Other than intercontinental, I don't fly anymore, and I'm a big aviation nut. But I like freedom from stupidity, so I bought a 35-foot motorhome and we take it wherever we're going. I can have a smoke, there's a full kitchen available even on the road, we can take our dogs, and it costs lots less than a plane ticket for two. We also NEVER have to go thru security.
I wholeheartedly recommend it - and it doesn't cost as much as you might think. Our 2001 model (two model years old) cost about the same as a new Jeep Grand Cherokee - and the interest on its "mortgage" is tax-deductible as a second home.
As for the SAM scenario - I pointed out a couple of days ago on another thread about this that all a terrorist needs is a building with a door facing in the direction of the runways. A garage would do. Just something to prevent any nearby eyewitnesses that might impede an escape. The only reason this hasn't already happened...uh, I'd better not SAY why it hasn't.
Michael
I want one!