…I apologize if this is turning into a cliche’d stand-up routine (What’s the deal with airplane peanuts!??!) but I need to mention one other thing when it comes to traveling via airplanes.
At this point in the history of air travel, a level of responsibility has been placed on the traveler. Where we once could mindlessly arrive at the airport, stroll around with our non-ticket-holding loved ones, finish our cigarettes mid-flight, and carry as much liquid, as many sharp objects, and wear whatever type of shoes we’d like, we now understand that collectively, we’ve got to take on a few responsibilities of our own in order to make this, the fastest means of transportation, available to the largest number of folks. As a whole, we all seem to agree that this works. So can’t we all equally agree that anyone who does not know how to operate a simple seat belt should not be allowed on the plane? Or at least should be left to fend for themselves? Do we really need an adult to stand in front of us miming how to fasten the male end into the female end!? Not only does it waste time, insult travelers, and raise awareness to the fact that the seatbelt here has no internal-organ-saving shoulder harness, but it leaves the steward/ess looking more like a kindergarten activity coordinator than someone who’s expertise may be called on to save our lives. Perhaps some dignity is in order?
