Quote by Tom Conti

When the plane is delayed, it's not the fault of the girl at the desk. I'm resigned to the fact that everything is out of my control and that air travel nowadays is barbaric.

When the plane is delayed, it's not the fault of the girl at

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's perspective on air travel and their reaction to delays. They express a sense of resignation towards the situation, acknowledging that the girl at the desk is not to blame for the delay. The quote also expresses a belief that air travel in modern times is characterized by a lack of control and can be considered a "barbaric" experience. Overall, the speaker seems to have accepted the frustrations that come with air travel and attributes any delays to external factors rather than individual blame.

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By Tom Conti

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