Indeed. For me, the retirement is the big go/no-go. Non B-fund airlines are no-go for my family. Otherwise staying over at Uncle's gummy Roosterhouse factory works out better for us, much as it would pain me.

I used to think commuters were self-inflicting idiots, but after learning from the personal anecdotes of friends and co-workers in the industry, I've come to understand the lifestyle as a true occupational hazard, one that comes to a lot of you not by choice. It can happen to anyone, so reserve rules matter.

For now I'm watching the food fight from the cheap seats, but as things continue to depart controlled flight down here in GovCo, this is becoming closer to my future reality.

Sorry for the thread drift, now back to EWR/ORD 777 commuter reserve.