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 That’s the problem though. You’re basically agreeing to all of that by flying with major carriers. It sucks there isn’t an alternative flight network unless you charter planes.

Don’t want to be scrutinized by a bus driver? Buy or rent your own car.

Don’t want to be scrutinized by an airline or its affiliates? Buy or rent your own airplane.

The airplane one is a bit harder. That’s what we pay for convenience when not wealthy.