It was clearly just an example. The main message was that you never know when you will need it and that it could be suddenly too late... when all your friends jump on the plane to Cairo and you are left behind.
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The larger debate for me is the decision to never leave the US or even get on an airplane ever again. I certainly don't trust Boeing, but... Other makes aren't without issues. Then also the active DEI hiring practices are very clearly causing a decline in competence in pilots. All of that gives me pause.