years ago"

I don't remember flying ever being that great. Always lines to get on the plane, always lines at the baggage counter.

Hey, look, it is Satan's little helper....Mom_Adams would be so proud...

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And now, I'm the Elitist of liberal Elitists...