Even on a normal travel day airline passengers have plenty of reason to brace themselves for a trip into troublesharing a plane with angry or even violent people. Now the US Transportation Secretary is calling on travelers to calm down and be civil with each other.

The historic tower at Tucson International Airport dates back to the days when flying was an elegant event. People dressed up. They were gracious. They were well mannered. They were polite with each other. Now the US Transportation Secretary is saying "why cant we be that way again?

In the early days of airlines, flying was an adventurea time to be at your best, in a world of crisp white linen and service as classy as a fine restaurant.

Now, flying is still an adventure but for all the wrong reasons. Courtesy has crashed. Fis

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