MSNBC Travel wants travelers to realize all the progress that has been made over the past year in air travel. Whether for you that represents better food options, airport entertainment, or not losing your baggage, read their list of travel thanks, then add your own in comments below.
1. Technology for travel is more user-friendly. Whether it’s airport WiFi, travel-friendly gadgets and apps, or in-flight entertainment, staying connected while on the road has never been more available or easier to take advantage of. There’s a host of travel gadgets all meant to make your travel more fun and functional, such as iPhones, Flip cameras, Skype, etc. What’s your favorite?
2. Fees are up, but base fares are down. It’s true; airlines have had no mercy in charging upwards of $20 per checked bag, adding extra holiday flight charges, and charging for every other imaginable amenity. However, this system has actually helped to drive fare prices down, so that the actual cost of the ticket is much more affordable, for those who don’t need silly things like luggage or water of course.
3. Planes are full, but delays are down. Frequent travelers can attest to the sardine-like accommodations due to extremely full flights these days. Never has an upgraded seat fee looked more appealing. But for all the crowds clamoring to get overhead space, flights have actually been remarkably on time. Decreases in the number of flights to popular destinations has made the whole process from security to boarding to take-off more efficient and painless for all.
4. Travelers’ voices are finally getting heard. It hasn’t been easy, and there’s still a long way to go, but travelers are definitely being heard by the airlines and air industry. Social media has had a big hand in helping travelers raise their voice and present their case in real time. Complaints are logged instantaneously on sites like Twitter and You Tube, which in turn has forced airlines to respond to complaints, rather than leaving them in the black hole of angry traveler correspondence.
5. Airlines may be coming out of the woods. Despite the benefits travelers receive when airlines start to struggle, the health of the airline industry overall is important for travelers as well. As airlines climb back up to profits, the improving industry is a good sign for future travels.
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