<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JS:
Sure, flying isn't affordable to many, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it a luxury.
There is nothing that is affordable to everyone, unless it's free.
What is the point of this thread? The topic title says "Northworst" but has hardly anything to do with NW. Then you complain that the airlines don't give out free food on board anymore. Now you are complaining that air fares remain out of reach for many Americans.
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flying can be a lot cheper than the bus or train. This is especially true on transcons. Most of the people on this board are probally the exception that you are talking about.