7 Things Airlines Can Learn From Comedians' Most Common Complaints

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Airlines' most frequent passengers aren't always serious business travelers. Sometimes they're people who see a slightly more humorous side to their experience.
The airline peanut is likely only second to the mother-in-law as the starting point for jokes by comedians. But even beyond the peanut, airlines are a never-ending source of material for the stand-ups and sketch artists who connect between cities large and small to deliver their act.
With all that travel comes insight into what goes wrong. And while it's surrounded by laughter and delivered with derision, it's almost always about a real pain point airlines have. We've collected seven hilarious bits, below, that deal with customer complaints. It's not just about the laughs: We follow them with serious advice about how airlines could provide a fix.
Editor's Note: Avoid drinking while watching; we wouldn't want a spit take to ruin your laptop.
Warning: Offensive language
Complaint: Airline peanuts do not provide suitable satisfaction for passengers. Jerry Seinfeld was not the first to