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Today, Air Travel Sucks

I'm usually pretty high on Delta airlines but today they suck. My twenty one min flight from cha to atl turned in to an hour and 30 mins...most of it sitting on the tarmac in atl on a beautiful, warm sunny day. My fifty minutes connection turned in to a fifteen minute connection, going from D33 to B5. I ran and/or powerwalked the whole way, getting to my gate, huffing and puffing, while they were closing the gate door. I yelled I'm coming. Door closed. I begged for mercy. The gate agent hailed a delta redcoat. He was great, thankfully, and said of course we can reopen the door. So I run down the jetway, sweating from my workout. The flight attendant suggested I take of my coat because the a.c. was not working and it's like an oven in the plane. She was right. And it sucks. Today flying sucks.

Don't Be a Rude Traveler

Today's traveling pet peeve. Small regional jet, crj900. First class upgrade, two seats on one side one seat on the other. Very limited overhead storage. The guy in front of me had two large carryons and literally took up the entire bin for the first row and he was a bit smug about it. Fortunately my carryon briefcase us pretty slender so I just put it on top of one of his. He huffed in displeasure. I ignored and sat down. These planes have very limited space, people. Think about others rather than just yourselves.

Missed Opportunity?

Missed opportunity or respectful distance? At dinner with a group of good friends. Robert Duvall, the iconic actor, and his wife are sitting in a booth enjoying dinner in our restaurant. I walked by, eye contact, and a nod. End of story but it was pretty cool.

Backpacks! Ugh!

Another freaking backpack. I am sitting in my aisle seat, minding my own business. Two guys yucking it up in the aisle. The front one spins around to laugh at something his buddy said...and smack!!! His forty pound backpack slammed in to my shoulder. Dude!! Pay attention, you idiot! He did apologize but still, don't be an idiot in tight spaces. End of rant.

What a Job!

'Look close. Two guys in a cherry picker hanging over a fifty story building. Hmmm. No thanks but I am impressed.'

Yes, We Need a Healthy Pilot.

Ok, another first for me. Flight fully boarded, everyone settled in, cabin door closed but jet bridge still in place. In usual fashion, the captain comes over the loudspeaker, normally to welcome travelers, give some flight and weather info, etc. Nope, not this time. He announced that he wasn't feeling well and decided to remove himself from this flight, which he then did. They reopened the cabin door, he put on his captains hat and coat and he left. Before leaving he announced that he had worked with Delta pilot staffing office and another pilot had just landed and was pulling into a gate just four slots down. We were only delayed about 30 mins. So, kudos to the captain for recognizing/admitting he was not fit for duty and kudos to the captain and #Delta for taking care of business promptly and professionally.

Satire warning!

On my flight this morning I was lucky enough to get an upgrade to 1st class. The service in flight was very good. I had an aisle seat and occasionally the attractive stewardess would have to lean across me to serve my seatmate, brushing against me. When we landed and I walked passed her she smiled and winked at me in a very friendly manner. I just realized I was sexually assaulted. I should alert the media and hold a press conference. This abuse of authority must be stopped in its tracks. That light touch, smile and wink was unwelcomed (ok, not really ????) and unwarranted. I will exercise my rights in this democracy and push back and get some attention. The abuse of power in our airways by flight attendants and anyone else who serves the public on terra ferma or elsewhere need to be trained to understand that these unwelcome ???? advances have gone on for too long and must be stopped!! I now understand the actresses whose fannies were litely patted by an invalid former President. I get it. I really do. It is a travesty. Travelers unite!!!! On a side note I hope to see that flight attendant again at some point to confirm my experience. ???? Just sayin'.

Nice Suit and a BACKPACK!!

l am sure it is just me but there is something that is just not right about seeing a young traveling attorney/Jr executive, wearing a very nice three piece dark suit and a walking with a forward lean because of a twenty pound backpack protruding foot from his shoulders. It's hard to stand tall and impressive when hunched over...just saying. ????