International flights aren't in the report, therefore there're completely irrelevant to the argument! Stop trolling. Read more

Positive bag match is only required on international flights. This was instated after PanAm 103, which blew up over Scotland in 1988. In the U.S., every bag is scanned for explosives prior to flight whether it's carried on or going under the plane, so it shouldn't make a difference (safety-wise) what flight the bags… Read more

I appreciate your non-condescending reply. :) Indeed, I looked it up as well, and have a new understanding of less vs fewer. Lesson learned! Read more

It has nothing to do with Southwest specifically - they just happened to be the only carrier whose checked baggage ratio was readily available (which was also linked to in the story). Airlines don't usually publish that info. Otherwise, I would have made a nice list comparing all the carriers in the way I think the… Read more

This isn't uncommon at all, especially for private and commercial jets. Read more

In what context are "less" and "fewer" not synonymous? Read more

I didn't post an image of Southwest, that's a link to another story I wrote - and I didn't call them the best of anything, a major industry publication did. I was neither promoting nor defending them... I just think it's important to look at stats with a more accurate analysis. Read more

I think your 2nd point is the clincher. Less fuel. Not everybody has the need for speed, and oil won't be cheap forever. Read more

Thank you for your service to our country! Read more

I've had good experiences with American each time I've flown them the last couple of years, both in economy and business class. They've improved a lot. Read more

Typical, arrogant assumption on your part as well. I didn't humiliate Cho, she took care of that on her own. Read more

I've heard no mention of it so far. Read more

A fair report would be based on how many bags are lost out of the total number of bags checked. Because some airlines charge for checked bags, their passengers check far fewer bags. Read more

I originally applauded her for upholding their service standards — before I knew of her full tantrum. Read more

I never remove mine when I'm at my seat. I may loosen it if I'm lucky enough to be in a lie-flat bed/seat (only 4 times ever) but even when it's loose, I won't hit the ceiling. Read more

Do overhead bind still pop open in turbulence on modern planes like the 777? I know we've all seen that in older movies and on older planes, but I honestly don't know if that still happens. Read more

Reindeer strike. :( Read more

I can confirm the dorms are still there, but I don't recall a BK. But I wasn't looking for it my last time I passed through the area. Read more

I've been inside a B-52, but not this particular one. Read more

I am a FlightMemory user too. I'm a big fan of it! Read more