While I can’t speak to the absence of food choices in most airports I can say that in the matter of power outlets all is not lost.

Waiting to fly SW from San Antonio last month we spotted nice stool-height tables with ample outlets that actually had power! My wife was able to charge her cell phone AND the laptop at the same time. Someone’s trying.

Then there was the night when, after running our own personal Grand Prix across Orange County to catch a flight from LAX, my colleague and I found ourselves struggling to race to our gate. At LAX that can be a long run. One of those leadfoot cart drivers pulled up beside us and said, “You boys look like you’re in a hurry. Hop on”

We did – and while I won’t say he gave us a fast ride I can swear I felt g-forces a couple of times. We hit him with a couple of fives and made our flight. No humans were harmed in the experience and I remain grateful to that porter.

Just when were most of the nation’s airports built? IAH is not a new airport. And, why should they spend money to retrofit the airport for more power plugs? Who’s going to pay for that? Who’s paying for the electricity now? And, who do they ultimately pass the increase on to……….

The nice thing about LAX is that Samsung sponsored a number of recharging stations in each terminal for use by Samsung phone users that usually have 1-2 laptops plugged into it instead.

Ironic, huh?

Moving walkways seem like a good idea until you start to realize how stupid some people are. It seems like every time I use one, someone stops in front of me at the end of the walkway requiring me to either run into them or make some sort of evasive maneuver. If you are not walking, please get out of the way at the end of escalators and moving walkways. I am sorry if I ran into you, but you need to understand that people coming off a moving walkway cannot stop, especially if it is crowded. That doesn’t just go for airports, either.

Charlotte has excellent power and the awesome rocking chairs. It’s my home airport, so while I don’t ever get to use them, loads of people do.

As far as the dang carts go, hit me and I’ll sue. Let’s see that passenger fee pay to settle my lawsuit.

You complain because the airline throws food at you but you don’t have a choice? You’re lucky at any other airline to get a bag of pretzels. I guess you would feel that is fairer?

When is everyone going to realize that air travel is no longer a luxury. It is just bus service that is usually faster. Do you expect Wifi, power outlets, and fine restaurants in bus stations or the bus itself? Why would you expect anything when taking the air bus? If you do find any of those things, feel lucky. If you don’t, you shouldn’t be surprised.