Originally Posted by Cloudship

The first rule of FlyerTalk? Don't talk about FlyerTalk.

So this got me thinking - why are we all so afraid of admitting we like to fly? I was on the 747 from MSP to ATL. I know there were at least 6 other people flying just to fly on that plane - 5 who I saw got off and right back on the return, and one who I met. I am sure a number of people in first were there for the trip alone.

So why does no one talk on the flight? We all romanticize about the golden age of flying. What made that so special - well look at the photos and memories - it was a party in the air! We had lounges in the cabins and people got up and talked and shared stories. now all anyone does is sit down, clamp headphones to their heads and zone out to a movie and a few drinks. Why do I have to feel guilty about having a conversation?