Oh, it was crystal clear way back in 2008 when I wrote about this for Ars Technica, and it’s crystal clear today, assuming you can look beyond your own nose. The reason is cultural, not technical.
Who wants to be crammed into a tin can for one, two, four, or more hours on a flight right next, in front, or behind someone blabbing on their cell phone about the latest ad campaign, the progress of mom’s cancer treatment, or the really, really hot guy from class?
Not a single damn person on this planet, that’s who.
