2023-02-23
58 分钟It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky. But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)
Today I want to talk about something we hate.
Something we love to hate.
At least we say we hate it.
But do we really?
And if so, why do we hate it?
These are big questions, so let's start small.
Let's start by listening in on a phone call with a man named Troy Jaster.
Hi, we have a flight that's supposed to take off in a couple hours, but got a notification.
It's delayed.
And so I'm looking on your website.
Looks like there's probably not a chance that we get in tonight still.
But anyway, we have to rebook in one way or another.
Sure, no problem.
Sir, I have a reservation for a party of four.
Uh huh.
Give me one moment.
Let me check her flight.
Hold on, please.
Jaster is a 43 year old real estate agent and investor in San Antonio, Texas.
This past Christmas, he was trying to get himself, his wife Danica and their two young sons to Omaha, Nebraska to visit with grandparents.