Now every time I travel I have to get to the airport three hours early so that I have time to check my luggage , disrobe for security, have them confiscate half of my toiletries, then be told that my carryon can't be carried on because I recklessly left a pair of tweezers, which nowadays is a weapon of mass destruction.
Then I wait in line to buy a $12 bottle of water, because apparently it is OK to have one, just not to carry your own reasonably priced one past the checkpoint.
Then I head to the gate for boarding. I thought I could finally relax and enjoy the journey when I need to use the facilities after drinking my water. Unfortunately, we are now under the strict regime of air transit regulations, meaning that first I have to undergo a training seminar on seatbelt fastening etc...finally I can approach the majestic lavatory.
When they do sell you food you really don't want at a price it isn't worth, they no longer accept cash, only Visa and Amex...too bad if you brought your MasterCard.
Now I may be frustrated and hungry but I would never think of taking it out on any of the flight crew. After all, they are just doing their job; and even if they weren't , any loss of composure could get me Tasered by an air marshal and/or put on the no-fly list, which in addition to complicating future travel, would really make it hard to get back home.
That said, I take comfort in the fact that the Security Authoritie's ever-growing roster of ordinances, while occasionally misguided, are intended towards the honourable purpose of keeping us all safe and sound.
Then just over a week ago, a nine year old child with no ticket, no money, and no adult supervision hopped on a flight to Las Vegas...
Information for this article was obtained from the Metro newspaper written by Mike Benhaim on Oct. 16, 2013
Enjoy your flight!
