I decided to Google “summer air travel” to see what the experts are saying about the upcoming season. What I found was a trove of articles and blogs about surviving commercial air travel. Ground hog day. It is like there is a combat guide to flying. Lists upon lists of airports to avoid, how to beat airport hassles, tips for upgrading, and the pros and cons of driving vs. flying. If you pursue enough of these articles you realize that the convenience and enjoyment of getting on a commercial flight is just not there anymore. You may be able to get a bargain fare but then you have to deal with hours of travel and wait time around the trip. I guess it just comes down to weighing the personal advantages.