Shannon MatternI’m heading off on my second flight — my first international flight — in three years. I’ve noticed on both occasions that the airlines are now not assigning seats, and when you attempt to *choose* seat, you’re informed that all of the regular economy seats are sold out, and in order to make a selection, you’ll have to pay a $200+ upgrade. Yet another upcharge scam.
Thaisa WayAs if the environmental impact weren’t sufficient reason, the ever-deepening unpleasantness of travel — delays!, everything’s an upcharge!, everything’s self-service (balance your luggage and check yourself out on this little ledge while opening our origami shopping bag with your pinkie!) — confirms that I won’t be doing any more of those “let’s pop over to the EU for this two-day event in the middle of the semester, and get back for class on Monday” trips anymore.
$8 for a Coke! Obligatory face recognition at the gate! Touch screens everywhere!
Soundtrackcity@shannonmattern feel for you. Hope you have a nice place to stay in Berlin!
@Soundtrackcity Thanks! I’m sure I’ll have a great time once I get there :)
robert daniel pickard@shannonmattern I don't think i've been on a flight where at least one person has had a breakdown/freakout
@rdp It’s such an unpleasant experience! Imagine flying under duress!
dorian@shannonmattern heh yeah watch air travel crater not from climate or inequality but the industry itself making the process so onerous nobody wants to do it unless they absolutely have to