Question of the Week: Tougher Security ... Fewer Passengers?

Question of the Week: Tougher Security … Fewer Passengers?

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A previous poll revealed that nearly half of respondents planned to maintain their usual flying habits in 2010, while 20% anticipated flying more due to a calmer economy.
This week's poll asks readers if the increased airline security measures, procedures, and delays are influencing their reliance on commercial airlines.
Readers are invited to participate in the current poll and submit suggestions for future "Question of the Week" topics.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we asked how much flying you plan to do in 2010.

Nearly half of you – 49% of those who took a moment to answer – said I’ll just keep doing what I’ve always done. To our delight, the next most popular answer (accounting for another 20% of responses) came from readers who say they plan to take advantage of a calmer economy to fly a lot more. Could that be the sun we see breaking through the clouds of recession?

For a complete (real-time) breakdown of reader responses, click here. (You may be asked to register and answer if you haven’t already participated in this poll.)

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

There are more checkpoints, procedures, delays, and red tape than ever involved in flying commercial. This week, we’d like to know if the hoops are changing your reliance on the airlines to get from Point A to Point B.

Will increased airline security change your travel habits?
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