I agree that parents need to be able to keep their kids quiet, but it is age specific.

Kids 2 and under are going to do what they are going to do. Anyone who says otherwise has no experience parenting.

Obviously I have too much time on my hands today and am suckered back in here. I'm sure most have seen this video (Louis CK on Conan): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

I paraphrase: Your flight is delayed, maybe there is a chicken on board, but did you not just fly, like a bird, in the sky???

aberguy: I think most people do not grasp the complexity of the airline system and the work and coordination it takes to make it run as smoothly as it does.

Fair enough. I know this was not the question posted for this thread. I couldn't help myself though ;) Just reiterating that I have flown plenty and never had any significant problems primarily because I think if people search out problems they find them. I rarely see anything that prevents me from getting on my plane, sitting down, and getting off when I arrive. What more does one need. Ok, off my soap box and done with my own whining ;)

And, sorry, I'm not trying to be whiny either, since that is the attitude I am criticizing, but I laugh at people who complain about the security screening. Oh no! you had to remove your belt? The horror! You had to take off your shoes? Oh the humanity!!

Its just funny because I've flown plenty and never had a bad experience. You get on the plane, sit down, relax and get off when you get there. I think the only people who have bad experiences are those whose expectations are unreasonably high and don't understand how to travel.

I don't understand why airlines are subject to a question like this. People always whine about airlines. But if they get you from point A to point B what do you care? Its like airline passengers expect the airlines to kiss their behinds, wipe their noses and carry their bags. What other industry is put under such demands?