So Flightmapping’s blog has finally pulled back from the stand, and the engines are roaring in preparation for take-off. But somewhere in the front of the cabin, there’s a passenger who just won’t shut up about his travel experiences. Don’t get me wrong, he’s behaving himself and pretending to keep an eye on the hostess who’s giving a safety demonstration he’s heard a thousand times before, but he really just wants to get back on his soapbox. At least he gets to smile at the eye candy - and no, not said hostess in front of him, but all those other aircraft lining up for take-off behind him.
So it looks like Darren at Travel Rants and myself have plenty in common. Take a look at what he says about Gordon Brown’s new air tax swindle. We both agree that he’s conned us by calling APD an environmental tax, and then stuffing the cash straight into some over-paid and under-performing NHS administrator’s back pocket. Like me, he doesn’t like to drive - ok, he’s one better, he doesn’t drive - but we both like to use public transport, and yes, that DOES include planes!
So if ever I need any further inspiration to fuel my rants, I think I know where to look. I’m sure we’ll be speaking again soon.
Now, please keep your tray tables upright. If you find a sudden increase in blood pressure due to reading anything I’ve said here, please do remember that a large amount of it is either obviously tongue in cheek, or deliberately provocative. Please bear this in mind, even if you are a regular reader of my rantings.
Have a nice flight 
James