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Butch, I'm new to the site. I've been reading it since about July of last year, after a particularly bad flight, to see if I was the only was with the same feelings. After reading a ton of posts on this board, I do feel the need to say that most of what these people are saying is fairly accurate. You do tend to go off of tangents that, in my mind, lessens your credibility of what you're trying to say.

I agree with some of what you say. The minute I walk in an airport I feel like I've given up a bunch of my rights. To the "pro" airline people (nothing negative meant by that), I honestly feel like a hostage the minute I arrive. I agree with Butch on that. I've simply chosen not to fly on any trip that can be driven in 12-16 hours. Longer than that, I've got to fly. To you Butch, we've got to deal with that. Neither your or my opinions are going to change that.

I use this site as a tool to teach me how to better prepare for my upcoming ordeal. To the people who work for, or have worked in the past for, the airlines I thank you for taking the time to try to teach us. Even in the good days, I only flew 5-6 times a year. One particular post I read recently was very helpful. It was about what I've learned is an "open jaw"(?) ticket. I was getting ready to do just that and stopped because of the post I read.

In short, to all the "pro" and "anti" airline posters. Thanks to both sides. I have learned a lot. I'm more anti airline than pro. There's not a good one left. I fly the cheapest and am loyal to none. But, I don't believe it's because of all airline employees. It's simply bad airline bosses. And to Butch, keep on posting, but you would be more credible if every post wasn't full of venom for those that disagree with you.

As a side note, Butch, I hate the blue fonts!