I've written before about the problems with airline travel, but in the last week it's gotten worse. We all know about the terror plan in the UK and the steps the TSA has taken to protect us , but think about traveling by plane today for a minute. 

Right now you cannot bring a simple bottle of water onto the plane. If you fly for more than two hours, you're going to need that water. The airlines have cut back on services to the point where getting a bottle of water from a flight attendant is impossible. Sure, you may get that can of soda from a nice attendant, but if you want water you're out of luck. Cost cutting meant that airlines now use large bottles of water and serve it to you in a nice small cup. Amazing.

If things continue as they have it won't be long before you cannot bring your iPod or laptop on the flight. At that point, you can kiss business travel goodbye.