It was almost an aside on an early morning news report (6am or 6:30 not sure which) that the current disruption to air traffic, if prolonged, would show us how much we really depend on the ability to fly around the globe.  Not, it inferred, 'yikes what a mess', but more 'wow, we are fine afterall.'

I am secretly pleased to have booked all my travel for the next month (to Manchester, Plymouth and Birmingham) by rail when flying was an option for all of them and am doubly glad I have reserved seats.

A bit more video-conferencing, a bit more patience, a few less business miles... just maybe we will be forced further along the greener route by the planet itslef.  That's a nice little irony if ever there was one.