Newsstand - Annoyances now part of airline travel

http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071019/BIZ/710190439

Facing late flights, lost luggage, overbooked flights and tedious security procedures where many have to all but undress, the weary business travelers plod on.
While they may not like it, business travelers are likely to spend the same amount of time, or more, in the air over the next year.
In a global survey we conducted a few weeks ago, 87 percent of senior executives and managers said they plan to travel the same amount or more over the next 12 months, compared to the last 12 months. Thirty-five percent said they planned to travel more and 6 percent said it would be significantly more.

I am glad I just retired.

The sad thing is I am now accustomed to some of the annoyances like delays that I don't let them bother me. There are more important things in life than to waste energy being frustrated over things beyond my control. If a flight is late, screaming at the GAs, FAs, etc would not make it leave sooner.

Most people say airline meals suck - if you want to avoid the aggravation of waiting 2 hours before you're handed a miniature bag of pretzels on a 4 hr flight, purchase something before getting on board.

It's hard to not get annoyed sometimes, but it's amazing how a little laughter can improve your mood.

Happy travels!