LAX Beckons

I could hardly be happier as the last few hours pass before my flight LHR-LAX. I have to brace myself to avoid clashes with security staff at either airport by containing my natural impatience with the moronic and futile procedures we all face when we travel. It embarrasses Greg and puts me at risk and I really should not let it happen this time.

It appears now, however, that I have two strong allies in the form of the Chairman of BA and the Chief Executive of BAA. I am delighted by their comments reported today and almost ignited with happiness when their sentiments were supported by some security experts. It is true that DfT moves exceeding slow on these issues and is motivated by politically savvy caution. It is true too, as noted by the two executives, that we are complying with draconian requirements from the US government which they do not enforce for some of their own travellers.

I would like to believe that a real movement for common-sense inspired change is now under way and that I might again be able to change the balance in my life between flights and cruises.