Flying used to be my default mode of travel because it was fast, cheap and convenient.  With all of the extra security nonsense and airlines greedily charging for everything - they&#039;ll be charging for oxygen and heat at 20,000 feet before long - it&#039;s no longer cheap or convenient.

So now the train, bus and as a last resort fallback, my car are my default modes of travel.  Trains and buses are much cheaper, and unless I&#039;m in a hurry or have to travel across the country, they&#039;re a whole heckuvalot more convenient than dealing with the airport and airlines.