I flew from LAX to ORD a few days ago on United in Business class. We were on a 777 and after we pulled out of the gate, they realized that they couldn't get the left engine started. So we were towed back in. A couple of people freaked out and ran off the plane. The rest of us waited an hour for a new starter to be put on.

The pilot was very nice and invited everyone up to the cockpit. Thankfully only a few of us accepted. I spent about 20 minutes talking with them about the 777.

The starter was quicly replaced and we were on our way. We stayed at the Westin Michigan Avenue. I'm really starting to like Starwood. We were automatically upgraded to a suite. At checkout time, I called down for a late checkout at 3pm. They said that they hotel was sold out and they latest they could let me check out was 1pm. I said "what about Starwood Gold members?" They checked and said, OK, 3pm is fine for you.

On to the Sheraton Lisbon for my 5th Starwood stay and 10,000 points!


[This message has been edited by stimpy (edited 04-17-99).]