Dimmable windows are one thing. Overhead bins that close quietly need dealing with.

The small airline I used to fly for in Papua New Guinea had freight scales that only read up to 20 Kilos. Nothing on the manifest weighed more than 20 Kilos.

Every aircraft that has ever flown is best in its category at just about everything and compares favourably to a previous generation. 

My early and mid June MEL-HKG-CDG cancelled by Cathay. Rebooked same early-mid July.

Wristwatches are like personalised car number plates, they are only important to the wearer who wishes the device will be recognised and the wearer will be stared at in dumb admiration. Fooey. There's the reverse snobbery of wearing a Timex that start around $30.00. Youngsters go for smartphones...