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Zen and the Art of Flying Coach

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9780615226668.jpg'Tis the season to be...

Grumpy about airport security checks? Frustrated by the passenger next to you who keeps drooling on your shoulder? Utterly exhausted from travel before family time even starts? Bah, humbug.

Airports aren't exactly the most pleasant places in the world, especially around the holidays, but Jason Barger, author of Step Back from the Baggage Claim, thinks this could change. He spent seven continuous days in airplanes and airports around the country, observing people's interactions as well as airport culture. Oddly enough, he came to the conclusion that air travel can not only be uplifting, it can inspire us to better ourselves and the world.

We at IT were curious, so we decided to ask him a few questions about his experience and his new travel philosophy.

Full Q & A after the break...

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Dan Oberlin on Zen and the Art of Flying Coach: Enlightening. This book is the first time I have heard someone ask for the civilizing of airline tr
Jim Turner on Zen and the Art of Flying Coach: I read the book. It is an easy read with a simple message. Be nice to each other - go easy with it

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