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Re:Pentagon releases results of 13,000-mph test flight over ... by evoxed on Sunday April 22, 2012 @04:42PM (#3876017)
Maybe that'll be solved by the time I can afford a hypersonic flight between NY and LA.
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Re:Pentagon releases results of 13,000-mph test flight over ... by melling on Sunday April 22, 2012 @05:08PM (#3876098)
It is a solved problem. At least getting to the airport. Now we just need to make it more affordable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Maglev_Train

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Re:Pentagon releases results of 13,000-mph test flight over ... by adestefan on Sunday April 22, 2012 @06:19PM (#3876297)
I think the OP is instead refering to the standard disclaimer to arrive 1-2 hours before your flight to get through baggage check, security, and sitting at the gate.
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