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  1. Bob L.

    When I saw your sentence starting “Speaking of aircraft restrooms…” I was immediately reminded of my flight to Singapore on Singapore airlines. Then I read your next sentence. After every visit, a flight attendant was in the restroom within seconds to make sure it was spotless, including wiping out the wash basin. Singapore trains their flight attendants for six months versus the almost embarrassing 4-8 weeks for US airlines. And speaking of cutting down on service, I checked on reservations on United for a trip to Kauai next February and saw that even in Business/First Class rather than a hot lunch they are now offering a “snack”. And on a slightly different subject, I checked on car rentals and found that prices are double and triple what they were when we visited Kauai this past February. Since rental agencies lost so much revenue due to the vi rus this year, many are in debt for the cars they acquired for this year’s projected rentals. Hertz for example is looking at filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hertz, believe it or not. Sigh. 😔

  2. Julie H

    We leave June 1st and are already packing food for the 16 plus hours back to Ohio. Taking water bottles to fill at LAX and MSP. Will let you know if we make it back alive.

  3. Rich

    Just one observation; staying hydrated allows your immune system to maximize its response to diseases. Being exposed on a trip and spending 6-10 hours dehydrated on a plane is a sure way to get a strong reaction to a vi rus or bacterium. If they cut back back water, much more sense to buy some extra bottles at the terminal. $5-10 bucks is cheaper than taking sick leave off work or worse.

    I think one big change in US life which no one mentions is the habit of ignoring others and flying, taking trips, going to work has gone ahead when people are sick. That is not going to work any more. You start coughing on a flight and you will be asked to leave, you go to work sneezing everywhere and you will be told to go home. Time of not thinking about infecting others is over. So probably good to start taking the flight insurance as saying I cannot afford not to fly is not going to get you on a plane when you are sick and probably not in a hotel either. Won’t mention the HART as folks will get upset.

    1. Susan M.

      Terrible allergies, cause me to cough and sneeze. Take allergy pills twice a day, nasal spray and shots. I sure hope not to get kicked off a plane.

      1. RIch

        Susan M. if you have allergy medication then I think you should be safe but if it concersn you carry a note form your physician. I have to wear a dog tag with anaphylaxis warning. Hopefully the new cleaning regimes will lower your allergies as there will be far less dust and allergens floating about the cabin. I am sure you will be OK.

  4. Linda B

    I think it’s just an excuse to save money. I wonder if prices will go down. I think not. Thanks.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Linda.

      Yes we’ll see about that. Same thought crossed our minds.

      Thanks for your dozens of comments over the years.

      Aloha

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