Not sure why the USA has been picked on for this vitriol... As a pilot... and from time to time SLF, and a frequent flyer internationally and domestically throughout Europe and the US and many points beyond, I would say that flying (as SLF) sucks internationally....
If I could drive and take boats I would prefer it every time... Personally I would be much happier if airline ticket prices doubled and LCCs were banned... I could then turn up at the airport and experience a civilised atmosphere... few delays... pleasant staff... and work with pilots of greater experience who lived happier lives and bitched less...
In addition my favourite parts of the Mediterranean and Caribbean would be less cluttered with sweaty red faced
heads from the wrong side of town.
