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[–] plumbercraic@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Fuck airlines. And airports. And air travel. And the captured regulatory bodies that are supposed to have our backs.

[–] anteaters@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I feel like flying was at its best back in the 90s or something. Or that might just be because I was a child back then and did not have to deal with all the bullshit. Train travel has so much potential to be better than flying.

[–] abcd@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was definitely better: We had real dishes, forks, spoons and knives made of metal, bigger seats, real food. You had not to pay extra for every breath you take.

Only one thing was worse: smoking cabins were a thing back then. I remember sitting between two old guys smoking as a child. That was the worst flight ever 🀒

[–] Clou42@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

It was also way more expensive. Don’t forget you paid for that food and the seats. Today you have a choice.