Inanimate objects such as planes , cars, and to me trains too, mean a lot to us because they provided the means to make a living, and get to where we need to go. I still have a BMW convertible I bought new in 1994 and picked it up in Germany. I remember that vacation, trips, and the 135,000 miles mostly on time with no problems.
I used to like American Airlines DC 10 because it took me back and forth to Europe many times. A really great flight was on the US Air Force's oldest commissioned plane back in the early 90s. It was a KC 135 which was a converted 707 to serve as a tanker. Its name, Ol' Grand Dad. The picture near the cockpit was of Uncle Sam with some strong biceps. We refueled a C5A, one of the largest cargo planes in the world. To look out the back window and see that huge plane so close to us was an adventure in itself. It is then too you realize the skills involved in flying military aircraft, their complicated missions, and the most important part of our nation's and the world's security.
While safety is always the number one concern, and we think of the pilots and the plane, think of how well the flight attendants did their job when that plane landed in the Hudson River last year. I think it is a mark of a great company when its employees greet you with a sincere smile. That is why I like flying Southwest.
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