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The article focuses on dependence on automation and technology and offers suggestion for avoiding over-reliance on automation. Topics include the use of global positioning system (GPS) in cars which also directs one to go in a wrong direction, the suggestion for using inertial navigation system along with verification of its assistance for awareness about aircraft's location and heading and the advice for making personal goal to have zero automation surprise and becoming a role model for it.

Examines the potential impact of the government policy of the United States on airline travel. Implications if the US government will allow uneducated people with flight experience to command airline flights; Effect of the air traffic control sector on the duration of flights; Impact of US government policy on air travel safety.

Provides tips to airline passengers in order to have quality sleep during a noisy flight. Criticisms on the sleeping environment in an airplane; Best sleeping position; Technique for blocking out distractions.

Discusses the common problems on delayed flights in airline industry. Details on airspace system in the United States; Causes of flight delays.

Discusses airline safety. Reason most people are more concerned with airline safety; Expectations of public on flight crews; Description of pilots.

Points out some reminders that air travelers must consider before issuing a complaint against an airline company. Job responsibilities of flight-crew members.

Suggests ways on how airline companies should treat their business traveler clients with decency while aboard their planes.