TALES FROM THE TOP

Finally someone has identified my disorder.

International Herald Tribune columnist Tyler Brule calls it “IFID”  otherwise known as In-Flight Information Deficiency.

This is someone who, before and during a flight, has a fear of not having enough to read on board a flight, no matter how short or long.

I bring kilos of kilos of magazines and books with me whenever I fly to any destination simply because I dread the day I would have to look out of the plane window for hours with nothing to do.

 Yes I know there is inflight entertainment with audio video on demand — but what if one day I get stuck in a seat with malfunctioning system?

Yes I know most airlines carry a variety of magazines and newspapers on board for it’s passengers — but what if everyone has selected magazines I can read?

Have you been on a European Airline where magazine racks are stuffed with foreign language magazines? or American carriers and their empty magazine racks?

How I wish the day comes when internet connectivity will be available on-board for free.

I need to be entertained and informed at all times.