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Yesterday I flew from Austin to Dallas and return.  It took me about two minutes to pass through security at the Austin Airport.  It took about the same amount of time in Dallas for the return trip.  Taking off my shoes is an inconvenience, but it is something that most air travellers have come to accept.  The flight took 40 minutes.  Driving would have taken approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.  Going on the bus would take about 5 hours.  Going by Amtrak would take more than 6 hours, assuming that it ran on time, which is a rare event for the Texas Eagle.A tilt type train running along the existing rights-of-way would probably take 3 to 3.5 hours to get to Dallas.  Given a choice, the overwhelming majority of Texans will opt for flying or driving.The cost of the flight was about $45 less than driving.  And that included the drive to the airport and parking.  Most business people in Texas don't have the time to drive from Dallas to Austin or Houston or San Antonio.  They want to get there, get it done, and get home.  This is why most business people fly.  And this is why they will continue to demand excellent air service.  They don't have 12 hours to waste driving, which is about what it would take to drive from Dallas or Austin to El Paso.
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