We travelled across Europe earlier this year by train. Several first class,(not expensive) very comfortable and great service. Some second class, still more comfortable than by air. No security, little waiting, good access from town. 250K and decent train service seems about right.
One thing I wouldn't mind if they regulated is access to sectors for longer 'deals.'
We're going to Europe in January (Don't worry, we're going on to Egypt.) The flight is Seattle to Gatwick via Calgary and then return Amsterdam to Vancouver via Calgary.. So now we need to get from Kelowna to Seattle. Yup, We go Kelowna, Calgary, Seattle, then Seattle, Calgary, London.
We've had this situation before and the airlines absolutely will not l;et us get on at Calgary. I understand their reasoning but it sure doesn't make much sense. (Of course we'd be happy to pay for the whole flight, after all it is just $150 Cdn per ticket!)