The Boeing 737 is one of the most common airliners in the sky anywhere in the world. I mean, there's lots of them. I've frequently flown in the ones modified for the interior of Alaska so as to land on relatively gravelly strips. They are the dependable, rugged, reliable, and good flyin' planes when, as is true with any plane, they are properly serviced.

DeHavilland Otter is another frequent flyer in Alaska's interior. I have been shaken rattled and rolled by weather when in these aircraft and can only state they are rock solid reliable and one of the great planes of history.

Any flight service person can become your worst nightmare when they've got up on the wrong side of bed, had bad news, bad chicken, or fifteen bad attitudes from passengers who complain about the truly cramped seating while wishing to pay bottom prices as the cost of fuel skyrockets.

Times are tough, kids.