Saturday, September 28, 2019

I bet she speaks to a lot of managers.

So Japan Airlines has announced a new seat selection tool that will mark where travelers flying with tiny tots will be seated, presumably so travelers flying with migraines can select seats as far away from them as possible.

This has set off the more easily-triggered of the Preboarding-Americans, including an hysterically overwrought editorial at CNN:
"But the policy is problematic for a number of reasons.

We live in a world where those with economic means can segregate themselves from anyone who causes them discomfort.
How about a tool that lets me avoid racists, homophobes, loud talkers, overindulgers on the liquor cart, snorers, those with small bladders or flatulence, people who clip their nails on board? Mansplainers? Manspreaders? What about your garden variety unruly adult passenger?

If I have to sit by you (see categories above), you might have to sit by me.
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I bet she's a real joy to sit next to even without the kid.
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