A bit of a different perspective. My late wife was a Flight Attendant for (gasp) United. We and our children were afforded the opportunity to travel a fair bit of the world and enjoyed it immensely. After she passed I continued to travel as it brought me solace, comfort and wonderful memories. Unfortunately, in the eight years since she passed I have been unable to travel via air for 3-4 years due to medical issues and the pandemic lockdown and have missed it terribly. I am hoping my doctor will advise me air travel will be possible early next year as I will be 75 and not sure how many long trips I have left in me. I had a rather rigorous medical procedure in October last year and told my doctors I was not willing to go through it for a few years of sitting watching TV but wanted an opportunity to resume my previous life to some extent before I consented to it.

Travel is not like it used to be in the 70's and 80's but what is? I have never found the security particularly onerous as there are clear rules published to follow that will prevent issues if you read them.

I am always excited, even after many trips, to board a plane and arrive in Europe, Hawaii, Oceania or other areas. I hope to be back in the air again, I'll be the guy with big smile on the plane. The world is a wonderful place well worth seeing.

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John. SWCA #1586