This was written by a Captain that I often saw sleeping on the couch across from me in operation at JFK. I got a kick out of it, and have been waiting for him to post it on here but have not seen it yet...If He wants credit I will post his name but for now I won't:

JFK Delay Benefits


During those long delays, we try to keep our passengers cool and warm indeed, but happy...? Can you imagine what the press would say if we treated " Club Gitmo" detainees as we treat paying airline passengers? On the plus side; those passengers do get free alcoholic drinks, water, juices and soft drinks as well as all the cheese and crackers, peanuts and cookies they can handle as well as the opportunity to meet new and exciting people. A point the newscasters fail to mention is that these passengers don't have to pay a cover charge for these social "mixers." Surely, there has been more than a few couples united as a result of these "mixers", not to mention the chance business deals initiated. Just as Christmas is a vehicle that drives international commerce, these airlines help employ thousands of lawyers across the country every year in law suits against domestic carriers. Extra fuel burned during these delays increases profits to oil companies, reducing the "pay at the pump" burden on the average American. Increased national exposure benefits name brands of cracker, water, coffee, peanuts, cookies, toilet paper (while it lasts), hotels for stranded passengers as well as restaurants for the same. Don't forget the extra cell phone airtime that boosts the cell phone industry. Doctors around the country benefit from all those extra "deep vein thrombosis" cases seen from extended seating in these delayed airliners. Even Lou Dobbs should be able to see the remarkable and extraordinary boost to the American economy and social structure these "unfortunate" delays bring to this great country. It's like having an American fundraiser every day at this little third world country known the JFK International Airport. We in the airline industry are very proud of the crucial role we play in the re-vitalization of this great country as a result of these "unfortunate” delays. Thank you America; you've been a great audience. Please be sure to tip your congressman before you leave...Goodnight and be careful on your drive to the airport!