Flying

Undead Arm

Well, the London trip started off well. Two hours into the eight and a half hour flight, I asked for a glass of red wine to help me sleep. In Business Class, wine is complementary, but back in second class, it’s five bucks a bottle. The wine comes, a nice little bottle of La Palma...

Dear Northwest Airlines

I sent Northwest an e mail about this a few weeks ago, but never heard back. Maybe I will have better luck with a letter. Their website says they will respond within sixty days. We’ll see. Northwest AirlinesCustomer CarePO Box 1908Minot, ND 58702 Dear Customer Caregiver, As a...

Seat Lottery

Flying alone, I’m always at the mercy of the airline’s “Seat Lottery” The elusive grand prize in the seat lottery, equivalent to winning the Powerball jackpot, would be something like sitting next to a 21 year old redhead on her way to nymphomaniac reform school...

Dear Northwest Airlines

Dear Northwest Airlines, Times are tough, right? They must be, since you’ve started charging an extra $15 to sit in an exit row. Seriously, this has to be your smartest policy ever! You (and your many debtors) must be so proud. Paying $380 for a regular seat just isn’t enough...

Notes From A Metal Tube

I’ve been a frequent flier for at least a decade now. In that decade, I have made some observations about the general types of people that travel. Here is my list: The Business Douche: This guy is always in a hurry and always on his cell phone. You can immediately spot the business...