I fly a lot.
In fact, I just hit five million "butt-in-seat" miles on American Airlines.
I don't expect to continue at this place forever ... but now is the time to push.
I have a different workflow when I travel, and it works for me.
Ultimately, I believe that good things happen when you are in motion!
Many people, however, are focused on the hassle.
The practical realities of travel mean I spend some time thinking about the things airlines do well or poorly. Nonetheless, I appreciate the benefits more than the frustrations.
Yes, it is true ... Status means much less today than it used to. Every week it feels like they make the space between seats smaller while the time for finding overhead luggage space gets shorter.
Yet, the planes themselves are getting better. Here, for example, is what an empty 787 looks like.
It looks more like a set from Star Trek then the hellscape passengers complain about on a regular basis.
What about the boarding process?
Here is a video that presents the findings from studies on experimental boarding methods that work better.
via CGP Grey
If you really don't like commercial flying, you can fly on any of the "economical" private options like JetSmarter or WheelsUp. Or, better yet, you could be like this guy and buy the world's only private Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
via Sam Chui
You can rent it out for a measly $70k an hour ... What a bargain!
