SkyMall
The flight went off without a hitch; filled with the in-flight magazine, SkyMall catalog and some minuscule airline pretzels. SkyMall also falls into the category of marketing to an audience with limited other entertainment options. But with the opening of the skies to iPods, Kindles and all other forms of communication dramatically diminishes their potential audience. But, also consider it could be seen as a very targeted market, people who travel but cannot afford those media luxuries. If that is the case SkyMall is certainly missing the opportunity, since I am certain the majority of individuals without iPods are not going to want a box that hides the cords for various mobile gadgets.
I think the luggage carousel is called that only to make it seem fun, when in reality it is half an hour or so filled with thoughts of all the different ways your underwear could be strewn across the tarmac in some foreign country. The wait seemed extra long, probably because we checked in quite early, so that is a new travel lesson.
Sadly, my favorite pair of sunglasses did not survive the trip. I hope that I can manage to find some black polarized glasses from a street vendor for around $5.
Personal Goals for this trip:
- buy new glasses
- eat cheesecake at the Met
- go to some art museums
- ride in the Cash Cab
