Apparently they expect flight disruptions this season because so many more people are traveling and because there are only six more air traffic controllers now than last year. The controllers are overworked and they’re already seeing the effects in increased near-collisions on runways.
Andy and I are doing our part by not flying. We had hoped to fly to the San Francisco Bay Area this past spring to see Kaitlin and Torben while they were still there, but the airlines were having too many problems even then.
Anyway, have any of you or your families tried flying lately?
November 10, 2023
I haven’t been on a flight since 2016. I avoid flying primarily because it is just so bad for our earth. I must admit, though, that as I get older flights would seem easier than certain long road trips. So I guess I should thank the airline industry for screwing it up so badly that even a lengthy car trip is now preferable to putting myself into their hands! And maybe even a small shout out to my fellow Americans whose behavior on flights only adds to my resolve.
Nina
We don’t even go on road trips. When Kaitlin and Torben were in the Chicago area we took the train to see them every other year.
I have never flown in my life, and glad of it! I had no idea that the lack of air traffic controllers was the cause of all these accidents! But it makes perfect sense. The other day, two planes either collided or nearly did just landing on a runway! Long ago, I read that air traffic controllers are in the top five of the most stressful jobs.
The trouble is now they’re forced to work overtime. They are overworked and tired.
I was already reluctant …
but watching NBC National News last night about the near misses and short-staffed air traffic control? No way, Jose!
On the other hand, Beate just got back from visiting her family in Europe and had no problems. But there are no guarantees.
I no longer fly. I still like trains, though.
Trains are a lot more leisurely. 🙂
It’s been decades since either of us flew so I think we’ve missed all the bad experiences. Yay!
Except for 2021 we haven’t flown in decades either. Then Kaitlin flew out to fly with us to see their new home in Massachusetts. It wasn’t bad because not so many people were flying because of Covid.
No we haven’t flown anywhere recently.
🙂
I haven’t flown since 2013 and it was such a chore back then. I can’t imagine what a pain it must be now. So, I refuse to participate, if it’s not within driving distance I’m not going. .
That’s pretty much our attitude now. 🙂
I think the last time I flew anywhere was in 1980.
That’s even longer than us.