Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] airport security kinda long. ;-)
From: "Bernard Degaute" <bernard.degaute@skynet.be>
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2002 16:13:52 +0200

>A local example here in California.   A trip from Oakland to Pasadena
>requires a flight from Oakland airport to Burbank airport and a motor trip
>to Pasadena of ten miles on a fast moving freeway.
>
>The air travel time is now as follows:
> Home to Oakland airport            20 min
> Baggage check in                        30 min
> Time at airport security                90 min
> Waiting                                       30 min
> Flight time                                   60 min
> Baggage pick up and car rental    45 min
> Drive to Pasadena                       15 min
> Various delays                             30 min
>
> Total time                                5 hr 20 min
>
>Drive from home to Pasadena, 375 miles doorstep to doorstep, 5 hr 15 min.
>
>When you consider the reduced cost and stress, it is preferable to drive.

In France, e.g., you can travel with TGV (high speed railways) without loss
of time in checking or waiting - so 2 hours for the same distance. Flight
companies are losing customers.

Bernard


bernard.degaute@skynet.be



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