[ssiguy]

So many things have advanced in the last 50 years that make our lives easier but air travel is a glaring exception.

They are no faster but a hell of a lot more uncomfortable due to the packing of everyone like sardines. You use to get a meal and pillows and now your lucky if you get half a can of pop and a mini bag of pretzels. Of course years ago you didn't have to check yourself in and could arrive for your flight half an hour before it left as opposed to 3 hours now.

The good news is that things will improve due to the introduction of hydrogen planes within the next 15 years. Not only are they zero emissions but also reduce interior engine noise by up to 50%. I'm sure we will enjoy the same lousy service and painful waits at the terminal but at least we will be able to travel guilt free and a hell of a lot quieter.

Even with this, the sad reality is that air travel will never go back to the pleasant experience people use to look forward to.