TSA full-body scanners at airports supported by majority of Americans, half against pat-downs: poll

NY Daily News ^ | November 23rd 2010 | Aliyah Shahid

[snoringbear]

“Oh, you want neither and will now drive your car instead? Cool. I CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SAVE OUR AIRLINE INDUSTRY! The Government MUST bail them out!”

Actually, I have been choosing the driving option over flying short distances for some time. Example; I live in the DFW metroplex and have to travel to Austin every now and then. From my house to my destination is about 235 miles. I can usually make the drive in a little less than 4 hours. Total elapsed time to fly is about the same. Frankly, it’s much less hassle to just get in my truck and drive than deal with the airport hassle, rent car, etc.

[Eagle of Liberty]

Actually, I have been choosing the driving option over flying short distances for some time. Example; I live in the DFW metroplex and have to travel to Austin every now and then. From my house to my destination is about 235 miles. I can usually make the drive in a little less than 4 hours. Total elapsed time to fly is about the same. Frankly, it’s much less hassle to just get in my truck and drive than deal with the airport hassle, rent car, etc.

Totally agreed. If it is a 10 hour trip or under, that is an automatic road trip. Over 10 hours and I consider flying but usually still opt to drive.