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drray23

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5. Why would anybody fly for 90 miles?

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 10:14 AM

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Given how long it takes to get through the airport lines, etc.. this seems ridiculous.
I agree with the previous poster that this is a clear sign that one should modernize and expand the railway system. Trains are perfect for transporting many people efficiently over these medium distances.

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American Airlines has 77 regional planes sitting in storage because they can't find pilots to fly them. The [View all] riversedge Monday OP

The bus is probably more comfortable, though. Ocelot II Monday #1

Prevost are Volvo Kid Berwyn Monday #3

This plane story tells me that we missed the boat on investing in trains Prairie Gates Monday #2

+1. And one big reason was incessant lobbying against it by the airlines. tanyev Monday #4

Why would anybody fly for 90 miles? drray23 Monday #5

If you're flying for 90 miles, you're almost certainly not flying for just 90 miles. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #6