Road Warrior
I am driving the Ford Ranger pickup the Queen's Mom gave to us from Virginia this weekend so this post is short and sweet. It drives well and has a few noises I will have to investigate when I finally get home.
I flew in today from Midway to Washington National on ATA. I have always been a devoted United flyer and have accumulated many miles and free flights in the process. My last flight on ATA was dismal at best. However, I must admit that this flight very well could be the best flight I have EVER had.
When I booked the flight the reservation system placed me behind the wing in the middle seat. To understand a little better, the are 3 seats on each side of the isle. Those 3 seats are: window, isle, and middle. Everyone HATES the middle. On top of this, I knew ATA was in bankruptcy and trying to emerge thus making my anticipation even less. So, when I was forced to take an ATA flight because the closest I could come to the price was $169.00 compared to ATA at $67.00, I relunctantly booked it.
I arrived to find the self check kiosk (United has these as well) which was a relief. Last time, they did not have that. I managed through security rather easily considering I am booked one-way and meandered to my gate.
When I arrived, there she stood. A ticket lady. Now, I am a seasoned traveller and I have learned a few things. Go ASK for a better seat at the ticket lady at the gate. I did...and ended up in the exit row window seat. SCORE! THE best seat on the plane and I just won!
Boarding begins and when I walk onto the plane, I see leather...everywhere. The entire plane is leather seating. ROCK ON!
My entire view on ATA has officially changed. Well done ATA. You have made a new customer.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Companies really can pull themselves out. I hope ATA succeeds fiscally as well.
Tonight I am at the Holiday Inn Express in Newton Falls, Ohio (no, I don't know where that is). I have to say, it is also exemplary and free internet. Bonus! I love it when companies actually listen to their customers.
Did you know...
In 2004, Virgin Atlantic Airlines introduced a double bed for first class passengers who fly together.
I flew in today from Midway to Washington National on ATA. I have always been a devoted United flyer and have accumulated many miles and free flights in the process. My last flight on ATA was dismal at best. However, I must admit that this flight very well could be the best flight I have EVER had.
When I booked the flight the reservation system placed me behind the wing in the middle seat. To understand a little better, the are 3 seats on each side of the isle. Those 3 seats are: window, isle, and middle. Everyone HATES the middle. On top of this, I knew ATA was in bankruptcy and trying to emerge thus making my anticipation even less. So, when I was forced to take an ATA flight because the closest I could come to the price was $169.00 compared to ATA at $67.00, I relunctantly booked it.
I arrived to find the self check kiosk (United has these as well) which was a relief. Last time, they did not have that. I managed through security rather easily considering I am booked one-way and meandered to my gate.
When I arrived, there she stood. A ticket lady. Now, I am a seasoned traveller and I have learned a few things. Go ASK for a better seat at the ticket lady at the gate. I did...and ended up in the exit row window seat. SCORE! THE best seat on the plane and I just won!
Boarding begins and when I walk onto the plane, I see leather...everywhere. The entire plane is leather seating. ROCK ON!
My entire view on ATA has officially changed. Well done ATA. You have made a new customer.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Companies really can pull themselves out. I hope ATA succeeds fiscally as well.
Tonight I am at the Holiday Inn Express in Newton Falls, Ohio (no, I don't know where that is). I have to say, it is also exemplary and free internet. Bonus! I love it when companies actually listen to their customers.
Did you know...
In 2004, Virgin Atlantic Airlines introduced a double bed for first class passengers who fly together.
Comments
Come back to Xanga, at least for your technologically-challenged friends! ;-)
I'm glad you like Danny Boy. There's hardly a dry eye anywhere when that song is sung!
Have a safe trip!
Kathi
Be careful driving and have a safe trip home!
By the way...No, I'm NOT capable of having kittens, but...I was just so irritated with that editor! I wasn't about to say "have a cow" because I'm not Bart Simpson ("don't have a cow, man") and it's not fun to say anymore! LOL!!
Those noises are you. When the gas light goes on it doesnt mean methane.
See you soon
I used to work in a call center before catering flights.hotels and cars.
I'm glad u scored. When I was visiting a friend in FL, i was through Delta. It sucked! Big time! Flights are getting delayed and my friend was even thinking I had a last minute decision.
Have fun in Ohio! I love free wireless internet in hotels!