Saluting the stranded
July 19, 2007
Frank@OBOW in Air travel news

…I’ve noticed that passengers comport themselves remarkably well on stranded planes, even amid appalling conditions like backed-up toilets and a lack of food.

“Because things are so bad right now with the delays and missed connections, I really feel it’s become an ‘us against them’ attitude.” Ms. Ogintz said. “I think people actually tend to be nicer to each other than they used to be.

- The New York Times has kind words for stranded summer travelers 

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